Happy Super Mart
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Happy Super Mart, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 18, 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 three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “prohibiting animals”, which has been cited four times.
By comparison, the average Dorchester facility scores 86, putting Happy Super Mart on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: American cheese observed stored inside open display case unit without a proper label after removal from its origanl Packaging / Provide label to all cheese Cheese was remove from the open display case unit by PIC
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tile missing above the small near the bathroom . Repair or replace missing tile
590.006/6-201.17-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: A small amount of old mouse dropping was observed on the coco-cola wood pallet. clean to remove provide updated pest control report ***Pest control (F & W) services are provided once a month
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Accumulated debris was observed beneath retail shelving. Clean under the shelving to remove Retail shelving/observed dust on food cans/clean to remove dust
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Aug 22, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Cat observed inside of the store. Remove cat permanently.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Lower shelf of the 2 door Hobart cooler located in the back storage room with excess moisture. Address clean to remove and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
86
Mar 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: 6 Jars of Gerber baby foods with expiration dates from June 2024. Address and ensure all baby foods are being checked prior to and while out on the sales floor. Baby foods were removed at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Cat living on the premises. Remove.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips availbale at the time of the inspection. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No preparation table available for wrapping pre-sliced cheeses. Address and provide a clean and protected area for wrapping cheese.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No signage at the hand sink located behind the counter. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
64
Apr 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: 7 Jars of Beech Nut baby food with past expiration dates from Oct. 2023. Address and ensure all foods are being checked prior to and while out on the sales floor for past expiration dates. Expired baby foods were removed and voluntarily discarded at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-701.11-P
86
Jan 12, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No mop sink provide.
590.005/5-203.13-C
95
Dec 27, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile missing at rear store area replace.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Produce storage compartment soiled clean. Chips snack boxes soiled replace. Clean vent covers to refrigerators.
590.004/4-601.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Condensation tube dripping into hand sink inside restroom repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No mop sink provide.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on packaged cheese provide with name of establishment address and ingredient name.
590.003/3-302.12-C
78
Apr 19, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed kitty litter outside restroom remove and provide current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove cardboard and newspaper used as liner from food storage shelving near produce and provide food service commercial grade liners.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior grounds to remove recyclables and loose trash.
590.005/5-501.110-C
82
Apr 14, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed kitty litter outside restroom remove and provide current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove cardboard and newspaper used as liner from food storage shelving near produce and provide food service commercial grade liners.
590.004/4-101.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Tops of canned foods soiled clean. Vent covers for refrigerators soiled clean.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior grounds to remove recyclables and loose trash.
590.005/5-501.110-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below storage shelving to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Apr 11, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Tops of canned foods soiled clean. Vent covers for refrigerators soiled clean.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior grounds to remove recyclables and loose trash.
590.005/5-501.110-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below storage shelving to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove cardboard and newspaper used as liner from food storage shelving near produce and provide food service commercial grade liners.
590.004/4-101.11-C
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Happy Super Mart last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Happy Super Mart on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Happy Super Mart?
Across the inspection record, “prohibiting animals” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Happy Super Mart.
How does Happy Super Mart compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Happy Super Mart most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Happy Super Mart's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Happy Super Mart have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Happy Super Mart 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 Happy Super Mart inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Happy Super Mart is inspected around two times per year on average.
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