C-Mart Herald Street
Latest: PASS
August 20, 2025
Address
50 HERALD ST
South End, MA 02118
Inspection History
82 inspections
44 failures
License
License #31218
Last inspected: August 20, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
August 20, 2025
at 6:38 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Mice droppings observed in 2nd floor storage area. Rat droppings observed near back retail freezer area. Pest report notes catches. Increase pest control to twice weekly and provide an updated pest...
FAIL
August 7, 2025
at 5:54 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employees working in produce area observed without hair restraints. Provide. | 590.003/3-306.13-P - (A) Consumer Self-Service Operations (P): Shellfish for self service observed with no barr...
FAIL
July 31, 2025
at 4:00 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employees working in produce area observed without hair restraints. Provide. | 590.003/3-306.13-P - (A) Consumer Self-Service Operations (P): Shellfish for self service observed with no barr...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 15, 2025
at 2:28 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Storage shelves in isle #2 where candy/cookies with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean and sanitize all affected shelves in this particular isle. Address make any necessay repairs and cl...
FAIL
June 6, 2025
at 5:17 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Evidence of smoking inside of the large walk-in cooler. Discontinue all smoking inside of the building an provide a designated area. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation ...
FAIL
May 30, 2025
at 2:43 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Evidence of smoking inside of the large walk-in cooler. Discontinue all smoking inside of the building an provide a designated area. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation ...
PASS
January 2, 2025
at 5:42 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): No conspicuous thermometers inside the meat case. Provide thermometers inside the meat case. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Observed frost build up insi...
FAIL
December 17, 2024
at 7:31 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Observed customers using thongs to reach into the fish tanks to remove fish crabs lobsters. Discontinue self service. Observed raw shell fish being stored in front of the fish ca...
FAIL
December 10, 2024
at 4:25 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Observed customers using thongs to reach into the fish tanks to remove fish crabs lobsters. Discontinue self service. Observed raw shell fish being stored in front of the fish ca...
PASS
August 12, 2024
at 6:38 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): At the time of the re-inspection (7/26/2024) there was still activity and catches that had been noted on the report. Repairs are to be addressed and an additional pest control report is to be provided...
FAIL
July 26, 2024
at 1:03 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): At the time of the re-inspection (7/26/2024) there was still activity and catches that had been noted on the report. Repairs are to be addressed and an additional pest control report is to be provided...
FAIL
July 10, 2024
at 2:49 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soield wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution. | 590.003/3-306.11-P - Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (...
FAIL
June 27, 2024
at 2:35 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soioeld wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution. | 590.003/3-306.11-P - Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers ...
PASS
January 5, 2024
at 5:57 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items stored on ground. Elevate to prevent potential contamination. | 590.003/3-306.13-P - (A) Consumer Self-Service Operations (P): Shellfish eel and fish display...
FAIL
December 28, 2023
at 3:37 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items stored on ground. Elevate to prevent potential contamination. | 590.003/3-306.13-P - (A) Consumer Self-Service Operations (P): Shellfish eel and fish display...
PASS
June 9, 2023
at 2:20 PM
8 violations
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): No Certified person at establishment. List of approved trainers supplied via email. Provide proof of registration in food protection manager course. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duti...
FAIL
June 6, 2023
at 3:29 PM
8 violations
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): No Certified person at establishment. List of approved trainers supplied via email. Provide proof of registration in food protection manager course. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duti...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 15, 2023
at 3:48 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Shell stock tags not stored with clams and oysters. Tags must be stored with corresponding shell stock until all pieces are sold then retain tags for 90 days. | 590.003/3-302.11-...
FAIL
February 8, 2023
at 4:17 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Shell stock tags not stored with clams and oysters. Tags must be stored with corresponding shell stock until all pieces are sold then retain tags for 90 days. | 590.003/3-302.11-...
PASS
September 30, 2022
at 4:37 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-306.11-P - Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P): Raw seafood in countainers for consumers to bag. Discontinue and provide appropriate food guards around area. | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation a...
FAIL
September 22, 2022
at 2:29 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-306.11-P - Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P): Raw seafood in countainers for consumers to bag. Discontinue and provide appropriate food guards around area. | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation a...
PASS
May 17, 2022
at 3:57 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Fresh rice noodles delivered daily for sale retail cooler at 74F. Unknown how long noodles have been over 41F. Discarded by PIC. Reject noodles...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 9, 2022
at 3:35 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Tags not kept with shelfish. Some tags missing for large and soft shell clams. Embargoed and cannot be sold until tags are provided. Store shelfish with tags and keep tags for 90 ...
FAIL
May 2, 2022
at 3:58 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Tags not kept with shelfish. Some tags missing for large and soft shell clams. Embargoed and cannot be sold until tags are provided. Store shelfish with tags and keep tags for 90 ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 15, 2022
at 7:22 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 16, 2021
at 7:18 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): No barrier at fish counter of food protects ensure barrier at area to restrict customer self service | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)...
FAIL
November 8, 2021
at 4:15 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): No barrier at fish counter of food protects ensure barrier at area to restrict customer self service | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)...
PASS
May 6, 2021
at 3:23 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Bucket of water with cigarette butts in walk in cooler in abck area remove and discontinue smoking on the premises | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packag...
FAIL
April 29, 2021
at 3:14 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Bucket of water with cigarette butts in walk in cooler in abck area remove and discontinue smoking on the premises | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packag...
PASS
January 22, 2021
at 6:10 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): Hands no tbeing washed properly because of blocked hand sink ensure proper hand wash | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Crabs an...
FAIL
January 13, 2021
at 5:25 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): Hands no tbeing washed properly because of blocked hand sink ensure proper hand wash | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Crabs an...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 9, 2020
at 2:00 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Management not properly overseeing in the customer self service. Discontinue and provide proper training to all staff and supervisors. | 590.003/3-306.13-P - (A) Consumer Self-Service ...
FAIL
October 1, 2020
at 1:58 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Management not properly overseeing in the customer self service. Discontinue and provide proper training to all staff and supervisors. | 590.003/3-306.13-P - (A) Consumer Self-Service ...
PASS
August 6, 2020
at 1:51 PM
14 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in a course for the re-inspection. Provide a...
FAIL
July 28, 2020
at 1:49 PM
14 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in a course for the re-inspection. Provide a...
PASS
February 14, 2020
at 3:39 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Crabs Clams and mussels exposed to customer handling cover to protect from customer handling | 590.004/4-602.11-C - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Fr...
FAIL
January 30, 2020
at 6:48 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Crabs Clams and mussels exposed to customer handling cover to protect from customer handling | 590.004/4-602.11-C - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Fr...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 6, 2019
at 6:17 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Fish and crabs sitting out not protected ensure proper food protection | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Cardboard lining shelves remove | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Cutting boards ...
FAIL
February 26, 2019
at 7:51 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Fish and crabs sitting out not protected ensure proper food protection | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Cardboard lining shelves remove | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Cutting boards ...
PASS
August 24, 2018
at 12:38 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting boards heavily scored / Replace. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Remove fly tape from above meat and seafood prep counter area | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors:...
FAIL
August 13, 2018
at 5:59 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting boards heavily scored / Replace. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Remove fly tape from above meat and seafood prep counter area | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors:...
PASS
June 7, 2018
at 12:33 PM
5 violations
01-3-202.18 - Shellstock ID: Shellstock tags not in chronological order supply | 02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructions: Safe food handling instructions used as ties for the meat bags and can not be seen visibly Discontinue and display ...
FAIL
May 31, 2018
at 1:00 PM
5 violations
01-3-202.18 - Shellstock ID: Shellstock tags not in chronological order supply | 02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructions: Safe food handling instructions used as ties for the meat bags and can not be seen visibly Discontinue and display ...
PASS
October 10, 2017
at 2:18 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Raw chicken legs sitting out for customers to self serve without andy barriers to protect ensure all products are stored behind counter and no self service of customers. Chicken @ 38f at time of inspection. | 12...
FAIL
September 29, 2017
at 3:15 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Raw chicken legs sitting out for customers to self serve without andy barriers to protect ensure all products are stored behind counter and no self service of customers. Chicken @ 38f at time of inspection. | 12...
PASS
August 3, 2017
at 2:51 PM
2 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: 2 open air cases running @ 46-51f ensure proper cold hold temperatures of 41f or below (products at time of inspection reading 38-41f ) | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: No sneeze g...
FAIL
July 20, 2017
at 3:52 PM
2 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: 2 open air cases running @ 46-51f ensure proper cold hold temperatures of 41f or below (products at time of inspection reading 38-41f ) | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: No sneeze g...
PASS
January 31, 2017
at 6:39 PM
5 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Meat grinder with old soils clean to remove | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) Back area near wall of 3 bay sink with mold-like build up clean to remove 2) Shelves @ milk/Tofu cold...
FAIL
January 13, 2017
at 7:13 PM
5 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Meat grinder with old soils clean to remove | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) Back area near wall of 3 bay sink with mold-like build up clean to remove 2) Shelves @ milk/Tofu cold...
PASS
October 27, 2016
at 2:52 PM
10 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: 10 8oz cans of fruit on customer shelving expired 8-2016 remove and supply safe food prodcuts | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: no seperation between food products and cu...