Star Market No. 3588
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Star Market No. 3588 has 20 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Across the inspection history, “controlling pests” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.
Star Market No. 3588's latest score of 90 sits above the Boston average of 86. The record reflects steady performance over time.
20
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Some rodent-like droppings at the the bakery area. Hole gap noted at IPM report. at bakery/kitchen area. Follow instrucutions in IPM report and clean up the area.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Dec 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed small dark rodent droppings in bakery area inside closet next to sushi prep area in basement next to Playplace and water shut off valve closet. Pest control report fro 12/29/2025 indicates there is activity in the store; person in charge states they have pest control performing service seven days per week for the last year. Clean and sanitize areas of rodent droppings and provide pest control reports until a clean pest control report is produced.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: There is excessive standing water in the seafood walkin refrigerator; at the dumpster chute in the basement there is excessive buildup of debris and soils; clean and sanitize the areas of soils and standing water.
590.004/4-601.11-C
86
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity noted behind displays and under shelving in the bread and nutritional bar retail area- Per the Manager the store has changed companies and has treatments 6x weekly- Provide detailed updated pest control reports from a licensed pest control company Remove all kick plates from shelving in the areas where the pest activity is being noted to properly monitor activity and cleaning Remove all temporary displays from the area where pest activity is being noted behind/under displays 07/07/25 Establishment continues to work with Ecolab for pest control All displays removed in aisles where activity was noted Continue to provide updated detailed pest control reports to the Health Department
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Jun 27, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Products noted on temporary displays in bread aisle with evidence of gnawing/damage- removed at the time of the inspection Additional items were in the process of being removed due to damage fro retail shelving Per the PIC the store is monitored daily for product damage and all products are removed
590.003/3-701.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced deli meats that were sliced and placed in bags werestacked in an open air cold holding unit.Products were labeled as sliced the prious day. Multiple products had temperatures of 53F-55F. Temperature shallbe maintained at 41F or below. Products were removed and voluntarily discarded by the store manager at the time of the inspection A cold holding drawer unit is available below where the products were found during the inspection. Provide pans for the drawers and properly hold the products at 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations norted on the inspection report Properly monitor cleaning of establishment and pest control
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity noted behind displays and under shelving in the bread and nutritional bar retail area- Per the Manager the store has changed companies and has treatments 6x weekly- Provide detailed updated pest control reports from a licensed pest control company Remove all kick plates from shelving in the areas where the pest activity is being noted to properly monitor activity and cleaning Remove all temporary displays from the area where pest activity is being noted behind/under displays
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Space noted at the bottom of an exterior door- Provide new door sweep to close space
590.006/6-202.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under and behind equipment with food soils and debris- Clean with proper frequency Floors under shelving in retail areas with dried rodent droppings old sticky traps and soils/debris- Fully clean all areas and maintain a proper cleaning schedule
590.004/4-602.13-C
55
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings on and below shelves in bread and bar aisle. Clean and sanitize. Send details of action plan for remediating pest activity.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Mar 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings on and below shelves in bread and bar aisle. Clean and sanitize. Send details of action plan for remediating pest activity.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Feb 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer from an automated dispenser at the Starbucks counter with a reading above 500ppm quats Add water to maintain between 200-400ppm until proper repairs are made
590.007/7-204.11-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection repot Review violations with staff and properly monitor cleaning/pest control at the establishmnet
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Knives and magnetic strip in seafood dept with dried on soils- Cleaned and sanitized during inspection
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of pest activity noted in the aisle where the protien bars are- Droppings noted on shelving and damaged products Provide updated frequent pest control reports and follow all recommendations from the licensed pest control company Remove kick plates on shelving in the area where pest activity is being noted to adequately treat area
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Damaged packaged products noted on retail shelving in the area where pest activity is noted- Remove all damaged products and protect products from damage due to pests
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Light visible at the bottom of the exterior door at the meat dept- Provide new door sweep
590.006/6-202.15-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Mutiple employees in prepared food and deli sections with no hair or beard restraints- Corrected at the time of the inspection Hair and/or beard restraints shall be worn while working in food service areas
590.002/2-402.11-C
52
Nov 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Products placed in a display refrigeration unit that is not properly holding temperature were at 52F/54F including commercially prepared guacamole and cut fruit. Per the manager the product was placed in the unit this morning. All the products were removed and placed in a walkin refrigeration unit at 38F to properly cool.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evedence of pest activity noted in multiple areas of the lower level Reviewed past pest control reports Provide updated pest control report and follow all recommendations from the licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Door to deli display case is shattered and repaired with tape- Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Open air refrigeration table in the retail area is not properly holding products at 41F or below All products were removed at the time of the inspection and a work order was placed Discontinue use of the unit until it holds products at 41F or below
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors and doors within service counters with soils and debris Floors throughout lower level with soils and debris under and around storage shelving- Clean all areas with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Mar 29, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: The floor area at the entrance to the meat cutting room damaged- Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous areas of the display cases repaired with duct tape. A broken sliding door was covered with plastic and duct tape Repair all areas properly to make equipment smooth durable nonpourous and cleanable Unit repaired with plastic and tape was maintaining a temperature of 38F
590.004/4-501.11-C
90
Mar 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer from an automated dispenser at the 3 bay sink is dispensing at above 500ppm Shall be maintained at 150-400ppm per the manufacturers specifications Add water to the solution until repiars are made
590.007/7-204.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small rodent like droppings noted along the walls throughout- Provide an updated detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of the lobster tank with soils and buildup- Clean properly Inside of tank clean to the sight Floors throughout the lower prep and storage areas with soils and debris- Clean on a regular schedule
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floors in numerous areas with damage including but not limited to The area at the floor drain- Seafood The area at the entrance to the meat cutting room The floor and tile at the entrance to the Bakery Cooler (Lower Level) Ceiling in the A La Carte Prep room with a missing tile and heaviling rusted areas- Repair to make smooth durable and cleanable
590.006/6-501.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils and debris were noted in the wash bay of the 3 bay sink- Clean and sanitizer sink properly
590.004/4-601.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous areas of the display cases repaired with duct tape. A broken sliding door was covered with plastic and duct tape Repair all areas properly to make equipment smooth durable nonpourous and cleanable Unit repaired with plastic and tape was maintaining a temperature of 38F
590.004/4-501.11-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous products in various stages of defrosting on the counters- Reviewed with the PIC and proper thawing methods were put into place Review with staff
590.003/3-501.13-C
61
Oct 16, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Large part of the ice cream freezer section out of order. All food items removed to the other freezer units. Repair or replace.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
90
Aug 14, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees returning to food stations and putting on gloves to serve customers or prepare foods without washing hands- Employees handling tasks such as taking out trash and returning to prep areas without washing hands Addressed at this time and corrected
590.002/2-301.14-P
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee packaing raw meats in the meat preparation area with no gloves on- Reviewed at this time and corrected
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Large part of the ice cream freezer section out of order. All food items removed to the other freezer units. Repair or replace.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted at this time- Review with all staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
64
Aug 7, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees returning to food stations and putting on gloves to serve customers or prepare foods without washing hands- Employees handling tasks such as taking out trash and returning to prep areas without washing hands Addressed at this time and corrected
590.002/2-301.14-P
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee packaing raw meats in the meat preparation area with no gloves on- Reviewed at this time and corrected
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted at this time- Review with all staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Large part of the ice cream freezer section out of order. All food items removed to the other freezer units. Repair or replace.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
64
Jul 12, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Large part of the ice cream freezer section out of order. All food items removed to the other freezer units. Repair or replace.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
90
Apr 28, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Tiles near the floor at prepared food (lower level) damaged and noted in IPM by Licensed Pest Control Company report. Repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
95
Mar 17, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling at lower level paper goods storage area missing several ceiling tiles. Provide. One ceiling tile missing at Bakery Prep area at lower level. Provide.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Magnetic strip at Seafood Section rusted. Clean to remove or replace. Exterior of refrigerating units at the seafood section soiled . Clean properly including gaskets. Storage rack inside walk-in unit at Seafood Section rusty and soiled. Clean properly to remove or replace.
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Feb 8, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Appointment scheduled to repair cracks set up access panels and replace loose metal baseboards. Establishment following up with IPM report recomandations. Extension issued to allow work to be performed.
590.006/6-202.15-C
95
Jan 18, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed dead mice at the glue traps under the bottom shelves at retail area. Replace and clean properly . Rentokil Sterotech -Pest Company is currently servicing the establishment twice a week. Provide a current IPM report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Magnetic strip for knife storage at lower level prepared food kitchen rusted. Clean to remove or replace. Display refrigerating unit at seafood and meat sections with soiled interior and gaskets. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under some of the bottom shelves at retail area soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpster at lower with loose debris around . Clean properly.
590.005/5-501.110-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Appointment scheduled to repair cracks set up access panels and replace loose metal baseboards. Establishment following up with IPM report recomandations. Extension issued to allow work to be performed.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed large box with chip bags stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
70
Jan 11, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed dead mice at the glue traps under the bottom shelves at retail area. Replace and clean properly . Rentokil Sterotech -Pest Company is currently servicing the establishment twice a week. Provide a current IPM report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under some of the bottom shelves at retail area soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Magnetic strip for knife storage at lower level prepared food kitchen rusted. Clean to remove or replace. Display refrigerating unit at seafood and meat sections with soiled interior and gaskets. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpster at lower with loose debris around . Clean properly.
590.005/5-501.110-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed large box with chip bags stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
74
Dec 19, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelves at dairy section soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily scored at produce section. Resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Star Market No. 3588 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Star Market No. 3588 on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Star Market No. 3588?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Star Market No. 3588.
How does Star Market No. 3588 compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Star Market No. 3588 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Star Market No. 3588's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Star Market No. 3588 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Star Market No. 3588 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 Star Market No. 3588 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Star Market No. 3588 is inspected around six times per year on average.
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