La Union Market and Butchery

105 Chelsea St, East Boston, MA 02128
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Mar 14, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, La Union Market and Butchery has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 14, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

By comparison, the average East Boston facility scores 91, putting La Union Market and Butchery on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Empanadas pork belly for hot holding with unclear origin . No hand sink near serving line as well. Remove and discontinue selling.
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Several raw packaged meat products without Safe Food Handling labels. Provide.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
78
Jul 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Handsink at three bay sink area with broken hot water faucet. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-P
86
Dec 6, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 18, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 12, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cut melon and mango sitting out at 50F / Moved to refrigeration to cool back down after being out for an hour / Provide 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Several small flies and 1 live roach in back area near butcher display / Contact exterminator ASAP and provide exterminators report upon compliance. Exterminations will be done on a weekly basis indefinately.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Back area near butcher display is cluttered / De-clutter and keep area clean and organized
590.006/6-501.114-C
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Union Market and Butchery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Union Market and Butchery on file is from Mar 14, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does La Union Market and Butchery compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

La Union Market and Butchery most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.

Has La Union Market and Butchery's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Union Market and Butchery 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 Union Market and Butchery inspected?

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