Fuller Market

851 Washington St, Dorchester, MA 02124

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Fuller Market has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “compliance with food law” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Dorchester average 86, so Fuller Market trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Compliance with food law (p)

Inspector notes: Observed pastelletos stored in a plastic box with a cover. Discontinue. All products should be received from an approved source.

590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Beef sausage with use by dates from 1/2026 and 2/2026. Remove and properly rotate stored foods for purchase.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Sep 10, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Starbucks frappucino drinks with dates of 8/25/25 Beef sausage with use by dates from 9/6/2025 and 8/28/25 Ensure proper rotation of foods by use by dates

590.003/3-307.11-C

Oct 16, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 2, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 31, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Cat observed o site at the time of the inspecion. Remove.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Fan cover to the compressor of the walk-in cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted near the plantaines. Address.

590.006/6-501.111-C

Dec 7, 2022

Routine

2 critical violations.

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Compliance with food law (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked chicken and beef pastelitos being made from a residential home and sold at the retail level. Discontinue sales of foods being made from a residential kitchen and sold at the retail level unless otherwise authorized by the City of Boston.

590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

(a)(2) and (b) 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. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Pastelitos were removed at the time of the inspection.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Apr 20, 2022

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

Compliance with food law (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked chicken and beef pastelitos being made from a private home and sold at the retail level. Discontinue all sales of food being made from a private home unless otherwise authorized.

590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked chicken and beef pastelitos being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Cat living on premises. Remove.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fuller Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fuller Market on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fuller Market?

Across the inspection record, “compliance with food law” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fuller Market.

How does Fuller Market compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Fuller Market most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Fuller Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fuller Market have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fuller 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 Fuller Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fuller Market is inspected around two times per year on average.

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