Express Stop Market
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Express Stop Market has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “prohibiting animals” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Dorchester restaurants, the typical score is 86; Express Stop Market is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken and beef pastelitos observed being left out at room temperature. Discontontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken and beef Pastelitos made from a residential kitchen and being sold at the retail level. Discontinue all sales of foods being made from a residential kitchen.
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Cat observed inside of the store at the time of the inspection. Remove cat Permanently.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Bag of dog food being taped together with duct tape. Evidence of holes in bag of dog food. Discontinue and ensure any damaged products are removed and discarded and not being taped and placed back out for sale. Bag of dog food was removed and discarded at the time of the inspection.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No equipment theremometer observed inside of the glass cooler with deli meats. Provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
58
May 13, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken and beef Pastelitos made from a residential kitchen and being sold at the retail level. Discontinue all sales of foods being made from a residential kitchen.
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken and beef pastelitos observed being left out at room temperature. Discontontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Cat observed inside of the store at the time of the inspection. Remove cat Permanently.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Bag of dog food being taped together with duct tape. Evidence of holes in bag of dog food. Discontinue and ensure any damaged products are removed and discarded and not being taped and placed back out for sale. Bag of dog food was removed and discarded at the time of the inspection.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No equipment theremometer observed inside of the glass cooler with deli meats. Provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
58
Feb 22, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the storage shelves with pet foods. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. At the time of the re-inspection there was no pest control report provided. Address.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection the 2024 Health Permit had still not been paid in full. Address and ensure That the Health permit and any additional fees have been paid for prior to the re-inspection being conducted or Hearing is to be held.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
82
Feb 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppngs on the storage shelves with pet foods. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Dec 5, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed cat litter food and smell of cat inside establishment no live animals noare allowed on premises remove.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit for chlorine sanitizer provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometer inside 2 door refrigerator unit provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed gap below and side of entrance door repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
74
Mar 1, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand washing sink at slush dispensing area provide.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
90
Feb 21, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand washing sink at slush dispensing area provide.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
90
Jan 31, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand washing sink at slush dispensing area provide.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing floor tiles at rear dry storage area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove beverage racks as shelving and provide commercial grade shelving 6 to 8 or higher.
590.004/4-101.11-C
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Express Stop Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Express Stop Market on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Express Stop Market?
Across the inspection record, “prohibiting animals” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Express Stop Market.
How does Express Stop Market compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Express Stop Market most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Express Stop Market's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Express Stop Market have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Express Stop 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 Express Stop Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Express Stop Market is inspected around three times per year on average.
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