La Riqueza Market

132 Meridian St, East Boston, MA 02128
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: May 8, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited La Riqueza Market six times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from May 8, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Restaurants in East Boston average 91, so La Riqueza Market trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Packaged row chicken and fish foot items withou Safe Food Handling labels. Provide.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Several packaged food items stored on the floor. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Toilet door not self-closing. Provide.
590.006/6-202.14-C
82
Aug 26, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 28, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Compliance with food law (c)
Inspector notes: Chicken bought from wholesaler Molina's without safe handling stickers / Provide on each individual package
590.003(A)/3-201.11-C
95
Nov 22, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 29, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Commercially prepared pickled vegetable salad for sale without labels / Provide
590.003/3-602.11-PF
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Riqueza Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Riqueza Market on file is from May 8, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does La Riqueza Market compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

La Riqueza Market most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.

Has La Riqueza Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Riqueza Market have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Riqueza 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 La Riqueza Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Riqueza Market is inspected around two times per year on average.