Cristian Market

411 Blue Hill Av, Dorchester, MA 02121

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Cristian Market seven times, with records going back to 2022. Cristian Market was last inspected on Jan 9, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

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

By comparison, the average Dorchester facility scores 86, putting Cristian Market on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Cat observed on the premises at the time of inspection. Remove cat premanently

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: 3 Soft croissant and 2 Rich & Creamy Frosting with a past expiration date from Dec 18 2025 and March 3 25. 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

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Basement area and stairwell is cluttered with empty boxes . Discard unused or empty boxes and organize products so effective cleaning can be done

590.006/6-501.114-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Hershey's Ice cream coffin style freezer observed with excess frost buil-up. Defrost and clean to remove Stagnant water observed in the dry storage area floor in the basement. clean to remove

590.004/4-202.16-C

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

Inspector notes: Front door/daylight at base of front door/repair/provide door sweep to remove all daylight

590.006/6-501.11-C

Jan 8, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

Compliance with food law (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked chicken and beef Pasetlitos being made from a residential home and sold at the retail level. Discontinue all sales of foods being made from an unlicensed residential home. Pastelitos were embargoed at the time of the inspection.

590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

(a)(1) 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 135F and above.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Cat living on the premises (as stated by management). Remove cat premanently.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Jan 2, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Cat living on premises. Remove.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Apr 7, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Ceiling tile inside restroom missing replace.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Jan 5, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: No mop sink provide.

590.005/5-203.13-C

Dec 19, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: No mop sink provide.

590.005/5-203.13-C

Jul 8, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cristian Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cristian Market on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cristian Market?

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

How does Cristian Market compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Cristian Market most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Cristian Market's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cristian Market have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cristian 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 Cristian Market inspected?

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

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