Retail Food · Boston, MA

Trader Joe's No. 588

1999 Centre St

Last inspected Oct 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Trader Joe's No. 588 last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 28, 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?: 4 inspections on record, from Oct 23, 2025 to Oct 28, 2026.
Has Trader Joe's No. 588 ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 23, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Inspection

Oct 28, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official Wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Pre-packaged deli cheese and meats with elevated temperature of 56F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All foods to be removed and placed into a walk-in cooler at below 41F if unit is not able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.

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 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Open air cooler storing deli cheeses and sliced deli meats with an elevated temperature of 47F. Address and discontinue use unles the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Service ticket was placed at the time of the inspection for repairs to be made.

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, Oct 28, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 17, 2025

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s Notes

As discussed product in walk in and back room will need to be stored off the floor 6 inches.

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 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official Wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Please replace the door sweep on the door to the back of the store.

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, Dec 17, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 29, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

As discussed the wood around refrigeration equipment and other areas that would be exposed to moisture will need to be sealed. PIC stated that she will look into if this wood is already sealed. If so please provide paperwork from the company that did the work.

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

At the loading dock. I found a opening for a trash compactor. The open is blocked with ply wood and a door and dumpster should be installed any day now.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Curtains at the walk in doors work working properly. PIC will need to have the adjusted so thay open and close properly.

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, Oct 29, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 23, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-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 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official Wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s Notes

At the loading dock. I found a opening for a trash compactor. The open is blocked with ply wood and a door and dumpster should be installed any day now.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Curtains at the walk in doors work working properly. PIC will need to have the adjusted so thay open and close properly.

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, Oct 23, 2025 · Original Source