Retail Food · Boston, MA

Bon Sole Market

Name: Bon Sole Market
Address: 46 Blue Hill Av, Boston, MA

46 Blue Hill Av

Last inspected Sep 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

7 inspections

Inspection

Sep 24, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination

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Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)

Inspector’s notes

Remove all " out dated foods " kept in the rear of the store - to reduce confusion and potential contamination

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 contamination

criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

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Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s notes

Discontinue to sell foods purchased from other " retail " outlets such as " Market Basket" - inside the store - Purchase foods from proessionally licensed wholesalers only

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

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Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean floors throughout the entire store from all visible soils

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 24, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 16, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s notes

Discontinue to sell foods purchased from other " retail " outlets such as " Market Basket" - inside the store - Purchase foods from proessionally licensed wholesalers only

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 16, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 13, 2026

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-303.12-COther

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Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ensure all foods are being elevated off the floors a minimum of six [6] inches during storage -

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

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Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean floors throughout the store from all visible soils such as rock salt and pooling water from customers shoes [ due to weather conditions outside ]

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 13, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 16, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 16, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 17, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-202.15-PFOther

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Package Integrity (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed multiple can goods with dents at the seals stored on retail shelves. Discussed with PIC to ensure all can goods are properly stored in good condition while on shelves

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

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Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed expired (Oct 2024) products on shelves. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all products are in compliance with expiration dates

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

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Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed multiple glue boards throughout establishment. Provide most current pest report

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 insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 17, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 7, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-202.15-PFOther

Official wording

Package Integrity (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed multiple can goods with dents at the seals stored on retail shelves. Discussed with PIC to ensure all can goods are properly stored in good condition while on shelves