Stop & Shop Supermarket No. 004
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Stop & Shop Supermarket No. 004 has 11 inspections in the public record. On Dec 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average is 86, putting Stop & Shop Supermarket No. 004 squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to remove the ice build up in the bake shop. Clean the fan covers in all walk ins that needed it. Replacw caulkining molding at bake shop three bay and deli three bay sink.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: On retail shelf found four packages of ground beef with some greying. PIC stated that someone would normally have marked them down. Dates still good until 12-11-25. PIC did remove and discarded. Three bay sink in deli and hand sink in bake shop will need caulking replaced.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please clean the floor in prep rooms and walk ins under equipment and shelves.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Jul 2, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed condensation on the freezer units in aisle 15. Repair units and ensure no condensation is present. No build up frost on the ice cream should be present. Replace all bulbs in the refrigeration/freezer units to provide adequate lighting.
590.006/6-304.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed debris on the floors and food items under the shelving. Remove food items and debris on the floors. Observed debris/soil on the register area and counters. Clean/Sanitize to remove soil and debris.
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
May 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Observed a leak under the 3 bay sink in the bakery area and water on the floor. Repair leak and ensure all water is removed from the floor. Photo taken Observed a strip on the floor next to a refrigeration unit in the produce area. PIC stated that the unit was leaking. Repair unit. Photo taken. Observed the ice cream unit # 22-16 sweating outside the unit. Repair unit to ensure the food items are not covered in frost. Photo taken
590.005/5-205.15-P
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed trash and leaves outside near green trash compactor. Remove. Photos taken.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Outdoor storage surface (c)
Inspector notes: Observed grease trap located outside ontop of stones. Provide a surface for the grease trap to be stored that is smooth durable and cleanable. Trim bushes back and have grease trap cleaned on the outside to remove grease buildup and to prevent rodent activity.
590.005/5-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy soil build up and debris under shelving through out the store. Recommend more frequent cleaning under the shelving. Photos taken. Observed soil on the chip shelving. Ensure staff is cleaning the shelving before chip deliveries. Photos taken Observed rice and dog food on the shelving that they are stored. Ensure staff is cleaning shelving before closing. Photos taken Observed blood from the hamburger in the coffin refrigeration unit located near the produce. Clean. Photo taken. Observed grease build up on the wall behind the fryolater in the deli area. Clean. Photo taken
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 entrance doors with day light at the bottom. Provide door sweeps and repair door to ensure that is closes properly. Photo taken Observed the door sweep on the receiving door is missing. Provide door sweep on the receiving door. Photo taken Observed on the stair way 1 exterior door a missing door sweep to the left of the door. Provide door sweep and repair door if needed. Photo taken
590.006/6-202.15-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a light out in aisle 3. Replace bulb.
590.006/6-303.11-C
67
Apr 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Observed a leak under the 3 bay sink in the bakery area and water on the floor. Repair leak and ensure all water is removed from the floor. Photo taken Observed a strip on the floor next to a refrigeration unit in the produce area. PIC stated that the unit was leaking. Repair unit. Photo taken. Observed the ice cream unit # 22-16 sweating outside the unit. Repair unit to ensure the food items are not covered in frost. Photo taken
590.005/5-205.15-P
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed trash and leaves outside near green trash compactor. Remove. Photos taken.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a light out in aisle 3. Replace bulb.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 entrance doors with day light at the bottom. Provide door sweeps and repair door to ensure that is closes properly. Photo taken Observed the door sweep on the receiving door is missing. Provide door sweep on the receiving door. Photo taken Observed on the stair way 1 exterior door a missing door sweep to the left of the door. Provide door sweep and repair door if needed. Photo taken
590.006/6-202.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy soil build up and debris under shelving through out the store. Recommend more frequent cleaning under the shelving. Photos taken. Observed soil on the chip shelving. Ensure staff is cleaning the shelving before chip deliveries. Photos taken Observed rice and dog food on the shelving that they are stored. Ensure staff is cleaning shelving before closing. Photos taken Observed blood from the hamburger in the coffin refrigeration unit located near the produce. Clean. Photo taken. Observed grease build up on the wall behind the fryolater in the deli area. Clean. Photo taken
590.006/6-201.11-C
70
Mar 3, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: A1A freezer has frost build up inside. PIC stated she has put a work order in. Defrost.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed debris and food items under the shelving throughout the store. Clean/sweep /sanitize to remove all debris and items. Observed debris inside the OJ refrigeration unit. Clean to remove all debris. Observed debris and soiled floors inside the porters closet around the trash compactor the back room and in and around the cashiers area. Clean/sweep floors to remove all debris. Ensure that food items are not being stored on the blowers inside the refrigeration and freezer units. Remove food items to ensure proper temperature inside al units. Food temperatures were all good.
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Aug 21, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No conspicuous thermometers inside B2H refrigeration unit and inside the meat bunker. Ensure that all refrigeration units have thermometers inside the units.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy frost build up in the list below. Clean to remove heavy frost build up. A2F- Bakery walk in freezer A2E- Seafood Freezer A1A- Frozen Chest walk in #24 #22- Wall Unit Freezer Mopsink- Clean in and around the mopsink area.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy debris and food items under all food shelving. Clean to remove debris and help prevent rodent activity. Clean walls and fan vents inside the meat cooler and prep cooler. Ensure all fan vents are dust free.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed water on the floor inside the walk in produce cooler. Repair fan to help elimate condensation. Remove water from floor. Clean fan vent to remove dust.
590.006/6-501.11-C
82
Apr 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Observed B Free Sandwich roll expired 3/26/24 4/10/24. Ensure all expired food items are removed.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No handwash signage in both bathrooms. Provide proper signage in both bathrooms.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED - debris inside the meat deli display case. Clean to remove - debris inside the seafood freezer case. Clean to remove - debris under the bread and dog food shelving. Clean to remove - dust on the vent fans inside the meat room. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Observed the light bulbs inside the pizza and ben and jerry's freezer units not working. Provide proper lighting.
590.006/6-303.11-C
74
Mar 15, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: No recepticle inside seafood department provide.
590.005/5-501.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Water back up at 3 bay sink and not draining repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor soiled under storage racks through out the isles and inside the walk in coolers. Meatroom cooler dairy cooler.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove cleaning equipment brooms dust pans from food service areas and provide proper storage.
590.006/6-501.114-C
82
Dec 24, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Power outage at the location due to a tree falling onto the outside electrical transformer. Manager to remain voluntarily closed until repairs are completed & power is back on. Contact the Mayors hot line 311 or 617-635-5326 to be re-inspected for approval to re-open Manager working on getting dry ice
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
90
Aug 17, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of oven and proofer box soiled clean to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment stored inbetween dishmachine and wall provide proper storage.
590.006/6-501.113-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Visible opening at bottom of front entrance door repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor drain soiled below frialators clean to remove grease soil. Floor drain inside seafood cooler soiled clean to remove odors. Floor soiled below prep table at bakery clean to remove visible soil. Floor soiled inside Dairy cooler clean to remove spills.
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
Apr 11, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: clean floors walls and ceiling in all walkins and cooking area/clean all drain covers and drains.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: replace all scored cutting boards as needed
590.004/4-501.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: repair or replace all defective door gaskets/remove rusty equipment or seal as needed/elevate shelving 6 to 8 inches off the floor.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: provide covers for all trash receptacles.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: clean all cooking equipment and shellving throughout.
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stop & Shop Supermarket No. 004 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stop & Shop Supermarket No. 004 on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stop & Shop Supermarket No. 004?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Stop & Shop Supermarket No. 004.
How does Stop & Shop Supermarket No. 004 compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Stop & Shop Supermarket No. 004 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.
Has Stop & Shop Supermarket No. 004's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stop & Shop Supermarket No. 004 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Stop & Shop Supermarket No. 004 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 Stop & Shop Supermarket No. 004 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Stop & Shop Supermarket No. 004 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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