Retail Food · Boston, MA

La Union Market

Name: La Union Market
Address: 51 Heath St, Boston, MA

51 Heath St

Last inspected Sep 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was La Union Market last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 21, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded, including 2 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Dec 17, 2025 to Sep 21, 2026.
Has La Union Market ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 17, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Inspection

Sep 21, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official Wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Packaged juice for sale on shelf labeled "keep refrigerated". Discarded by PIC. Ensure all foods requiring refrigeration are refrigerated.

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(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official Wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Pastelitos and corn bread for retail sale at room temperature made in a home kitchen. Discarded by PIC. Discontinue selling home-made foods. Prepared foods must be prepared in licensed whoel sale facitlity not in a home. Location is not permitted to prepare food.

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 on retail shelves- canned soup pancake cups taco shells prepared meatlof. Monitor 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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 21, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 14, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official Wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Packaged juice for sale on shelf labeled "keep refrigerated". Discarded by PIC. Ensure all foods requiring refrigeration are refrigerated.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official Wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

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

majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

Official Wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Expired foods on retail shelves- canned soup pancake cups taco shells prepared meatlof. Monitor 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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 14, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 17, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 17, 2025 · Original Source

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