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Jia Ho Supermarket

Name: Jia Ho Supermarket
Address: 692 Washington St, Boston, MA

692 Washington St

Last inspected Sep 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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14 inspections

Inspection

Sep 28, 2026

Failed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-203.12-PFFacility maintenance

Official wording

Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

The shell tags were missing last sold /served datemarkings.Maintain shell tags in chronological order held 90 days with the last served/sold datemarkings.

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 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Several packaged raw meat items were observed missing a sell by datemark.Provide

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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the vegetable display cases to remove soils & food debris.

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 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Paper towels missing at several handwash sinks.Provide (PIC correcting)

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

There was water observed on the basement floor(far corner).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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 28, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 31, 2026

Passed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during 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.

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 590.004/4-502.14-COther

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Shells Use Limitations (C)

Inspector’s notes

Remove the cardboard from the walkin freezer floor.

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

The wire rack shelving observed rusty & soiled.Clean to remove soils resurface

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

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

The hot water fixture is not operating.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

minorCode 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the walk in freezer floor to remove soisl/debris. Clean the floor outside the freezer to remove debris

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 31, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 23, 2026

Failed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage.

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 590.004/4-502.14-COther

Official wording

Shells Use Limitations (C)

Inspector’s notes

Remove the cardboard from the walkin freezer floor.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

The wire rack shelving observed rusty & soiled.Clean to remove soils resurface

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

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

The hot water fixture is not operating.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

minorCode 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the walk in freezer floor to remove soisl/debris. Clean the floor outside the freezer to remove debris

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 23, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 2, 2025

Passed

7 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Raw shell eggs observed damaged and leaking above ready to eat produce. Removed.

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Soiled cardboard under product in produce area. 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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

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(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Meat slicer observed with debris. 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 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

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Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Hand sink in meat department has food debirs. Clean to remove. Ensure hand sink is used only for hands.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Front door leading to Washington St observed with gap in the middle of doors. Repair as necessary.

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Paper towels at produce area hand sink observed empty. Provide.

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

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Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Live dog observed in store. Ensure only service animals are allowed on site.

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 2, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 26, 2025

Failed

7 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Raw shell eggs observed damaged and leaking above ready to eat produce. Removed.

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Soiled cardboard under product in produce area. 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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Meat slicer observed with debris. 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 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Hand sink in meat department has food debirs. Clean to remove. Ensure hand sink is used only for hands.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Front door leading to Washington St observed with gap in the middle of doors. Repair as necessary.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Paper towels at produce area hand sink observed empty. Provide.

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

Live dog observed in store. Ensure only service animals are allowed on site.

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, Aug 26, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 23, 2025

Passed

6 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Eggs stored above ready to eat produce in open air cooler. Corrected on site.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

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(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Meat saw observed with food debris and soils. 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

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Floors in produce walk in near meat area are soiled. 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

minorCode 590.006/6-201.13-CFacility maintenance

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Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple broken tiles in seafood area floor. 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

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Back door has a gap in the middle and bottom of the door. Seal to prevent potential pests.

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No paper towels at meat counter hand sink. Corrected on site.

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 23, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 14, 2025

Failed

6 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Eggs stored above ready to eat produce in open air cooler. Corrected on site.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Meat saw observed with food debris and soils. 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

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Floors in produce walk in near meat area are soiled. 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

minorCode 590.006/6-201.13-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple broken tiles in seafood area floor. 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

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Back door has a gap in the middle and bottom of the door. Seal to prevent potential pests.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No paper towels at meat counter hand sink. Corrected on site.

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, Jan 14, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 6, 2024

Passed

5 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Eggs stored above ready to eat product in walk in behind meat area. Corrected on site.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature

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Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Open air cooler observed at 54F. Product inside at acceptable temperature. Monitor refrigeration to ensure refrigerator at 41F or below.

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

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sludge on meat area drain area. 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

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Loading dock door has small gap at bottom of the door. Repair.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple hand sinks observed without paper towels. 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, Aug 6, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 30, 2024

Failed

5 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Eggs stored above ready to eat product in walk in behind meat area. Corrected on site.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Open air cooler observed at 54F. Product inside at acceptable temperature. Monitor refrigeration to ensure refrigerator at 41F or below.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sludge on meat area drain area. 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

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Loading dock door has small gap at bottom of the door. Repair.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple hand sinks observed without paper towels. 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, Jul 30, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 8, 2023

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Flooded dry goods basement needs to be professionally cleaned and sanitized. All affected food has been removed and discarded. Provide service reports for Health Department approval.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 8, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 6, 2023

Failed (extension granted)

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination

Official wording

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Inspector’s notes

Fire main break flooding both basements with 4-5 feet of water. Basements to remain closed until all contaminated food has been condemned and disposed of.

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Flooded dry goods basement needs to be professionally cleaned and sanitized. All affected food has been removed and discarded. Provide service reports for Health Department approval.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 6, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 29, 2023

Failed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination

Official wording

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Inspector’s notes

Fire main break flooding both basements with 4-5 feet of water. Basements to remain closed until all contaminated food has been condemned and disposed of.

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Flooded basements need to be professionally cleaned and sanitized. Provide service reports for Health Department approval.

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 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Fire main break flooding both basements with 4-5 feet of water. Basements to remain closed until all contaminated food has been condemned and disposed of.

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, Nov 29, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 28, 2023

Voluntarily closed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Fire main break flooding both basements with 4-5 feet of water. Remain closed until all permitting agents approve repairs and cleaning. Boston Water and Sewer Commision on site determining extent of pipe damage.

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, Nov 28, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 21, 2023

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.112-CPests

Official wording

Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector’s notes

Dead rat on trap in basement. Discard dead pests to prevent contamination. Reviewed pest report

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 21, 2023 · Original Source