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Angel's Market

501b Washington St

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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10 inspections

Inspection

Jul 21, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

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Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Missing handwash signage. Provide in the restroom

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther

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Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed a cat sitting on the wood shelving unit in the basement. Remove the cat open cans of food and litter box. Animals are not premitted on premises.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 21, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 14, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Missing handwash signage. Provide in the restroom

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther

Official wording

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed a cat sitting on the wood shelving unit in the basement. Remove the cat open cans of food and litter box. Animals are not premitted on premises.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 14, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 6, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

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Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Visible light observed at the rear door. Provide a door sweep.

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.006/6-501.110-COther

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Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed personal items stored on shelving units with dry goods. Provide a designated are for employees to store all personal items.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 6, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 28, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Visible light observed at the rear door. Provide a door sweep.

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.006/6-501.110-COther

Official wording

Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed personal items stored on shelving units with dry goods. Provide a designated are for employees to store all personal items.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 28, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 28, 2025

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-501.15-COther

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Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ensure dumpster lid is able to close tightly without trash piled up inside.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 28, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 25, 2025

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

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Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Tile missing in walk in / Tile has been ordered for repair

In plain English

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 25, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 10, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

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Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Containers of sofritos in the grab and go made on site need labels with list of ingredients / provide

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 10, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 2, 2024

Failed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Containers of sofritos in the grab and go made on site need labels with list of ingredients / provide

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 2, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 17, 2024

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

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In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Knife observed being stored in between storage shelf and wall. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.

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 issues
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Interior of the small coffin style freezer behind the counter with excess frost build-up. Defrost and 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 problems
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

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System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hot water faucet behind the service counter does not shut off. 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 issues
minorCode 590.006/6-202.11-CFacility maintenance

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Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)

Inspector’s notes

Light inside of the open air produce cooler with no shield. Provide.

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, Jan 17, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 5, 2024

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Knife observed being stored in between storage shelf and wall. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.

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 issues
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Interior of the small coffin style freezer behind the counter with excess frost build-up. Defrost and 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 problems
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hot water faucet behind the service counter does not shut off. 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 issues
minorCode 590.006/6-202.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)

Inspector’s notes

Light inside of the open air produce cooler with no shield. Provide.

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, Jan 5, 2024 · Original Source

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