Retail Food · Boston, MA

La Chapi Market

Name: La Chapi Market
Address: 113 Blue Hill Av, Boston, MA

113 Blue Hill Av

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

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The full inspection history

7 inspections

Inspection

Jan 28, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the plantain. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. 1.21.26 No pest report has been provided.

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

majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther

Official wording

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of a cat living on the premises. Remove

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

1.21.26 Child License has not been paid yet..Address and pay in full

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, Jan 28, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 21, 2026

Hearing scheduled

5 recorded violations

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

1.21.26 Child License has not been paid yet..Address and pay in full

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the plantain. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. 1.21.26 No pest report has been provided.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Beef Patty observed in the # 1 Fridge without labels/ingredients. Provide label on all beef patty out for self service.

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

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

Retail shelving/observed dust on food cans/clean to remove dust Hershey's Ice cream and mamita's coffin style freezer observed with excess frost buil-up. Defrost and 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 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther

Official wording

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of a cat living on the premises. Remove

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 21, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 14, 2026

Failed

5 recorded violations

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Violation being issued for the non-payment of the 2026 Health Permit.Address and pay in full

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Beef Patty observed in the # 1 Fridge without labels/ingredients. Provide label on all beef patty out for self service.

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

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

Retail shelving/observed dust on food cans/clean to remove dust Hershey's Ice cream and mamita's coffin style freezer observed with excess frost buil-up. Defrost and 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 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the plantain. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther

Official wording

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of a cat living on the premises. Remove

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, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 30, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther

Official wording

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Cat observed living on the premises. Remove.

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

Next Day Notice being issued for the non-payment of the 2025 Health Permit. Address and ensure payment is made in full prior to the re-inspection being conducted.

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, Jan 30, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 23, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther

Official wording

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Cat observed living on the premises. Remove.

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

Next Day Notice being issued for the non-payment of the 2025 Health Permit. Address and ensure payment is made in full prior to the re-inspection being conducted.

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, Jan 23, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 18, 2024

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

10 Jars of Beech Nut Baby food with past expiration dates ranging from 2022-2023. Address and ensure all food products are being checked routinley for past expiration dates. Expired baby food was removed at the time of the inspection and discarded at the time of the visit.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hot water faucet in the restroom not functioning. Address and make any necessary repairs.

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, Jan 18, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 10, 2024

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hot water faucet in the restroom not functioning. Address and make any necessary repairs.

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, Jan 10, 2024 · Original Source