Commonwealth Market

1092 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA 02446
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Commonwealth Market three times, with records going back to 2025. The most recent report on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to four violations.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Commonwealth Market trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink in toilet without paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Plastic draining pipe from the refrigerating unit draining in the toilet handsink. Remove plumb properly.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Large amount of not in use items/equipment piled up in the basement area. Remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water faucet in toilet handsink not working/out of order. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
74
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Commonwealth Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Commonwealth Market on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Commonwealth Market compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Commonwealth Market most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Commonwealth Market's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Commonwealth Market have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Commonwealth Market means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.