Grove Hall Convenience

292 Talbot Av, Dorchester, MA 02124
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Grove Hall Convenience five times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 26, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around zero violations each.

Looking across the full record, “compliance with food law” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Dorchester sits at 86, putting Grove Hall Convenience on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Empanadas made in private home beig sold / Discontinue.
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
86
Oct 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Empanadas made at a home sold in store / Discontinue. PIC removed from counter
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
86
Jun 2, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Empty Pepsi/Coke racks observed in the basement storage area. Excess debris observed in the basement storage area. Clean to remove all.
590.006/6-501.114-C
95
Oct 25, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Excess debris/pepsi containers observed in the basement storage area. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grove Hall Convenience last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grove Hall Convenience on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grove Hall Convenience?

Across the inspection record, “compliance with food law” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Grove Hall Convenience.

How does Grove Hall Convenience compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Grove Hall Convenience most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Grove Hall Convenience's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grove Hall Convenience have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Grove Hall Convenience 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 Grove Hall Convenience inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Grove Hall Convenience is inspected roughly once per year on average.