Dudley Food Mart

693 Dudley St, Dorchester, MA 02125
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
47
Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Dudley Food Mart has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Mar 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to six violations.

By comparison, the average Dorchester facility scores 86, putting Dudley Food Mart on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

4
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Eggs in retail refrigerator stored above produce and ready to eat foods. Display raw eggs on bottom shelf.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple food items for sale past "sell by" date: smoothies yogurt hotdogs cookies gravy and cheese. Discarded by PIC. Check dates regularly to avoid selling potentially spoiled food.
590.003/3-701.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Pastellitos at front counter held in plastic container at 72F. Discarded by PIC.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Pastellitos sold at front counter delivered from a house. Not prepared in licensed facility. Coco bread for sale in freezer without commercial packaging. Discontinue selling both items.
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Coco bread frozen sandwich melts and cookies for sale without proper labels. Discontinue selling food without labels.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bottom of dairy refrigerator with soils and spills. Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-602.13-C
47
Jan 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No Test strip for bleach sanitizer provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: No labels with ingredients address and name of establishment
590.003/3-601.11-C
86
Aug 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at rear hand wash sink
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometer inside dairy unit provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Tops of canned foods soiled clean.
590.004/4-601.11-C
82
Jan 12, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: No drain board above 3 bay sink provide.
590.004/4-301.13-C
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dudley Food Mart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dudley Food Mart on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Dudley Food Mart compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Dudley Food Mart most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Dudley Food Mart's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dudley Food Mart have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Dudley Food Mart means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Dudley Food Mart inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dudley Food Mart is inspected around two times per year on average.