Marketplace Cafe & Take Away
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Marketplace Cafe & Take Away, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.
“Nonfood-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Dorchester facility scores 86, putting Marketplace Cafe & Take Away on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: All grab and go product has to be labeled with whats in the container and not just the date.
590.003/3-601.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please clean the top of the dishwasher exterior of the ice machine shelves in the kitchen area.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store equipment on the grease trap. Store properly.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will clean the floor under and behind cooking equipment. Please clean the wall behind the cooking line and three bay sink.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the filters on the cooking line. Hood sticker good until March 2026
590.004/4-202.18-C
78
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Air gap plumbing repair needs final approval permit.
590.005/5-202.13-P
86
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap at the prep sink provide.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: 2 Door under counter not operating repair. Walk in cooler door paint worn repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
82
Mar 20, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Pipes near cooking line to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Some condiment squeeze bottles have no label provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
86
Oct 21, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under the shelving and repair inside walk in cooler and freezer.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides and back splash to cooking equipment to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: 2 Under counter cold units missing thermometer provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Shelving to low for storing ingredients at the frialator area elevate 6 to 8" or higher
590.003/3-305.11-C
82
May 8, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towel at hand wash sink provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Hi temp dish washer rinse temperature gauge not operating repair.
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit for quarts sanitizer provide for 3 bay sink.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No Allergen awareness certification provide. No Allergy signage post provide.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Remove wooden pallets and non in use equipment from exterior grounds.
590.005/5-501.110-C
Equipment openings closures and deflectors (c)
Inspector notes: Water is splashing out of side of dish machine during operation repair.
590.004/4-204.12-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on squeeze condiment bottles provide with ingredient name.
590.003/3-601.11-C
58
Nov 22, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until mid Nov. PIC stated that it will be cleaned in the next few weeks. 11-16-23 At this time PIC stated that the hood will be cleaned this week. Also the filters will need to be cleaned.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Nov 2, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide sneeze guards at the buffet table in front of pastries.
590.003/3-306.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked eggs in warmer at 98F. PIC will discard and turn up the holding in the future.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the wall behind the cooking line. Visibly soiled.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temperature dishwasher rinsed gauge not working properly. PIC tested the water temp and it was 180 at the plate. PIC will call to have repaired.
590.004/4-502.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean top of dishwasher of any build up.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until mid Nov. PIC stated that it will be cleaned in the next few weeks.
590.004/4-202.18-C
61
Jan 6, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: The exterior of the dishwasher will need to be cleaned to remove any build up.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean under equipment of any build up.
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Jul 29, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean top of dishwasher of any build up.
590.004/4-202.16-C
95
Jun 7, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean grime build up on top of dishwasher.
590.004/4-202.16-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marketplace Cafe & Take Away last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marketplace Cafe & Take Away on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marketplace Cafe & Take Away?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Marketplace Cafe & Take Away.
How does Marketplace Cafe & Take Away compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Marketplace Cafe & Take Away most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Marketplace Cafe & Take Away's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Marketplace Cafe & Take Away have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Marketplace Cafe & Take Away 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 Marketplace Cafe & Take Away inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marketplace Cafe & Take Away is inspected around three times per year on average.
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