Jhade Supermarket

481 Geneva Av, Dorchester, MA 02124

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Jhade Supermarket stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “prohibiting animals”, showing up four times.

Compared to the broader Dorchester restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy around the dumpsters. Clean to remove.

590.005/5-501.115-C

Mar 31, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed a cat and kitten on site. Advised pic to remove all animals and to provide a current pest control report.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy around the dumpsters. Clean to remove.

590.005/5-501.115-C

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

Inspector notes: Observed mulitple broken or missing ceilings tiles. Replace to proper close all openings

590.006/6-501.11-C

Mar 20, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed a cat and kitten on site. Advised pic to remove all animals and to provide a current pest control report.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

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

Inspector notes: Observed mulitple broken or missing ceilings tiles. Replace to proper close all openings

590.006/6-501.11-C

Aug 22, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Compliance with food law (p)

Inspector notes: Discontinue sale of homemade empanadas

590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Cat in store / Removed during inspection

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Aug 29, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles with water damage / Replace

590.006/6-201.17-C

May 13, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Compliance with food law (p)

Inspector notes: Empanadas on counter made at home / Disontinue. PIC removed from counter

590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

Nov 17, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)

Inspector notes: Several packages of pet foods with what appears to be gnaw markings on them. Address remove and ensure all foods are being checked regularly for any types of adulteration. Adulterated bags of pet foods were removed at the time of the inspection.

590.003/3-701.11-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of of what appears to be rodent droppings/gnaw marks on bags of pet foods. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: 5 Packages of hot dogs with a past expiration date from Oct. 2023. Address and ensure all food products are beung checked prior to and while out on the sales floor for past expiration dates.

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodet droppings on storage shelf for pet foods. Clean and sanitize to remove all.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Portion of flooring near the Pepsi cooler is sagging and damaged. Address and make any necessary repairs to minimize/eliminate any tripping hazards for staff/guests.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Apr 25, 2023

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)

Inspector notes: Bags of damaged dog food being duck taped together and then placed back on the sales floor. Discontinue and ensure the proper disposal of all adulterated foods. Bags of damaged dog foods were removed and voluntarily disposed of at the time of the inspection.

590.003/3-701.11-P

Compliance with food law (p)

Inspector notes: Evidence of plastic containers of cooked chicken Pastelitos in the wlak-in cooler. Discontinue all sales of chicken pastelitos being sold from a private home.

590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

Private homes and living or sleeping quarters use prohibition (p)

Inspector notes: Bed observed in the back storage room. Address and discontinue using the back storage room for sleepoing quarters.

590.006/6-202.111-P

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Cat observed living on the permises. Remove.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Management/Ownership not overseeing in the proper disposal of damaged/adulterated foods. Address.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Several portions of linoleum flooring in the rear of the store damaged and duck taped together. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Dec 5, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Several portions of flooring near the rear of the store damaged and missing. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.006/6-201.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jhade Supermarket last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jhade Supermarket on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jhade Supermarket?

Across the inspection record, “prohibiting animals” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jhade Supermarket.

How does Jhade Supermarket compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

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

Has Jhade Supermarket's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jhade Supermarket 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 Jhade Supermarket inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jhade Supermarket is inspected around three times per year on average.

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