El Primo Market

230 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02121
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2023
74
Score
Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 10, 2023. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 10, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “prohibiting animals”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Dorchester restaurant, which scores around 86. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed cat at basement storage area animals are not allowed on premises remove.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: observed evidence of mice droppings below chips snack shelving clean sanitize and provide current Pest Control Service report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove cardboard boxes as liner from dry food storage shelving through out and provide commercial food service grade liners.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Missing floor tiles near front entrace repair.
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
May 6, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedures or equipment for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: observed cat at basement area remove from premises.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Discontinue repackaging of foods with approval from health department or proper setup.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand wash signage inside restroom provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Ice cream unit overicing clean to remove overicing.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometer for produce or deli case provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Primo Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Primo Market on file is from Feb 10, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Primo Market?

Across the inspection record, “prohibiting animals” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Primo Market.

How does El Primo Market compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

El Primo Market most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has El Primo Market's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Primo Market have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Primo Market means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.