Stop & Shop No. 053
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
74
Score
Stop & Shop No. 053 appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 28, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
“Surface characteristics-indoor areas” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to other South Boston restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
16
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills / debris on tables and slicers throughout deli / bakery and frying stations; Spillage inside both milk & egg reach in units (retail). Thoroughly clean with frequency and organize all stated areas
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up inside & exterior of fryers. Thoroughly clean to remove all grease build up and maintain clean.
590.004/4-601.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed women restroom out of order due to clog. PIC provided work order for plumbing repairs
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled insulation exposed from vent in entryway of store. Remove / Replace
590.006/6-501.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed dirt build up on walls / spills on floors in back storage areas and inside coolers (Deli Station & Milk walk in cooler). Thoroughly clean to remove all dirt / spills and maintain clean
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Toilet in ladies room clogged repair to good working order. (Manager states work order is in for the repair)
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: 1) Glass shelving in self serve case of bakery (Cakes) with soils clean shelving and case to remove 2) Doors to walk-ins with exterior soils clean to remove
590.004/4-101.19-C
90
Jul 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live mouse on glue trap. Remove and disinfect area.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris and soils on the floor behind multiple refrigeration and freezer units. Clean to remove Observed food soils inside of all prep areas walk in units. Clean to remove. Heavy grease build up behind the deep fryer. Clean to remove
590.004/4-202.16-C
86
Jan 31, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing paper towels at the handsink. Provide at all times
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks with soils and grime build up. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
86
Dec 18, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Staff cutting melons on a plastic sheet. Discontinue and retrain employee to use clean cutting board. Food discarded by PIC
590.003/3-701.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soiled knives stored in a clean rack. Clean before storing(Fresh fruit cutting area) Observed black mold like substance on the bottom and the wall of various shelves through out the store.Clean(See the location on the bottom) Locations: Orange Juice-Butter/Eggs-Meat shelves-Fresf fruit self service area.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towel at the hand sink in Bakery area. Provide COS by the PIC
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board in the meat room heavily scorched.Replce/Resurface
590.004/4-501.12-C
67
Jun 13, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinuie to stock foods in the sliced meats section too high and / or covering the air flow inside the open air self service display cases
590.003/3-302.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post food safety / allergen awareness certificates in the appropriote departments such as meats and seafood - deli and food preplocations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed especially in the deli / food prep locations
590.003/3-304.14-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Clean after each use to reduce strong smells and obnoxious odors
590.005/5-203.13-C
Food labels (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify all condiment bottles by the deli case to display the content
590.003/3-602.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors inside all walk-ins as well as behind the deli from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
74
Jan 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Washing fruits and vegetables (pf)
Inspector notes: Vegetable wash not registering at dispenser. Promax container is empty. COS.
590.003/3-302.15-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Install pest proof door sweep on front exit door off produce.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: Vent in ceiling above deli with visible soils several HVAC vent in ceilings above retail areas with visible dust. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-202.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Stained ceiling tile with what appears to be mold above entrance to bakery back room. Make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Seal hole in meat room wall.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside dairy cases of visible soils. Clean floors under pet aisle of visible dust and soils. Clean inside deli whole piece case behind counter of visible food debris and soils. Clean inside meatroom floors and walls of visible soils. Clean inside meat wrapping machine of visible food soils. Clean employee locker room above lockers of visible dust.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate bottom shelves in deli walkin cooler by 6"
590.003/3-305.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Meat walkin cooler motor is making a loud noise when running. Repair. Unit is holding at 40F.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Provide beard restraints for food employees.
590.002/2-402.11-C
61
Dec 5, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food soils and mold build on on the wall behind the 3 compartment sink. Clean to remove Heavy food soils and debri observed on the floor behind the baking oven in the bakery. Clean to remove all soils and sanitize area. Heavy food soils and grease build up on the floor behind the rotisserie oven. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food soil build up on the meat slicer and cheese slicer equipment in the deli. Remove and clean properly. DC storing old food under the equipment and discard accordingly.
590.004/4-601.11-C
90
Apr 14, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Several stained ceiling tiles above dairy section. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs. Pipe wrap in break room ceiling with what appears to be mold and deteriorated. Replace.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Seal wood on wall in walkin cooler close utility hatch in ceiling. Repair seperated wall panel in produce walkin.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Debri and buildup of soils on surfaces around grease dumpster. Old grease trap in outside area. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Seam under stair landing to basement in concrete ceiling with slow leaking water. Repair.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors in meat room under dunnage racks of visible debris and soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Feb 23, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of handwashing amongst food employees. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Bakery handsink without soap. COS
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Baseboard in meat room walkin cooler damaged with broken floor covering materials. Repair.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Wall in basement stairway landing with water stains. This area repeatedly has stains during past inspections. Clean to remove. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple surfaces noted during inspection that are not being cleaned with the proper frequency. Develop and follow cleaning schedules.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean soils on floor under olive bar. Clean inside back wall whole piece deli coolier of visible soils and crumbs in door runners. Prepared food walkin with foods soils on floor deli walkin cooler with soils on floors and ceilings meat room walkin cooler in basement with broken eggs and soils on floors. Thoroughly clean all floors walls and ceilings in walkin coolers. Floors under aisles with visible food debri and soils. Thoroughly clean floors throughout under aisles gondolas and equipment.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: 5 gallon buckets of chicken renderings near deli handsink. Remove to proper receptacle outside.
590.005/5-502.11-C
61
Aug 15, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: 3rd door from the left 14 door freezer unit observed damaged. Repair. It is a double pane glass door outer glass is broken inner panel is OK Internal freezer temp reading 0-5F Manager has provided a current work order for replacement.
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Jul 3, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Per discussion with the manager on site.The manager explained that the meat items were not beyond there expiration dates they provide a discounted price the day before the sell by date. Dates were verified on site. There were some packaged meat items that were discolored the manager removed them to be discarded. Manager instructed to check items daily and remove as needed.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Packaged ground beef items observed discolored. Several packages of cryovac steaks observed discolored and not sealed properly. Manager removed items to discard and was instructed to check items daily
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: 3rd door from the left 14 door freezer unit observed damaged. Repair. It is a double pane glass door outer glass is broken inner panel is OK Internal freezer temp reading 0-5F Manager has provided a current work order for replacement.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide working internal thermometers in the bake shop walk in unit. Thermometers at the open air produce & meat cases observed not operating.Provide working internal thermometers as needed.
590.004/4-204.112-C
74
Jun 21, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Meat room sliding walkin door with damaged surfaces. Repair. Open seam in wall in rear stairway. Seal.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Remove old grease trap from next to waste oil container. Waste oil container with soils. Clean or replace.
590.005/5-501.115-C
90
May 10, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Three compartment sink in deli and basement meat room not setup with sanitizing solution in third compartment. Provide sanitizer proper concentration and temperature.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under olive bar with visible filth and buildup inside deli cases with frost and food soils. Walls in back stairway with water stains. Clean to remove. Deli walkin cooler walls and ceiling with visible soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean customer and employee restrooms. Odorous.
590.006/6-501.18-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Meat room sliding walkin door with damaged surfaces. Repair. Open seam in wall in rear stairway. Seal.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean dumpster storage surface and area of visible filth.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Strong odor of tobacco smoke in basement employee mens room. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-401.11-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpster open. Maintain closed. COS.
590.005/5-501.113-C
67
Apr 22, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Floor drain in basment storage area is draining slow and puddling waste water above drain cover. Make all necessary repairs. Owen states in email sent on 3.14.22: "The water backing up into the basement floor drains had been addressed by pumping out the sewage ejection pit. The pit itself has two pumps one of which that had failed and the other is having electrical issues keeps tripping. A temporary pump has been installed to make sure the system continues to operate normally until the two main pumps can be repaired completely" Repair extension granted to complete repairs for permanent fix.
590.005/5-205.15-P
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stop & Shop No. 053 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stop & Shop No. 053 on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stop & Shop No. 053?
Across the inspection record, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Stop & Shop No. 053.
How does Stop & Shop No. 053 compare to other restaurants in South Boston?
Stop & Shop No. 053 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the South Boston average of 87.
Has Stop & Shop No. 053's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stop & Shop No. 053 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Stop & Shop No. 053 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 Stop & Shop No. 053 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Stop & Shop No. 053 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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