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Retail Food · Boston, MA

Grove Hall Convenience

292 Talbot Av

Last inspected Nov 6, 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 Grove Hall Convenience last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 6, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Failed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
6 inspections on record, from Oct 4, 2024 to Nov 6, 2026.
Has Grove Hall Convenience ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 4, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

Inspection

Nov 6, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official Wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed empanadas in a plastic container on the counter for purchase. Advised to remove and discontinue selling food from private homes

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

Heavy food soils observed inside the ice cream freezer chest. 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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 6, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 26, 2026

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

Inspection

Oct 14, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official Wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Empanadas made in private home beig sold / Discontinue.

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 14, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 3, 2025

Failed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official Wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Empanadas made in private home beig sold / Discontinue.

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 3, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 16, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official Wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Empanadas made at a home sold in store / Discontinue. PIC removed from counter

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 16, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 4, 2024

Failed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official Wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Empanadas made at a home sold in store / Discontinue. PIC removed from counter

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 4, 2024 · Original Source

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