Happy Family Food Market

11 Hudson St, Boston, MA 02111

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Jun 25, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Happy Family Food Market appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 25, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

“Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Happy Family Food Market trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 25, 2024

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Chipping paint observed above the open fish tanks allowing for possible contamination from paint. Clean to remove and resurface.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Drainage tube from fish tanks draining drirectly into the 3 bay sink. Discontinue and provide proper drainage for the fish tank in order to allow proper usage of the 3 bay sink.

590.004/4-202.16-C

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

Inspector notes: Sticky fly paper observed hanging near the fish preparation area. Remove all sticky fly paper during operational hours near any type of food preparation/storage.

590.006/6-501.112-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Several ceiling tiles above the AC duct work appear to have water damage. Replace.

590.006/6-201.11-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Pipe under the hand sink behind the preparation counter is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Oct 16, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cutting boards heavily scourewd soiled and damaged. Replace cutting boards regularly to prevent bacterial and physical contamination.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Apr 12, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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

Inspector notes: Raw eggs stored above ready to eat foods in retail cooler. Store eggs below ready to eat foods. Corrected on site

590.003/3-302.11-P

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Foods offered for sale without labels: chicken dried seafood pickled mustard frozen fish filet fish paste. Provide labels for self-service packaged items.

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Sep 9, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Front door of establishmnet propped open. Close front door to prevent flies pests and other contaminants from the street to enter and contaminate premises.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Aug 30, 2022

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Retail cooler at 50F. Removed refrigerated foods (shell eggs raw poultry and tofu) to walk-in cooler. Service retail refrigeration unit as needed.

590.003/3-501.16-P

(a) consumer self-service operations (p)

Inspector notes: Live crabs offered for consumer self service. Discontinue offering live crabs for consumer self service. Provide barrier between products and consumers to prevent contamination. Placed in walk-in cooler.

590.003/3-306.13-P

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

Inspector notes: Shell eggs in retail cooler stored above packages of ready to eat meatballs. Store raw eggs and animal products below ready to eat foods. Corrected on site.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple foods offered for self service without proper labeling- dried fish sour mustard greens frozen fish filet fish paste raw poultry. Labeling guidance provided via email. Discontinue offering unlabeled foods for self service.

590.003/3-602.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Fly strips full of dead flies. Discard regularly to prevent accumulation.

590.006/6-501.112-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Front door of establishmnet propped open. Close front door to prevent flies pests and other contaminants from the street to enter and contaminate premises.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cardboard lining shelves and carts. Discard cardboard and discontinue using to line shelves. Use materials that are cleanable durable and non-absorbent.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Happy Family Food Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Happy Family Food Market on file is from Jun 25, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Happy Family Food Market?

Across the inspection record, “removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Happy Family Food Market.

How does Happy Family Food Market compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Happy Family Food Market most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Happy Family Food Market's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Happy Family Food Market have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Happy Family Food 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 Happy Family Food Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Happy Family Food Market is inspected around three times per year on average.

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