Dorchester Food Co-Op
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
74
Score
The Dorchester Food Co-op, located at 195 Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 27, 2026, resulting in a score of 74. This inspection identified one critical, one major, and one minor violation, including issues with nonfood contact surfaces, ensuring food is unadulterated and honestly presented, and pest control. Across 14 scored inspections, the facility has historically maintained mostly low-risk ratings.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Dec 12, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Nov 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
43
Apr 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
43
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
19
Nov 1, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
19
Jun 17, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
May 15, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
May 8, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
Apr 30, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
Oct 6, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Oct 3, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Mar 27, 2026 Inspection
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings observed on the floor behind the refrigeration unit. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Observed old fruit with small flies stored for purchace. PIC removed. Advised to monitor all products to assure proper quality and pest activity.
590.003/3-101.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live small flies on bruised fruit. Provide a current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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