Inspection
Oct 21, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 21, 2026 · Original Source
Retail Food · Boston, MA
Washington Market
481 Washington St
Last inspected Oct 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Quick Answers
- When was Washington Market last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 21, 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?
- 7 inspections on record, from Nov 13, 2023 to Oct 21, 2026.
- Has Washington Market ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 13, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
7 inspectionsInspection
Mar 6, 2026
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide a current pest control report via email by 2.9.26. PIC advised to maintain proper pest control service. Appointment scheduled for 2.9.26
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 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Remove all debris stored in the basement. 30 day extension given for proper time to clear the basement.
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, Mar 6, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 5, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
6 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
Observed multiple packages of frozen ice cream not frozen. PIC removed and placed in another freezer unit operating properly. Observed bottled milk holding at 52f. PIC removed and discarded. Unit is being repaired.
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 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed heavy debris stored on the shelving unit.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 problemscriticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Multiple refrigeration and freezer units not operating properly. PIC is currently serving units. Advised pic to remove all products and to confirm the units are operating properly prior to placing products back in unit
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide a current pest control report via email by 2.9.26. PIC advised to maintain proper pest control service. Appointment scheduled for 2.9.26
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 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Remove all debris stored in the basement. 30 day extension given for proper time to clear the basement.
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed visible openings around the stari well and holes observed in the basement. repair all openings
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, Feb 5, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 29, 2026
Failed
6 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
Observed multiple packages of frozen ice cream not frozen. PIC removed and placed in another freezer unit operating properly. Observed bottled milk holding at 52f. PIC removed and discarded. Unit is being repaired.
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 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed heavy debris stored on the shelving unit.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 problemscriticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Multiple refrigeration and freezer units not operating properly. PIC is currently serving units. Advised pic to remove all products and to confirm the units are operating properly prior to placing products back in unit
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Rodent droppings observed in the basement around the stairwell. Clean to remove and provide an updated clean pest control report via email immediately. shemica.debnam@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 insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed heavy debri and litter stored in the basement. Remove all debris and observed boxes of soiled cat litter. Observed feces on the floor and the rear of establishment. Clean to remove
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed visible openings around the stari well and holes observed in the basement. repair all openings
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, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 23, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther
Official Wording
Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Cat on premis / Remove
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 23, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 16, 2025
Failed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther
Official Wording
Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Cat on premis / Remove
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 16, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 13, 2023
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 13, 2023 · Original Source
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