CVS No. 11036

451 Washington St, Dorchester, MA 02124
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 21 inspections at CVS No. 11036 stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “controlling pests” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 14 times.

Compared to the broader Dorchester restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

21
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed debris under multiple shelving units. Clean to remove Observed debris next to the ATM machine and at lower entrance. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy debris around the dumpster. Clean to remove
590.005/5-501.115-C
90
Sep 19, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small rodent droppings and urine stains appear to be old on the shelving in the back room before the basement stairs. Shelving surface is corkboard like material and not easily cleaned / Clean and or replace shelving with a surface that is more easily cleanable and non absorbant
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Sep 10, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small rodent droppings and urine stains appear to be old on the shelving in the back room before the basement stairs. Shelving surface is corkboard like material and not easily cleaned / Clean and or replace shelving with a surface that is more easily cleanable and non absorbant
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Dog feces on floor inside of the store / Manager states a non service animal was in the store the previous day / Ensure management is prohibiting all non-service animals / Contaminated floor area must be cleaned and sanitized immediately.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
82
Jun 26, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Dog feces on floor inside of the store / Manager states a non service animal was in the store the previous day / Ensure management is prohibiting all non-service animals / Contaminated floor area must be cleaned and sanitized immediately.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
90
Apr 30, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Outside dumpster area observed with excess debris and trash. Address and clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was still a significant gap from where the automatic doors meet allowing for possible pest entry. Address and make any necessary repairs to ensure automatic doors close/seal properly.
590.006/6-202.15-C
90
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small rodent droppings noted in aisle on shelving and on floors near beverage reach ins / No food observed to be chewed through during compliance. Orkin will be on site 5x/daily and has a mass trapping scheduled for Sunday 3/2/2025 Unclear if rodent droppings are uncleaned from compliance or are new. **3/19/2025 - 2 bags of goldfish on shelving chewed through droppings noted as well. Droppings found on shelving with candy and popcorn / Clean to remove Droppings and urine stains noted in back loading area on shelving. Remove and maintain **3/28/2025 - Droppings noted on shelving under M&Ms droppings noted on pet food shelving. Strong odors coming from the pet food aisle area. Deep cleaners scheduled to come tonight to find the source. **4/14/2025 - droppings noted in chip section on bottom shelf. Droppings on front candy shelving and chewed through candy bars at registers / Remove and dispose all chewed through candy clean and sanitize shelving
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was still a significant gap from where the automatic doors meet allowing for possible pest entry. Address and make any necessary repairs to ensure automatic doors close/seal properly.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Outside dumpster area observed with excess debris and trash. Address and clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
82
Apr 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small rodent droppings noted in aisle on shelving and on floors near beverage reach ins / No food observed to be chewed through during compliance. Orkin will be on site 5x/daily and has a mass trapping scheduled for Sunday 3/2/2025 Unclear if rodent droppings are uncleaned from compliance or are new. **3/19/2025 - 2 bags of goldfish on shelving chewed through droppings noted as well. Droppings found on shelving with candy and popcorn / Clean to remove Droppings and urine stains noted in back loading area on shelving. Remove and maintain **3/28/2025 - Droppings noted on shelving under M&Ms droppings noted on pet food shelving. Strong odors coming from the pet food aisle area. Deep cleaners scheduled to come tonight to find the source. **4/14/2025 - droppings noted in chip section on bottom shelf. Droppings on front candy shelving and chewed through candy bars at registers / Remove and dispose all chewed through candy clean and sanitize shelving
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Large gaps in between and underneath automatic doors allowing for possible rodent access / Provide weather stripping to close gaps 3/28/25** Exterior sliding doors have been repaired. Interior sliding doors in need of weather stripping.
590.006/6-202.15-C
86
Mar 28, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small rodent droppings noted in aisle on shelving and on floors near beverage reach ins / No food observed to be chewed through during compliance. Orkin will be on site 5x/daily and has a mass trapping scheduled for Sunday 3/2/2025 Unclear if rodent droppings are uncleaned from compliance or are new. **3/19/2025 - 2 bags of goldfish on shelving chewed through droppings noted as well. Droppings found on shelving with candy and popcorn / Clean to remove Droppings and urine stains noted in back loading area on shelving. Remove and maintain **3/38/2025 - Droppings noted on shelving under M&Ms droppings noted on pet food shelving. Strong odors coming from the pet food aisle area. Deep cleaners scheduled to come tonight to find the source.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure packaged food areas are being inspected for gnaw marks daily as well as cleaning of shelving
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Large gaps in between and underneath automatic doors allowing for possible rodent access / Provide weather stripping to close gaps 3/28/25** Exterior sliding doors have been repaired. Interior sliding doors in need of weather stripping.
590.006/6-202.15-C
78
Mar 20, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure packaged food areas are being inspected for gnaw marks daily as well as cleaning of shelving
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small rodent droppings noted in aisle on shelving and on floors near beverage reach ins / No food observed to be chewed through during compliance. Orkin will be on site 5x/daily and has a mass trapping scheduled for Sunday 3/2/2025 Unclear if rodent droppings are uncleaned from compliance or are new. **3/19/2025 - 2 bags of goldfish on shelving chewed through droppings noted as well. Droppings found on shelving with candy and popcorn / Clean to remove Droppings and urine stains noted in back loading area on shelving. Remove and maintain
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of pharmacy paperwork on floors against wall in basement / Elevate at leat 6" off of floor and away from walls to allow exterminator proper access.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Large gaps in between and underneath automatic doors allowing for possible rodent access / Provide weather stripping to close gaps
590.006/6-202.15-C
74
Mar 7, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small rodent droppings noted in aisle on shelving and on floors near beverage reach ins / No food observed to be chewed through during compliance. Orkin will be on site 5x/daily and has a mass trapping scheduled for Sunday 3/2/2025 Unclear if rodent droppings are uncleaned from compliance or are new.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC has been checking areas daily and cleaning as needed. Small rodent droppings were observed in the chip aisle indicating activity during operational hours. Ensure multiple checks during operational hours and address as needed
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Large gaps in between and underneath automatic doors allowing for possible rodent access / Provide weather stripping to close gaps
590.006/6-202.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of pharmacy paperwork on floors against wall in basement / Elevate at leat 6" off of floor and away from walls to allow exterminator proper access.
590.006/6-501.114-C
74
Feb 20, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Bag of pistachios appears to have been chewed through / PIC removed it from shelving upon inspection. All food shall be inspected for chew marks and immediately disposed of
590.003/3-701.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No evidence of daily or any routine cleaning / Manager is to develop a written daily cleaning and sanitiation checklist.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 1 dead mouse on snap trap in pet food aisle and several small rodent droppings noted on food and pet food shelving. Evidence of heavy activity in the pet food aisle. / Orkin is on site 2-3x per week and noted no activity and did not list any corrective actions to be taken by establishment. The drop ceiling has not been serviced and there is no evidence of mass trappings done / Ensure exterminator is on site daily and services the drop ceiling and lists corrective actions to be taken by establishment to help in eradication of rodents
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Remove dead mouse on snap trap in pet food aisle
590.006/6-501.112-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all food and pet food from shelving and provide a deep clean and sanitizing to remove droppings and urine odors / Maintain Rodent droppings noted in back room and basement / Clean and maintain
590.006/6-501.12-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Large gaps in between and underneath automatic doors allowing for possible rodent access / Provide weather stripping to close gaps
590.006/6-202.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of pharmacy paperwork on floors against wall in basement / Elevate at leat 6" off of floor and away from walls to allow exterminator proper access.
590.006/6-501.114-C
58
Feb 2, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Outside dumpster area and area around handicap parking spots with trash and debris scattered around / Clean andn organize area and maintain clean
590.005/5-501.115-C
95
Dec 19, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection (12/6/2023) there were several packages of baged candies and other food products with evidence of gnaw markings. Address and remove all adulterated foods and ensure store is being continuosly monitored for any types of adulteration.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection (12/6/2023) there was evidence of gnaw markings on many packages of candy. Address.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the storage shelves where packages of candy and other packages of food are located. Address and clean and sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Dec 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection (12/6/2023) there were several packages of baged candies and other food products with evidence of gnaw markings. Address and remove all adulterated foods and ensure store is being continuosly monitored for any types of adulteration.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection (12/6/2023) there was evidence of gnaw markings on many packages of candy. Address.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the storage shelves where packages of candy and other packages of food are located. Address and clean and sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Sep 14, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection (9/12/2023) there were several packages of baged crackers and other food products with evidence of gnaw markings. Address and remove all adulterated foods and ensure store is being continuosly monitored for any types of adulteration.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection (9/14/2023) there was evidence of gnaw markings on several packages of crackers. Address.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the storage shelves where packages of crackers and pet foods are located. Address and clean and sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Sep 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there were many packages of baged crackers and other food products with evidence of gnaw markings. Address and remove all adulterated foods and ensure store is being continuosly monitored for any types of adulteration. Pest control was on site at the time of the re-inspection conducting an inspection.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection (9/5/2023) there was evidence of gnaw markings on several packages of crackers. Add
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Outside dumpster area with excess debris and trash. Address clean to remove and ensure area is being checked cleaned and continuously monitored.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Evdience of what appears to be rodent droppings on the storage shelves where packages of crackers and pet foods are located. Address and clean and sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Aug 28, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there were many packages of baged chips and other food products with evidence of gnaw markings. Address and remove all adulterated foods and ensure store is being continuosly monitored for any types of adulteration. Pest control is on site daily unitl furhter notice as stated by management.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of of heavy rodent activity noted at the time of the re-inspection in the chip isles. Address and clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Upper management not properly overseeing in the monitoring and preventative measures in regards to pest management. Address and ensure pest management is on site more frequently to address the current issues.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Outside dumpster area with excess debris and trash. Address clean to remove and ensure area is being checked cleaned and continuously monitored.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Evdience of what appears to be rodent droppings on the storage shelves where bagged chips and pet foods are located. Address and clean and sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Management is to remove all kick plates for storage shelves with food products for pest control to properly bait and monitor.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Carpets in adn around storage shelves with food products with strong odors. Clean to remove following mass trapping.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Management is to remove all dead rodents from within the store/sales floor on a more frequent basis.
590.006/6-501.112-C
55
Aug 25, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Many packages of pet foods baged chips candy and other food products with evidence of gnaw markings. Address and remove all adulterated foods and ensure store is being continuosly monitored for any types of adulteration.
590.003/3-701.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Upper management not properly overseeing in the monitoring and preventative measures in regards to pest management. Address and ensure pest management is on site more frequently to address the current issues.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of of heavy rodent activity noted at the time of the inspection. Address and provide a detailed/legible IPM report stating that all area's of the store have been inspected and treated for rodents including the sales floor under storage shelves basement storage area as well as withiin the ceiling tiles.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Carpets in adn around storage shelves with food products with strong odors. Clean to remove following mass trapping.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Management is to remove all kick plates for storage shelves with food products for pest control to properly bait and monitor.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Management is to remove all dead rodents from within the store/sales floor on a more frequent basis.
590.006/6-501.112-C
61
May 25, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Outside dumpster area with excess trash and debris. Clean to remove and maintain in a regular basis.
590.006/6-501.114-C
95
Oct 26, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 12, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was CVS No. 11036 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at CVS No. 11036 on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at CVS No. 11036?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at CVS No. 11036.

How does CVS No. 11036 compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

CVS No. 11036 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has CVS No. 11036's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at CVS No. 11036 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at CVS No. 11036 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 CVS No. 11036 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, CVS No. 11036 is inspected around six times per year on average.