Inspection
Nov 3, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 3, 2026 · Original Source
Retail Food · Boston, MA
Walgreen's No. 4072
1890 Columbus Av
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Quick Answers
- When was Walgreen's No. 4072 last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 3, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 9 inspections on record, from Mar 20, 2024 to Nov 3, 2026.
- Has Walgreen's No. 4072 ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 9 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 20, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
9 inspectionsInspection
Nov 14, 2025
Report filed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Floor under shelvings observed with scuff marks . Clean/wax 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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official Wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Door sweeping observed missing on the receiving door and emergency doors. Provide and seal all entry point areas.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s Notes
****Detailed IPM report missing notation on drop ceiling. IPM report dated 11.13.23 showed no activity of roaches or mice.
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 insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 14, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 13, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
8 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination
Official Wording
Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Can of vienna sausage and evaporated milk observe heavily dented. PIC voluntarily discard both products
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 contaminationminorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official Wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Multiple frozen foods observed on the ground inside the walkin cooler and freezer. Elevate/ organize/clean
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 contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature
Official Wording
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Multiple door cold unit observed without a conspicious thermometer.Provide and keep visible
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 temperatureminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Floor under shelvings observed with scuff marks . Clean/wax 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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official Wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Door sweeping observed missing on the receiving door and emergency doors. Provide and seal all entry point areas.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s Notes
****Detailed IPM report missing notation on drop ceiling. IPM report dated 11.13.23 showed no activity of roaches or mice.
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 insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Shelvings throughout retail observed missing kick plate making it possible hideout spot for rodents and loose debris accumulation. Repair/ provide kick plate Ceilng tile observed missing in candy aisle
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 13, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 10, 2025
Hearing scheduled
7 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination
Official Wording
Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Can of vienna sausage and evaporated milk observe heavily dented. PIC voluntarily discard both products
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 contaminationminorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official Wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Multiple frozen foods observed on the ground inside the walkin cooler and freezer. Elevate/ organize/clean
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 contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature
Official Wording
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Multiple door cold unit observed without a conspicious thermometer.Provide and keep visible
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 temperatureminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Floor undershelvings throughout retail observed heavily soiled from loose debris accumulation. 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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Rodent dorppings observed on chips shelvings bags of chips observed chewed. PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from license exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov Report from 10.6.25 was reviewed on site by inspector and showed activity mice and cockroaches.
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 insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Shelvings throughout retail observed missing kick plate making it possible hideout spot for rodents and loose debris accumulation. Repair/ provide kick plate Ceilng tile observed missing in candy aisle
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 10, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 29, 2025
Failed
7 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination
Official Wording
Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Can of vienna sausage and evaporated milk observe heavily dented. PIC voluntarily discard both products
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 contaminationminorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official Wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Multiple frozen foods observed on the ground inside the walkin cooler and freezer. Elevate/ organize/clean
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 contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature
Official Wording
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Multiple door cold unit observed without a conspicious thermometer.Provide and keep visible
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 temperatureminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Floor undershelvings throughout retail observed heavily soiled from loose debris accumulation. 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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Rodent dorppings observed on chips shelvings bags of chips observed chewed. PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from license exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov Report from 10.6.25 was reviewed on site by inspector and showed activity mice and cockroaches.
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 insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Shelvings throughout retail observed missing kick plate making it possible hideout spot for rodents and loose debris accumulation. Repair/ provide kick plate Ceilng tile observed missing in candy aisle
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 29, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 3, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
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
interior of multiple door refrigeration/walkin unit observed soiled with loose debris on the floor candy and potato chips /popcorn shelvings observed with rodend droppings and evidence of rodent marks. Clean and sanitize 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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Floor under multiple shelvings in the establishment aisle observed soiled with visble loose drebis most food items. Clean to remove to minimize pest and rodent infestation.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Multiple rodents droppings observed on potato chips/ candy and popcorn shelvings. PIC to provide current detailed IPM report to : inca.prince@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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 26, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
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
interior of multiple door refrigeration/walkin unit observed soiled with loose debris on the floor candy and potato chips /popcorn shelvings observed with rodend droppings and evidence of rodent marks. Clean and sanitize 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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Floor under multiple shelvings in the establishment aisle observed soiled with visble loose drebis most food items. Clean to remove to minimize pest and rodent infestation.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Multiple rodents droppings observed on potato chips/ candy and popcorn shelvings. PIC to provide current detailed IPM report to : inca.prince@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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 26, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 27, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official Wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Large quantity of beverage boxes observed stored on the floor. Discontinue
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 contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Refrigeration shelve observed soiled from food spills. Clean organize and sanitze .
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Both walking cooler and freezer observed with visible food spill and debris. Clean sanitize 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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 27, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 20, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Refrigeration shelve observed soiled from food spills. Clean organize and sanitze .
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Both walking cooler and freezer observed with visible food spill and debris. Clean sanitize 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 problemsminorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official Wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Large quantity of beverage boxes observed stored on the floor. Discontinue
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 contaminationOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 20, 2024 · Original Source