Deli One

85 Arch St St, Boston, MA 02110

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Deli One has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Deli One was last inspected on Jan 28, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition”, showing up three times.

Deli One's latest score of 95 sits above the Boston average of 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Foods in stand up refrigeration unit observed without date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles observed unlabled. Provide.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Employee on production line observed without hair restraint. Provide.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled glue traps in basement storage area. Remove.

590.006/6-501.112-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Jul 3, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple pieces of equiptment in basement that are soiled and are not in use. Remove to prevent potential pest harborage.

590.005/5-501.115-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Open wall in basement area leading to neighboring business. Repair as necesary.

590.006/6-501.11-C

May 30, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Rodent droppings observed in basement. Clean to remove. Provide updated pest report.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Open wall in basement area leading to neighboring business. Repair as necesary.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple pieces of equiptment in basement that are soiled and are not in use. Remove to prevent potential pest harborage.

590.005/5-501.115-C

Oct 16, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Evdience of fruit fly activity noted near the preparation sink in the main kitchen area. Address. Pest control reports were up to date at the time of the inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide for the re-inspection.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Drainage pipe to the single bay preparation sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Dec 18, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 21, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 18, 2022

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: clean the interior of the sandwich unit on the service line. Clean the shelving below the hot line.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: clean the floor area under and behind the ice machine on the service line.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Storage of soiled linens (c)

Inspector notes: Provide a cover for the dirty linen storage container

590.004/4-803.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Keep all wiping coths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: resurface or replace worn and stained cutting boards on the service line.

590.004/4-501.12-C

May 20, 2022

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing soluiton when cloths are not in use.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: remove all non ice related materials stored in the ice inside the ice machine.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: clean shelving below counters at the service area.

590.004/4-602.13-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Provide a Certified Food Manager for this location. Provcide proof of schedule for taking test at the compliance inspection.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Deli One last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Deli One on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Deli One?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Deli One.

How does Deli One compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Deli One most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Deli One's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Deli One have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Deli One 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 Deli One inspected?

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

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