D Market

658 Washington St, Dorchester, MA 02124

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at D Market, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 23, 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.

The city-wide average for Dorchester sits at 86, putting D Market on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy food soils inside of the refrigeration unit. Clean to remove

590.004/4-601.11-C

May 7, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Compliance with food law (p)

Inspector notes: per the PIC all food comes from non-wholesaler grocery stores / Discontinue and provide proof of wholesale purchase going forward Food from Trader Joe's and Market Basket in refrigeration units

590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

Hot water and chemical-methods (p)

Inspector notes: No dish machine or 3 bay sink on site for proper cleaning and sanitizing of slush scoop / Discontinue scooping slush or provide a 3 bay sink or dish machine

590.004/4-703.11-P

Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)

Inspector notes: Only hand sink available for slush is in bathroom / Discontinue scooping or install a hard plumbed hand sink

590.005/5-203.11-PF

Oct 24, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 30, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 13, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)

Inspector notes: Several bags of raman noodles with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address provide an up to date pest control report and discard all adulterated packages.

590.003/3-701.11-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the storage shelves for bags of chips and raman noodles. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Frequently Asked Questions

When was D Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at D Market on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does D Market compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

D Market most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has D Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at D Market have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at D 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 D Market inspected?

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

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