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Stop & Shop Supermarket No. 004

950 American Legion Hw

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Quick Answers

When was Stop & Shop Supermarket No. 004 last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 3, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Failed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 16 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Nov 3, 2026.
Has Stop & Shop Supermarket No. 004 ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 16 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

16 inspections

Inspection

Nov 3, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Thermometer defective inside the hot holding units replace.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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

Clean sides and between cooking equipment to remove visible soil. Clean prep sink to remove discoloration at the produce depaprtment Clean interior of Sea Food Department refrigerator to remove visible soil.

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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean floor inside freezer at the bakery department. Clean floor inside meat department prep room. Clean floor below milk shelving walk in cooler. Clean floor vent infront chicken prep room. clean exterior of freezer and compator doors to remove visible soil.

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 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed mice droppings on floor near wooden pallets near empty milk and egg container area provide current pest control report. Clean and sanitize area.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 3, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 10, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

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

Clean sides of cooking equipment and inbetween to remove visible soil.

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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean floor below cooking equipment to remove visible soil. Clean floor inside walk in freezer bakery dept and Dairy floor below storage shelving.

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 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Evidence of mice droppings along wall near rear storage area bread racks clean sanitize area

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 10, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 2, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

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

Clean sides of cooking equipment and inbetween to remove visible soil.

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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean floor below cooking equipment to remove visible soil. Clean floor inside walk in freezer bakery dept and Dairy floor below storage shelving.

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 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Evidence of mice droppings along wall near rear storage area bread racks clean sanitize area

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 2, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 17, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s Notes

On retail shelf found four packages of ground beef with some greying. PIC stated that someone would normally have marked them down. Dates still good until 12-11-25. PIC did remove and discarded. Three bay sink in deli and hand sink in bake shop will need caulking replaced.

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

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to remove the ice build up in the bake shop. Clean the fan covers in all walk ins that needed it. Replacw caulkining molding at bake shop three bay and deli three bay sink.

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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

As discussed please clean the floor in prep rooms and walk ins under equipment and shelves.

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, Dec 17, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 10, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC will need to remove the ice build up in the bake shop. Clean the fan covers in all walk ins that needed it. Replacw caulkining molding at bake shop three bay and deli three bay sink.

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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

As discussed please clean the floor in prep rooms and walk ins under equipment and shelves.

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, Dec 10, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 10, 2025

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed debris on the floors and food items under the shelving. Remove food items and debris on the floors. Observed debris/soil on the register area and counters. Clean/Sanitize to remove soil and debris.

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 590.006/6-304.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Mechanical-Ventilation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC stated that they have ordered new light bulbs for the refrigeration units. The old light bulbs are no longer available. Waiting on delivery date. Replace all bulbs in the refrigeration/freezer units to provide adequate lighting. Please send an email and photo when light bulbs have been replaced.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 10, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 2, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

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 590.006/6-304.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Mechanical-Ventilation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed condensation on the freezer units in aisle 15. Repair units and ensure no condensation is present. No build up frost on the ice cream should be present. Replace all bulbs in the refrigeration/freezer units to provide adequate lighting.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 2, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 8, 2025

Report filed

6 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed a leak under the 3 bay sink in the bakery area and water on the floor. Repair leak and ensure all water is removed from the floor. Photo taken Observed a strip on the floor next to a refrigeration unit in the produce area. PIC stated that the unit was leaking. Repair unit. Photo taken. Observed the ice cream unit # 22-16 sweating outside the unit. Repair unit to ensure the food items are not covered in frost. Photo taken

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.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 590.005/5-501.11-COther

Official Wording

Outdoor Storage Surface (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed grease trap located outside ontop of stones. Provide a surface for the grease trap to be stored that is smooth durable and cleanable. Trim bushes back and have grease trap cleaned on the outside to remove grease buildup and to prevent rodent activity.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed heavy soil build up and debris under shelving through out the store. Recommend more frequent cleaning under the shelving. Photos taken. Observed soil on the chip shelving. Ensure staff is cleaning the shelving before chip deliveries. Photos taken Observed rice and dog food on the shelving that they are stored. Ensure staff is cleaning shelving before closing. Photos taken Observed blood from the hamburger in the coffin refrigeration unit located near the produce. Clean. Photo taken. Observed grease build up on the wall behind the fryolater in the deli area. Clean. Photo taken

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

Official Wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed 2 entrance doors with day light at the bottom. Provide door sweeps and repair door to ensure that is closes properly. Photo taken Observed the door sweep on the receiving door is missing. Provide door sweep on the receiving door. Photo taken Observed on the stair way 1 exterior door a missing door sweep to the left of the door. Provide door sweep and repair door if needed. Photo taken

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed a light out in aisle 3. Replace bulb.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed trash and leaves outside near green trash compactor. Remove. Photos taken.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 8, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 30, 2025

Failed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed a light out in aisle 3. Replace bulb.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s Notes

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.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

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

Official Wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed trash and leaves outside near green trash compactor. Remove. Photos taken.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 30, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 14, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

A1A freezer has frost build up inside. PIC stated she has put a work order in. Defrost.

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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed debris and food items under the shelving throughout the store. Clean/sweep /sanitize to remove all debris and items. Observed debris inside the OJ refrigeration unit. Clean to remove all debris. Observed debris and soiled floors inside the porters closet around the trash compactor the back room and in and around the cashiers area. Clean/sweep floors to remove all debris. Ensure that food items are not being stored on the blowers inside the refrigeration and freezer units. Remove food items to ensure proper temperature inside al units. Food temperatures were all good.

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, Mar 14, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 3, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

A1A freezer has frost build up inside. PIC stated she has put a work order in. Defrost.

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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

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, Mar 3, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 30, 2024

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s Notes

No conspicuous thermometers inside B2H refrigeration unit and inside the meat bunker. Ensure that all refrigeration units have thermometers inside the units.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed heavy frost build up in the list below. Clean to remove heavy frost build up. A2F- Bakery walk in freezer A2E- Seafood Freezer A1A- Frozen Chest walk in #24 #22- Wall Unit Freezer Mopsink- Clean in and around the mopsink area.

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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed heavy debris and food items under all food shelving. Clean to remove debris and help prevent rodent activity. Clean walls and fan vents inside the meat cooler and prep cooler. Ensure all fan vents are dust free.

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 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed water on the floor inside the walk in produce cooler. Repair fan to help elimate condensation. Remove water from floor. Clean fan vent to remove dust.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

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

Inspection

Aug 21, 2024

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s Notes

No conspicuous thermometers inside B2H refrigeration unit and inside the meat bunker. Ensure that all refrigeration units have thermometers inside the units.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

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 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

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 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed water on the floor inside the walk in produce cooler. Repair fan to help elimate condensation. Remove water from floor. Clean fan vent to remove dust.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 21, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 23, 2024

Passed

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination

Official Wording

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed B Free Sandwich roll expired 3/26/24 4/10/24. Ensure all expired food items are removed.

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

OBSERVED - debris inside the meat deli display case. Clean to remove - debris inside the seafood freezer case. Clean to remove - debris under the bread and dog food shelving. Clean to remove - dust on the vent fans inside the meat room. 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 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

No handwash signage in both bathrooms. Provide proper signage in both bathrooms.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed the light bulbs inside the pizza and ben and jerry's freezer units not working. Provide proper lighting.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 23, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 16, 2024

Failed

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination

Official Wording

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed B Free Sandwich roll expired 3/26/24 4/10/24. Ensure all expired food items are removed.

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

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 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

No handwash signage in both bathrooms. Provide proper signage in both bathrooms.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed the light bulbs inside the pizza and ben and jerry's freezer units not working. Provide proper lighting.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 16, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection