Star Market Company

50 Causeway St, Boston, MA 02114
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Star Market Company appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 20, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cut fruits at 44.5F in the fresh fruits cutting area. Monitor the temperature to be below 41F. Chill the cut fruits at 41F before storing in the display section to be sold.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed mold on the 3 bay sink behind the deli section/fruit cutting area.Clean
590.004/4-601.11-C
Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the personal items from the fresh cutting fruits section.
590.006/6-501.110-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Provide drain plugs for the 3 bay sink at the starbucks cafe.
590.005/5-205.15-C
74
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 9, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Uncovered facade over the seafood and meat refrigeration cases. Repair and replace to provide a smooth nonabsorbent cleanable surface.
590.006/6-201.16-C
95
Mar 22, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing testing device for high temp dish machine at starbucks location. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils on exterior of ice machine and refrigeration unit. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Aug 8, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 21, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Tags not dated with last sold ensure dates of last sold on all tags
590.003/3-203.12-PF
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Star Market Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Star Market Company on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

How does Star Market Company compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Star Market Company most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Star Market Company's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Star Market Company have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Star Market Company 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 Star Market Company inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Star Market Company is inspected around three times per year on average.