Retail Food · Boston, MA

Cristian Market

Name: Cristian Market
Address: 411 Blue Hill Av, Boston, MA

411 Blue Hill Av

Last inspected Jan 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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6 inspections

Inspection

Jan 16, 2026

Passed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hershey's Ice cream coffin style freezer observed with excess frost buil-up. Defrost and clean to remove Stagnant water observed in the dry storage area floor in the basement. 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

majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

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Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

3 Soft croissant and 2 Rich & Creamy Frosting with a past expiration date from Dec 18 2025 and March 3 25. Address and ensure all foods are being checked prior to and while out on the sales floor for expiration date.. Romoved By PIC

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

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minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

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Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Basement area and stairwell is cluttered with empty boxes . Discard unused or empty boxes and organize products so effective cleaning can be done

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

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Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Cat observed on the premises at the time of inspection. Remove cat premanently

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

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minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

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Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Front door/daylight at base of front door/repair/provide door sweep to remove all daylight

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 16, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 9, 2026

Failed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hershey's Ice cream coffin style freezer observed with excess frost buil-up. Defrost and clean to remove Stagnant water observed in the dry storage area floor in the basement. 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

majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Basement area and stairwell is cluttered with empty boxes . Discard unused or empty boxes and organize products so effective cleaning can be done

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

Cat observed on the premises at the time of inspection. Remove cat premanently

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Front door/daylight at base of front door/repair/provide door sweep to remove all daylight

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 9, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 16, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature

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(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Cooked chicken and beef Pastelitos observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

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Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s notes

Cooked chicken and beef Pasetlitos being made from a residential home and sold at the retail level. Discontinue all sales of foods being made from an unlicensed residential home. Pastelitos were embargoed at the time of the inspection.

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

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majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther

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Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Cat living on the premises (as stated by management). Remove cat premanently.

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 16, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 8, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature

Official wording

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Cooked chicken and beef Pastelitos observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above.