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Quick Answers
When was Price Rite last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 23, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
15 inspections on record, from Oct 4, 2023 to Oct 23, 2026.
Has Price Rite ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 15 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 4, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
15 inspections
Inspection
Oct 23, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Freezer unit used to hold beef patties with a temperature of 40F at the time of the inspection and all the product was defrosted Discontinue use of the unit and make proper repairs
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Jamaican beef patties in freezer with a unit temperature of 40F at 38F-43F. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured the product at the time of the inspection. Product was not frozen for an undetermined amount of time. Packaging clearly stated to keep product frozen.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Freezer unit used to hold beef patties with a temperature of 40F at the time of the inspection and all the product was defrosted Discontinue use of the unit and make proper repairs
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
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
At the time of the inspection an employee in the meat department had placed raw chicken wings in the sanitize bay of the 3 bay sink and there was raw chicken all over the sink- The product was removed and the sink was washed and sanitized Review with staff and discontinue
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.
Jamaican beef patties in freezer with a unit temperature of 40F at 38F-43F. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured the product at the time of the inspection. Product was not frozen for an undetermined amount of time. Packaging clearly stated to keep product frozen.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Freezer unit used to hold beef patties with a temperature of 40F at the time of the inspection and all the product was defrosted Discontinue use of the unit and make proper repairs
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
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
At the time of the inspection an employee in the meat department had placed raw chicken wings in the sanitize bay of the 3 bay sink and there was raw chicken all over the sink- The product was removed and the sink was washed and sanitized Review with staff and discontinue
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 10, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 17, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 17, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 15, 2026
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hole observed in the lower wall in the meat storage room/ Repair to prevent pest entry
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.
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted dead cockroaches in the back storage area on the glue trap.clean to remove /Provide detail pest report to Keila.depina@boston.gov
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Stagnant water observed in the meat storage room floor. 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 8, 2026
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hole observed in the lower wall in the meat storage room/ Repair to prevent pest entry
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.
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted dead cockroaches in the back storage area on the glue trap.clean to remove /Provide detail pest report to Keila.depina@boston.gov
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Stagnant water observed in the meat storage room floor. 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 8, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 15, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Small rodent droppings noted in the produce storage room / Remove and maintain. *RK environmental Services provide weekly extermintations every Friday. Last visit on 8/1/2025. IPM does not reflect any activity at this time.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 15, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 7, 2025
Failed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Small rodent droppings noted in the produce storage room / Remove and maintain. *RK environmental Services provide weekly extermintations every Friday. Last visit on 8/1/2025. IPM does not reflect any activity at this time.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 27, 2025
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Ice build observed on the inside of the Brookline Ice frezer. Defrost and 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 27, 2025 · 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
Mar 1, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
At the time of the re-inspection there was still evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings located on the sales floor. Pest control had also reported catching 21 mice while conductin their inspections. Management will follow up with additional reports and continue with frequent services until otherwise told by pest control.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 1, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 16, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination
Official Wording
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Several packages of dog food/chips with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and discard all adulterated bags.
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.
At the time of the re-inspection there was still evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings located on the sales floor. Pest control had also reported catching 21 mice while conductin their inspections. Management will follow up with additional reports and continue with frequent services until otherwise told by pest control.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 16, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 8, 2024
Failed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination
Official Wording
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Several packages of dog food/chips with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and discard all adulterated bags.
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.
Evidence of what appears to be gnaw markings on packages of dog food/chips. Address and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 8, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 3, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 4, 2023
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Door gasket to walk in cooler loose repair.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Continue to clean the drains to remove slight odors.
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.