Retail Food · Boston, MA

Saratoga Convenience

655 Saratoga St

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Saratoga Convenience last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 25, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 5 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Aug 25, 2026.
Has Saratoga Convenience ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Inspection

Aug 25, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official Wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Openings observed on the front door./Provide door sweeps to prevent all day light

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Welsh Farms and Richie's Super premium Icecream coffin freezer observed with excess frost build-up. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

Post 2026 Health Permit Post Site Cleanliness license Post Copy of the most recent health inspection

In Plain English

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

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 25, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 18, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Welsh Farms and Richie's Super premium Icecream coffin freezer observed with excess frost build-up. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther