Washington Market

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeRetail Food
• failed findings6
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed multiple packages of frozen ice cream not frozen. PIC removed and placed in another freezer unit operating properly. Observed bottled milk holding at 52f. PIC removed and discarded. Unit is being repaired.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (P)critical
  Inspector note: Multiple refrigeration and freezer units not operating properly. PIC is currently serving units. Advised pic to remove all products and to confirm the units are operating properly prior to placing products back in unit
  code 590.005/5-205.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Observed heavy debris stored on the shelving unit.Clean to remove
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (C)
  Inspector note: Rodent droppings observed in the basement around the stairwell. Clean to remove and provide an updated clean pest control report via email immediately. shemica.debnam@boston.gov
  code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Observed heavy debri and litter stored in the basement. Remove all debris and observed boxes of soiled cat litter. Observed feces on the floor and the rear of establishment. Clean to remove
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Observed visible openings around the stari well and holes observed in the basement. repair all openings
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 23, 2025: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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