Inspection
Sep 4, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 4, 2026 · Original Source
Retail Food · Boston, MA
Pimentel Market
340 Centre
Last inspected Sep 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
8 inspectionsInspection
Jan 27, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling
Official wording
Food Labels (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Foods for retail sale without labels- smoked herring desserts cheese. Provide labels with name ingredients etc.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 27, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 20, 2026
Failed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling
Official wording
Food Labels (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Foods for retail sale without labels- smoked herring desserts cheese. Provide labels with name ingredients etc.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 20, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 26, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 26, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 14, 2025
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed carboard use to line shelvings. Discontinue. Corrected on site by PIC
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 14, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 5, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 5, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 27, 2024
Passed
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Permit is for Retail Foods only not serving prepared foods. No facilities on site for properly heating or holding hot food or facilities for properly washing equipment or utensils. Also there is no Certified Food Protection Manager. Discontinue sale of pastelitos and selling semi peeled oranges and pieces of pineapple.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination
Official wording
Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
Inspector’s notes
Oranges are being semi-peeled pineapple are being peeled and cut and placed in plastic bag for sales. Discontinue only sell whole as discussed.
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 contaminationminorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple cases of milk and juice observed stored onn the ground. Elevate and discontinue.
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 contaminationcriticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature
Official wording
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Homemade Pastelito observed store at counter temperature 95F. No equipment for properly cooking or heating foods. Discontinue. Product was denature with bleach.
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 temperaturecriticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther
Official wording
Compliance with Food Law (P)
Inspector’s notes
Home made pastelitos observed store at the counter for sale Discontinue. 12 pastelitos was denature with bleach.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Interior of ice cream and produce refrigerator observed soiled. Clean and sanitize.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 27, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 20, 2024
Failed
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Permit is for Retail Foods only not serving prepared foods. No facilities on site for properly heating or holding hot food or facilities for properly washing equipment or utensils. Also there is no Certified Food Protection Manager. Discontinue sale of pastelitos and selling semi peeled oranges and pieces of pineapple.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination
Official wording
Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
Inspector’s notes
Oranges are being semi-peeled pineapple are being peeled and cut and placed in plastic bag for sales. Discontinue only sell whole as discussed.
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 contaminationminorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple cases of milk and juice observed stored onn the ground. Elevate and discontinue.
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 contaminationcriticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature
Official wording
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Homemade Pastelito observed store at counter temperature 95F. No equipment for properly cooking or heating foods. Discontinue. Product was denature with bleach.
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 temperaturecriticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther
Official wording
Compliance with Food Law (P)
Inspector’s notes
Home made pastelitos observed store at the counter for sale Discontinue. 12 pastelitos was denature with bleach.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Interior of ice cream and produce refrigerator observed soiled. Clean and sanitize.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 20, 2024 · Original Source