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Columbia Road Market

387 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02125
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Columbia Road Market has nine inspections in the public record. Columbia Road Market was last inspected on Feb 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “segregation and location-distressed merchandise” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Dorchester restaurant scores 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: I found expired Corn bread mix from 2025 and Special K from 2024. Please check best by date more often.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
90
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove cat from establishment live animals not allowed on premises.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor at basement area to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter from basement area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
82
Dec 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed cat inside the store live animals not allowed on premises remove.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on some individual packaged foods ice cream and crackers provide.
590.003/3-601.11-C
86
Jun 6, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed opening at front door repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove cardboard boxes as liner and provide cleanible surface. Repair rust on refrigerator storage shelving.
590.004/4-101.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean tops of canned food to remove dust.
590.004/4-601.11-C
86
Aug 25, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to check product on the retail shelves. This is a repeat violation. I found Jiffy Pix Crust mix expired 8/2020 Hamberger Helper 8-2022 and Stove top 8/2022 and 1-2023
590.006/6-404.11-PF
90
Jan 25, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple expired salad dressing on retail shelves with date back into 2022. Expired pancake mix Sept Jun of 2022. Please have someone check all products best by dates.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
90
Oct 20, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: I found expite Sweet Baby Rays dipping sauce from 2021 and dressing from Nov 2021 and pancake mix expired Nov 2021. PIC will need to monitor best by dates on product on retail shelves.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to defrost three door freezer at front of store of ice build up.
590.004/4-202.16-C
86
May 2, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to removed expired product from the retail shelves. Expired milk from May 1st multiple dressings expired from 2020 to 2021.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Outside storage prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Side alley had loose trash wood and other debris. Remove
590.005/5-501.112-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Removed ice build up in ice cream freezer.
590.004/4-202.16-C
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Columbia Road Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Columbia Road Market on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Columbia Road Market?

Across the inspection record, “segregation and location-distressed merchandise” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Columbia Road Market.

How does Columbia Road Market compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Columbia Road Market most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Columbia Road Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Columbia Road Market have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Columbia Road 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 Columbia Road Market inspected?

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

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