Inspection
Jan 20, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 20, 2026 · Original Source
Retail Food · Boston, MA
V & D Variety Store
1897 River St
Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspectionsInspection
Dec 11, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination
Official wording
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple food items that were expired. On Cor - frozen chicken tenders 8/19/25 Hunts- 08/09/25 Oatmilk- 11/26/25. Ensure staff is trained on expired foods. Remove all expired food items from shelving and refrigeration units.
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 contaminationmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed dust on top of the can items on the shelving. Clean and sanitize to remove dust from food items.
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, Dec 11, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 1, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination
Official wording
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple food items that were expired. On Cor - frozen chicken tenders 8/19/25 Hunts- 08/09/25 Oatmilk- 11/26/25. Ensure staff is trained on expired foods. Remove all expired food items from shelving and refrigeration units.
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 contaminationmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed dust on top of the can items on the shelving. Clean and sanitize to remove dust from food items.
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, Dec 1, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 25, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination
Official wording
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple can goods out of date in the 2nd aisle. Ensure that the rest of the can goods are not expired. PIC started to remove expired items. -French Beans expired-10/23/23 -Wax Beans expired-11/2023 -Del Monte Garlic and Onion sauce- expired 10/28/23
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 contaminationOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 25, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 22, 2024
Failed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination
Official wording
Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple can goods out of date in the 2nd aisle. Ensure that the rest of the can goods are not expired. PIC started to remove expired items. -French Beans expired-10/23/23 -Wax Beans expired-11/2023 -Del Monte Garlic and Onion sauce- expired 10/28/23
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 contaminationOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 22, 2024 · Original Source