A-1 Convenience
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
43
Score
A-1 Convenience, located at 285 Main St, Charlestown, MA, underwent a high-risk inspection on January 9, 2026, resulting in a score of 43. This inspection identified six major and five minor violations, including issues with cleaning up vomiting and diarrheal events, repairing premises structures, and pest control. While the most recent inspection indicated significant concerns, the facility has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its eleven scored visits.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
6
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
43
Jan 2, 2026
Routine
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
43
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Mar 20, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Feb 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Jan 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Jun 13, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Jun 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Nov 28, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 6, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Jan 9, 2026 Inspection
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide kit and procedure for vomit & diarheal clean up events. Provide Inspector will provide procedure
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hole observed downstairs in the basement area. Repair to prevent pest/rodents entryways
590.006/6-501.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple old mice droppings observed on the floor under 3 bay sink. Clean to remove. PIC to provide current IPM report from licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-C
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Main handsink observed without paper towels. Provide means to hand drying.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Main handsink observed without soap. Provide . PIC to monitor handwashing
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor throughout retail observed in need of deep cleaning due to soils mark and loose debris. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Faciltity main handsink observed blocked by boxes and and shelvings. Discontinue .
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Slush freezer holder observed with excess ice build up. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips. Provide
590.004/4-501.116-PF
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple retail shelvings observed lined up with cardboard and alumminum foil. Discontinue
590.004/4-101.11-C
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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