Cummins Market

290 Cummins Hw, Roslindale, MA 02131

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Aug 22, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Cummins Market appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 22, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to other Roslindale restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 22, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items that are expired. Yogurt milk eggs turkey cereal canned pineapple. Remove all expired food items. Ensure staff is trained on expired food items. Photos taken.

590.003/3-701.11-P

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed dust on shelving and on top of all can foods. Clean to remove dust on shelving and food items. Observed soiled counter in the back of the store where they are packaging vegatables. Clean and sanitize counters.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled floors throughout the store and soiled windows soiled wall behind the veg prep area the floor inside the refrigertion unit on th back porch. Sweep and clean floors windows and walls. Remove lightbulbs under the refrigeration unit and shelving.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: No thermometer inside the wall refrigeration unit. Provide thermometer.

590.004/4-204.112-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: No door sweep on the back exterior door. Provide door sweep.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Clean and sanitize the entire bathroom.

590.006/6-501.18-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: No hand wash signage at the hand sink behind the front counter. Provide signage.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple stained ceiling tiles. Paint or replace.

590.006/6-201.17-C

Nov 27, 2023

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to removed expired frozen foods in freezer in retail I found Jimmy Dean Breakfast Bowls expired. Please check all product.

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink at the front counter will need to have soap. please provide a pump or a wall dispenser.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a paper towel holder at front counter and paper towels.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Product on the floor in the walk in will need to be stored 6 inches off the floor.

590.003/3-305.11-C

(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the knife holder in the back room. Visibly soiled inside and out.

590.004/4-903.11-C1

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor in the walk in under shelves. Milk stains

590.006/6-201.11-C

Apr 19, 2022

Routine

9 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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

Inspector notes: provide proper labels of all retairl packaged items

590.003/3-302.12-C

Receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: provide covers for all trash receptacles.

590.005/5-501.13-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: clean floor in both walkins and rear of prep area/clean walls and ceiling in front walkin/

590.006/6-201.11-C

Light bulbs protective shielding (c)

Inspector notes: provide covers for all light fixture with end caps.

590.006/6-202.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: elevate all shelving and product 6 to 8 inches off the floor.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: remove all rust from display unit/

590.004/4-501.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: clean all prep equipment and shelving throughout/remove frost buildup in freezer unit/

590.004/4-602.13-C

Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)

Inspector notes: invert all single use items

590.004/4-904.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: remove all unnecessary articles from rear pf store/all bedding etc.../remove all milkcrates and beverage crates used for shelving/provide a maintenance rack for proper storage of all all mops and brooms.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cummins Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cummins Market on file is from Aug 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cummins Market?

Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cummins Market.

How does Cummins Market compare to other restaurants in Roslindale?

Cummins Market most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Roslindale average of 85.

Has Cummins Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cummins Market have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cummins 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 Cummins Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cummins Market is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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