Inspection
Aug 19, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 19, 2026 · Original Source
Retail Food · Boston, MA
Adams Fish Mkt
781 Adams St
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
9 inspectionsInspection
May 5, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker exp 2/26. Provide proof of updated maintenance once completed. Submit proof via email to shemica.debnam@boston.gov
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, May 5, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 1, 2026
Failed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker exp 2/26. Provide proof of updated maintenance once completed. Submit proof via email to shemica.debnam@boston.gov
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, May 1, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 31, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 31, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 24, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s notes
Back door off of prep room with large opening at bottom of door / Repair and ensure weather stripping blocks out all light from the outside
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
1 live mouse seen during inspection in back room under stainless steel prep table / Exterminations are done monthly unclear on the company. No IPM reports on site. / Contact exterminator for service
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, Feb 24, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 11, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s notes
Back door off of prep room with large opening at bottom of door / Repair and ensure weather stripping blocks out all light from the outside
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
1 live mouse seen during inspection in back room under stainless steel prep table / Exterminations are done monthly unclear on the company. No IPM reports on site. / Contact exterminator for service
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, Feb 11, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 29, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 29, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 26, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 26, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 30, 2023
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
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 30, 2023 · Original Source