Quick Pick Convenience

973 Tremont St, Mission Hill, MA 02120

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Aug 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Quick Pick Convenience 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Quick Pick Convenience was last inspected on Aug 22, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

“Nonfood contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Mission Hill sits at 82, putting Quick Pick Convenience on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 22, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed bulk packaging opened and products being sold individually without labels. Discussed with PIC to discontinue and ensure all food items are properly labeled while stored for retail sales. COS

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled cardboard lining at chip display and dust at front counter shelves. Clean to remove dust and maintain clean smooth and durable shelves at chip display racks.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Jan 15, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 29, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed racks inside beverage reach in units. Clean racks / shelves to remove all soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

Aug 22, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed open packaged being sold for individual sales. Ensure all foods being sold on retail shelves are labeled with minimum requirements. PIC removed

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed racks inside beverage reach in units. Clean racks / shelves to remove all soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed open packaged being sold for individual sales. Ensure all foods being sold on retail shelves are labeled with minimum requirements. PIC removed

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Jan 26, 2024

Routine

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed bulk packaged open and selling individually for retail without labels. Discussed with PIC to ensure all food items on retail shelves are properly labels with the minimum requirements. PIC removed from shelves

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed expired packaged deli meat stored in reach in. Discussed with PIC to monitor expiration dates of all food items and ensure in compliance. PIC disposed on site

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Aug 2, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed cookies gnawed and stored on shelf. Provide current pest reports.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed expired packaged cold cuts stored in refrigerated reach in cooler. Discussed with PIC to monitor expiration dates. PIC removed. Corrected on site

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled cardboard boxes used for shelving at chip display and old rodent dropping on bottom shelf. Clean to remove all dropping and maintain a clean durable surface for shelving.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Feb 13, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Provide door sweeps for front entrance and rear exit.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy clutter in back storage area. Remove all unrelated items and maintain organized

590.006/6-501.114-C

Jan 24, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed high volume of rodent droppings along candy / chip shelves. Provide pest reports immediately

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled cardboard used for shelving at chip display / shelves. Remove all and provide a clean smooth and durable surface Observed food debris in upright ice cream freezer. Clean to remove all spills

590.004/4-602.13-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Provide door sweeps for front entrance and rear exit.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy clutter in back storage area. Remove all unrelated items and maintain organized

590.006/6-501.114-C

Oct 13, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed food debris inside reach in refrigerated units and chip shelves. Clean to remove all soils and spills

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy clutter in back storage room. Clean and remove all unnecessary items. Organize

590.006/6-501.114-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Observed mice stickies with heavy trash under donut / pastrie shelves. Remove and replace

590.006/6-501.13-C

May 26, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Quick Pick Convenience last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Quick Pick Convenience on file is from Aug 22, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Quick Pick Convenience?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Quick Pick Convenience.

How does Quick Pick Convenience compare to other restaurants in Mission Hill?

Quick Pick Convenience most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Mission Hill average of 82.

Has Quick Pick Convenience's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Quick Pick Convenience have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Quick Pick Convenience 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 Quick Pick Convenience inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Quick Pick Convenience is inspected around three times per year on average.

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