Retail Food · Boston, MA

Eben-Ezer Market

22 Shelby St

Last inspected Sep 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Eben-Ezer Market last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 22, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 12 inspections on record, from Sep 28, 2023 to Sep 22, 2026.
Has Eben-Ezer Market ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 12 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 28, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

12 inspections

Inspection

Sep 22, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed no food preparation sink available. The establishment cuts fresh fruits for retail sale . Provide a license plumber's report ***( observed establishiment with no availabel space for installation of prep sink)

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 22, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 16, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

minorCode 590.005/5-501.113-COther

Official Wording

Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Trash containers observed overflowing.Provide adequate trash containers maintain covered

In Plain English

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

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minorCode 590.006/6-501.16-COther

Official Wording

Drying Mops (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Mop not in use is being stored inside mop bucket in the restroom .Hang mops to dry

In Plain English

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

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

Inspection

Sep 9, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

minorCode 590.005/5-501.113-COther

Official Wording

Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Trash containers observed overflowing.Provide adequate trash containers maintain covered

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-501.16-COther

Official Wording

Drying Mops (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Mop not in use is being stored inside mop bucket in the restroom .Hang mops to dry

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 9, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 12, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 12, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 9, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official Wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Several food items selled in store without invoice for souce. Retail does not have a kitchen yet Sandwiches ket out of temperature fried plantain and Soup all selled at the serving line. Remove items or provide proper invoices.

In Plain English

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 9, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 1, 2025

Failed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official Wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 1, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 30, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official Wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Tamales prepared home -Per PIC sold at the store. Discontinue. PIC removed tamales.

In Plain English

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 30, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 19, 2024

Failed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official Wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Tamales prepared home -Per PIC sold at the store. Discontinue. PIC removed tamales.

In Plain English

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 19, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 4, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 4, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 14, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 14, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 10, 2023

Passed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official Wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Sandwiches from a restuarant in Chelsea being sold in store / Discontinue. Food must come from wholesaler

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, Oct 10, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 28, 2023

Failed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official Wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Sandwiches from a restuarant in Chelsea being sold in store / Discontinue. Food must come from wholesaler

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 28, 2023 · Original Source

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