Mini Central
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
67
Score
Mini Central, located at 140 Harvard St in Dorchester, MA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on February 20, 2026. The inspection identified three major and two minor violations, including issues with nonfood contact surfaces and the segregation of distressed merchandise. This inspection aligns with the facility's historical pattern of mostly medium-risk assessments across eight scored inspections.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Feb 14, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
May 13, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Dec 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
Dec 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
May 28, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
May 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Violations — Feb 20, 2026 Inspection
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Due to unsanitary conditions found at the time of inspection voluntary closure was issue until establisment is deemed safe to reopen
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: 02/17/2026 Retail shelving/observed dust/soils on food cans/clean to remove dust Hershey Icecream coffin freezer observed with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove Floors throughout the retail store area were observed to be soiled . clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: on compliance visit2.17.2026 I observed 12 bottles of Blue cheese dressing with past expiration date from 01/25/2025. 2 bottles of mayo with the past expiration date from Feb 1 2026 Multiples cans ofCampbells cream of mushroom and cream of broccoli soup with past expiration date from Nov 16 2025.Address and ensure all foods are being checked prior to and while out on the sales floor for expiration dates.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: 2/17/2026 Evidence of mice dropping was observed underneath the chips shelving and on the selving were cat food is stored un the windown ledge. clean to remove / Provide updated pest control report with no activity/no catches/no structural voids/no sanitation issues Observed Package food items with signs of rodent gnawing chewing( bags of Ridgies chips and cat foods) on the shelving./Provide a detailed pest control report to keila.depina@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-C
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Per PIC No procedure or supplies for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit./ Provide complete vomit clean up kit
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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