First Choice Mkt.

185 Howard Av, Dorchester, MA 02125

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

First Choice Mkt. has been inspected eight times since 2022. First Choice Mkt. was last inspected on Apr 7, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “storage refuse recyclables and returnable” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

First Choice Mkt.'s latest score of 95 sits above the Dorchester average of 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)

Inspector notes: Excessive milkcrates wooden pallets and tires.

590.005/5-501.110-C

Mar 6, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)

Inspector notes: Excessive milkcrates wooden pallets and tires.

590.005/5-501.110-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Clean tops of can to remove visible soil.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: Remove cardboard box as liner and provide commercial grade equipment.

590.004/4-101.11-C

Jul 3, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of cat litter and food dish remove .

590.006/6-501.115-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: ware washing sink pipe leaking repair.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Mechanical-ventilation (c)

Inspector notes: Ventilation not working repair

590.006/6-304.11-C

Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)

Inspector notes: Remove excessive soda racks from the basement

590.005/5-501.110-C

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

Inspector notes: Repair floor inside walk in cooler missing floor panel.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Jun 25, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of cat litter and food dish remove .

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Mechanical-ventilation (c)

Inspector notes: Ventilation not working repair

590.006/6-304.11-C

Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)

Inspector notes: Remove excessive soda racks from the basement

590.005/5-501.110-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: ware washing sink pipe leaking repair.

590.005/5-205.15-C

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

Inspector notes: Repair floor inside walk in cooler missing floor panel.

590.006/6-501.11-C

May 9, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace the broken floor tiles in the retail area. PIC will need to replace the glass in the front door. It broken.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Mar 28, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace the broken floor tiles in the retail area. PIC will need to replace the glass in the front door. It broken.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Oct 11, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean plastic shelf liners and holders of mold build up.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Store product off the floor 6 inches in walk in and back room.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean flor in back storage area.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Aug 9, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Found expired dressing Wish Bone from July 2022. Other dressing will be expiring in a few weeks. Please monitor.

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Repair peeling paint on ceiling at front counter.

590.006/6-201.16-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floor under shelves in retail area. Remove / replace any glue traps that have dirt and dust on them with new ones.

590.006/6-201.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Choice Mkt. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Choice Mkt. on file is from Apr 7, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at First Choice Mkt.?

Across the inspection record, “storage refuse recyclables and returnable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at First Choice Mkt..

How does First Choice Mkt. compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

First Choice Mkt. most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has First Choice Mkt.'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Choice Mkt. have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at First Choice Mkt. 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 First Choice Mkt. inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, First Choice Mkt. is inspected around three times per year on average.

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