Retail Food · Boston, MA

Trader Joe's No. 510

Name: Trader Joe's No. 510
Address: 893 Boylston St, Boston, MA

893 Boylston St

Last inspected May 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

7 inspections

Inspection

May 13, 2026

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed debris on the air grates inside the refrigeration unit that is storing the blueberries and cut fruit. Ensure these grates are cleaned to maintain the proper air flow.

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, May 13, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 7, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

PIC states the smoke detector outside the elevator is inoperable. Make all necessary repairs. Provide documentation from the alarm service company that all life safety alarms and mechanisms are operating properly. To be referred to ISD building.

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 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Noxious odors are apparent throughout the store due to electrical fire that occurred in pallet jack located in freight elevator. Business to remain voluntarily closed per DCJ & TM by phone. Provide documentation from a professional cleaning company that all odors have been remediated prior to being allowed to reopen.

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 7, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 4, 2025

Voluntarily closed

2 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

majorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

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, Mar 4, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 27, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 27, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 18, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 18, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 15, 2024

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Lower grocery shelves do not appear to be 6" off the floor. Elevate by 6".

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

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean dust and debri from under pita cracker display. Corrected on site.

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, Mar 15, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection