KAREN MARKET
Latest: PASS
May 28, 2025
Address
41 BENNINGTON ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
50 inspections
19 failures
License
License #24070
Last inspected: May 28, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
May 28, 2025
at 6:21 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 2, 2025
at 5:17 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 18, 2024
at 7:37 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 17, 2024
at 6:47 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): No test strips on site for QUATs sanitizer used. Provide. | 590.006/6-301.12-PF - Hand Drying Provision (Pf): Handsinks at prep area and toilet missing paper towels. Provide. | 590....
FAIL
January 9, 2024
at 3:56 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): No test strips on site for QUATs sanitizer used. Provide. | 590.006/6-301.12-PF - Hand Drying Provision (Pf): Handsinks at prep area and toilet missing paper towels. Provide. | 590....
PASS
October 4, 2023
at 5:40 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 8, 2023
at 4:05 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Deep freezer with excessive ice build up / Remove and maintain | 590.005/5-502.11-C - Frequency-Removal (C): Large amount of cardboard boxes in the back trash area / Provide more frequent removal ...
PASS
December 27, 2022
at 4:43 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 22, 2022
at 3:41 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Shelving in stand up refrigeration with visible soils / Clean to remove
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 3, 2022
at 3:50 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Interior of reach in freezer with ice build up / Clean to remove
PASS
July 23, 2021
at 6:45 PM
0 violations
PASS
April 5, 2021
at 4:43 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Boxes with food items stored on the floor at retail area. Elevate properly. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and C...
FAIL
March 29, 2021
at 2:57 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Boxes with food items stored on the floor at retail area. Elevate properly. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and C...
PASS
October 22, 2020
at 4:03 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 3, 2020
at 6:49 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Multiple areas of the floor have broken or missing tiles. Repair floors to provide a smooth non porous easily cleanable durable surface
PASS
June 14, 2019
at 1:09 PM
5 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kits on site / Provide | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Sanitizer on site is for a 3 bay sink / Provide a sanitizer for the 2 bay sink as listed on the informational sheet provided. | 35-6-501....
FAIL
May 21, 2019
at 3:24 PM
5 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kits on site / Provide | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Sanitizer on site is for a 3 bay sink / Provide a sanitizer for the 2 bay sink as listed on the informational sheet provided. | 35-6-501....
PASS
November 20, 2018
at 4:22 PM
5 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: Whole raw chickens sold in the store coming from a local market no invoices available / Discontinue sales. Chickens must come from a wholesaler with proof of purchase | 02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructio...
FAIL
November 8, 2018
at 7:18 PM
5 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: Whole raw chickens sold in the store coming from a local market no invoices available / Discontinue sales. Chickens must come from a wholesaler with proof of purchase | 02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructio...
PASS
January 9, 2018
at 1:22 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Shelves with visible soils and rusted / Clean and repaint | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Floors with soils and broken tiles / Clean and repair. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance ...
FAIL
January 2, 2018
at 1:02 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Shelves with visible soils and rusted / Clean and repaint | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Floors with soils and broken tiles / Clean and repair. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance ...
PASS
July 25, 2017
at 3:21 PM
4 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: Cream Cheese and Cheese products sold without proper invoice from the source. Provide proper invoices. The establishment must stop selling the products until proper invoices are submitted to the health department. | ...
FAIL
July 18, 2017
at 4:04 PM
4 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: Cream Cheese and Cheese products sold without proper invoice from the source. Provide proper invoices. The establishment must stop selling the products until proper invoices are submitted to the health department. | ...
PASS
December 5, 2016
at 6:39 PM
5 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: Sliced fruits without any label stored on the refrigerators. No invoices to indicate the source. Provide. | 02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructions: Raw Chicken sold without proper safe handling instructions....
FAIL
November 28, 2016
at 6:46 PM
5 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: Sliced fruits without any label stored on the refrigerators. No invoices to indicate the source. Provide. | 02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructions: Raw Chicken sold without proper safe handling instructions....
PASS
June 1, 2016
at 2:42 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Fruits being sliced without proper prep area and warewashing area. Discontinue slicing food. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Fruit being sliced without proper ware washing on site (no three Bay sink)...
FAIL
May 25, 2016
at 6:55 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Fruits being sliced without proper prep area and warewashing area. Discontinue slicing food. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Fruit being sliced without proper ware washing on site (no three Bay sink)...
PASS
May 22, 2015
at 4:10 PM
8 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Remove expired dairy products. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean all plastic food containers at front window. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean:...
FAIL
May 12, 2015
at 3:30 PM
8 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Remove expired dairy products. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean all plastic food containers at front window. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean:...
PASS
May 19, 2014
at 5:53 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrostreach in freezer | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometer for 3 door glass reach 'm. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Restroom - Provide emplo...
FAIL
May 12, 2014
at 2:07 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrostreach in freezer | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometer for 3 door glass reach 'm. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Restroom - Provide emplo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
January 11, 2013
at 3:10 PM
3 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide paper towels for hand sink in restroomj in basement | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: clean shelving below counter in back room | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises M...
FAIL
January 3, 2013
at 4:35 PM
3 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide paper towels for hand sink in restroomj in basement | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: clean shelving below counter in back room | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises M...
PASS
January 31, 2012
at 3:05 PM
4 violations
32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed Clean: provide paper towels and proper signage to rest room | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: clean floor throughout store especially under and behind equipment | 37-6-201.11 - Walls...
FAIL
January 10, 2012
at 7:17 PM
4 violations
32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed Clean: provide paper towels and proper signage to rest room | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: clean floor throughout store especially under and behind equipment | 37-6-201.11 - Walls...
PASS
December 14, 2011
at 8:00 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Stain unfinished shelving used for the produce as discussed | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No thermometer in produce case - replace | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage:...
FAIL
December 7, 2011
at 7:46 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Stain unfinished shelving used for the produce as discussed | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No thermometer in produce case - replace | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage:...
PASS
July 5, 2011
at 2:40 PM
6 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Rotten oranges in the produce case DISCARDED | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: No labels on coconut products | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: No soap paper towe...
FAIL
June 28, 2011
at 2:36 PM
6 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Rotten oranges in the produce case DISCARDED | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: No labels on coconut products | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: No soap paper towe...
PASS
November 23, 2010
at 7:25 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cardboard boxes containing produce are starting to break.They are heavily soiled and need to be replaced.Provide | 27-5-103.11-.12 - Hot and Cold Water: Hot water in the restroom is not hot enough to wa...
FAIL
October 26, 2010
at 5:48 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cardboard boxes containing produce are starting to break.They are heavily soiled and need to be replaced.Provide | 27-5-103.11-.12 - Hot and Cold Water: Hot water in the restroom is not hot enough to wa...
PASS
February 8, 2010
at 7:53 PM
5 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: No labels on loose corn .Provide labels bto identify product properly | 02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructions: | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Aluminum pans being used as food cont...
FAIL
February 1, 2010
at 4:34 PM
5 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: No labels on loose corn .Provide labels bto identify product properly | 02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructions: | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Aluminum pans being used as food cont...
PASS
June 23, 2009
at 4:13 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide clean produce storage containers. Remove soiled containers | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remer ice buildup from freezer | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide pa...
FAIL
June 15, 2009
at 2:20 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide clean produce storage containers. Remove soiled containers | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remer ice buildup from freezer | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide pa...
PASS
January 21, 2009
at 5:17 PM
4 violations
34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Keep outside grounds clean at all times | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: clean floor of back room | 38-6-303.11 - Inadequate Lighting: Provide light for Back room | 4...
FAIL
January 14, 2009
at 3:07 PM
4 violations
34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Keep outside grounds clean at all times | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: clean floor of back room | 38-6-303.11 - Inadequate Lighting: Provide light for Back room | 4...
PASS
May 12, 2008
at 2:44 PM
5 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Label all food products for sale | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all food products inside store | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove ice buildup from white freezer | 23-4-602.13 - No...
FAIL
May 5, 2008
at 3:52 PM
5 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Label all food products for sale | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all food products inside store | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove ice buildup from white freezer | 23-4-602.13 - No...