Walnut Market
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2023
90
Score
Walnut Market has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 3, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Walnut Market is from Oct 3, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “prohibiting animals”, showing up eight times.
Walnut Market's latest score of 90 sits above the Boston average of 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible loose trash and debris in the alleyway around all the trash bins - ensure all the lids are being fit tightly on after use to reduce potential rodent activity
590.005/5-501.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove remaing broken equipment inside the store
590.006/6-501.114-C
90
May 30, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Discontinue allowing cat into the store - close front door and do not allow any animals other than " service animals "
590.006/6-501.115-PF
90
May 23, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Several blown packages of hot dogs - removed during inspection
590.003/3-101.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent activity on the rear - address
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Discontinue allowing cat into the store - close front door and do not allow any animals other than " service animals "
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove the cat from the premises
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the store from all visible soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
61
May 16, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Several blown packages of hot dogs - removed during inspection
590.003/3-101.11-P
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove the cat from the premises
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent activity on the rear - address
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the store from all visible soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
67
Feb 10, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Selling pastry filled items by the front counter [ no wholesale receipts available ] discontinue selling any foods not purchased from reputable proprieters
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove cat from the premises - contact pest control company if a problem arises
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: keep all trash bins clean from food spills and soils with tight fitting covers on top after use
590.005/5-501.116-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being stored off the floors a minim um of six inches during storage to reduce potential rodent activity
590.003/3-302.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Maintain the exterior of the building along with the proper cleanliness of the store to reduce potenbtial rodent activity
590.006/6-501.111-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Maintain clean as discussed - remove all visible loose trash and debris scattered around the trash bins
590.005/5-501.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors and the lower section of the walls around the perimeter of the store from all visible spills stains soils and obnoxious cat odors
590.006/6-101.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all compromised ceiling tiles where needed
590.006/6-201.17-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean al;l grocery aisle shelving units where needed from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
55
Aug 25, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all glue boards when insests and or mice are caught as well as when trash and debris are getting stuck to the glue section which will reduce the point of having the glue boards down in the first place
590.006/6-501.112-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all trash receptacles are not being overfilled with loose trash and debris - keep the lids tightly fit when not in use to reduce potential rodent activity
590.005/5-501.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clearn iniside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units and all grocery aisle shelving units from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
May 10, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove cat from the premises
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Keep boxes of chips and other snacks elevated off the floors during storage - relocate the kitty litter being stored above breads and rolls - store segragated with other " non food items " as discussed
590.003/3-302.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to temove all broken and unused equipmentm collecting soils and debris from inside the store
590.006/6-501.114-C
82
May 3, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC needs to stop allowing cats into the store -if there is an on going issue pertaining to rodent activity - contact your professional pest control company
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove cat from the premises
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are elevated off the floors during storage a minimum of six inches
590.003/3-302.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible loose debris rusted shelving and broken equipment
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to temove all broken and unused equipmentm collecting soils and debris from inside the store
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all surface areas where needed from visible food spills stains and soils throughout the store
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean shelving units in the grocery aisles from all food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Keep boxes of chips and other snacks elevated off the floors during storage - relocate the kitty litter being stored above breads and rolls - store segragated with other " non food items " as discussed
590.003/3-302.11-C
61
Apr 26, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Spoilage unsafe food
Inspector notes: Hubbard squash being cut on the premise wrapped and sold in the produce case [ not refrigerated ] Discontinue and only sell intact fruits and vegatables
01-3-101/701.11
Cold holding
Inspector notes: Cut squash is 66F
03-3-501.16(A)
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC needs to stop allowing cats into the store -if there is an on going issue pertaining to rodent activity - contact your professional pest control company
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove cat from the premises
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible loose debris rusted shelving and broken equipment
590.006/6-501.114-C
Food protection
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL FOODS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST SIX INCHES DURING STORAGE
08-3-305-307.11
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Clean the runners in all refrigeration units - clean inside and outside of all refrigeration units from visible food spills stains and soils
23-4-602.13
Improper maintenance of floors
Inspector notes: Clean floors under the chip rack and other areas as discussed from visible food spills
36-6-501.11-.12
Premises maintained
Inspector notes: Clean the back room from loose debris - broken equipment. Organize cleaning solvents and store segragated from soda and other foods
42-6-501.113/.114
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are elevated off the floors during storage a minimum of six inches
590.003/3-302.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean shelving units in the grocery aisles from all food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all surface areas where needed from visible food spills stains and soils throughout the store
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outside storage improperly maintained
Inspector notes: Clean around the dumpster area from loose trash and debris
34-5-501.111/.115
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Walnut Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Walnut Market on file is from Oct 3, 2023. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Walnut Market?
Across the inspection record, “prohibiting animals” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Walnut Market.
How does Walnut Market compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Walnut Market most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Walnut Market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Walnut Market have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Walnut Market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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