Las Americas Market

970 Blue Hill Av, Dorchester, MA 02124
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Las Americas Market has been inspected six times since 2023. On Jan 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

“Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Las Americas Market's latest score of 100 sits above the Dorchester average of 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Portion of ceiling in the basement storage area damaged and missing. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Dec 18, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Cat observed living on the premises. Remove.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Portion of ceiling in the basement storage area damaged and missing. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Cat litter box observed in the basement food stoerage area. Address and remove.
590.003/3-307.11-C
82
May 2, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of a cat living on the premises/basement. Remove.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
90
Aug 22, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No clean up kit provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter from basement area and organize.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard box used as liner remove and provide cleanible commercial grade equipment. Coffin freezer discolored repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No service sink provide.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Basement floor discolored repair. Basement stairs discolored repair.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile near freezer cooler.
590.006/6-201.16-C
70
Aug 1, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 cats at the basement area Live animals not allowed on premises remove.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No clean up kit provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile near freezer cooler.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter from basement area and organize.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard box used as liner remove and provide cleanible commercial grade equipment. Coffin freezer discolored repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No service sink provide.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Basement floor discolored repair. Basement stairs discolored repair.
590.006/6-201.11-C
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Las Americas Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Las Americas Market on file is from Jan 16, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Las Americas Market?

Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Las Americas Market.

How does Las Americas Market compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

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

Has Las Americas Market's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Las Americas Market have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Las Americas 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.