Hillside Market
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
86
Score
Hillside Market appears in inspection records 18 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 27, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “controlling pests” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 13 times.
Hillside Market's latest score of 86 sits above the Mission Hill average of 82. The record reflects steady performance over time.
18
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Expired foods for retail sale in refrigerator and on shelves- hotdogs hummus cheese milk orange juice cereal ramen. Remove expired foods from retail sale shelves. Discard expired foods or hold away from customer areas for credit.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Water on bathroom floor. Clean and dry floor. Determine source of water- possible leak from mop sink.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Jul 11, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Low fly activity observed during the inspection *** PIC to email current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator report: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Jun 26, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple house flies observed throughout the establishment. *** PIC to email current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator report: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Low fly activity observed during the inspection *** PIC to email current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator report: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe from the 7 door refrigerator unit observed broken and leaking into the storage room. Provide proper repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple house flies observed trapped in the multiple glue traps. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
78
Jun 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple house flies observed throughout the establishment. *** PIC to email current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator report: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe from the 7 door refrigerator unit observed broken and leaking into the storage room. Provide proper repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple house flies observed trapped in the multiple glue traps. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
82
May 16, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Threshold wood observed soft and and broken per latested exterminator report possible entry point for pests and rodents. and result in possible additional gnawing. Repair/ seal and patch the area with more resistant material Noted on 5.9.2025
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
May 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple bags of different flavor of pistachios observed chewed on and with rat bite marks. All affected bags were discard.
590.003/3-101.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live rat was observed in the bathroom. Provide detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator report to : Inca.Prince@ Boston.Gov Rat droppings observed on the floor in the retail area. Clean and sanitize to remove. *** Daily visit and report from licensed exterminator recommended until issue is resolved.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Due to unsanitary conditions found at the time of inspection voluntary closure was issue until establisment is deemed safe to reopen.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of beverage refrigerator unit observed soiled interior of walkin unit observed soiled with loose debris multiple retail shelvings observed dusty with evidence of pest activity . Clean and sanitize all surfaces
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Facility observed heavily clutter. Clean and organize to remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Bathroom observed heavily soiled and oderous. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Stagnant water observed stored on the bathroom floor floor throughout the establishment observed in need of deep cleaning. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Threshold wood observed soft and and broken per latested exterminator report possible entry point for pests and rodents. and result in possible additional gnawing. Repair/ seal and patch the area with more resistant material Noted on 5.9.2025
590.006/6-501.11-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cases of beverage observed stored in the restroom. Discontinue
590.003/3-305.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Large quantity of bottle of beverages observed stored on the floor. Discontinue/ Elevate
590.003/3-305.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment main entrance door observed missing weather strip bathroom wall observed with mulitple holes. Provide / repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
41
Apr 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Numerous boxes of cereal and bar cereals observed expired Janurary 2025 for sales. PIC voluntarily removed the items off shelving.
590.003/3-101.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide and train staff on active managerial controls.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of milk and juice refrigeration unit observed soiled by visible food spills and soils ice cream chest freezer observed wth heavy ice build up. Clean and sanitize to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Large quantity of beverage cases and food items observed stored on the floor. Discontinue/ Elevate
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Large quantity of beverage cases observed stored inside toilet room. Discontinue.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor insde dry storage area observed soiled by loose debris. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Dry storage room observed with multiple empty boxes stored throughout. Remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Severa refrigeration unit observed without a conspicious thermometer inside. Provide and maintain visible
590.004/4-204.112-C
55
Dec 2, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live cat on the premises. Remove. Evidence of rodent activites in the storage area . PIC to provide most current IPM report from a license exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Ice cream freezer observed with ice build up dripping from the condensor. Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice cream freezer observed with heavy ice build up interior of beverage refrigerator observed visible soiled. Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Large quantity of beverage cases observed stored on the floor. Discontinue
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cases of beverage observed stored inside toilet room. Discontinue.
590.003/3-305.12-C
74
Sep 1, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue selling foods being purchased from other " retail " facilities - professional wholesalers only
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity- address as discussed in the rear of the store
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove bicycles and other debris not affiliated with the store
590.006/6-501.114-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate off the floors after each use
590.006/6-501.16-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors in all grocery aisles from visible food spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage in the grocery aisles as well as in the rear storage room
590.003/3-305.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Keep the lids on tightly after each time a person uses the trash receptacles - maintain clean as discussed
590.005/5-501.15-C
61
May 30, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in the rear storage room - address immediately
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue storing cases of potato chips and baked goods directly on the floor storage room - elevate at least six [6] inches off the floors as discussed
590.003/3-305.11-C
86
May 23, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Several packages of sliced cold cuts and hot dogs are expired [ ou of code by a week ] removed during inspection
590.003/3-101.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in the rear storage rooms -m address as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in the rear storage room - address immediately
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Repair or remove ther two small flip top freezer units in the grocery aisle
590.004/4-201.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the store from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside all refrigeration / freezer units - the produce cas eand all grocery shelving units where needed from visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storag especially breads and chips
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue storing cases of potato chips and baked goods directly on the floor storage room - elevate at least six [6] inches off the floors as discussed
590.003/3-305.11-C
55
May 15, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Several packages of sliced cold cuts and hot dogs are expired [ ou of code by a week ] removed during inspection
590.003/3-101.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in the rear storage rooms -m address as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storag especially breads and chips
590.003/3-305.11-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Repair or remove ther two small flip top freezer units in the grocery aisle
590.004/4-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside all refrigeration / freezer units - the produce cas eand all grocery shelving units where needed from visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the store from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
64
Feb 28, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being stored a minimum of six inches off the floors to reduce potential rodent activity - the entire floor of the store will also be cleaned properly
590.003/3-305.11-C
95
Feb 21, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Some rodent activity noted in the rear storage room - address immediately as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all packaged foods such as chips and snack are being elevated off the floor a minimum of six incjes during storage
590.003/3-302.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris around the barrels and ensure the lids are tight fitting as discussed
590.005/5-501.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors througout the storefrom food and sosa spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all raw shell egtgs are being stored underneath any anf all other retail foods available for retail sale
590.003/3-302.11-C
74
Jan 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Severa;l retail foods out for self service in the grocery aisles have been purchased from local retail supoermarkets - discontinue and only purchase foods from wholesale retailers as discussed
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity - contact your pest control company and provide an IPM report upon re-inspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors throughout the entire store from visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris around the trash receptacles in the alleyway - ensure the lids are tight fitting
590.005/5-501.15-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are stored elevated off the floors to reduce potential rodent activity - floors can get properly cleaned and washed each evening
590.003/3-302.11-C
67
Aug 10, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in the rear storage room of the store - address immediartely as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all foods elevated off the floors where needed a minimum of six inches during storage - when stacking foods in the grocery aisles available for self service ensure any chemicals and harmful toxins are stored visibly segragated from any ready to eat foods or individual aluminum pans to reduce potential contamination
590.003/3-302.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside od all freezer / refrigeration units especially the runners on the bottom and underneath the dairy section from all visible soils
590.004/4-101.19-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors throughout the store including the back room from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all in use brooms and mops elevated off the floors when not in use
590.006/6-501.16-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all soiled cardboard loose debris and all other items not affiliated with the commercial business
590.006/6-501.114-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris scattered around the trasg receptacles - ensure the lids are fastened tightly when not in use to reduce rodent activity
590.005/5-501.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the shelves underneath the dairy items in the multi door refrigeration unit such as milk and juices from visible spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Invert all aluminum pans out for retail sale in the grocery aisles to reduce potential contamination
590.004/4-502.13-C
61
Aug 4, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in the rear storage room of the store - address immediartely as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Invert all aluminum pans out for retail sale in the grocery aisles to reduce potential contamination
590.004/4-502.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors throughout the store including the back room from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all foods elevated off the floors where needed a minimum of six inches during storage - when stacking foods in the grocery aisles available for self service ensure any chemicals and harmful toxins are stored visibly segragated from any ready to eat foods or individual aluminum pans to reduce potential contamination
590.003/3-302.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside od all freezer / refrigeration units especially the runners on the bottom and underneath the dairy section from all visible soils
590.004/4-101.19-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris scattered around the trasg receptacles - ensure the lids are fastened tightly when not in use to reduce rodent activity
590.005/5-501.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all soiled cardboard loose debris and all other items not affiliated with the commercial business
590.006/6-501.114-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all in use brooms and mops elevated off the floors when not in use
590.006/6-501.16-C
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hillside Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hillside Market on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hillside Market?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Hillside Market.
How does Hillside Market compare to other restaurants in Mission Hill?
Hillside Market most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Mission Hill average of 82.
Has Hillside Market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hillside Market have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hillside 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 Hillside Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hillside Market is inspected around five times per year on average.
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