Star Markets No. 2576
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Star Markets No. 2576 12 times, with records going back to 2022. Star Markets No. 2576 was last inspected on Apr 7, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Star Markets No. 2576's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at meat section warewashing used to place containers/equipment. Discontinue use for handwashing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed a live mouse in one of the isles. Provide an IPM report by a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at prepared food area without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under certian walk-in refrigerating units an freezer units with loose debris. Clean properly.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed water bottles cases stored on the floor at retail area. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
67
Oct 17, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous mice droppings behind and around bakery oven. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated pest control report upon re inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Date of last sold not being logged on shellstock tags. Retrain staff.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Facility is not being cleaned with proper frequency or thoroughness. Develop cleaning schedules to address.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under deli cabinets with visible soils walls above prepared foods ovens with soils cooking oil spill under cookline bakery walkin freezer floors with caked on filth deli & bakery walk in cooler with soils and spatters on walls Starbucks with sticky soils coffee stains on counters.Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Single use articles stored on top of compressor motors and in front of electrical panels in dry storage loft. Relocate.
590.004/4-903.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous stained ceiling tiles throughout including above deli bakery grocery areas. Replace. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs. Peeling paint on walls at top of dry storage landing on ceiling above cookline. Clean and resurface. Seafood warewashing area with damaged ceiling tile meat room door with damaged surfaces meat room walk in cooler with damaged walls. Make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-101.11-C
67
May 21, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Per staff the bowl of breading used for the fried chicken is used all day and discarded at the end of the business day. The product and equipment shall be changed a minimum of once every 4 hours when held in ambient temperatures Reviewed and corrected on site
590.004/4-602.11-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer from the automated dispense at the 3 bay sink in the deli tested at 500ppm quats. Sanitizer shall be maintained at 200-400ppm Employees instructed to dilute with water and service call shall be made to reduce sanitizer
590.007/7-204.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: The meat department has 2 paper towels dispensers. The dispenser at the service case is broken and I as unable to get papertowels after washing my hands. The dispenser in the back area had no paper towels. Ensure paper towel dispensers are stocked and functioning for proper handwashing
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report PIC/ manager at the location shall implement a cleaning schedule to be maintained at the establishment for all areas Pest control reports were reviewed and no evidence of pest activity at the location. Reports note sanitation and cleaning issues at the location. Review inspection report with employees and correct violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Heavily soiled and damaged brooms and dustpans stored on the floor in all food preparation areas Equipment shall be stored in proper designated areas and replace damaged/heavily soiled equipment
590.006/6-501.113-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer or sanitizer buckets are set up at any of the prepared food stations for cleaning of equipment or for wiping cloths- Review procedures with employees
590.003/3-304.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Cabinet door located in the Starbucks kiosk is broken-Make proper repairs
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Sanitation issues noted in all areas throughout the store. Heavy encrusted soils noted at all stations including the deli the prepared foods the bakery the seafood/meat department and in the retail space. Soils and debris were noted in areas including but not limited to: All floors throughout stations and retail store. Floors of all walkins and back areas All refrigeration including door track handles interiors and exterors Doors of all walkins including the handles- Heavy buildup on the doors to walkins at the bakery All cabinets and shelving in food preparation areas with debris buildup and black encrusted soils under equipment and along walls Exteriors of paper towel dispensers and counters with debris All areas of the store shall be thouroughly cleaned to remove evidence of accumulated soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: In the fruit cutting area there is a designated double sink for food preparation. products and debris were noted in a 3 bays of the warewashing sink and the prep sink was full of whole fruits. Review procedures to properly use the prep sink provided for preparation of products Discontinue using 3 bay sink for preparation
590.003/3-307.11-C
47
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Planter in front of store with rodent burrow. Treat and pest proof. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Basement still found with odors and standing water. Clean and disinfect. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Determine source of water in basment and make all necessary repairs. Forward detailed plumbers report to isdhealth@boston.gov. Spoke with Alan Deone from Able Construction LLC on site who stated that leak maybe from a grease trap. Provide any and all details.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Bakery walls behind prep counter with peeling paint. Clean and resurface. Grocery walkin freezer is constructed of unsealed concrete with visible cracks. Repair/resurface with cleanable materials. Door frame to grocery walkin freezer with exposed wood and broken sheet metal.
590.006/6-101.11-C
82
Jan 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Raw animal foods-cooking (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken breasts final cooking temperature 137F being packaged for retail sale. COS. PIC returned product to oven to cook to above 165F. Retrain staff.
590.003/3-401.11-P
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Oysters and steamers in display case without shellstock tags. Maintain tags with product until sold out and write last date sold on back of tag on line provided.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations sited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Washing fruits and vegetables (pf)
Inspector notes: Vegetable wash in use not registering when tested with strip. Chemical was almost empty at dispenser when checked. COS.
590.003/3-302.15-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Sandwich station in deli is inoperable. Repair.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand soap in mens room. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove mixing bowl from in front of electrical boxes above deli in loft. remove out of use equipment from the area clean and organize the space. Remove debris and out of use equipment from basement under store.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No handwash signage in mens room. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Meat room grease trap with rust and hole clean and resurface.
590.005/5-402.12-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Planter in front of store with rodent burrow. Treat and pest proof. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: Clean HVAC vents in ceilng where needed.
590.006/6-202.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Bakery walls behind prep counter with peeling paint. Clean and resurface. Wall panels soiled and seperating from wall in meat walkin cooler exposed wood on wall in meat walkin cooler meat walkin cooler and grocery walkin freezer is constructed of unsealed concrete with visible cracks. Repair/resurface with cleanable materials. Door frame to grocery walkin freezer with exposed wood and broken sheet metal. Repair. Large portion of ceiling missing in employee mens room. Repair/replace. Holes in wall in employee ladies room. Seal.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Other liquid wastes and rainwater (c)
Inspector notes: Standing water with odors in basement. PIC states Sump Pump recently malfunctioned and is in process of being repaired. Provide any and all details pertaining to repairs to basement water and odor issue and forward them to isdhealth@boston.gov. Repair/clean/disinfect/deodorize the basement. Remove noixous odors. Odors do not seem to be permeating into store above at this time. PIC states LG plumbing was out Thursday and odors seemed to dissipate at retail level after their visit.
590.005/5-403.12-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Stained ceiling tiles near deli retail. Replace. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Dry storage shelving in back room with sugar is not 6" off the floor. Elevate by 6"
590.003/3-305.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Grocery receiving walkin freezer door with broken gaskets missing door sweep. Replace.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bakery walkin freezer cooler floor with caked on soils. Clean to remove. Produce prep room ceiling with soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Cases of single use articles stored on floor in loft above bakery and in front of electrical boxes. Store properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leak tent with drainage hose above stairwell off grocery receiving. Make all necessary repairs for permanent fix.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean and disinfect all restrooms including employee restrooms and lockerooms in store.
590.006/6-501.18-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag in bakery is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
25
Oct 17, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepared Food - One handsink without soap. Provide. Meat Section- One hand sink broken soap dispenser. Repair
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepared Foods- Slicer for deli meats very soiled with dried up food debris. Clean and sanitize properly and frequently.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepared Foods/ Bakery - Three hand sinks without paper towels. Provide. Meat Section- One paper towel dispenser broken/out of order. Repair.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Produce Area- Ventilation system leaking from the ceiling (contained) with plastic container. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Bakery- Boxes with condiments packets (salt and pepper ) stored on the floor. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Some single use plastic containers stored on the floor at the staorage area (accross from meat section). Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bakery - Walk-in Freezer with large amount of ice at the bottom. Remove and clean properly. Meat and Fish Section- Display refrigerating unit with soiled gaskets. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
61
Jun 16, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Bakery- No paper towels at the handsink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Prepared Food- Soap dispenser loose. Repair.
590.004/4-202.16-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice dispemser stored on the top of dish machine. Store properly on a cleaned/sanitized.
590.003/3-304.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Three Bay Sink at the meat section not mantaining water properly. PIC states he places paper towels to block it. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
78
Feb 6, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors at both locations to remove standing water.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Repair/replace damaged ceiling tiles
590.006/6-101.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe burst at the HVAC unit 2nd floor.Repair pipe as needed. Water to the unit has been turned off. Plumber has been notified per PIC
590.005/5-205.15-C
86
Sep 7, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Doors to produce area heavily damaged and coming off the hinges
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Jul 29, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of handwashing with employees in the Bakery Department. The sink was visibly dry in the area. Observed employees entering the space and not washing their hands prior to putting on gloves and preparing products. Reviewed with the MOD and corrected
590.002/2-301.14-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy ice buildup in the freezer in the prepped meal section- clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous repairs needed to damaged areas: 1. Ceiling in meat walkin with damage and black buildup 2. Door to Meat area with heavy damage to the bottom of doors 3. Doors to produce area heavily damaged and coming off the hinges 4. Section of wall at the left of the entrance to the meat/seafood area at the bottom with missing tiles. Wall is broken at the area also exposing plaster Make proper repairs to all areas
590.006/6-501.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Cold water pedal on handwashing sink not properly working in meat area causing only hot water to be available at 128F- Make repairs Additional handsink available Water is dripping from a leak or unknown origin in plumbing in the meat walkin causing water to pool on the floor Make proper repairs
590.005/5-205.15-C
74
Apr 20, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Witness staff washing in three bay sink in deli area and did not have sanitizer set up to sanitize. PIC corrected at this time and will review with staff to set up all three bays when ware washing.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean walls in product wake in. Soiled
590.006/6-201.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to repair or replace door going into product area. Replace ripped curtains between meat prep and storage rooms. Replace or repair door in fish area as discussed. Clean condncer fan covers in bakery and produce walk ins.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to remove ice build up in hot foor freezer. PIC will also need to remove ice build up in bakery walk in. PIC will need to remove rust from produce prep sink as discussed.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: PIC has a call in to have leak in bakery department repaired.
590.006/6-501.11-C
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Star Markets No. 2576 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Star Markets No. 2576 on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Star Markets No. 2576?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Star Markets No. 2576.
How does Star Markets No. 2576 compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Star Markets No. 2576 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Star Markets No. 2576's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Star Markets No. 2576 have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Star Markets No. 2576 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 Markets No. 2576 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Star Markets No. 2576 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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