Finest Int'l Market

1622 Blue Hill Av, Mattapan, MA 02126
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Jun 13, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Finest Int'l Market, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 13, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

Across the inspection history, “maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Mattapan restaurant scene, where the average is 84, this is a stronger showing. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed the store front sign reads "Finest International Market" . Application is being sent over with this report to update the DBA. Fill out application and send it back over to the email provided.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
90
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No Vomit and Diarrhea Kit- Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed the store front sign reads "Finest International Market" . Application is being sent over with this report to update the DBA. Fill out application and send it back over to the email provided.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed frozen fish with no labels. Provide proper labels on food items.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean in and around the trash area. Remove all soda racks.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide thermometer inside the open refrigeration unit.
590.004/4-204.112-C
67
Jun 3, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed frozen fish with no labels. Provide proper labels on food items.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No Vomit and Diarrhea Kit- Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide thermometer inside the open refrigeration unit.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean in and around the trash area. Remove all soda racks.
590.006/6-501.114-C
74
May 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 13, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide labels that will show the product name and date packaged.
590.003/3-302.12-C
95
Jun 6, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: provide proper labels
590.003/3-302.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: remove wooden pallets and provide proper shelving
590.006/6-501.114-C
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Finest Int'l Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Finest Int'l Market on file is from Jun 13, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Finest Int'l Market?

Across the inspection record, “maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Finest Int'l Market.

How does Finest Int'l Market compare to other restaurants in Mattapan?

Finest Int'l Market most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Mattapan average of 84.

Has Finest Int'l Market's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Finest Int'l Market have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Finest Int'l 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 Finest Int'l Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Finest Int'l Market is inspected around two times per year on average.