Adams Convenience Store

114 Blackstone St, Boston, MA 02108

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Adams Convenience Store eight times, with records going back to 2022. Adams Convenience Store was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

“Nonfood contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Handwashing sink on site observed soiled. Clean to remove (correted on site)

590.004/4-602.13-C

Dec 16, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Tidy up the clutter behind the entrance to the front door - ensure the mop and bucket has clean water and is stored in a segragated area away from foods

590.006/6-501.114-C

Jun 24, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 5, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Keep all foods elevated off the floors at a minimum of six inches during storage - this will reduce poptential contamination from the elements on customers shoes when walking through mud dirty water and rock salt - and the floors will be cleaned properly - address

590.003/3-305.11-C

Aug 6, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Compliance with food law (p)

Inspector notes: Ensure all foods being sold are purchased from whokesalerrs only and not from retail stores such as " Market Basket "

590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Visible signs of onsects and drain / fruit flies - Address as discussed

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Covering receptacles (c)

590.005/5-501.113-C

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Keep chemicals bleach and detergents stored underneath or visibly segragated from any ready to eat foods in the grocery aisles

590.003/3-302.11-C

Dry cleaning-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean inside of all refrigeration / freezer units from visible food spills

590.004/4-603.11-C

Outside receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debrtis around the trash receptacles

590.005/5-501.15-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floors underneath the bread and potato chip rack from visible food spills

590.006/6-101.11-C

Apr 11, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Standards-quality (p)

Inspector notes: Packages slices of cheese are visibly molden in the self service case ] packageis actually compromised allowing air inside ] discarded during inspection

590.005(B)/5-102.11-P

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Customers are walking into the store with dogs - no signage stating " service animals only " PIC is not asking the proper questioms to the dog owners when entering the store - address as discussed

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)

Inspector notes: Replace compromised gaskets in the refrigeration units where needed

590.004/4-201.11-C

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Remove packages bags of rock saly that are stored above packages ready to eat foods and relocate as discussed to minimize potential contamination

590.003/3-302.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage as discussed

590.003/3-305.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean inside of all refrigeration / freezer units where needed from all visible food spills stains and soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

Jun 12, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 5, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Adams Convenience Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Adams Convenience Store on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Adams Convenience Store?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Adams Convenience Store.

How does Adams Convenience Store compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Adams Convenience Store most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Adams Convenience Store's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Adams Convenience Store have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Adams Convenience Store means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Adams Convenience Store inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Adams Convenience Store is inspected around two times per year on average.

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