Retail Food · Boston, MA

M & R Store

Name: M & R Store
Address: 718 Shawmut Av, Boston, MA

718 Shawmut Av

Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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12 inspections

Inspection

Jul 10, 2026

Passed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-202.15-PFOther

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Package Integrity (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

There is a gallon of milk half empty inside the two door cooler - Remove and store segragated for employees - do not keep in the retail areas [

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

Clean the runners in all refrigeration / freezer units [ area where the sliding glass doors are ] from all visible food spills stains and soils

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 590.006/6-101.11-COther

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Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean floors throughout the store from all visible soils

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

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Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean to remove all cardboard loose debris and out dated foods where needed

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, Jul 10, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 29, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-202.15-PFOther

Official wording

Package Integrity (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

There is a gallon of milk half empty inside the two door cooler - Remove and store segragated for employees - do not keep in the retail areas [

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

Clean the runners in all refrigeration / freezer units [ area where the sliding glass doors are ] from all visible food spills stains and soils

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 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean floors throughout the store from all visible soils

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean to remove all cardboard loose debris and out dated foods where needed

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, Jun 29, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 3, 2026

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Remove all soiled cardboard being used to line the shelves on some of the chip and bread racks

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 590.006/6-201.16-CFacility maintenance

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Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)

Inspector’s notes

Replace all stained / missing ceiling tiles where needed

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, Mar 3, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 8, 2026

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-201.16-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the blades of all ceiling fans from visible dust and debris

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 590.003/3-601.11-COther

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Standards of Identity (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ensure all foods are properly labeled and are purchased from reputable food suppliers

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 8, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 6, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed multiple packaged food items expired (Sept / Oct) inside deli case. Discussed with PIC to monitor packaged food items daily to ensure in compliance

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

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Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed multiple droppings on glue board underneath plaintain chip rack. Provide updated 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 6, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 23, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed multiple packaged food items expired (Sept / Oct) inside deli case. Discussed with PIC to monitor packaged food items daily to ensure in compliance

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed multiple droppings on glue board underneath plaintain chip rack. Provide updated pest report

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 23, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 11, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-202.15-PFOther

Official wording

Package Integrity (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed can goods stored on retail shelves dented at the seals. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all can goods are in good condition and without dents.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed bulk packages open and selling individually from retail shelves. Discussed with PIC to discontinue and ensure only food products being sold are with proper labels

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 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed excessive droppings on retail shelves and gnawed foods on shelves. Discussed with owner via telephone of strong recommendation of daily services until remedied. **Voluntary closure granted**

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 11, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 4, 2025

Voluntarily closed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-202.15-PFOther

Official wording

Package Integrity (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed can goods stored on retail shelves dented at the seals. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all can goods are in good condition and without dents.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed bulk packages open and selling individually from retail shelves. Discussed with PIC to discontinue and ensure only food products being sold are with proper labels

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 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed excessive droppings on retail shelves and gnawed foods on shelves. Discussed with owner via telephone of strong recommendation of daily services until remedied. **Voluntary closure granted**

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 4, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 5, 2024

Passed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-202.15-PFOther

Official wording

Package Integrity (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed multiple can goods stored on retail shelves with dented seals. Discussed with PIC to monitor and remove from retail shelves. PIC removed

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed individual packaged food items stored on retail shelves without proper labels. Provide labels which includes the minimum requirements

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 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed expired food item stored in deli case. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all expiration dates of food items are in compliance. PIC removed

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

Observed heavy food debris along deli case door gaskets. Clean with frequency to remove all soils

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, Jun 5, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 29, 2024

Failed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-202.15-PFOther

Official wording

Package Integrity (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed multiple can goods stored on retail shelves with dented seals. Discussed with PIC to monitor and remove from retail shelves. PIC removed

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed individual packaged food items stored on retail shelves without proper labels. Provide labels which includes the minimum requirements

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

Observed heavy food debris along deli case door gaskets. Clean with frequency to remove all soils

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

Observed expired food item stored in deli case. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all expiration dates of food items are in compliance. PIC removed

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, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 27, 2023

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed multiple food items stored as individual items on shelves for retail sales. Discussed with PIC to discontinue due to no labels for products.

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

Observed heavy spills and food debris inside dome-lid freezer unit and along door gaskets of display case. Thoroughly clean all to remove spills / debris / soils

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, Oct 27, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 19, 2023

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed multiple food items stored as individual items on shelves for retail sales. Discussed with PIC to discontinue due to no labels for products.

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

Observed heavy spills and food debris inside dome-lid freezer unit and along door gaskets of display case. Thoroughly clean all to remove spills / debris / soils

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, Oct 19, 2023 · Original Source