Freddy's Market

302 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Freddy's Market eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “safe unadulterated and honestly presented” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Freddy's Market's latest score of 100 sits above the Jamaica Plain average of 83. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 29, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

Inspector notes: Papaya are being peeled placed in plastic bag for sales. Discontinue only sell whole as discussed.

590.003/3-101.11-P

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple boxes of foods observed stored on the floor inside walkin unit. Discontinue/ elevate

590.003/3-305.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Juice refrigerator unit observed soiled. Clean sanitize to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Feb 12, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 29, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Package salami 48F and boxes of eggs 48. PIC voluntarily discarded both products. Retrain staff to monitor accurate temp. Unit temp at 60F. thermometer located inside of unit.Repair

590.003/3-501.16-P

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Walkin cooler unit observed not operating . Unit temperature 60F. PIC removed all products stored inside the unit.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Jan 24, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

Inspector notes: Oranges are being semi-peeled placed in plastic bag for sales. Discontinue only sell whole as discussed.

590.003/3-101.11-P

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Juice refrigerator unit observed soiled. Clean sanitize to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-C

May 3, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

Inspector notes: Oranges are being semi-peeled placed in baggies with nuts and made available for retail sale on top of the front counter - discontinue comoromising fruits and produce - only sell whole as discussed

590.003/3-101.11-P

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean to remove all rusted shelving units throughout the store

590.004/4-101.19-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean inside the produce case and inside the multi door refrigeration unit where there are milk food spills

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Discontinue storing foods of all kinds stored directly on the floor - elevate as discussed

590.003/3-305.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose debris collecting in the rear of the store

590.006/6-501.114-C

Jan 10, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Compliance with food law (p)

Inspector notes: Discontinue selling any foodfs NOT purchased from a reputable wholesaler - removed stuffed pastry being sold on the front counter

590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Peeling oranges and leaving them on top of the front counter without refrigeration - discontinue

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent droppings - contact pest contro;l company and provide an IPM report as discussed

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are stored elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage to reduce potential rodent activity

590.003/3-302.11-C

Jun 27, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Discontinue cutting up fresh produce and then displaying it out for retail sale unrefrigerated - only permitted to sell retail foods only - no food prep allowed for retail sale at this time

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are kept elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during stoirage

590.003/3-302.11-C

Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)

Inspector notes: Remove all saturated cardboard boxes lying on the floor of the grocery aisles

590.004/4-201.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean app shelving units in the basement from visible food spils stains and soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floors in the grocery aisles from all visible soils

590.006/6-201.11-C

Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: Several refrigerated self service glass doors keep opening up on there own merit containg raw shell eggs and other dairy products - repair as discussed [ unit appears tyo be off balance and leaning outward assisting with this odd scenario

590.004/4-101.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Freddy's Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Freddy's Market on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Freddy's Market?

Across the inspection record, “safe unadulterated and honestly presented” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Freddy's Market.

How does Freddy's Market compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?

Freddy's Market most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.

Has Freddy's Market's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Freddy's Market have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Freddy'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 Freddy's Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Freddy's Market is inspected around two times per year on average.

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