Shaw's Supermarkets No. 1208
Latest: PASS
October 9, 2025
Address
246 BORDER ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
56 inspections
22 failures
License
License #25685
Last inspected: October 9, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
October 9, 2025
at 6:25 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Several boxes with food products stored on the floor inside walk-in freezer (bakery). Elevate propelrly. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Deli C...
FAIL
October 2, 2025
at 3:37 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Several boxes with food products stored on the floor inside walk-in freezer (bakery). Elevate propelrly. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Deli C...
PASS
January 21, 2025
at 6:24 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 25, 2024
at 6:47 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): Interior thermometer out of order in one of the meat refrigeraitng unit. Repair. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Cutting board at produce area heavily scored. Res...
FAIL
March 18, 2024
at 3:38 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): Interior thermometer out of order in one of the meat refrigeraitng unit. Repair. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Cutting board at produce area heavily scored. Res...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 3, 2024
at 8:23 PM
0 violations
PASS
June 5, 2023
at 4:23 PM
0 violations
PASS
April 12, 2022
at 4:08 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 30, 2021
at 6:08 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Bottom of bakery display refrigerator soiled. Clean properly.
PASS
March 23, 2021
at 6:25 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Observed three bay sink used to wash vegetables. Discontinue. Wash properly at prep sink. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): S...
FAIL
March 16, 2021
at 3:58 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Observed three bay sink used to wash vegetables. Discontinue. Wash properly at prep sink. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): S...
PASS
October 26, 2020
at 5:05 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 12, 2020
at 3:29 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Retail meat case. Out of use. Work order submitted. Provided via email. Ample additional cold holding at below 41F on site. Repair leg to ice machine. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A...
FAIL
August 5, 2020
at 1:49 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf): Retail meat case holding at 60F. Out of use. PIC states equipment work order submitted. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Su...
PASS
March 9, 2020
at 6:15 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-301.12-C - Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (C): Some of utensils for air drying at the produce section stored at sanitizing bay. Provide air drying racks/storage. | 590.004/4-602.11-P - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces ...
FAIL
March 2, 2020
at 7:25 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-301.12-C - Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (C): Some of utensils for air drying at the produce section stored at sanitizing bay. Provide air drying racks/storage. | 590.004/4-602.11-P - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces ...
PASS
June 13, 2019
at 12:21 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 15, 2018
at 7:54 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace plastic covers on alll portable heating / wrapping machines in the meat room produce room bakery department as well as the deli area where needed | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 3, 2018
at 3:17 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Runners at the bottom of the egg case with visible debris and soils / Clean to remove. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Ice build up on floor of walk in freezer / Remove.
PASS
October 17, 2017
at 6:07 PM
1 violation
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Shelving and interior grates at the Produce Area partially rusted. Clean to remove.
FAIL
October 5, 2017
at 5:35 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: All foods scattered throughout the store shall be stored a minimum of six inches off the floor during storage | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Remove all visibly soiled and uncleanable scrub brushes ...
FAIL
September 27, 2017
at 4:04 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: All foods scattered throughout the store shall be stored a minimum of six inches off the floor during storage | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Remove all visibly soiled and uncleanable scrub brushes ...
PASS
April 7, 2017
at 4:00 PM
9 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Chicken Prep Area- Chicken being thawn at stagnant water. Thaw properly under running water or temperature control. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several food and beverage products store on the floo...
FAIL
March 29, 2017
at 6:47 PM
9 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Chicken Prep Area- Chicken being thawn at stagnant water. Thaw properly under running water or temperature control. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several food and beverage products store on the floo...
PASS
June 13, 2016
at 5:00 PM
4 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Knifes stored soiled in the clean knife box. Clean and sanitize properly. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Some storage shelves at the produce and meat area soiled.Clean properly. | 3...
FAIL
June 6, 2016
at 4:55 PM
4 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Knifes stored soiled in the clean knife box. Clean and sanitize properly. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Some storage shelves at the produce and meat area soiled.Clean properly. | 3...
PASS
October 9, 2015
at 2:12 PM
20 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bakery-elevate products 6"off floor. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Repair celery display. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Retail-defrost frozen sausage and chicken display. | 15-4-202.16 - ...
FAIL
September 30, 2015
at 2:27 PM
20 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bakery-elevate products 6"off floor. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Repair celery display. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Retail-defrost frozen sausage and chicken display. | 15-4-202.16 - ...
PASS
January 20, 2015
at 3:08 PM
15 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove outdated goat cheese in cheese display | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost frozen burger display freezer | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Deli -Repair cover to sealer | 15-4-202.16...
FAIL
January 9, 2015
at 3:23 PM
15 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove outdated goat cheese in cheese display | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost frozen burger display freezer | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Deli -Repair cover to sealer | 15-4-202.16...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 11, 2014
at 3:16 PM
18 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: DELI. Repair door to deli case. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: fish Walk Int clean and/or repair interior door. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Bakery = Repair door hinges on walk in ...
FAIL
September 5, 2014
at 4:14 PM
18 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Bakery = Repair door hinges on walk in refrigerator and freezer. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Bakery - Repair leaks to proof boxes. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: DELI. Repair door...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 9, 2014
at 3:01 PM
27 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Meat room -Refinish rusted bolts on machines where necessary | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Bakery - Repair door to walk in | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Deli walk in- Refinish rust...
FAIL
March 26, 2014
at 2:07 PM
27 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Bakery - Repair door to walk in | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Deli walk in- Refinish rusted mobile food carts. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Meat room -Refinish rusted bolts on mac...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 17, 2013
at 4:16 AM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean shelf at apple sauce display in store isle. | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: repair damaged ceiling tiles on ceiling of mop sink/chemical storage room | 42-6-501.11...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
August 10, 2012
at 12:14 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove heavy ice buildup from wall and floor of freezer. Ice buildup is a result of a condensor. Remove old unused platic wrap dispenser on wall of meat department. Reseal or replace rusted shelving inside...
FAIL
July 26, 2012
at 11:58 AM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove heavy ice buildup from wall and floor of freezer. Ice buildup is a result of a condensor. Remove old unused platic wrap dispenser on wall of meat department. Reseal or replace rusted shelving inside...
PASS
January 3, 2012
at 3:51 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several cases of eggs out at room temperature [ eggs were 42F ] Foods being stored directly on the floor. Elevate off the floor at least six inches.DURING STORAGE Some packages of yeast have been compromised by ...
FAIL
December 14, 2011
at 6:25 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several cases of eggs out at room temperature [ eggs were 42F ] Foods being stored directly on the floor. Elevate off the floor at least six inches.DURING STORAGE Some packages of yeast have been compromised by ...
PASS
May 17, 2011
at 6:49 PM
4 violations
01-3-202.11-.17 - Recieving/Sound Condition/Proper Temperatures: Carton of milk is visibly damaged in cooler. Remove and segragate | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premis...
FAIL
May 10, 2011
at 5:28 PM
4 violations
01-3-202.11-.17 - Recieving/Sound Condition/Proper Temperatures: Carton of milk is visibly damaged in cooler. Remove and segragate | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premis...
PASS
November 9, 2010
at 4:24 PM
6 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: DELI CASE - some broken packages of sliced fruits are on the top shelf leaking on other packages. Removed by P.I.C. during inspection. Do not break pre-packaged foods that have there original label and list ...
FAIL
November 2, 2010
at 4:47 PM
6 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: DELI CASE - some broken packages of sliced fruits are on the top shelf leaking on other packages. Removed by P.I.C. during inspection. Do not break pre-packaged foods that have there original label and list ...
PASS
March 4, 2010
at 7:17 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: BAKERY FREEZER - keep all exposed foods covered during storage. Brownies on tray with no wrapping | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean to remove soils on the interior gaskets of ice machine Shov...
FAIL
February 25, 2010
at 6:51 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: BAKERY FREEZER - keep all exposed foods covered during storage. Brownies on tray with no wrapping | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean to remove soils on the interior gaskets of ice machine Shov...
PASS
April 14, 2009
at 4:34 PM
4 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Dairy case - remove absorbent towels and provide a smooth. easy to clean and durable surface. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean shelving in deli case from old food particles. Seafood...
FAIL
March 31, 2009
at 2:37 PM
13 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Handwashing area-remove food products subject to contamination. Seafood-- fresh fish placed directly on ice. Discontinue practice and provide proper storage as discussed. Meat department - store packaged meat in ...
FAIL
March 30, 2009
at 2:22 PM
13 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Handwashing area-remove food products subject to contamination. Seafood-- fresh fish placed directly on ice. Discontinue practice and provide proper storage as discussed. Meat department - store packaged meat in ...