Inspection
Mar 24, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 24, 2026 · Original Source
Retail Food · Boston, MA
Alba Produce
18 Parmenter St
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
7 inspectionsInspection
Dec 30, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 30, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 11, 2025
Report filed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-201.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean white cutting board in the back or replace as discussed
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean all shelving units in the wooden produce case from all visible produce spills stains and soils
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, Jul 11, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 13, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 13, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 15, 2024
Report filed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean inside of the two door cooler especially the bottom section from all visible food spills stains and soils
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 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean to remove all loose clutter and debris in the rear left corner of the store
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, Jul 15, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 8, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther
Official wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure all raw shell eggs are being stored properly in the self service refrigeration unit - sto on any foods that re on the bottom shelf to ensure eggs do not get cracked and potentially spill on fresh [ ready to eat ] produce - no foods were stored underneath the raw shell eggs during time of inspection
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.004/4-202.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Discard small cutting boards with deep lacerations and visible dark soils - replace with commercial grade equipment as discussed
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 problemsnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
Per food code - MGL -303.11 Unpaid fees for the 2024 health permit - address immediately
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 8, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 4, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther
Official wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure all raw shell eggs are being stored properly in the self service refrigeration unit - sto on any foods that re on the bottom shelf to ensure eggs do not get cracked and potentially spill on fresh [ ready to eat ] produce - no foods were stored underneath the raw shell eggs during time of inspection
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.004/4-202.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Discard small cutting boards with deep lacerations and visible dark soils - replace with commercial grade equipment as discussed
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 problemsnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
Per food code - MGL -303.11 Unpaid fees for the 2024 health permit - address immediately
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 4, 2024 · Original Source