Brother Super Market
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Brother Super Market has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 9, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “cutting surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Brother Super Market's 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw sausages for sale in retail refrigerator displayed over cooked salami. Display all raw products below cooked products.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Expired products on retail shelves- eggs yogurt lemonade lunchables. Monitor "sell by" dates for perishable foods.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Washing fruits and vegetables (pf)
Inspector notes: No prep sink for washing fruit for cut fruit cups. Provide plumbers estimate to install prep sink in prep area with air gap. Discontinue cutting fruit on site.
590.003/3-302.15-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: In-house packaged foods without labels- soffrito and yogurt parfaits. Discontinue selling products without labels. Labeling guidance provided.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
64
Dec 15, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: IPM report showed mild fly activity. PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator citing drop ceiling notation to: inca.prince@boston.gov PIC recommended to increase visit until fly situation is remedieted (11.21.25)
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door observed with damaged door sweep. Install
590.006/6-202.15-C
86
Nov 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: IPM report showed mild fly activity. PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator citing drop ceiling notation to: inca.prince@boston.gov PIC recommended to increase visit until fly situation is remedieted (11.21.25)
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Meat cutting board observed heavily scored/ bloody stain. Clean/resurface/replace to remove. Cutting board was ordered waiting to be delivered (11.14.25)
590.004/4-501.12-C
86
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: 3 containers of baby cereal observed expired 10.31.25. PIC voluntarily discard and denature the 3 containers of baby cereal.
590.003/3-101.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide accurate testing strips for sanitizer concentration. Provide. Inspector test strip was used .
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple small flies observed by the back door area. PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov PIC recommended to increase visit until flie situation is remidieted
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Meat cutting board observed heavily scored/ bloody stain. Clean/resurface/replace to remove
590.004/4-501.12-C
61
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Separation-storage and display stock and retail sale (p)
Inspector notes: Can of hot shot cockroach spray observed stored next to box of red snappers. Discontinue (corrected on site)
590.007/7-301.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide active manegerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Warewashing and meat station handsink observed without hand cleanser. Provide and maintain available at all time to prevent contamination by hands. (corrected on site)
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead cockroach observed on the floor in the storage area. Clean to remove. PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator
590.006/6-501.112-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink downstairsat the bread making station observed without hand wash sign. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor throughout the basement storage and walking area observed soiled from loose debris and visible spills and stagnant water observed behing dough holder. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Fruit work station handsink faucet observed not operating properly. Missing hardware. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all cutting boards heavily soiled and scored.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous boxes of dry goods and foods observed stored on the floor. Discontinue/Elevate
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wipping cloths observed stored on equipments. Discontinue and keep in sanitizer solution when not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Single use plastic containers being used to dispense sauce/ seasoning out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination by hand.
590.003/3-304.12-C
47
Apr 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Separation-storage and display stock and retail sale (p)
Inspector notes: Can of hot shot cockroach spray observed stored next to box of red snappers. Discontinue (corrected on site)
590.007/7-301.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of bread oven observed heavily soiled interior of dough holder unit observed heavily soiled fruit station (scale table backpalsh walls wrapping machine ) observed heavily soiled interior shelvings of numerous refrigeration unit observed soiled by visible food spills walking cooler door handle observed heavily soiled and visible hand prints fromraw meats interior of handsinks interior of 3 bay and prep sinks observed soiled in between slicers and meat prepping equipment observed soiled . Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide active manegerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Warewashing and meat station handsink observed without hand cleanser. Provide and maintain available at all time to prevent contamination by hands. (corrected on site)
590.006/6-301.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Single use plastic containers being used to dispense sauce/ seasoning out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination by hand.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wipping cloths observed stored on equipments. Discontinue and keep in sanitizer solution when not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous boxes of dry goods and foods observed stored on the floor. Discontinue/Elevate
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all cutting boards heavily soiled and scored.
590.004/4-501.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Fruit work station handsink faucet observed not operating properly. Missing hardware. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor throughout the basement storage and walking area observed soiled from loose debris and visible spills and stagnant water observed behing dough holder. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink downstairsat the bread making station observed without hand wash sign. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead cockroach observed on the floor in the storage area. Clean to remove. PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator
590.006/6-501.112-C
43
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Package of queso fresco observed with visible mold inside couple cans of sardines observed dented. All products were voluntary discard by PIC. PIC to retrain staff on monotoring package integrity
590.003/3-101.11-P
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: :Produce sink observed without a backflow preventor. Provide or PIC to request variance with procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided while using.
590.005/5-402.11-P
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Handsink downstairs in the prep area observed not dispensing hot water. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shelled eggs stored above RTE foods. Discontinue.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Prep are handsinks observed without hand soap. Provide and maintan.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed open bag of cat food down in the basement area. Provide current IPM report from a licensed exterminator at inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Meat station observed without paper towel. Provide and maintain means to drying hands. (Corrected on site)
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink in the meat area and downstairs in the prep area observed blocked by dishes and trash can. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time. (Corrected on site)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Knife rack observed soiled soiled knife observed stored on knife rack ice chest freezer observed with heavy ice build up interior shelvings of numerous refrigeration unit observed soiled by visible food spills walking cooler door handle observed heavily soiled and visible hand prints from raw meats interior of handsinks interior of 3 bay and prep sinks observed soiled in between slicers and meat prepping equipment observed soiled . Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to train staff on all P's and PF's violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all broken equipment and unused equipment in the basment / prep room causing clutter.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under and behind the meat equipment prep tables and basement prep tables and freezers and walking coolers
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all cutting boards visible soiled.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed frozen fiish thawing in stagnant water. Thaw the day before under refrigeration unit or under running water.
590.003/3-501.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC CFPM certificate observed expired. Provide Current CFPM certificate.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
23
Dec 5, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of roaches in the basement area. PIC will need to clean and have pest control do a full inspection to address.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in deli did not have papertowles. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC is baking bread in basement area and no hand sink available. Oven will need to be moved upstairs or can install one in basement if approved to cook in basement by the Health Division.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean shelves in retail area under MIlk and juice. Repair handle on walk in door in basement as discussed.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: Ad discussed PIC will need to be sure all product has labels. I found frozen fish and pork no labels.
590.003/3-601.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean to remove deep dark stains in cutting boards in deli area. If not replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Provide wiping cloth buckets in deli area. Multiple cloths around working areas.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor in the basement. Visibly soiled. This will help with roach issue.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: In basement PIC had some wood shelves with no protection over product. Provide as discussed. In walk in PIC will need to organize and store product off the floor 6 inches.
590.003/3-305.11-C
55
Jan 9, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in deli by three bay sink blocked with trash barrle and cleaning equipment. Hand sink must be accessible at all time.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to bleach the cutting boards in the deli / meat prep area of deep dark stains.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor in the walk in freezer of debris and spills. Clean Fllor in basement under stairs and along the wall of debris.
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
Jul 22, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Back door by deli is in need to repair. PIC had a new door on order but will take 2 two weeks. Please let me know if repairs are done before the re-inspection date.
590.006/6-201.17-C
95
Jul 11, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to remove cat from basement area.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC provided pest control report and will need to monitor cat food area of products with holes.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to properly store foods in all walk ins. Must be 6 inches off the floor at all times.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: In deli / meat department all cutting boards need to be cleaned to remove any stains and deep scores. If not replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean and organize basement.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the wooden fresh produce boxes at the front door. General cleaning of the metal shelves in retail area of dust and any dry on product.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean wall in meat department and at three bay sink
590.006/6-201.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Back door by deli is in need to repair. PIC had a new door on order but will take 2 two weeks. Please let me know if repairs are done before the re-inspection date.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC is addressing a leak in the ceiling at this time. PIC will need to repalce all ceiling tiles missing and damaged.
590.006/6-101.11-C
58
Jun 29, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC provided pest control report and will need to monitor cat food area of products with holes.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to remove cat from basement area.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the wooden fresh produce boxes at the front door. General cleaning of the metal shelves in retail area of dust and any dry on product.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to properly store foods in all walk ins. Must be 6 inches off the floor at all times.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean and organize basement.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean wall in meat department and at three bay sink
590.006/6-201.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC is addressing a leak in the ceiling at this time. PIC will need to repalce all ceiling tiles missing and damaged.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: In deli / meat department all cutting boards need to be cleaned to remove any stains and deep scores. If not replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brother Super Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brother Super Market on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brother Super Market?
Across the inspection record, “cutting surfaces” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Brother Super Market.
How does Brother Super Market compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Brother Super Market most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Brother Super Market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Brother Super Market have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Brother Super 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 Brother Super Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brother Super Market is inspected around three times per year on average.
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