Camilo's Market
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Camilo's Market 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “safe unadulterated and honestly presented”, which has been cited eight times.
Restaurants in Roxbury average 83, so Camilo's Market is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 2, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple packages of mini donuts ofv different flavors observed with sell by date 7/21/25-8/11/25. Discontinue PIC voluntarily discard all products
590.003/3-101.11-P
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice cream chest freezer observed with heavy ice build up interior of 2 & 3 door upright refrigerator unit observed soiled by visible spills and debris accumulation.
590.004/4-602.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide active managerial controls.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of cat on premises. Bowl of cat food/ can cat food observed stored on the floor behind multiple refrigeration unit. Discontinue ***PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator via email to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Stand holding package of cookies and donuts observed lined up with cardboard. Remove .
590.004/4-101.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Corner space between upright freezer unit and milk upright unit observed heavily clutter potential harborage space for pests and rodents. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
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Jan 2, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Observed spoiled mini donuts for sale . Discontinue. PIC discard all the affected packages of donuts.
590.003/3-101.11-P
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: 10 bags of balls of cheese with no labels for source defrosted then stored in warm water at the counter. Per PIC bags of frozen cheese are drop off at the establishment be sold at the location. Discontinue All products were voluntary discard and denature with bleach by PIC.
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice cream chest freezer observed with heavy ice build up interior of multiple refrigeration / freezer unit observed soiled Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of cat on premises. Observed cat litter and bowl of water in the back of establishment. Remove PIC to email current IPM report from a licensed exterminator at inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
61
Aug 30, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Per PIC empanadas are drop off at the establishment by a lady to be sold at the location. Discontinue . 25 chicken empanadas 12 beef empanadas and 4 corn/ arepa cake . All products were embargo for USDA.
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Observed spoiled potato and spoiled ginger for sale . Discontinue.
590.003/3-101.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed numerous fruit flies on plaintains and ginger. PIC to email current IPM report from a licensed exterminator to inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice cream chest freezer observed with heavy ice build up interior of refrigeration unit observed soiled produce storage unit observed soiled. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
61
Jun 17, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed individual packages of caprisun stored on retail refrigerator for individual sale without proper labels. Discontinue. Removed by PIC.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live cat walking around the establishment. Provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean and sanitize the interior and exterior of all refrigeration unit observed with visible food spills. Interior of ice cream chest freezer observed with heavy ice build up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple bottles of soda and multiple boxes observed stored on the ground. Discontinue.
590.003/3-305.11-C
70
Jan 29, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live cat observed running around the establishment. Remove and maintain off premises.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed individual packages of cookies stored on retail shelve for sale without proper labels. Discontinue. Removed by PIC.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Bottle of soda and multiple boxes observed stored on the ground. Remove and elevate.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple refrigerator unit observed without a conspicuous thermometer. Provide and maintain.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bottom interior of pepsi refrigerator unit and egg storage unti observed soiled. Clean and sanitize .
590.004/4-101.19-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Produce observed stored on top of cardbaord bottle of soda observed stored on shelving on top of cardbard boxes of eggs observed seating on top of cardbaord. Remove.
590.004/4-101.11-C
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May 30, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue purchasing and then re-selling groceries purchased from other retail suppliers - only purchase from reputable wholesale suppliers
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Remove all rotten produce [ peppers - onions - potatoes ] where needed
590.003/3-101.11-P
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Remoce cat from the premises
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all chemicals pet foods sprays and p[oisons are stored visibly seperate from retail foods and ready to eat foods in the grocery aisles
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate all foods off the floors especially breads and potato chips to reduce potential contamination
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the dairy shelves inside the multi-door refrigeration units - grocery aisle shelves where needed and the shelves of the produce from all visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Mar 17, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Rotten heads of lettuce rotten potatoes and tmatoes in the produce case - removed during inspection
590.003/3-101.11-P
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Ready to eat empinadas and other rady to eat foods out for sale by the front counter - product looks as though it was homemade PIC was unable to provide commerical wholesale receipts for all foods sold at the counter - removed and discontinue the sale of any foods that are either homemade or purchased from other retail establishments
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity along the side of the store alleyway and trash area are also compromised - contact your pest control company as address as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being kept at least six inches off the floors during storage especially by the rear of the store next to the alleyway
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean shelves in the gcery aisles where needed - inside / outside of all freezer and refrigeration units especiallyin the runners on the bottom where the glass door slide back and forth on - shelves inside the produce case from all food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Maintain clean inside and outside all trash receptacles from visible soils - ensure the lids are on tightly when not in use to reduce rodent activity
590.005/5-501.116-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris around the barrels and in the alleyway
590.005/5-501.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors throughout the store from all spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all broken equipment and any articles not directly related to the sales of the business
590.006/6-501.114-C
50
Nov 1, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Remove all candy that has been compromosed from mice activity
590.003/3-101.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity throughout the store -0 address with an IPM report as we discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: " Academy Market ' is still the name on the outside of the store - last inspection owner stated that the new name " Camilia's Market "shall properly replace it - this issue needs to be addressed
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all shelves in the grocery aisles the shelves inside the emulti door refrigeration unit s fom all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate all your foods off the floors to reduce the mouse activity - multi apartment complex above store
590.003/3-302.11-C
64
May 6, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Cat is still in the store - remove immediately
590.006/6-501.115-PF
90
Apr 29, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Individual sticks of butter are being removed from their original carton and are being sold individually - each quarter stick does not have an ingredient list as well as the wrapping becoming loose and touching the soiled shelves - remove and discontinue practices
590.003/3-101.11-P
Standards-quality (p)
Inspector notes: Several packages of sliced cold cuts with visibly blown packages and several with discoloring - removed and discarded immediately
590.005(B)/5-102.11-P
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Cat is still in the store - remove immediately
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Compliance with food law (pf)
Inspector notes: Empenadas being sold on top of the dfront counter that appear to be homemade - PIC was unable to provide a licensed wholesale receipt for them - product removed and discarded by OWNER
590.003(A)/3-201.11-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove cat from the premises completely - if rodent issue occurs - contact yuor pest control company
590.006/6-501.115-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No food handler certificate or 2022 Health Permit on site - address
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all soiled mops elevated off the floors after each use - keep inside the bucket instead of the floors
590.006/6-501.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors throughout the store and the walls behind the chip racks and movable coolers from all visible soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside all multi door refrigeration units - inside single door freezer containing bags of ice - shelving in the grocery aisles where needed from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being kept stored in a clean and dry location - six inches off the floors
590.003/3-302.11-C
43
Apr 22, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Individual sticks of butter are being removed from their original carton and are being sold individually - each quarter stick does not have an ingredient list as well as the wrapping becoming loose and touching the soiled shelves - remove and discontinue practices
590.003/3-101.11-P
Standards-quality (p)
Inspector notes: Several packages of sliced cold cuts with visibly blown packages and several with discoloring - removed and discarded immediately
590.005(B)/5-102.11-P
Compliance with food law (pf)
Inspector notes: Empenadas being sold on top of the dfront counter that appear to be homemade - PIC was unable to provide a licensed wholesale receipt for them - product removed and discarded by OWNER
590.003(A)/3-201.11-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove cat from the premises completely - if rodent issue occurs - contact yuor pest control company
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside all multi door refrigeration units - inside single door freezer containing bags of ice - shelving in the grocery aisles where needed from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being kept stored in a clean and dry location - six inches off the floors
590.003/3-302.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all soiled mops elevated off the floors after each use - keep inside the bucket instead of the floors
590.006/6-501.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors throughout the store and the walls behind the chip racks and movable coolers from all visible soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No food handler certificate or 2022 Health Permit on site - address
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Camilo's Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Camilo's Market on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Camilo's Market?
Across the inspection record, “safe unadulterated and honestly presented” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Camilo's Market.
How does Camilo's Market compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Camilo's Market most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Camilo's Market's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Camilo's Market have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Camilo's Market 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 Camilo's Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Camilo's Market is inspected around three times per year on average.
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