La Esperanza Market

• resultPass
• critical violations0
• last inspectedMay 16, 2014 →
• address238 Meridian St, East Boston 02128

Is La Esperanza Market clean?

La Esperanza Market is no longer in business. Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division recorded it as out of business on November 14, 2014, which is an administrative result rather than a health finding — the business closed or moved, it was not shut down over conditions. Its last actual inspection result was Pass on May 16, 2014. The record below is kept for history; it says nothing about whatever occupies the address now.

What did inspectors find at La Esperanza Market?

No failed findings were recorded. Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division marked 8 code checks as passed on May 16, 2014.

La Esperanza Market inspection and administrative history

La Esperanza Market has 9 inspections on record going back to December 11, 2012.

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division via Analyze Boston. Cooked refreshes this data daily — this listing's most recent inspection is dated May 16, 2014. Inspection results describe one moment in a kitchen's life, not a permanent verdict.

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