Retail Food · Boston, MA

Brothers Market

Name: Brothers Market
Address: 802 Tremont St, Boston, MA

802 Tremont St

Last inspected Jan 13, 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

9 inspections

Inspection

Jan 13, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

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Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Raw shell eggs being stored over ready to eat foods inside the multi door cooler - ensure eggs are stored underneath all ready to eat foods or on the bottom shelf

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 all compromised areas of thefloors where needed especialy in the rear right side

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.006/6-201.13-CFacility maintenance

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Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C)

Inspector’s notes

Area of the floor in the rear past the multo door refrigeration units is compromised with debris and missing floor tiles - Repair

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 13, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 6, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Raw shell eggs being stored over ready to eat foods inside the multi door cooler - ensure eggs are stored underneath all ready to eat foods or on the bottom shelf

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

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean all compromised areas of thefloors where needed especialy in the rear right side

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-201.13-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C)

Inspector’s notes

Area of the floor in the rear past the multo door refrigeration units is compromised with debris and missing floor tiles - Repair

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 6, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 26, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

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Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed bulk packages open and individual items being sold (pastelitos / cakes / empanadas) Discussed with PIC to discontinue and ensure all foods are stored with proper food labels which included minimum requirements. COS

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

majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

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Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed expired yogurts (May 2025) stored in reach in unit. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all expiration dates are in compliance. COS

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, Jun 26, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 12, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

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Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

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

majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

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Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed expired yogurts (May 2025) stored in reach in unit. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all expiration dates are in compliance. COS

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, Jun 12, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 16, 2024

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance

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Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed refrigerator shelf lined with cardboard. Discontinue. (corrected on site by PIC)

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, Dec 16, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 12, 2024

Passed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

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Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed bulk foods being sold as individual sales without the proper food labels which contains minimum required information such as ingredients. Discontinue and ensure all foods are sold in original packaging.

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

minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

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(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed soils in produce refrigerated case. Clean to remove all spills / 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 problems

majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

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Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed expired packaged hot dogs stored in deli case - expiration January 2024. Discussed with PIC to ensure all food expiration dates are in compliance.

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 12, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 5, 2024

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

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

minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed soils in produce refrigerated case. Clean to remove all spills / 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 problems

majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed expired packaged hot dogs stored in deli case - expiration January 2024. Discussed with PIC to ensure all food expiration dates are in compliance.

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, Mar 5, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 13, 2023

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed homemade pastelitos being sold at front counter without labels. Discontinue selling food items without required labeling

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

majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed expired packaged hot dogs stored in deli display case. Discussed with PIC to monitor expiration dates on all food products and ensure in compliance

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, Nov 13, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 2, 2023

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed homemade pastelitos being sold at front counter without labels. Discontinue selling food items without required labeling

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

majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed expired packaged hot dogs stored in deli display case. Discussed with PIC to monitor expiration dates on all food products and ensure in compliance