Aaa Grocery
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Aaa Grocery has nine inspections in the public record. On Apr 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “prohibiting animals”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Aaa Grocery's 64 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Due to repeat violation of having a cat on premises the permit holder will attend administrative meeting at 1010 Mass. Av at 9:00am on Tuesday April 14th. Provide current pest reports from licensed pest control company.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Cat observed in front window. Food bowls and litter box observed in basement. Find home for cat and discontinue having cat on premises.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Expired foods in retail refrigerator- milk hotdogs bologna smothies and jars of gravy. Monitor dates and rotate product accordingly. Repeat violation.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Coco bread for sale in freezer without proper labeling. Hotdogs for sale in refrigerator without proper labeling. Discontune selling foods without proper labels.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris under basement shelves. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
Dec 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: 7 Containers of Gerber Baby snacks with expiration dates from Feb 2024. Address and ensure all foods are being checked prior to and while out on the sales floor for past expiration dates. Expired food products were removed at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Cat observed living on the premises. Remove permanently.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Several portions of flooring located near the basement staircase damaged and slightly sagging. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Mar 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Cat living on the premises. Remove cat Permanently from the store.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
90
Oct 1, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Several bags of chips with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and remove from sales floor.
590.003/3-701.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Several boxes of eggs observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all raw eggs are being maintained at below 45F. Eggs were removed at the time of the inspection and placed into a refrigeration unit that was operating at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of a cat living on the premises. Remove cat Permanently.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Bags of chips with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
61
Apr 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: 9 Containers of Gerber baby foods with passed expiration dates from 2022-Feb 2024. Address and ensure all foods are being checked for expiration dates prior to and while out on the sales floor. Baby food was removed and voluntarily discarded at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-701.11-P
86
Dec 28, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of non-inuse equipment at basement area below stairs and organize.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate chip shelving 6 to 8' or higher to low.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove cardboard box through used as a liner for shelving remove and provide food service commercial grade equipment.
590.004/4-101.11-C
86
Dec 7, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice droppings on shelving near chips snack shelving a current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove cardboard box through used as a liner for shelving remove and provide food service commercial grade equipment.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of non-inuse equipment at basement area below stairs and organize.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing and cracked floor tiles through out.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate chip shelving 6 to 8' or higher to low.
590.003/3-305.11-C
74
Nov 30, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice droppings on shelving near chips snack shelving a current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing and cracked floor tiles through out.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of non-inuse equipment at basement area below stairs and organize.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove cardboard box through used as a liner for shelving remove and provide food service commercial grade equipment.
590.004/4-101.11-C
78
May 11, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Cat observed inside premises in basement remove and provide current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer solution or test kit provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedures or equipment for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue the use of cardboard box as liner at chips snack shelf. Remove.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy ice build up in ice-cream chest. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile missing. Repair or replace
590.006/6-201.17-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Broken light bulb in produce cooler. Replace.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all non inuse clutter from basement area and organize.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Tops of canned goods soiled clean to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard used as shelf lining. Remove
590.004/4-202.16-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aaa Grocery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aaa Grocery on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aaa Grocery?
Across the inspection record, “prohibiting animals” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Aaa Grocery.
How does Aaa Grocery compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Aaa Grocery most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Aaa Grocery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aaa Grocery have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Aaa Grocery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Aaa Grocery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aaa Grocery is inspected around two times per year on average.
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