Ashmont Food Mart

1921 Dorchester Av, Dorchester, MA 02124
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Ashmont Food Mart has six inspections in the public record. Ashmont Food Mart was last inspected on Jan 7, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

Across the inspection history, “prohibiting animals” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

By comparison, the average Dorchester facility scores 86, putting Ashmont Food Mart on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink missing soap. Provide at all times.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Cat observed in basement. Remove
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy debris and boxes observed in the rear of establishment. Remove and discard properly
590.006/6-501.114-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils observed inside of refrigeration units. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
74
Sep 5, 2025
Routine
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide test kits for the chlorine (bleach) sanitizer used for slush scoops
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Cat on leash in basement with food and litter box / Remove cat food and litter box
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Several jars of baby food expired in March and July 2025 / Remove from shelving Se8veural jars of baby food expired in March and July 2025 / Remove from shelving and ensure proper rotation of food Canned green beans on shelf with best buy dates in October 2024 / Discussed with PIC that best buy dates are a recommendation based on quality and can be sold as long as it is cleary stated to the customer that the best buy recommendation has passed
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small maggot like worms noted on counter at the register / PIC removed and sanitized area. Exterminator is out every 2-3 months / No IPM reports on site / Contact exterminator for at least 1 service before compliance inspection and provide IPM report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
67
Aug 18, 2025
Routine
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Cat on leash in basement with food and litter box / Remove cat food and litter box
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Several jars of baby food expired in March and July 2025 / Remove from shelving Se8veural jars of baby food expired in March and July 2025 / Remove from shelving and ensure proper rotation of food Canned green beans on shelf with best buy dates in October 2024 / Discussed with PIC that best buy dates are a recommendation based on quality and can be sold as long as it is cleary stated to the customer that the best buy recommendation has passed
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide test kits for the chlorine (bleach) sanitizer used for slush scoops
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small maggot like worms noted on counter at the register / PIC removed and sanitized area. Exterminator is out every 2-3 months / No IPM reports on site / Contact exterminator for at least 1 service before compliance inspection and provide IPM report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
67
Feb 7, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken and beef Pastelitos observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Pastelitos removed at the time of the insepction.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked beef and chicken Pastelitos being prepared from a private home. Discontinue all sales from a private home.
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were only 2 operational drain plugs. Address and provide all 3 in order to properly wash rinse and sanitize all equipment
590.004/4-301.12-PF
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Several lights in the back hallway over dry goods with no shield. Provide.
590.006/6-202.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Outside dumpster/trash area with excess cardboard and debris. Clean to remove and ensure outside area is maintained clean and from any excess debris.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Blue coffin style ice cream freezer with excess frost buyild-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
58
Jul 14, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 7, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ashmont Food Mart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ashmont Food Mart on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ashmont Food Mart?

Across the inspection record, “prohibiting animals” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ashmont Food Mart.

How does Ashmont Food Mart compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Ashmont Food Mart most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Ashmont Food Mart's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ashmont Food Mart have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ashmont Food Mart 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 Ashmont Food Mart inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ashmont Food Mart is inspected around two times per year on average.