Alba Produce

18 Parmenter St, Boston, MA 02113
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Alba Produce, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 24, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; Alba Produce is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

8
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Clean white cutting board in the back or replace as discussed
590.004/4-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all shelving units in the wooden produce case from all visible produce spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Jan 13, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose clutter and debris in the rear left corner of the store
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside of the two door cooler especially the bottom section from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Discard small cutting boards with deep lacerations and visible dark soils - replace with commercial grade equipment as discussed
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all raw shell eggs are being stored properly in the self service refrigeration unit - sto on any foods that re on the bottom shelf to ensure eggs do not get cracked and potentially spill on fresh [ ready to eat ] produce - no foods were stored underneath the raw shell eggs during time of inspection
590.003/3-302.11-C
86
Jan 11, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 28, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Alba Produce last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Alba Produce on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Alba Produce?

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

How does Alba Produce compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Alba Produce most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Alba Produce's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Alba Produce have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Alba Produce 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 Alba Produce inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Alba Produce is inspected around two times per year on average.