L&4th Market

77 L St, South Boston, MA 02127
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

L&4th Market has been inspected five times since 2023. L&4th Market was last inspected on Mar 25, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly two violations before.

The city-wide average for South Boston sits at 87, putting L&4th Market 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
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted no procedures available for Vomit and Diarrhea events. Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted single use items stored in the mechanical room infront of the electric panels. Remove
590.004/4-903.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Noted single use beverage containers stored on the floor. Remove and store 6 inches above the floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
Closing toilet room doors (c)
Inspector notes: Noted employee restroom soiled. Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.19-C
78
Oct 29, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 15, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 7, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Provide covered receptacle in restroom.
590.005/5-501.17-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors inside glass door coolers.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean restroom of papers and visible soils.
590.006/6-501.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile stained and misplaced in back storage area. Determine source of moisture replace tille and make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpsters are full. Increase pickups as needed.
590.005/5-502.11-C
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was L&4th Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at L&4th Market on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does L&4th Market compare to other restaurants in South Boston?

L&4th Market most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the South Boston average of 87.

Has L&4th Market's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at L&4th Market have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at L&4th 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 L&4th Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, L&4th Market is inspected around two times per year on average.