Hillside Market

• official resultClosed by the city
• inspection typeRetail Food
• failed findings11
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)critical
  Inspector note: Multiple bags of different flavor of pistachios observed chewed on and with rat bite marks. All affected bags were discard.
  code 590.003/3-101.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC to provide active managerial control.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Interior of beverage refrigerator unit observed soiled interior of walkin unit observed soiled with loose debris multiple retail shelvings observed dusty with evidence of pest activity . Clean and sanitize all surfaces
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Live rat was observed in the bathroom. Provide detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator report to : Inca.Prince@ Boston.Gov Rat droppings observed on the floor in the retail area. Clean and sanitize to remove. *** Daily visit and report from licensed exterminator recommended until issue is resolved.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
  Inspector note: Due to unsanitary conditions found at the time of inspection voluntary closure was issue until establisment is deemed safe to reopen.
  code 590.008/8-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Large quantity of bottle of beverages observed stored on the floor. Discontinue/ Elevate
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple cases of beverage observed stored in the restroom. Discontinue
  code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Stagnant water observed stored on the bathroom floor floor throughout the establishment observed in need of deep cleaning. Clean to remove
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outer Openings Protected (C)
  Inspector note: Establishment main entrance door observed missing weather strip bathroom wall observed with mulitple holes. Provide / repair.
  code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Facility observed heavily clutter. Clean and organize to remove
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
  Inspector note: Bathroom observed heavily soiled and oderous. Clean to remove
  code 590.006/6-501.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on April 8, 2025: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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