Los Caballeros Market
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Los Caballeros Market seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 17, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“Prohibiting animals” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Dorchester restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Cat in store / Remove
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Other forms of information (c)
Inspector notes: Provide safe handling instruction stickers on the frozen packages of chicken
590.003/3-602.12-C
86
Mar 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Cat in store / remove from premis
590.006/6-501.115-PF
90
Aug 2, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Several small flies in establishment / Exterminations are done bi-weekly no IPM reports available on site / Provide last month of IPM reports upon compliance
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide test kits for the bleach
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Other forms of information (c)
Inspector notes: Provide safe handling instructions for the packaged poultry
590.003/3-602.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards heavily scored / Resurface or replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Meat counter area cluttered / Remove any unused or unnecessary items and maintain an organized space
590.006/6-501.114-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of food stored on floor / elevate at least 6" off of floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
67
Mar 14, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Unclear on where pastalitos are coming from / Discontinue sale and provide proof of wholesaler
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of sanitizer being used at the 3 bay sink / Provide a sanitizer
590.004/4-703.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Several small flies in the back meat area / Contact exterminator ASAP for at least 1 extermination before compliance and provide IPM report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide test kits / Kits on site are for water hardness not chemical sanitizer solutions
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean back meat area to remove old cardboard boxes and any other clutter / Maintain clean area
590.006/6-501.114-C
Other forms of information (c)
Inspector notes: Provide safe handling instruction labels on packages of raw chicken
590.003/3-602.12-C
55
Nov 20, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity in the back deli area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on several storage shelves containing bags of chips. Address.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of a cat living in the basement storgae area. Remove.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide for the re-inspection.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No euipment thermometer observed in the front servuice deli cooler. Provide. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Box of onions observed being stored on the ground in the back deli preparation area. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minumum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
70
Mar 30, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (pf)
Inspector notes: No drain plugs observed for use at the 3 bay sink. Provide in order to properly wash rinse and sanitize all equipment.
590.004/4-301.12-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of cat living in the basement. Remove.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Test strips being used for the 3 bay sink with what appears to be water damage. Replace.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Management not providing proper pest control and having a cat living on the permises. Remove cat off premises permanently and provide proper pest control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No equipment thermometer observed inside of the deli style cooler behind the front service counter. Provide. Unit was operating below 41F at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-204.112-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cat litter with what appears to be feces observed on the basement floor underneath some storage pallets. Clean to remove all.
590.004/4-602.13-C
58
Aug 26, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Eggs inside of the open air cooler at 55F. Discontinue and ensure all eggs are being maintained at a minimum of 45F and below. Eggs to be removed and placed into a unit that is operating below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Evicdence of a cat on the premises. Remove.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection test kits behind the service counter all appeare to have water damage. Replace.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of heavy fruit fly activity noted by the bananas on the service floor. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy ice build up observed on the inside of the front service cooler. Defrost and clean to remove. Unit was operating at the appropriate temperature at the time of the visit.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Open air cooler appears to be running with an elevated temperature of 55F. Discontinue storing any TCS foods inside of the unit unless it is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Eggs to be removed and placed into a unit that is at below 41F.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no drain plugs observed for the 3 bay sink in order to properly set up and use. Provide all 3 in order to use 3 bay sink.
590.004/4-204.119-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Caballeros Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Caballeros Market on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Caballeros Market?
Across the inspection record, “prohibiting animals” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Los Caballeros Market.
How does Los Caballeros Market compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Los Caballeros Market most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Los Caballeros Market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Los Caballeros Market have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Los Caballeros 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 Los Caballeros Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Caballeros Market is inspected around two times per year on average.
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