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Apollo's Market

914 Morton St, Dorchester, MA 02124
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Apollo's Market stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “system maintained in good repair”, showing up three times.

Among Dorchester restaurants, the typical score is 86; Apollo's Market is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings on the floor. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food soils on the metal shelving unit with produce. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
90
Jun 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 18, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 22, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Larger walk-in cooler with an elevated temperature of 46F. Discontinue use for any TCS foods until unit has been repaired and can maintain a temperature of below 41F. All TCS foods were removed at the time of the inspeciton and placed into a unit that was operatoing below 41F. Management stated that a technician was in route to make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
95
Jun 6, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Several packages of deli meats with a past expiration date from April/May 2023. Address and ensure all food products are being checked prior to and whiloe out on the sales floor for expiration dates. Deli meats were removed at the time of the inspection.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Frost build-up observed on the compressor of the walk-in cooler. Defrost and clean to remove. Unit was functioning at below 41F at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Larger walk-in cooler with an elevated temperature of 46F. Discontinue use for any TCS foods until unit has been repaired and can maintain a temperature of below 41F. All TCS foods were removed at the time of the inspeciton and placed into a unit that was operatoing below 41F. Management stated that a technician was in route to make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water faucet behind the counter was not functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Hot water was sufficient inside of the establishment.
590.005/5-205.15-C
78
May 30, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Several packages of deli meats with a past expiration date from April/May 2023. Address and ensure all food products are being checked prior to and whiloe out on the sales floor for expiration dates. Deli meats were removed at the time of the inspection.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water faucet behind the counter was not functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Hot water was sufficient inside of the establishment.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Frost build-up observed on the compressor of the walk-in cooler. Defrost and clean to remove. Unit was functioning at below 41F at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Dec 5, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Seal around the toilet bowl located in the basement is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Apollo's Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Apollo's Market on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Apollo's Market.

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

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

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Apollo's Market have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Apollo'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 Apollo's Market inspected?

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

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