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Liriano Grocery

Latest: PASS August 27, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: South End

🚇 Nearest Transit: Massachusetts Avenue (Orange Line)

Address
1797 WASHINGTON ST
South End, MA 02118
Inspection History
60 inspections
30 failures
License
License #128776
Last inspected: August 27, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS August 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-404.11-PF - Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf): Observed gnawed / damaged food items stored in shelves (avocados bananas popcorn) and expired yogurt stored in refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensur...
FAIL August 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-404.11-PF - Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf): Observed gnawed / damaged food items stored in shelves (avocados bananas popcorn) and expired yogurt stored in refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensur...
PASS June 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-202.15-PF - Package Integrity (Pf): Observed multiple can goods with dents at the seals. Discussed with PIC to monitor can goods and ensure all in good condition. | 590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Observed individual packaged ite...
FAIL May 28, 2025 at 1:36 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-202.15-PF - Package Integrity (Pf): Observed multiple can goods with dents at the seals. Discussed with PIC to monitor can goods and ensure all in good condition. | 590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Observed individual packaged ite...
FAIL May 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
5 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Observed heavy dust on ceiling tiles and inside light shields. Clean with frequency to maintain clean and free of dust | 590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Observed...
PASS November 1, 2024 at 4:16 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Observed heavy dust on damaged ceiling tiles. Replace all damaged ceiling tiles throughout store.
FAIL October 28, 2024 at 6:27 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Observed open bulk package items being sold for individual sales without labels. Discussed with PIC to remove and discontinue. All food products are required to have food labels for retail sales. PIC removed...
FAIL October 21, 2024 at 3:41 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-202.15-PF - Package Integrity (Pf): Observed several can goods stored on retail shelves with dents at the seals. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure can goods are in good condition while stored on retail shelves | 590.003/3-602.11-P...
FAIL October 11, 2024 at 2:35 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-202.15-PF - Package Integrity (Pf): Observed several can goods stored on retail shelves with dents at the seals. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure can goods are in good condition while stored on retail shelves | 590.004/4-601.11-P...
PASS May 8, 2024 at 6:26 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Observed beef patties with coco bread stored in reach in freezer for retail without proper food labels. Discussed with PIC to ensure all foods are stored for retail with proper labels which include the minim...
FAIL April 29, 2024 at 4:10 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Observed beef patties with coco bread stored in reach in freezer for retail without proper food labels. Discussed with PIC to ensure all foods are stored for retail with proper labels which include the minim...
FAIL April 19, 2024 at 3:42 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Observed multiple individual cake products being sold without proper food labels. Discussed with PIC to discontinue individual sale of items from bulk packages. Removed | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact...
PASS November 2, 2023 at 3:47 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Observed old pest droppings on shelf. Clean to remove all droppings. Pest report provided 10/23/23 | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Observed unlevel floor @ entrace...
FAIL October 31, 2023 at 12:36 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Observed old pest droppings on shelf. Clean to remove all droppings. Pest report provided 10/23/23 | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Observed unlevel floor @ entrace...
PASS July 14, 2023 at 2:47 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-404.11-PF - Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf): Observed expired packaged meat stored in refrigerated units. Discussed with PIC to monitor and maintain all foods in compliance for retail sales | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Rep...
FAIL July 5, 2023 at 4:40 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-404.11-PF - Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf): Observed expired packaged meat stored in refrigerated units. Discussed with PIC to monitor and maintain all foods in compliance for retail sales | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Rep...
PASS March 21, 2023 at 6:19 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed ice build up in ice cream chest and soils inside refrigerated units on water shelves. Clean to remove all ice and soils | 590.006/6-5...
FAIL March 7, 2023 at 4:44 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed ice build up in ice cream chest and soils inside refrigerated units on water shelves. Clean to remove all ice and soils | 590.006/6-5...
PASS November 28, 2022 at 4:28 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Observed damaged floor tiles near door entrance. Repair | 590.006/6-404.11-PF - Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf): Observed expired yogurt (October 2022) stored in r...
FAIL November 17, 2022 at 3:44 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Observed damaged floor tiles near door entrance. Repair | 590.006/6-404.11-PF - Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf): Observed expired yogurt (October 2022) stored in r...
PASS August 12, 2022 at 2:46 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Observed heavy stained ceiling tile in front of store. Replace all damaged tiles | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Observed rodent droppings and gnawed food items on ...
FAIL August 4, 2022 at 5:30 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Observed heavy stained ceiling tile in front of store. Replace all damaged tiles | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Observed rodent droppings and gnawed food items on ...
PASS June 10, 2022 at 2:15 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Observed rodent dropping on chip rack and on chip shelves. Discussed with PIC to provide weekly detailed pest report
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 3, 2022 at 4:14 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Provide a door sweep at door in storage room to prevent rodent activity | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Observed rodent dropping on chip rack and on chip shelves. Discussed with ...
FAIL May 25, 2022 at 6:43 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed heavy ice build up in ice cream chest. Clean to remove all ice | 590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Provide a door s...
FAIL May 18, 2022 at 4:59 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed heavy ice build up in ice cream chest. Clean to remove all ice | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Observed rodent dropp...
PASS January 27, 2022 at 7:00 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not monitoring expired foods stored in reach in units and selling individually packaged foods without labeling. Discussed with PIC to discontinue the selling of individual foods wi...
FAIL January 21, 2022 at 3:42 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not monitoring expired foods stored in reach in units and selling individually packaged foods without labeling. Discussed with PIC to discontinue the selling of individual foods wi...
PASS December 16, 2021 at 6:13 PM
0 violations
PASS June 8, 2021 at 6:59 PM
0 violations
PASS March 26, 2021 at 6:13 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.115-PF - Prohibiting Animals (Pf): Cat on premis / remove
FAIL March 19, 2021 at 6:15 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.115-PF - Prohibiting Animals (Pf): Cat on premis / remove
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 22, 2020 at 1:24 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C): Area behind beverage reach ins with clutter / remove and keep organized.
PASS July 28, 2020 at 6:58 PM
0 violations
PASS December 16, 2019 at 7:19 PM
2 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): PIC will need to provide a vomit clean up kit at re-inspection date. Hand out given to PIC | 590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): In back refrigerator PIC has commercially pa...
FAIL December 2, 2019 at 7:14 PM
2 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): PIC will need to provide a vomit clean up kit at re-inspection date. Hand out given to PIC | 590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): In back refrigerator PIC has commercially pa...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 19, 2019 at 6:11 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace gasket on glass door for milk. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Provide a pest control report and remove cat from location.
FAIL April 12, 2019 at 6:21 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace gasket on glass door for milk. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean all shlevs in retail area and wire shelves in walk in. Clean all plastic shelves in refrigerators. | 35-6-501.1...
FAIL April 2, 2019 at 7:16 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove all card board from shelves in refrigerators and retail shelves. Replace gasket on glass door for milk. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean all shlevs in retail area and wire shel...
PASS November 2, 2018 at 2:23 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Have all best by dates checked in location. Found expored half and half 10-24 and milk 10-19. Dust product on retail shelves. Visibly dusty. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Discontinue to line wire sh...
FAIL October 25, 2018 at 3:07 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Have all best by dates checked in location. Found expored half and half 10-24 and milk 10-19. Dust product on retail shelves. Visibly dusty. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Discontinue to line wire sh...
PASS June 5, 2018 at 2:41 PM
3 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Commercially made patties in reach in refrigerator on retail floor. Provide labels of ingredients on each package. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Dust retail shelves. Visibly dusty. Clean...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 29, 2018 at 1:58 PM
6 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Commercially made patties in reach in refrigerator on retail floor. Provide labels of ingredients on each package. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Expired sour cream 4-18-18 Thousand Island dressing ...
FAIL May 21, 2018 at 4:32 PM
6 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Commercially made patties in reach in refrigerator on retail floor. Provide labels of ingredients on each package. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Expired sour cream 4-18-18 Thousand Island dressing ...
PASS June 8, 2017 at 4:25 PM
4 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: properly label all beef patties | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: restroom/repair towel dispenser provide covered waste receptacle | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals:...
FAIL June 1, 2017 at 6:03 PM
4 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: properly label all beef patties | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: restroom/repair towel dispenser provide covered waste receptacle | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals:...
PASS January 13, 2017 at 7:34 PM
2 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: provide proper labels for self service beef patties | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: restroom/repair paper towel dispenser and provide refill of liquid soap
FAIL January 6, 2017 at 5:13 PM
2 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: provide proper labels for self service beef patties | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: restroom/repair paper towel dispenser and provide refill of liquid soap
PASS July 21, 2016 at 6:06 PM
7 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: remove all unlabeled beef patties/provide proper invoice | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: walk in/provide proper storage of eggs on lower shelving | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact...
FAIL July 13, 2016 at 6:21 PM
7 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: remove all unlabeled beef patties/provide proper invoice | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: walk in/provide proper storage of eggs on lower shelving | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department