Hancock Market

95 Hancock St, Dorchester, MA 02125
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Hancock Market has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 4, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Hancock Market's latest score of 95 sits above the Dorchester average of 86. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No mop sink onsite provide.
590.005/5-203.13-C
95
Aug 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Orange and choclate chip cookies expired remove through out.
590.003/3-101.11-P
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor inside dry room discolored repair.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Freezer lid discolored repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No mop sink onsite provide.
590.005/5-203.13-C
74
Apr 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed indivual sales of food product (juice boxes) without proper labels. Discontinue and ensure all foods stored for retails are properly labeled.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigerator shelving observed lined with cardboard. Discontinue/Remove
590.004/4-101.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous of boxes of food items observed stored on the floor. Discontinue / Elevate
590.003/3-305.11-C
82
Jun 26, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 9, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Patch holes on shelf above cat and dog food. This will help with any pest issues.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean retire shelves of dust build up
590.004/4-202.16-C
90
Aug 1, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Replace card board chip holders in retail area. Soiled with grease.
590.004/4-202.16-C
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hancock Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hancock Market on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hancock Market?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hancock Market.

How does Hancock Market compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Hancock Market most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Hancock Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hancock Market have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hancock 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 Hancock Market inspected?

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