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Harvard Street Community Market

53 Harvard St

Last inspected May 29, 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

4 inspections

Inspection

May 29, 2026

Passed

6 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

Pastlitos on counter at 71F for unknown time. Discarded by PIC.

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
majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Coco bread for sale with commercial packaging or label. Discontinue selling. Crackers on shelf for sale without label. Discontinue selling foods without proper labels. Packaged patties labeled "keep frozen" in retail refrigerator. Discard patties and only store frozen per package direction.

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

Pastilitos for sale at front counter from unknown source. Discarded by PIC. Discontinue selling food from unknown source. Store is not permitted to sell prepared foods.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Soiled cardboard lining retail refrigerator. Discard cardboard and keep surfaces clean.

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

Expired foods for sale- lunchables chefboyardee juices and soups. Monitor "use by" and "best by" dates and rotate stock.

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther

Official wording

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Cat and littler box in basement. Provide home for cat and remove from presmises.

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 29, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 22, 2026

Failed

6 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

Pastlitos on counter at 71F for unknown time. Discarded by PIC.

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
majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Coco bread for sale with commercial packaging or label. Discontinue selling. Crackers on shelf for sale without label. Discontinue selling foods without proper labels. Packaged patties labeled "keep frozen" in retail refrigerator. Discard patties and only store frozen per package direction.

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

Pastilitos for sale at front counter from unknown source. Discarded by PIC. Discontinue selling food from unknown source. Store is not permitted to sell prepared foods.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Soiled cardboard lining retail refrigerator. Discard cardboard and keep surfaces clean.

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

Expired foods for sale- lunchables chefboyardee juices and soups. Monitor "use by" and "best by" dates and rotate stock.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther

Official wording

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Cat and littler box in basement. Provide home for cat and remove from presmises.

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 22, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 10, 2025

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sliced deli cheese being wrapped individually behind the counter with no means of washing and sanitizing equipment ie: cutting board. Discontinue unless otherwise authorized by the City of Boston Health Department.

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
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 beiing maintained at 135F and above. Pastelitos were removed at the time of the inspection.

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 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination

Official wording

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Inspector’s notes

Heavily dented can of Goya beans on the sales floor. Discontinue and ensure all food products are being checked for any types of adulteration. Can removed at the time of the inspection.

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
criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s notes

Cooked chicken and beef Pastelitos being made from a residential kitchen then being soild at the retail level. Discontinue all sales of foods from an unlicensed residential kitchen.

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, Nov 10, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 24, 2025

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sliced deli cheese being wrapped individually behind the counter with no means of washing and sanitizing equipment ie: cutting board. Discontinue unless otherwise authorized by the City of Boston Health Department.

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
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 beiing maintained at 135F and above. Pastelitos were removed at the time of the inspection.

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 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination

Official wording

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Inspector’s notes

Heavily dented can of Goya beans on the sales floor. Discontinue and ensure all food products are being checked for any types of adulteration. Can removed at the time of the inspection.

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
criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s notes

Cooked chicken and beef Pastelitos being made from a residential kitchen then being soild at the retail level. Discontinue all sales of foods from an unlicensed residential kitchen.

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, Oct 24, 2025 · Original Source

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