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United National Market

134 Bunker Hill St

Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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11 inspections

Inspection

Jun 1, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-202.15-PFOther

Official wording

Package Integrity (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Cans of pinto bean coconut milk observed dented on retail shelvings. Discontinue 3 blueberry chobany yogurt in the grab and go cold unit observed with expiration date 5.12.26. PIC voluntarily discard the products

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

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Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple cases of food items observed stored on the floor inside walking cooler. Elevate

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 590.006/6-202.15-COther

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Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Door leading to the dry storage room observed missing effective door sweep. Install

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, Jun 1, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 18, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-202.15-PFOther

Official wording

Package Integrity (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Cans of pinto bean coconut milk observed dented on retail shelvings. Discontinue 3 blueberry chobany yogurt in the grab and go cold unit observed with expiration date 5.12.26. PIC voluntarily discard the products

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple cases of food items observed stored on the floor inside walking cooler. Elevate

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 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Door leading to the dry storage room observed missing effective door sweep. Install

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, May 18, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 19, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 19, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 25, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 13, 2025

Passed

6 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination

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Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)

Inspector’s notes

Do not break up boxes of individually wrapped slices of cheese or pizza and attempt to sell at the retail level when there isn't any ingredient information on the item - It states that right on the outside of the box as well

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
criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

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Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s notes

Discontinue selling foods from " Market Basket " and other retail outlets - wholesale suppliers only

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Resurface all rusted out shelving units 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 problems
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean interior of all freezer / refrigeration equipment from visible food spills stains and 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 problems
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

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Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the floors of the grocery aisles from all food spills

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther

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Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Remove the cat from the premises

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, Aug 13, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 6, 2025

Failed

6 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination

Official wording

Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)

Inspector’s notes

Do not break up boxes of individually wrapped slices of cheese or pizza and attempt to sell at the retail level when there isn't any ingredient information on the item - It states that right on the outside of the box as well

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
criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s notes

Discontinue selling foods from " Market Basket " and other retail outlets - wholesale suppliers only

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Resurface all rusted out shelving units 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 problems
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean interior of all freezer / refrigeration equipment from visible food spills stains and 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 problems
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the floors of the grocery aisles from all food spills

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther

Official wording

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Remove the cat from the premises

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, Aug 6, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 9, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 9, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 19, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s notes

Still have products from retail whiolesalers on the shelves available for sale - removed during inspection

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, Apr 19, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 18, 2024

Failed (extension granted)

7 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther

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

Inspector’s notes

Relocate all chemicals pet foods and laundry detergents away from retail foods and ready to eat foods ibeing sold in the store to reduce potential contamination

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

All foods need to be elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage as we 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 contamination
criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s notes

Still have products from retail whiolesalers on the shelves available for sale - removed during inspection

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther

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Service Sink (C)

Inspector’s notes

Maintain the area where soiled waste water is to be emptied into clutter free and cleaned prperly after use - this will assist in the removal of obnoxious odors

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean floors throughout the entire store from all visible food spills stains and soils

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

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Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean to remove all soils and food spills on the lower section off the walls behind all refrigeration and freezer units and behind the bread and chip / snack racks

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 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther

Official wording

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Customers walking into the store with pets not on leraches - PIC not asking the question iin stating are these dogs " service animals " provide signage by the entrance as we discussed - store owner / managers are allowed to ask two [2] questions #1 [ Is that a serve animal - #2 what service does this animal provide "address

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, Apr 18, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 12, 2024

Failed

7 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Relocate all chemicals pet foods and laundry detergents away from retail foods and ready to eat foods ibeing sold in the store to reduce potential contamination

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

All foods need to be elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage as we 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 contamination
criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of foods being purchased from other " retail establishments " observed during inspection - all foods that are sold at this facility need to be purchased from reputable " wholesale suppliers only" do not purchaase foods to be sold on site at supermarkets

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther

Official wording

Service Sink (C)

Inspector’s notes

Maintain the area where soiled waste water is to be emptied into clutter free and cleaned prperly after use - this will assist in the removal of obnoxious odors

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean floors throughout the entire store from all visible food spills stains and soils

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean to remove all soils and food spills on the lower section off the walls behind all refrigeration and freezer units and behind the bread and chip / snack racks

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 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther

Official wording

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Customers walking into the store with pets not on leraches - PIC not asking the question iin stating are these dogs " service animals " provide signage by the entrance as we discussed - store owner / managers are allowed to ask two [2] questions #1 [ Is that a serve animal - #2 what service does this animal provide "address

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, Apr 12, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 16, 2024

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ensure all foods are being stored off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage - to reduce potential contamination from snow sluch and debris being dragged into the store from customers shoes

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, Jan 16, 2024 · Original Source

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