Dream Convenience

103 Franklin St, Allston, MA 02134

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Feb 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Dream Convenience has been inspected seven times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 13, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events”, which has been cited four times.

Restaurants in Allston average 80, so Dream Convenience is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 13, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: No inside thermometers in retail coolers. Provide.

590.004/4-204.112-C

Apr 22, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean window will storage area of visible soils and dust.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Nov 7, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: No mop sink I spoke with Principal Health Inspector Tracy Senechal. The owner can apply for a variance do to limited space

590.005/5-203.13-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean walls at windows - Retail

590.006/6-201.11-C

Jul 13, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No written procedures and kit

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: No service sink

590.005/5-203.13-C

Jun 29, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No food thermometer

590.004/4-302.12-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No written procedures and kit

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Storing maintenance tools (c)

Inspector notes: Raise all mops brooms etc 6" above the floor

590.006/6-501.113-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove all old and unused equipment

590.006/6-501.114-C

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: No cover for waste receptacle

590.005/5-501.17-C

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: No service sink

590.005/5-203.13-C

Jun 7, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Food temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No food thermometer

590.004/4-302.12-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No written procedures and kit

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: No cover for waste receptacle

590.005/5-501.17-C

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: No service sink

590.005/5-203.13-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean ceiling vent in bathroom

590.006/6-201.11-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: No hand wash sign in bathroom

590.006/6-301.14-C

Storing maintenance tools (c)

Inspector notes: Raise all mops brooms etc 6" above the floor

590.006/6-501.113-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove all old and unused equipment

590.006/6-501.114-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Floor in disrepair throughout retail and behind counter Repair walls in bathroom

590.006/6-501.11-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Hot water at hand sink 67 F

590.006/6-501.11-C

May 31, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No written procedures and kit

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Food temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No food thermometer

590.004/4-302.12-PF

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Hot water at hand sink 67 F

590.006/6-501.11-C

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: No service sink

590.005/5-203.13-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Floor in disrepair throughout retail and behind counter Repair walls in bathroom

590.006/6-501.11-C

Storing maintenance tools (c)

Inspector notes: Raise all mops brooms etc 6" above the floor

590.006/6-501.113-C

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: No cover for waste receptacle

590.005/5-501.17-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean ceiling vent in bathroom

590.006/6-201.11-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: No hand wash sign in bathroom

590.006/6-301.14-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dream Convenience last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dream Convenience on file is from Feb 13, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dream Convenience?

Across the inspection record, “clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dream Convenience.

How does Dream Convenience compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Dream Convenience most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 80.

Has Dream Convenience's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dream Convenience have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dream Convenience 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 Dream Convenience inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dream Convenience is inspected around three times per year on average.

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