Retail Food · Boston, MA

Hancock Market

Name: Hancock Market
Address: 95 Hancock St, Boston, MA

95 Hancock St

Last inspected May 26, 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

8 inspections

Inspection

May 26, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Patties for sale in retail refrigerator labeled to "keep frozen". Sell patties from freezer- follow package directions.

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

criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s notes

Foods for sale purchased from Price Rite Market- tortilla cheese hotdogs. Only purchase packaged foods from picensed wholesaler.

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

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Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Expired foods for sale- hotdogs cheese. Discard expired foods.

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 26, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 18, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Patties for sale in retail refrigerator labeled to "keep frozen". Sell patties from freezer- follow package directions.

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

criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s notes

Foods for sale purchased from Price Rite Market- tortilla cheese hotdogs. Only purchase packaged foods from picensed wholesaler.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Expired foods for sale- hotdogs cheese. Discard expired foods.

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 18, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 4, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther

Official wording

Service Sink (C)

Inspector’s notes

No mop sink onsite provide.

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, Sep 4, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 18, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination

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Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)

Inspector’s notes

Orange and choclate chip cookies expired remove through out.

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

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

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Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

Freezer lid discolored repair.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther

Official wording

Service Sink (C)

Inspector’s notes

No mop sink onsite provide.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

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

Inspector’s notes

Floor inside dry room discolored 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, Aug 18, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 11, 2025

Failed

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination

Official wording

Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)

Inspector’s notes

Orange and choclate chip cookies expired remove through out.

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

Freezer lid discolored repair.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther

Official wording

Service Sink (C)

Inspector’s notes

No mop sink onsite provide.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Floor inside dry room discolored 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, Aug 11, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 22, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Numerous of boxes of food items observed stored on the floor. Discontinue / Elevate

In plain English

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 indivual sales of food product (juice boxes) without proper labels. Discontinue and ensure all foods stored for retails are properly labeled.

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 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Refrigerator shelving observed lined with cardboard. Discontinue/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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 22, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 14, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Numerous of boxes of food items observed stored on the floor. Discontinue / Elevate

In plain English

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 indivual sales of food product (juice boxes) without proper labels. Discontinue and ensure all foods stored for retails are properly labeled.

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 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Refrigerator shelving observed lined with cardboard. Discontinue/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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 14, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection