Retail Food · Boston, MA

Columbia Road Market

Name: Columbia Road Market
Address: 387 Columbia Rd, Boston, MA

387 Columbia Rd

Last inspected Feb 17, 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 inspections

Inspection

Feb 17, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

POIC will need to address the payment of the 2026 Health permit.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

I found expired Corn bread mix from 2025 and Special K from 2024. Please check best by date more often.

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 17, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 9, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

I found expired Corn bread mix from 2025 and Special K from 2024. Please check best by date more often.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

POIC will need to address the payment of the 2026 Health permit.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 9, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 7, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean floor at basement area to remove visible soil.

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 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Remove clutter from basement area.

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

majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther

Official wording

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Remove cat from establishment live animals not allowed on premises.

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, May 7, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 24, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean floor at basement area to remove visible soil.

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 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Remove clutter from basement area.

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

majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther