Shaw's Supermarkets No. 602
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
47
Score
Inspectors have visited Shaw's Supermarkets No. 602 15 times, with records going back to 2022. Shaw's Supermarkets No. 602 was last inspected on Apr 23, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Shaw's Supermarkets No. 602 on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
15
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken drums 118F. Product made within the hour removed from service and reheated to above 165F. COS.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Dice tomatoes 50F. Product cut within the hour removed from service to cool in blast chiller. Sandwich unit is holding at 40F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Deli handsink obstructed. Corrected on site. Proper handwashing observed.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be mice droppings on floor behind produce wet case. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide an up to date detailed IPM pest control report upon re inspection that also documents above the drop ceilings are being treated and addresses any and all potential entry points and contributing factors as assessed by a licensed pest control company.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Coving missing along wall near sinks in produce back room. Replace.
590.006/6-201.13-C
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken storage bags being stored in a box that once held raw chicken. PIC discarded. Discontinue.
590.004/4-502.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Sandwich cooler is icing up. PIC states work order submitted. Unit is holding at 39F. Make all necessary repairs.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Remove single use articles from utility closet.
590.004/4-903.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean under cabinets at Starbucks of visible soils debris and food soils under pizza/sandwich station dust and soils under chip aisle behind kickplates.Window bays facing Huntington ave with debris and soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
47
Feb 6, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Pest report from Ecolab dated 1/14/26 states sanitary concerns in basement. Provide updated IPM pest control report that reflects sanitary concerns have been corrected. Provide documentation on pest report that inside drop ceilings are being treated.
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Jan 30, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Food employee observed touching head and hair with hair net then returned to work without first washing hands. Corrected on site.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Warewashing sinks use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Warewashing sink in produce being used to wash produce. Discontinue. PIC to relocate produce wash dispenser over to prep sink that is present with indirect waste drain appropriate to wash produce in.
590.004/4-501.16-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Produce food scrap receptable with caked on food soils. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling stained ceiling tiles above deli & meat counter. Clean and replace. Damaged concrete floor in produce back room. Clean repair seal.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Pest report from Ecolab dated 1/14/26 states sanitary concerns in basement. Provide updated IPM pest control report that reflects sanitary concerns have been corrected. Provide documentation on pest report that inside drop ceilings are being treated.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Rotted baseboard coving near three bay sink in meat room. Replace.
590.006/6-201.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Window sills in meat walkin cooler(s) with visible soils walkin cooler equipment motor in prepared foods with visible soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Sheet pans and tray towels in bakery with visible soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.12-C
61
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Food employee observed touching head and hair with hair net then returned to work without first washing hands. Corrected on site.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mice droppings on floor in corner of deli bakery. PIC cleaned and sanitized on the spot. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Window sills in meat walkin cooler(s) with visible soils walkin cooler equipment motor in prepared foods with visible soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Produce food scrap receptable with caked on food soils. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Rotted baseboard coving near three bay sink in meat room. Replace.
590.006/6-201.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling stained ceiling tiles above deli & meat counter. Clean and replace. Damaged concrete floor in produce back room. Clean repair seal.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Warewashing sinks use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Warewashing sink in produce being used to wash produce. Discontinue. PIC to relocate produce wash dispenser over to prep sink that is present with indirect waste drain appropriate to wash produce in.
590.004/4-501.16-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Sheet pans and tray towels in bakery with visible soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.12-C
58
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Openings in ceiling allowing for water to leak on to floor throughout Retail and upper hall/storage area Repair - ceiling and all attachements
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Stains on ceilings and attachments throughout retail and hall/storage uppper Clean all ceiling fixtures throughout Retail and Hall/Storage upper
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Sep 15, 2025
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: Sliced cured meats and shredded chicken in sliding door fridge below pizza holding area at a la carte station temped at 46F-56F. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all the TCS held in the fridge / Cooked brussel sprouts in a la carte display temped at 46F and mac & cheese temped at 44F had been out two hours or less; person in charge put the items in the blast chiller to get below 41F before putting back out on display. 9/5/2025: On compliance visit at the a la carte area chicken breast brussell sprouts mac & cheese all at 46-48F. PIC states that staff may be taking too much product out in the prep area elevating the temperature of the TCS foods too much. Will retrain staff on taking out less product to prep faster. PIC had staff remove all TCS from the cooler unit and put into the blast chiller take temperature of the product to ensure it is at 41F or lower then put the food back in the display cooler.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Time as a public health control ( pf)
Inspector notes: 9/5/2025: Upon compliance visit TPHC procedures are not on file at location only provided with a log that they are using. Submit TPHC procedures for review by Health Division. Will provide TPHC procedures on file from Health Division.
590.003(D)/3-501.19-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Double stack Rational oven interior is heavily encrusted in soils; clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-C
74
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced cured meats and shredded chicken in sliding door fridge below pizza holding area at a la carte station temped at 46F-56F. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all the TCS held in the fridge / Cooked brussel sprouts in a la carte display temped at 46F and mac & cheese temped at 44F had been out two hours or less; person in charge put the items in the blast chiller to get below 41F before putting back out on display.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer in meat prep room tested at 0ppm due to bag of concentrated sanitizer being almost empty. PIC corrected on site and sanitizer solution tested at 400ppm afterwards.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Time as a public health control ( pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked pizzas at the a la carte area are not being monitored for time done and not logged per documented instructions on file at the regulatory authority. Follow written TPHC procedures as written and submitted to the regulatory authority.
590.003(D)/3-501.19-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: In the customer pasta aisle observed expired Hormel microwave-to-eat meals that expired in 2024 and January of 2025. Person in charge removed them from the sales area after it was pointed out to them.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: In the a la carte area there was an in use green cutting board that is heavily pitted and has dark/black stains; resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Double stack Rational oven interior is heavily encrusted in soils; clean and sanitize /vents in a la carte walk in men's public restroom produce prep walkin are heavily soiled; clean to remove s oils / mop sink on second floor is heavily soiled; clean and sanitize / sink sprayer at deli counter three compartment sink is heavlily soiled with pink slime and rust; clean and sanitze or replace
590.004/4-601.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: There are multiple cooler units in the a la carte area that are missing conspicious themometers provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Sprayer in the meat prep area is leaking when not in use; repair or replace.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Bus tray used to bread chicken in the a la carte area had a soiled towel stored inside and the plastic container was heavily damaged; discontinue usage of paper towel to block holes in the bus tray and replace or fix the bus tray.
590.003/3-307.11-C
47
Jan 22, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of mouse activity observed(droppings). (Locations were cleaned during the inspection) PIC provided a pest report from 1.21.25 which showed activity is present.Pest control will be providing more frequent service to address any issues recommended repairs are being done during the inspection. Provide all IPM reports upon re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: The hot water faucet is not operating at the handsink.Repair (alternate handsink in use)
590.005/5-205.15-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple light bulbs above the fryers observed burnt out.Repair/replace
590.006/6-303.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors under the vegetable display carts to remove debris. Ala cart-Clean the floors under the fryer units to remove grease/soils Meat room-Clean the meat room floor to remove soils & spills.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the prep tables(upper/lower shelving) to remove soils/debris Seafood-clean the door runners at the attached to the display cases to remove debris. Frozen food aisle 11--Clean the interiors of the 10 door freezer unit to remove food debris Meat room-Clean the dunnage racks in the meat room storage unit to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Sep 30, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple soils on the ground at the outdoor seating location(bird feces spills stains) Clean to remove all soils Provide additional cleaning as needed PIC Stating a power washing is scheduled for 10/1/24 Signage is posted to not feed the birds No birds observed during the inspection
590.006/6-501.114-C
95
Jul 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple items in the prepared foods grab n go display case reading 46-52F for 30-60 min.PIC to remove items to alternate refrigeration to cool /hold 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shellstock tags observed missing the last served/sold datemarkings.Maintain shellstock tags for 90 days in chronological order with the last served/sold datemarkings
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handwash sink observed blocked with equipment.Remove equipment Maintain handwash station available at all times.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Display case sliding glass door observed with interior water build up.Clean to remove Retail:Interior of retail freezer case observed with ice/frost buildup.Clean to remove ice buildup Repair as needed A la cart:Clean the extriors of the sliding glass doors to remove soils(fried chicken display case)
590.004/4-602.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Grab n go prepared foods display case reading 50F.Repair Maintain 41F or below Deli:Replace the missing/broken door at the deli display case
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor to remove soils/debris(produce prep small room)
590.006/6-501.13-C
61
Mar 28, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shell stock tags missing the date of last sold/served.Maintain the shell stock tags for 90 days in chronological order with datemarking of last sold/served
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior floor of the bakery walk in freezer unit to remone debris. Clean the interior floor under/around shelving to remove soils/debris--Fish cooler Clean the floors under the rational ovens to remove grease/soils--A la cart prep
590.006/6-501.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Interior floor observed damaged with exposed cement.Repair Maintain floors smooth/durable/cleanable
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior shelving of the retail frozen lemonade/juice section to remove spills & soils. Clean the interior shelving of the cooked whole chicken display case to remove grease/soils.--A la Cart Clean the wall in the cut fruit room to remove soils & mold like substances.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on the bulk flour storage bin.
590.003/3-302.12-C
74
Nov 17, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple areas with missing ceiling tiles from leak in ceiling. Areas have been sectioned off. No current leaking observed. Repair
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Jun 26, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Potato wedges in glass display case at 48F. Person in charge indicated they had been brought to case one hour prior. Person in charge removed and returned to cooler.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken tenders at hot bar at 115F - 125F. Person in charge removed and re heated to acceptable temperture.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Back bakery hand sink observed without paper towels. Person in charge corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Chicken breading station obsevred with soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Compressor in veggie cooler observed leaking. Person in charge called for service.
590.005/5-205.15-C
61
May 2, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken tender at hot bar at 120F. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Rusted shelfing being used for food products in deli walk in cooler. Heavy mold build up in bakery area proof box. Clean to remove all soils. Replace shelfing in deli cooler.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Hole in wall in the loading dock wall. Repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled snap trap in starbucks ice machine area. Remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Dust build up on prep kitchen ceiling. Compressor fans in meat cooler soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile in back of house.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Employees standing on cardboard in fruit prep room. Discontinue.
590.004/4-101.19-C
61
Jun 24, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken parm at 51F and rice pilaf at 47F in prepared foods display cooler. Person in charge removed to cool. Person in charge placed service call for display cooler.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken nuggets on hot bar are ranging from 105F to 115F. Employee put food on hot bar one hour prior. Person in charge heated back up to proper holding temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in meat room has visable mold build up on the sides of the sink. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.18-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Food items stored on the ground in Deli Cooler. Person in charge elevated items.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles on sandwich station need labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy dust and debris build up on fruit room compressor fan. Clean all soils to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Food debirs under fryolater and under display cooler. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shaw's Supermarkets No. 602 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shaw's Supermarkets No. 602 on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shaw's Supermarkets No. 602?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Shaw's Supermarkets No. 602.
How does Shaw's Supermarkets No. 602 compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Shaw's Supermarkets No. 602 most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Shaw's Supermarkets No. 602's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shaw's Supermarkets No. 602 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Shaw's Supermarkets No. 602 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Shaw's Supermarkets No. 602 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shaw's Supermarkets No. 602 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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