Retail Food · Boston, MA

Price Rite Of Hyde Park

Name: Price Rite Of Hyde Park
Address: 854 River St, Boston, MA

854 River St

Last inspected May 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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13 inspections

Inspection

May 5, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean floor under storage shelving inside walk in freezer to remove visible soil.

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 590.006/6-501.15-PFContamination

Official wording

Cleaning Maintenance Tools Preventing Contamination (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Remove maintenance equipment from inside walk in cooler.

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 contamination

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 5, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 28, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean floor under storage shelving inside walk in freezer to remove visible soil.

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 590.006/6-501.15-PFContamination

Official wording

Cleaning Maintenance Tools Preventing Contamination (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Remove maintenance equipment from inside walk in cooler.

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 28, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 15, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Loaves of bread for retail sale observed expired. Honey Wheat bread expired on 8.27.25. Whole grain bread expired on 8.31.25. Brioche Hamburger buns expired on 9.7.25. Snack pack pudding observed expired 8.15.25. Monitor all expiration dates and ensure expired product is discarded or set aside segregated from product for retail sale.

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, Sep 15, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 8, 2025

Failed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

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, Sep 8, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 14, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed trash on the ground in and around the trash area. Clean and sweep area.

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

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

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Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed rodent dropping on the floor located in the back receiving area near the 1st bay. PIC was able to provide a pest report 8/2 and the report states that their have been catches. Contact licensed exterminator and provide a detailed report. Report must be free and clear of rodent catches. Ensure that staff is reading the pest reports and addressing the issues on the report to help with the rodent activity. Clean and remove all old and new droppings.

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, Aug 14, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 7, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed trash on the ground in and around the trash area. Clean and sweep area.

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

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 7, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 27, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed debris and food items under multiple shelving throughout the store. Clean to remove all items and debris.

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, Feb 27, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 20, 2025

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed debris and food items under multiple shelving throughout the store. Clean to remove all items and debris.

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, Feb 20, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 20, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 20, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 11, 2024

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-501.113-COther

Official wording

Storing Maintenance Tools (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed mops not being properly stored. Ensure mops are not being stored on the floor.

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed a missing door on the cheese refrigeration unit. PIC stated the door was being replaced today. Food temperatures inside the unit are 41F or below. Replace door and ensure food temperature are 41F or below until the door is replaced.

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

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

2024 Health Permit is not posted. Post the 2024 Health Permit.

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, Apr 11, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 4, 2024

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

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 590.006/6-501.113-COther

Official wording

Storing Maintenance Tools (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed mops not being properly stored. Ensure mops are not being stored on the floor.

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

2024 Health Permit is not posted. Post the 2024 Health Permit.

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, Apr 4, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 11, 2023

Passed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Eggs stored on top of ready to eat foods. Person in charge Corrected.

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

Floor in dairy refrigerator is soiled. Shelf in cheese retail are is soiled. 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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 11, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 2, 2023

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Floor in dairy refrigerator is soiled. Shelf in cheese retail are is soiled. 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

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther