Chamas Mart & Convenience Store

198 Humboldt Av, Dorchester, MA 02121

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Chamas Mart & Convenience Store stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Controlling pests” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Dorchester average 86, so Chamas Mart & Convenience Store trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No procedure for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit. supplies for the vomit diarrhea kit observed expired 2024 / Provide complete vomit clean up kit

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Hershey Ice cream coffin freezer in the front observed with soiled with visible debris. the coffin freezer in the back observed with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove

590.004/4-101.19-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Floor in the mop closet area observed in need of deep cleaning from stagnant water and loose debris . Clean to remove

590.006/6-201.11-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Small amount of large rodent dropping were observed inside the walk-in beverage refrigerator. Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.111-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Bag onions were observed on the floor. stored all food items 6 inch of the floor to prevent contamination

590.003/3-305.11-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Multiples Vegetables were observed stored in the mop closet in front of the trash battle and mop sink.Address and ensure all food itmes are being stored in a clean and protected manner

590.003/3-307.11-C

May 9, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 9, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)

Inspector notes: Several bags of pet food with what apears to be gnaw markings. Address and remove adulterated bags of food.

590.003/3-701.11-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was evidence of mouse droppings on shelving near the pet food. Address clean to remove and continue with the frequent pest inspections. Pest control report was provided at the time of the re-inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Mar 27, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)

Inspector notes: Severla bags of pet food with what apears to be gnaw markings. Address and remove adulterated bags of food.

590.003/3-701.11-P

Controlling pests (pf)

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Mar 5, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Eggs stored above yuca discontinue and provide proper storage.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of droppings on shelving at rear storage area clean sanitize and provide current pest control report.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Condensation water leaking inside deli case repair.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Jan 10, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

Compliance with food law (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked chicken and beef pastelitos being sold at the retail level and provided from a non-licensed vendor. Discontinue.

590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked chicken and beef pastelitos being left out at room temperature. Discoontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Prohibiting animals (pf)

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

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Dec 6, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Ceiling tile missing at rear storage area.

590.006/6-201.17-C

Apr 13, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed cat wandering around store remove.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Clean produce shelving to remove visible soil. Chips tray soiled replace.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: wall and door not sealed repair.

590.006/6-201.16-C

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Replace broken toilet paper fixture.

590.006/6-501.18-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: repair opening on floor near walk in cooler.

590.006/6-101.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chamas Mart & Convenience Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chamas Mart & Convenience Store on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chamas Mart & Convenience Store?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chamas Mart & Convenience Store.

How does Chamas Mart & Convenience Store compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Chamas Mart & Convenience Store most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Chamas Mart & Convenience Store's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chamas Mart & Convenience Store have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chamas Mart & Convenience Store 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 Chamas Mart & Convenience Store inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chamas Mart & Convenience Store is inspected around two times per year on average.

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