Huntington Market

818 Huntington Av, Boston, MA 02115

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Huntington Market, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food storage-preventing contamination from the premises” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; Huntington Market is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 19, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 27, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods in the self service multi door refrigeratiuon units . Discontinue and store on the bottom shelves or completely segragated as discussed during inspection

590.003/3-302.11-P

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple boxes of cereal observed expired August 2023 and package of Indian spinach dal observed expired December 15 2023. Removed and discarded by PIC.

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple boxes downstairs stored on the ground. Elevate and discontinue .

590.003/3-305.11-C

Oct 17, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Discontinue allowing pets / dogs into the store that are not " Service Animals" - post signage on nfront door as we discussed during the inspection

590.006/6-501.115-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 storage

590.003/3-305.11-C

Jun 23, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Some evidence of rodent activity - addrfess as discussed

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean inside asll multi door refrigeration units where needed from all visible food spills stains and soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being stored off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage

590.003/3-305.11-C

Mar 28, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Keep all foods elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage as discussed

590.003/3-305.11-C

Sep 30, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are stored at least six inches off the floor especially breads chips and foods athat are easily compromised by potential rodents

590.003/3-302.11-C

May 2, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Discontinue storing raw shell eggs above any and all ready to eat foods in the self service multi door refrigeratiuon units - store on the bottom shelves or completely segragated as discussed during inspection

590.003/3-302.11-P

Closing toilet room doors (c)

Inspector notes: Restroom door is not self closing - address as discussed

590.006/6-501.19-C

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

Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being elevated off the floors at a minimum of six inches during storage as we discuse during inspection

590.003/3-302.11-C

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: Mop sink area needs to be clearly identied as well as being a bit more enclosed to reduce potential contamination - address as discussed

590.005/5-203.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Huntington Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Huntington Market on file is from Mar 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Huntington Market?

Across the inspection record, “food storage-preventing contamination from the premises” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Huntington Market.

How does Huntington Market compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Huntington Market most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Huntington Market's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Huntington 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 Huntington Market inspected?

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

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