Fernandez Liquors II
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Fernandez Liquors II has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 9, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 84, which Fernandez Liquors II's 61 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: 12 Bottles of prego chuck tomato & cheese sause 1 honey mustard and ranch Dressing 10 cans Goya sardines 4 snack pack sugar free cherry and ranzoni Manicotti Lasgna boxes with a past expiration date from 7/2/2025- July 03 2023. Address and ensure all foods are being checked prior to and while out on the sales floor for expiration date..
590.006/6-404.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Retail shelving/observed dust/soils on food cans/clean to remove dust/soils Interior of white coffin freezer in the back observed with blood spills. clean and sanitize to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No Sanitizer test trip observed for chlorine. provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Door to the second white small coffin style freezer damaged and not completely attached. Address and make any necessary repairs. Coffin chest ice cream freezer observed with excess frost buil-up. Defrost and clean to remove
590.004/4-202.16-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Noted dead cockroaches in the back prep area under the three bay sink .clean to remove /Provide detail pest report to Keila.depina@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.112-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Openings on front doors. Repair and provide door sweeps to prevent all day light
590.006/6-202.15-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile in the back near the walk-in fridge. Replace
590.006/6-201.17-C
61
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink located in the back preparation area observed being blocked by a storage rack. Address and ensure all hand sinks are accessible during all operational hours.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the hand sink located in the restroom is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Door to the first small coffin style freezer damaged and not completely attached. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
82
Jan 16, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of a cat living on the premises. Remove.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Hing to the door on the small coffin style freezer in the back room damaged. Repair.
590.004/4-202.16-C
86
May 23, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no chlorine test strips for the 3 bay sink. Provide. PVC pipe leading to the basement is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspeciton there were no food thermometers available. Provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide. No one site with a current Food Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in a Food Safety Course for the re-inspection.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the sanitzing bay of the 3 compartment sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
74
Nov 28, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: no allergen or food safety certification posted provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
95
Nov 14, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strip for chlorine sanitizer provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: no allergen or food safety certification posted provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below ware washing sink and prep table to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
May 18, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitty litter and cat food observed at rear beer storage area remove and provide pest control report.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No certifications food safety and allergens provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
86
May 5, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitty litter and cat food observed at rear beer storage area remove and provide pest control report.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit available for chlorine sanitizer- Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedures or equipment for responding to vomiting and diarrheal event provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No certifications food safety and allergens provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges in use at 3 bay sink- Discontinue
590.004/4-101.16-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter from ware washing area and organize.
590.006/6-501.114-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fernandez Liquors II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fernandez Liquors II on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fernandez Liquors II?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Fernandez Liquors II.
How does Fernandez Liquors II compare to other restaurants in Mattapan?
Fernandez Liquors II most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Mattapan average of 84.
Has Fernandez Liquors II's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fernandez Liquors II have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fernandez Liquors II means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Fernandez Liquors II inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fernandez Liquors II is inspected around two times per year on average.
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