Inspection
Aug 25, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 25, 2026 · Original Source
Retail Food · Boston, MA
Salem Market
170 Salem St
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
7 inspectionsInspection
Dec 22, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 22, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 3, 2025
Passed
5 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination
Official wording
Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
Inspector’s notes
Several intact whole food available for retail sale are being removed from the original package and are being sold individually - the problem is that they are not wrapped properly to be sold as such as well as NOT having a proper ingredient list - verbiage will state on the the exterior of the intact package stating " not made for individual sales "
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 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Replace all the plastic beverage containers inside the coolers as they appear soiled and visibly compromised - address 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 issuesminorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Resurface all rusted shelving in the grocery aisles where needed from visible stains amd 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 problemsminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the interior / exterior of all multi door refrigeration units from visible food and syrup spills stains and soils where needed
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 problemsminorCode 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 including the stairs leading towards the basement
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, Feb 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 27, 2025
Failed
5 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination
Official wording
Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
Inspector’s notes
Several intact whole food available for retail sale are being removed from the original package and are being sold individually - the problem is that they are not wrapped properly to be sold as such as well as NOT having a proper ingredient list - verbiage will state on the the exterior of the intact package stating " not made for individual sales "
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 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Replace all the plastic beverage containers inside the coolers as they appear soiled and visibly compromised - address 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 issuesminorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Resurface all rusted shelving in the grocery aisles where needed from visible stains amd 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 problemsminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the interior / exterior of all multi door refrigeration units from visible food and syrup spills stains and soils where needed
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 problemsminorCode 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 including the stairs leading towards the basement
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 27, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 15, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Elevate all foods from off the floors a minimum of six [6] inches during storage of foods
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 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the floors throughout the store from all visible soils and loose cardboard
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther
Official wording
Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Remove cat from the premises -
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, Oct 15, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 8, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Elevate all foods from off the floors a minimum of six [6] inches during storage of foods
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 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the floors throughout the store from all visible soils and loose cardboard
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther
Official wording
Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Remove cat from the premises -
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, Oct 8, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 30, 2023
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 30, 2023 · Original Source