Richdale Food Shops 110/City Conveince

345 Columbus Av, Boston, MA 02116

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Richdale Food Shops 110/City Conveince stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

Across the inspection history, “segregation and location-distressed merchandise” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Richdale Food Shops 110/City Conveince's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

Inspector notes: Expired salami on shelf. Removed from service.

590.003/3-101.11-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of roach acivity in back area opposite walk in cooler. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Damaged and exposed drywall surfaces at baseboard below beer coolers. Repair.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Dust and debris on floors under and around shelving. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Nov 18, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple retail packaged items observed with expired sell by dates.(Crackers pop tarts chips dry pasta) Remove/rotate daily (PIC removing from shelves)

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: The open air packaged grab n go unit is not operating.Repair (unit is empty)

590.004/4-501.11-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: There is chipped & peeling paint at the lower exterior of the beer coolers.Scrape paint repair/resurface

590.006/6-101.11-C

Jul 25, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No vomit clean up proceures or kit observed on site.Provide vomit cleanup kit. (procedures will be emailed to the PIC)

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Packaged cheese mukltiple bags of chips observed with expired sell by dates. PIC removed Maintain daily rotation of out of date items & remove.

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the rest room floor to remove debris.

590.006/6-501.13-C

Dec 29, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple containers of expired yogurt in cooler. Remove

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Jan 19, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed expired product for sale on retail shelves. Peanut butter cookies expired 12.15.22. Person in charge removed.

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Compressor fan in walk in cooler is soiled. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Missing and damaged ceiling tile in establishment. Repair.

590.006/6-201.16-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cardboard being used under retail products. Surfaces must be easily cleanable. Remove.

590.004/4-202.16-C

May 6, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Carboard being used on some shelves. Remove.

590.004/4-101.19-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Richdale Food Shops 110/City Conveince last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Richdale Food Shops 110/City Conveince on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Richdale Food Shops 110/City Conveince?

Across the inspection record, “segregation and location-distressed merchandise” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Richdale Food Shops 110/City Conveince.

How does Richdale Food Shops 110/City Conveince compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Richdale Food Shops 110/City Conveince most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Richdale Food Shops 110/City Conveince's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Richdale Food Shops 110/City Conveince have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Richdale Food Shops 110/City Conveince means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Richdale Food Shops 110/City Conveince inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Richdale Food Shops 110/City Conveince is inspected around two times per year on average.

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