Retail Food · Boston, MA

Bon Sole Market

46 Blue Hill Av

Last inspected Oct 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

Quick Answers

When was Bon Sole Market last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 1, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Report filed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 8 inspections on record, from Oct 15, 2024 to Oct 1, 2026.
Has Bon Sole Market ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 15, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

8 inspections

Inspection

Oct 1, 2026

Report filed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination

Official Wording

Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Remove all " out dated foods " kept in the rear of the store - to reduce confusion and potential contamination

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 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official Wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean floors throughout the entire store from all visible soils

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean to remove all loose debris and expired foods in the storage area in the rear of the store

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 1, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 24, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination

Official Wording

Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Remove all " out dated foods " kept in the rear of the store - to reduce confusion and potential contamination

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official Wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Discontinue to sell foods purchased from other " retail " outlets such as " Market Basket" - inside the store - Purchase foods from proessionally licensed wholesalers only

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official Wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean floors throughout the entire store from all visible soils

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 24, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 16, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official Wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Discontinue to sell foods purchased from other " retail " outlets such as " Market Basket" - inside the store - Purchase foods from proessionally licensed wholesalers only

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 16, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 13, 2026

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-303.12-COther

Official Wording

Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Ensure all foods are being elevated off the floors a minimum of six [6] inches during storage -

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official Wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean floors throughout the store from all visible soils such as rock salt and pooling water from customers shoes [ due to weather conditions outside ]

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 13, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 16, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 16, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 17, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-202.15-PFOther

Official Wording

Package Integrity (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed multiple can goods with dents at the seals stored on retail shelves. Discussed with PIC to ensure all can goods are properly stored in good condition while on shelves

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

Official Wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed expired (Oct 2024) products on shelves. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all products are in compliance with expiration dates

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed multiple glue boards throughout establishment. Provide most current pest report

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, Mar 17, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 7, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-202.15-PFOther

Official Wording

Package Integrity (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed multiple can goods with dents at the seals stored on retail shelves. Discussed with PIC to ensure all can goods are properly stored in good condition while on shelves