Angel's Market

501B Washington St, Dorchester, MA 02124

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Angel's Market stretching back to 2022. Angel's Market was last inspected on Jan 28, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

“Nonfood contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Dorchester restaurant scores 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Visible light observed at the rear door. Provide a door sweep.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)

Inspector notes: Observed personal items stored on shelving units with dry goods. Provide a designated are for employees to store all personal items.

590.006/6-501.110-C

May 28, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Outside receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure dumpster lid is able to close tightly without trash piled up inside.

590.005/5-501.15-C

Mar 25, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Tile missing in walk in / Tile has been ordered for repair

590.006/6-101.11-C

May 2, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Containers of sofritos in the grab and go made on site need labels with list of ingredients / provide

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Jan 5, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Hot water faucet behind the service counter does not shut off. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Knife observed being stored in between storage shelf and wall. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Interior of the small coffin style freezer behind the counter with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Light bulbs protective shielding (c)

Inspector notes: Light inside of the open air produce cooler with no shield. Provide.

590.006/6-202.11-C

Aug 23, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of cat living on premises. Remove.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Food storage prohibited areas (c)

Inspector notes: Packages of frozen meats observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.

590.003/3-305.12-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Drainage tube from ceiling AC unit going directly into the sanitizing bay of the 3 compartment sink. Discontinue and provide proper draining for the AC unit to eliminate any contamination to the 3 compartment sink.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Interior of the small coffin style freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Lower shelf of the middl sliding glass door cooler with excess moisture. Address and clean to remove. Unit was operating at below 41F at the time of the inspection.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Excess debris observed behind the basement walk-in freezer. Remove all unecessary equipment/debris located in basement in order to minimize any type of harborage.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Mar 10, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Excess moisture observed on the lower shelf of the raw chicken cooler. Clean to remove. Unit was functioning at the proper temperatrue at the time of the inspection. Small coffin style freezer located on the first floor with excess frost build-up. Floor of the walk-in freezer with excess frost/ice build-up. Defrost and clean to remove all.

590.004/4-602.13-C

May 13, 2022

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Portion of ceiling in the basement storage area with what appears to be water damage. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Light bulbs protective shielding (c)

Inspector notes: Several lights inside of the open air cooler near the front register with shields. Provide.

590.006/6-202.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Excess moisture observed on the lower shekf of the poultry cooler. Address clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. Unit was operating at below 41F at the time of the visit. Excess moisture possibly due to the unit not being level and draining properly. Interior of the small coffin style freezer behind the counter with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Angel's Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Angel's Market on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Angel's Market?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Angel's Market.

How does Angel's Market compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Angel's Market most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Angel's Market's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Angel's Market have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Angel's Market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Angel's Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Angel's Market is inspected around two times per year on average.

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