CVS No. 720

2235 Dorchester Av, Dorchester, MA 02124

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at CVS No. 720, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 22, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Across the inspection history, “cleaning frequency and restrictions” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Dorchester average 86, so CVS No. 720 is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy debris under multipe shelving units in aisle 3 4 and 5. Clean under all shelving units without kick plates

590.006/6-501.12-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy debris in the basement storage room. Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.114-C

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

2 major violations.

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(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Management should implementing and enforcing a daily cleaning and sanitizing curcuit to include the chip aisle shelving

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Rodent droppings and urine stains noted on bottom shelving in chip aisle / Remove all chips clean and sanitize area

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Oct 24, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Rodent droppings noted in back storage room / Remove and maintain Rodent droppings and urine stains noted on bottom shelving in chip aisle / Remove all chips clean and sanitize area

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Back storage floors with visible soils and debris / Provide a deep clean to the floors and maintain a daily cleaning schedule to include storage room

590.006/6-501.12-C

Apr 3, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 30, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 18, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Portion of wall and ceiling in the back storage over packaged foods with peeling paint. Address and resurface to ensure no contamination to any food products.

590.004/4-202.16-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was CVS No. 720 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at CVS No. 720 on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at CVS No. 720?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning frequency and restrictions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at CVS No. 720.

How does CVS No. 720 compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

CVS No. 720 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has CVS No. 720's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at CVS No. 720 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at CVS No. 720 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. 720 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, CVS No. 720 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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