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Old-Harbor Market

334 E Eighth St

Last inspected Aug 14, 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

8 inspections

Inspection

Aug 14, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

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

Inspector’s notes

6 cans of Spaghetti O's 2-3 bottles of Salad Dressing and 1 bottle of Mayo on customer shelving expired from 2024-May of 2026 ensure products on customer shelving within expiration dates. (Employee removed all products at time of inspection)

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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 14, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 7, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

6 cans of Spaghetti O's 2-3 bottles of Salad Dressing and 1 bottle of Mayo on customer shelving expired from 2024-May of 2026 ensure products on customer shelving within expiration dates. (Employee removed all products at time of inspection)

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 7, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 25, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4 cans of Chef Boyardee on customer shelving expired since 2024 ensure safe foods for customers

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, Mar 25, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 23, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4 cans of Chef Boyardee on customer shelving expired since 2024 ensure safe foods for customers

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 23, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 16, 2025

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

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Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Noted wide opening at the bottom of the front door. Repair

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

Noted rat dropings in the basement. Provide detailed pest report from a licensed pest company

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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.112-CPests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Noted a dead rat on the snap in the basement. Remove

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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

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Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Noted basement in the back area is missing floor and has dirt floor Repair the floor and provide smooth cleanable surface

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, May 16, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 9, 2025

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Noted wide opening at the bottom of the front 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 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noted rat dropings in the basement. Provide detailed pest report from a licensed pest company

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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.112-CPests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Noted a dead rat on the snap in the basement. Remove

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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Noted basement in the back area is missing floor and has dirt floor Repair the floor and provide smooth cleanable surface

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, May 9, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 8, 2025

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ice chest has a heavy ice build. Clean with frequency

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, Jan 8, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 28, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 28, 2024 · Original Source

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