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Wild Duck Food Market

362 Commonwealth Av

Last inspected Jan 29, 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

7 inspections

Inspection

Jan 29, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

There was a sprinkler break in the main lobby of the building this establishment is located on the lower level.Water is leaking into the basement storage. The sprinkler system is Offline per building manager Rick Karp. Establishment must provide documentation that the repairs & cleaning have been completed and the system is back online

In plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

Sprinkler break in the main lobby of the building residual water leaking into the basement storage of the establishment. (storage is elevated off the floor) Repair sprinkler pipe forward all repair documentation to the Health Department Email--ISDHealth@Boston.gov Building to be re-inspected by Building Plumbing & Health for approval to re-open

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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean/sanitize the basement floor to remove stagnate & pooling water as a result of the sprinkler break in the main lobby of the building

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, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 29, 2026

Voluntarily closed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

There was a sprinkler break in the main lobby of the building this establishment is located on the lower level.Water is leaking into the basement storage. The sprinkler system is Offline per building manager Rick Karp. Establishment must provide documentation that the repairs & cleaning have been completed and the system is back online

In plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

Sprinkler break in the main lobby of the building residual water leaking into the basement storage of the establishment. (storage is elevated off the floor) Repair sprinkler pipe forward all repair documentation to the Health Department Email--ISDHealth@Boston.gov Building to be re-inspected by Building Plumbing & Health for approval to re-open

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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean/sanitize the basement floor to remove stagnate & pooling water as a result of the sprinkler break in the main lobby of the building

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, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 16, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

2025 Health Permit is not posted. Make arrangements to pay for permit with isdhealth@boston.gov if not already done so. Check inbox for permit from NoReplyPermit@Boston.gov. Post permit in a visible area

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 16, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 13, 2025

Failed

1 recorded violation

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

2025 Health Permit is not posted. Make arrangements to pay for permit with isdhealth@boston.gov if not already done so. Check inbox for permit from NoReplyPermit@Boston.gov. Post permit in a visible area

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 13, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 21, 2024

Passed

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s notes

Kreton extract drinks for sale. FDA considers an adulterant. Remove. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/public-health-focus/fda-and-kratom

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Three bay sink not setup properly. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters at the proper frequency and temperature.

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 590.004/4-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Frequency (C)

Inspector’s notes

Remove boxes and clean three bay sink.

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
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Provide quats test strips

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 21, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 10, 2024

Failed

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s notes

Kreton extract drinks for sale. FDA considers an adulterant. Remove. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/public-health-focus/fda-and-kratom

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Provide quats test strips

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
majorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Three bay sink not setup properly. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters at the proper frequency and temperature.

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 590.004/4-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Frequency (C)

Inspector’s notes

Remove boxes and clean three bay sink.

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 10, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 11, 2023

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 11, 2023 · Original Source

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