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Retail Food · Boston, MA

Walgreen's No. 06072

1603 Washington St

Last inspected May 28, 2025 · 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

6 inspections

Inspection

May 28, 2025

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed food debris on shelves @ chip display (aisle 8). Discussed with PIC to remove food from shelves and thoroughly clean.

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 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed small gap at the bottom of double doors in back storage room near compactor. Provide door sweep to prevent pest entry

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

Official wording

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed customer with dog in establishment. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure live animals are prohibited from store; service animals allowed only with requirement

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observe trash behind rolling food rack in back storage room and underneath shelving in both aisles 7 & 8. Thoroughly sweep and clean floors with frequency throughout slow hours of operation

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 28, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 16, 2025

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed food debris on shelves @ chip display (aisle 8). Discussed with PIC to remove food from shelves and thoroughly clean.

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 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed small gap at the bottom of double doors in back storage room near compactor. Provide door sweep to prevent pest entry

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

Observed customer with dog in establishment. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure live animals are prohibited from store; service animals allowed only with requirement

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observe trash behind rolling food rack in back storage room and underneath shelving in both aisles 7 & 8. Thoroughly sweep and clean floors with frequency throughout slow hours of operation

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 16, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 10, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 10, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 9, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 9, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 13, 2023

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed ongoing ceiling leak in back storage area. Instructed PIC to submit urgent work order for repairs to prevent the harborage of pest activity. PIC provided latest work order date August 2023

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 13, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 4, 2023

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed ongoing ceiling leak in back storage area. Instructed PIC to submit urgent work order for repairs to prevent the harborage of pest activity. PIC provided latest work order date August 2023

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 4, 2023 · Original Source

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