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El Cruce Market

1909 Columbus Av

Last inspected Feb 20, 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

Feb 20, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

2026 Health permit is unpaid

In plain English

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

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criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Raw shell eggs displayed above milk. Store eggs and all raw animal products below ready to eat foods.

In plain English

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

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notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

8-301.11 2026 Health permit is unpaid. Operating without valid permit. Pay permit immediately.

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 20, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 12, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

2026 Health permit is unpaid

In plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Raw shell eggs displayed above milk. Store eggs and all raw animal products below ready to eat foods.

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

8-301.11 2026 Health permit is unpaid. Operating without valid permit. Pay permit immediately.

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 12, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 29, 2025

Passed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.003/3-202.15-PFOther

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Package Integrity (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Single package of caprisun and fruit salad observed for sales in retail refrigerator. Discontinue (COS)

In plain English

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

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criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

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

Inspector’s notes

Packaging of raw shelled eggs observed stored above bottle of milk in retail refrigerator. Discontinue and keep separate.

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 observed clutter and unorganized with loose debris. Clean and organize to remove.

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

Live cat observed on premises and evidence of cat on site (cat litter bed and cat food). Discontiue. PIC to email current detailed IMP report from a licensed exterminator at :inca.prince@boston.gov.

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, Dec 29, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 22, 2025

Failed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.003/3-202.15-PFOther

Official wording

Package Integrity (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Single package of caprisun and fruit salad observed for sales in retail refrigerator. Discontinue (COS)

In plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Packaging of raw shelled eggs observed stored above bottle of milk in retail refrigerator. Discontinue and keep separate.

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 observed clutter and unorganized with loose debris. Clean and organize to remove.

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

Live cat observed on premises and evidence of cat on site (cat litter bed and cat food). Discontiue. PIC to email current detailed IMP report from a licensed exterminator at :inca.prince@boston.gov.

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, Dec 22, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 7, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Basement area observed clutter and unorganized by old equipments and establishment suppplies and foul odor. Clean and organize to remove.

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

Live cat observed on premises and evidence of cat on site (cat litter bed and cat food). Discontiue. PIC to email current detailed IMP report from a licensed exterminator at :inca.prince@boston.gov.

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, Apr 7, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 28, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Basement area observed clutter and unorganized by old equipments and establishment suppplies and foul odor. Clean and organize to remove.

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

Live cat observed on premises and evidence of cat on site (cat litter bed and cat food). Discontiue. PIC to email current detailed IMP report from a licensed exterminator at :inca.prince@boston.gov.

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 28, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 26, 2024

Passed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Bottles of cranberry juice observed stored on the floor cases of avocado obsverved stored on the floor. Discontinue

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
majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed individual sales of fruit cups without proper lables. Discontinue and ensure all foods for retail have lables.

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 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed door sweep missing from both the front and side door contributing for possible rodent entryway. Provide

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 observed clutter and unorganized by old equipments and establishment suppplies. Clean and organize

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

Observed evidence of cat on site (cat litter bed and cat food). Discontiue. PIC to email current IMP report from a licensed exterminator at inca.prince@boston.gov.

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 26, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 19, 2024

Failed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Bottles of cranberry juice observed stored on the floor cases of avocado obsverved stored on the floor. Discontinue

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
majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed individual sales of fruit cups without proper lables. Discontinue and ensure all foods for retail have lables.

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 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed door sweep missing from both the front and side door contributing for possible rodent entryway. Provide

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 observed clutter and unorganized by old equipments and establishment suppplies. Clean and organize

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

Observed evidence of cat on site (cat litter bed and cat food). Discontiue. PIC to email current IMP report from a licensed exterminator at inca.prince@boston.gov.

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 19, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 20, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 20, 2024 · Original Source

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