Top Asian Grocery

5 Knapp St, Boston, MA 02111

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Top Asian Grocery stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.

Looking across the full record, “food display-preventing contamination by consumers” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Top Asian Grocery's latest score of 78 falls below the Boston average of 86. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide a vomit/diarrhea clean up kit on site (procedures to be emailed to the PIC)

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: The wall above the rear retail shelving is damaged with peeling paint.Removed damaged paint/resuface

590.006/6-101.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Provide covers for the bulk items in the retail section.

590.003/3-305.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: The posted certified food managers certificate has expired.Provide a current certificate from a full time employee.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Aug 8, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)

Inspector notes: Open container of dried food product with not protective barriers in place. Provide covers to prevent potential contamination.

590.003/3-306.11-P

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Cardboard being used as ceiling tiles in back of house. Surfaces must be easily cleanable.

590.006/6-201.16-C

Apr 10, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat product. Person in charge corrected.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Packaged peantus observed for retail sale without labels. Provide.

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Apr 3, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)

Inspector notes: Multiple containers of dried foods for self service without covers or protection from possible contamination from consumers. Provide covers.

590.003/3-306.11-P

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)

Inspector notes: Pickled mustard root being cut nd packaged without 3 compartment sink used for cleaning and sanitizing knives and cutting surface. Dicontinue cutting mustard root without benefit of wash/sanitize procedure.

590.004/4-602.11-P

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)

Inspector notes: Thermometer in retail cooler not functioning. Provide working thermometer to monitor refrigerator temperature.

590.004/4-204.112-PF

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple items for sale without complete labeling. Foods for retail self service must have complete labeling information on the package.

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Top Asian Grocery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Top Asian Grocery on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Top Asian Grocery?

Across the inspection record, “food display-preventing contamination by consumers” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Top Asian Grocery.

How does Top Asian Grocery compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Top Asian Grocery most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Top Asian Grocery's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Top Asian Grocery have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Top Asian Grocery 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 Top Asian Grocery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Top Asian Grocery is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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