Sanchez Market

160 Bunker Hill St, Charlestown, MA 02129

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Sanchez Market appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Sanchez Market was last inspected on Jan 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food storage-preventing contamination from the premises”, which has been cited four times.

Sanchez Market's latest score of 82 falls below the Charlestown average of 93. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple areas downstairs in the basement observed with stagnant water. Clean to remove

590.006/6-201.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Several gallons of juice and other food products observed stored on the floor. Discontinue/ elevate

590.003/3-305.11-C

Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: Refrigeration unit shelvings and retail shelvings observed lined up with cardboard. Discontinue

590.004/4-101.11-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple refrigeration units/ walkin observed without a visible thermometer. Provide

590.004/4-204.112-C

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

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

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Compliance with food law (p)

Inspector notes: Ensure all foods being sold on site are purchased from reputable wholesalers only [ no retail purchasing of foods are allowed to be resold at the commercial level ]

590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Ensure all baked goods at the front counter wrapped individually have proper labels listing ihe ingredients

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Elevate all foods off the floors of the store a minimum of six inches during storage to reduce potential contamination - and it will allow the floors to be cleaned properly

590.003/3-305.11-C

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

Inspector notes: Clearly seperate cleaning agents from ready to eat packaged foods out for retail sale

590.003/3-302.11-C

Apr 22, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Compliance with food law (p)

Inspector notes: Discontinue selling products from " Retail outlets such as Marker Basket "professionally licensed wholesalers onlu

590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Remove the cat from the store - strong odors of cat urine noted

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the entire stores interior where needed from visible food spills and obnoxious odors

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units where needed from all visible soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Elevate all foods off the soiled floors at least six inches as doscussed in all food aisles

590.003/3-305.11-C

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

Inspector notes: Relocate all ' out dated foods " so there will not be any confusion with foods having current experation dates

590.003/3-302.11-C

Sep 11, 2024

Routine

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

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw sahell eggs and raw bacon and pork being stored directly above ready to eat produce inside the multi door refrigeration units discontinue and store properly as discussed

590.003/3-302.11-P

Compliance with food law (p)

Inspector notes: Selling foods inside the store purchased from other " retail suppliers " removed during inspection - all foods shall be purchased from reoputabe wholkesalers only

590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Remove the cat from the premises

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration and freezer units from all visible food spills

590.004/4-602.13-C

Outside receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris scattered around the allerway by the trash canisters

590.005/5-501.15-C

Jan 19, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Clean to remove loose trash and debris in the back of the store [ behind the multi-door coolers ]

590.006/6-501.114-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Elevate all foods being stored directly on the floor a minimum of six inches to reduce potential contamination -

590.003/3-305.11-C

Jun 6, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 14, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)

Inspector notes: 6 jars of baby food on custo er shelving expired 11-01-2022 removed at time of inspection ensure all products within expiration dates

590.003/3-701.11-P

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sanchez Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sanchez Market on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sanchez Market?

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

How does Sanchez Market compare to other restaurants in Charlestown?

Sanchez Market most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Charlestown average of 93.

Has Sanchez Market's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sanchez Market have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sanchez 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 Sanchez Market inspected?

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

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