Blue Hill Market

1366B Blue Hill Av, Mattapan, MA 02126

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Blue Hill Market stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 12, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

“Nonfood-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 84, which Blue Hill Market's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: 15 Bags Wachusett Potato Chips (sep 29 2025) 2 boxes Farfalle Tri color pasta (05 15 2024) with a past expiration date. Address and ensure all foods are being checked prior to and while out on the sales floor for expiration date.. Romoved By PIC

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Cat living on the premises. Remove cat permanently

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Hershey's Ice cream coffin style freezer observed with excess frost buil-up. Defrost and clean to remove

590.004/4-202.16-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity ( mouse droppings) was noted in the chips shelving. clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov

590.006/6-501.111-C

May 28, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 19, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 13, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to have pest control come out and do an inspection. Evidence found around chips for mice and dead roach found on the floor in the retail area. 12-7-23 At this time PIC stated that pest control is coming tomorrow 12-8-23. Please email me the report for me to review. PIC will need to have copies past reports. PIC stated that building owner takes care of the pest control. You may want to get more inspections.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nov 29, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to have pest control come out and do an inspection. Evidence found around chips for mice and dead roach found on the floor in the retail area.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean up the basement so that pest control can do a full inspection.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean retail shelves of dust build up. Replace card board on chip shelves that are soiled or remove.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Discontinue to store product on the floor in the retail area. All must be store 6 inches off the floor.

590.003/3-305.11-C

May 25, 2022

Routine

8 minor violations.

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Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: provide labels for all retail products

590.003/3-302.12-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: repair cracked floor tiles in retail area/repair loose floor tiles in restroom and repair walls.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: remove all beverage racks used for shelving

590.006/6-501.114-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: remove dead roaches and provide pest control report.

590.006/6-501.111-C

Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)

Inspector notes: provide a vent in restroom.

590.006/6-202.12-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: remove stagnant water from cellar area.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: remove rust from reachin shelving and cellar shelving

590.004/4-501.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: keep all frozen products frozen/patties/elevate all products 6 to 8 inches off the floor.

590.003/3-305.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Hill Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Hill Market on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blue Hill Market?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blue Hill Market.

How does Blue Hill Market compare to other restaurants in Mattapan?

Blue Hill Market most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Mattapan average of 84.

Has Blue Hill Market's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Blue Hill Market have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Blue Hill Market 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 Blue Hill Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Hill Market is inspected around two times per year on average.

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