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Blessing Of God African Market

1076 Hyde Park Av

Last inspected Oct 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Blessing Of God African Market last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 30, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 18 inspections on record, from Dec 13, 2023 to Oct 30, 2026.
Has Blessing Of God African Market ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 18 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 13, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

18 inspections

Inspection

Oct 30, 2026

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

No labels on some bulk food containers provide.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean interior of upright freezer to remove over icing.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean ceiling light shield covers to visible soil. Replace stained ceiling tiles near front entrance.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Remove clutter from rear ware washing area and organize. Remove wooden pallets and bags of clothing from the basement area.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 30, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 20, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

No labels on some bulk food containers provide.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean interior of upright freezer to remove over icing.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean ceiling light shield covers to visible soil. Replace stained ceiling tiles near front entrance.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Remove clutter from rear ware washing area and organize. Remove wooden pallets and bags of clothing from the basement area.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 20, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 2, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Remove cardboard as liner and provide commercial grade shelf liner.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Remove clutter from rear mop sink area and organize.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 26, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Remove cardboard as liner and provide commercial grade shelf liner.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Remove clutter from rear mop sink area and organize.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 26, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 27, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Contact licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report inspect 1078 and 1076 both basements both main floors bathrooms exterior and both drop ceilings and empty apartment and the 2 holes that are in the ground near the trash. Provide 2 extermination reports prior to the next inspection. Recommend having more frequent visits before the next inspection to ensure reports state no catches and no evidence of droppings.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 27, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 20, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 20, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 6, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed stained ceiling tiles in the front of the store and in the back room. Replace or paint stained ceiling tiles.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Evidence of rodent dropping on the floor at 1078 Hyde Park Ave. Photos Taken. Clean to remove all droppings. Contact licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report inspect 1078 and 1076 both basements both main floors bathrooms exterior and both drop ceilings and empty apartmen and the 2 holes that are in the ground near the trash. Provide 2 extermination reports prior to the next inspection. Recommend having more frequent visits before the next inspection to ensure reports state no catches and no evidence of droppings. No door sweep on the exterior door leading to the apartment. Photo taken. Provide door sweep and repair door to make sure no day light comes through.

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed pallets trash bags equipment and furniture being stored in and around the trash area out back. Shola stated the trash pick up is on Friday. Contact trash company to come and remove all trash outside. Photos taken. 4/29/25- At the time of the inspection one of the staff was cleaing out back and was due to come back at 11am today to clean the rest of the trash. Please take a photo when the trash area has been addressed and send the photo over to the email provided by the end of the day.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 6, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 29, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed stained ceiling tiles in the front of the store and in the back room. Replace or paint stained ceiling tiles.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 29, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 22, 2025

Hearing scheduled

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed dust and debris on the can goods and shelving. Clean to remove dust and debris.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed stained ceiling tiles in the front of the store and in the back room. Replace or paint stained ceiling tiles.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Evidence of rodent dropping on the shelving (photo taken) not sure if its old or new droppings. Evidence of rodent dropping on the floor behind the coffin freezer next store. Contact licensed exterminator and provide an updated IPM report. Clean to remove all rodent droppings.

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 22, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 15, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed dust and debris on the can goods and shelving. Clean to remove dust and debris.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed soil and debris on the floor. Clean to remove soil and debris on the floor.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Evidence of rodent dropping on the shelving and floor. Contact licensed exterminator and provide an updated IPM report. Clean to remove all rodent droppings.

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 15, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 13, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed mice droppings under and around the coffin freezer and in the bathroom located next store. Spoke to the exterminator on the phone and he stated that he batted around the area. The coffin freezer must be lifted or removed to clean/sanitize underneath and remove any dead rodents and mice droppings. PIC was able to provide reports from 11/27 and 12/10. Please address the recommendations on the report. Repairing a hole in the wall. Also clean the urine on the wall located next store.

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 13, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 12, 2024

Voluntarily closed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed dust and soil on can goods. Clean to remove dust/soil build up on all retail foods.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed clutter in the basement at 1076 Blue Hil Ave. Clean and organize the basement. Provide proper storage for boxes and other items in the basement. Ensure that inspectors are able to check all corners of the basement. Also the same will need to be done in the space adjacent to the market. Basement and the space upstairs needs to be clean and organized as stated in the extermination reports.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 12, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 7, 2024

Voluntarily closed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed big bags of rice being stored on the shelf. Provide containers to store the rice bags. Observed a bag of rice chewed from rodent activity. PIC removed bag.

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed dust and soil on can goods. Clean to remove dust/soil build up on all retail foods.

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

An administrative hearing was conducted on 10/31/24 at 1010 Mass Ave. An inspection was conducted today 11/07/24 and ISD Enviromental was also present. There is still evidence of rodent droppings inside the store on the food bins and on the floor. Photos taken. ISD Enviromental inspected the basement and found old rat droppings but stated he was not able to get to the back of the basement due to the clutter. Spoke to the exterminator on the phone and he stated that he has given multiple recommendations to the owner and both extermination reports state this as well. The recommendations are still outstanding. He stated that they have caught 7 or 8 rats in the space adjacent to the market. On one of the extermination reports it states that there are rat borrows in the space adjacent to the market which is also owned by Shola (owner of Blessing of God Market. The owner was asked if she is storing foods or any other items in the space adjacent to the market and she stated Yes ISD Enviromental was prive to this converstation. The adjacent space door was open 1/2 way and we were able to take photos of the inside but did not enter into the space. We noticed a box that had been chewed when we looked inside the space. We asked the owner if we could inspect the space and we were denied. ISD Enviromental went to buisness next to the space which is also owned by Shola and asked if he could inspect their basement and he was able to go down to the basement. This basement was clean but the PIC stated that they have seen a rat. Contact the licensed exterminator and we recommend weekly inspections to be conducted until a clean report can be provided for both establishments. Clean and remove any old or new rodent droppings. Please provide access into the space adjacent to the market when you are ready for the re opening inspection.

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 7, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 31, 2024

Failed (extension granted)

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed big bags of rice being stored on the shelf. Provide containers to store the rice bags. Observed a bag of rice chewed from rodent activity. PIC removed bag.

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed heavy dust on all can goods. Clean to remove dust build up on all retail foods and shelving.

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed clutter in the basement. Clean and organize the basement. Provide proper storage for boxes in the basement. To help with rodent activity. No food is being stored in the basement.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Evidence of rodent activity in the back hallway. At the time of the re inspection the owner was not able to provide a detailed IPM report but she was able to contact the licensed exterminator. I spoke to the exterminator and he stated that they found rat burrow in the basement. The exterminator stated he would send the report over and is scheduled to come back out on 10/ 24/24. Observed round green pellets in the store area and the owner stated she put that bait down. Owner removed all open bait at the time of the re inspection. 10/24/24- Exterminator has not emailed over the last inspection report. He is due to come back today. Owner tried calling him and no answer. Observed rodent droppings in the retail area on the floor and on the shelving the door leading in the bathroom area is being chewed by rodents. Observed rat dropping in the basement. Clean to remove all rat droppings. The owner was able to organize 50% of the basement. Clean and organize the other 50% and continue to store all items minium of 6 inches off the floor.

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 24, 2024

Hearing scheduled

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed big bags of rice being stored on the shelf. Provide containers to store the rice bags. Observed a bag of rice chewed from rodent activity. PIC removed bag.

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed heavy dust on all can goods. Clean to remove dust build up on all retail foods and shelving.

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed clutter in the basement. Clean and organize the basement. Provide proper storage for boxes in the basement. To help with rodent activity. No food is being stored in the basement.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 24, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 17, 2024

Failed (extension granted)

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No vomit & diarrhea kit onsite. Provide kit.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed boxes being stored on the floor. Provide proper storage at least 6inch off the floor.

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed trash being stored outside the back door. Remove all trash and ensure that trash is being stored inside the dumpster. PIC stated the trash is picked up tomorrow.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed clutter in the basement. Clean and organize the basement. Provide proper storage for boxes in the basement. To help with rodent activity. No food is being stored in the basement.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 17, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 2, 2024

Failed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No vomit & diarrhea kit onsite. Provide kit.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed boxes being stored on the floor. Provide proper storage at least 6inch off the floor.

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed trash being stored outside the back door. Remove all trash and ensure that trash is being stored inside the dumpster. PIC stated the trash is picked up tomorrow.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed debis on the floor. Clean and sweep floors through out the store and in the back room.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Evidence of rodent activity. Contact a licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report on company letterhead. Clean to remove rodent droppings.

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 2, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 13, 2023

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Discontinue to store foods in store shopping bags in freezer.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to provide labels for packaged goods. Location does not have the proper equipment to package foods. Only has two hand sink and a dump sink.