Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 13, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 6, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-202.15-PFOther
Official wording
Package Integrity (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Several bags of chips / packaged baked goods are out of code " Expired " go through all foods in the grocery aisles to ensure product integrity [ discard if needed or return to vendor ]
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Keep all foods [ including cases of chips in cardboard boxes ] a minimum of six inchesduring storage
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean inside of all refrigeration / freezer units from visible food spills stains and 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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove compromised items/ foods located on the floor and in the corner upon entering the store [ wooden logs are unwrapped and the bark is spilling onto packaged ready to eat foods
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 6, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 28, 2026
Failed
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-202.15-PFOther
Official wording
Package Integrity (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Several bags of chips / packaged baked goods are out of code " Expired " go through all foods in the grocery aisles to ensure product integrity [ discard if needed or return to vendor ]
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Keep all foods [ including cases of chips in cardboard boxes ] a minimum of six inchesduring storage
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean inside of all refrigeration / freezer units from visible food spills stains and 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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove compromised items/ foods located on the floor and in the corner upon entering the store [ wooden logs are unwrapped and the bark is spilling onto packaged ready to eat foods
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.