Retail Food · Boston, MA

Family Market

71 Day St

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

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Quick Answers

When was Family 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: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 7 inspections on record, from Jul 2, 2024 to Oct 30, 2026.
Has Family Market ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 2, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

Inspection

Oct 30, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Soiled cardboard lining milk refrigerator shelf. Discard cardboard. Use materials that are durable cleanable and non-absorbent.

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 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

Official Wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Expired foods for retail sale- milk sausage baby food and formula yogurt jarred peppers. Remove expired foods from retail shelves.

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 30, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 23, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Soiled cardboard lining milk refrigerator shelf. Discard cardboard. Use materials that are durable cleanable and non-absorbent.

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 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

Official Wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Expired foods for retail sale- milk sausage baby food and formula yogurt jarred peppers. Remove expired foods from retail shelves.

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 23, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 17, 2025

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-102.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Refrigeration shelvings observed lined with carboard. Discontinue (COS)

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 17, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 27, 2025

Passed

4 recorded violations

notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

**2025 Health Permit is outstanding . Please contact ISDHealth@boston.gov via email and provide the proper permit# to request the link for applicable payments. Thank You

In Plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Numerous refrigeration fan and shelvings observed soiled. Clean to remove

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 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official Wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Refrigeration shelvings observed lined with carboard. Discontinue

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

criticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination

Official Wording

Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Packages of mini donuts observed expired. PIC voluntarily discard all products.

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

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

Inspection

Jan 17, 2025

Failed

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination

Official Wording

Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Packages of mini donuts observed expired. PIC voluntarily discard all products.

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Numerous refrigeration fan and shelvings observed soiled. Clean to remove

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 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official Wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Refrigeration shelvings observed lined with carboard. Discontinue

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

**2025 Health Permit is outstanding . Please contact ISDHealth@boston.gov via email and provide the proper permit# to request the link for applicable payments. Thank You