Garden Halal Meat Market Inc.

January 7, 2026 · Closed by the city

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official resultClosed by the city
inspection typeRetail Food
failed findings17
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide procedure and kit for vomit and diarrheal event clean up. Provide Inapector will provide procedure to operator
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of the inspection staff were unable to answer questions pertaining to food safety.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Establishment observed in need of a deep cleaning througout. PIC to train staff on violation noted on the inspection report
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips. Provide
code 590.004/4-501.116-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior and exterior of cold unit observed soiled interior and exterior of 3 bay sink/ prepsink observed soiled retail shelvings observed soiled. Clean & sanitize to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Meat station and warewashing station handsink observed without soap. Provide and maintain
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Handsink observed without paper towel. Provide means to handrying
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple old rat droppings observed under stairway and under multiple shelvings.Clean to remove PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator report @: ISDHEALTH@BOSTON.GOV/ Inca.Prince@Boston.Gov. IPM report should cite notation on drop ceiling inspection. PIC recommended to increase visit to weekly or daily
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector note: Live dove observed flying inside the restaurant. Remove
code 590.006/6-501.115-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector note: Due to unsanitary conditions found at the time of inspection Voluntarily Closure was issue until establisment is deemed safe to operate
code 590.008/8-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Refrigeration unit observed without a conspicuous thermometer. Provide and maintain visible
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Multiple cutting boards observed heavily scored. Replace
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Handwashing sink observed leaking water pipe under. Repair
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Retail floor observed lined up with cardboard throughout. Discontinue/remove
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Floor throughout retail space observed in need of deep cleaning due to loose debris grimme and bird poop. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Retail and storage observed heavily clutter with unused items/ equipments. Clean / organize to remove.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Hole observed on wall and ceiling by the fruit stand and handsink . Repair to prevent pest/rodents entryway
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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