New Store on the Block
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at New Store on the Block, the earliest from 2022. On Jan 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Dorchester restaurant scores 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Noted open door refrigerator chobani yogurt at 48F. Monitor COS by the PIC moved to walkin unit.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Provide covering over the single use product stored in the basement on the shelves.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide temperature measuring device in the walkin refrigerator.
590.004/4-204.112-C
78
Feb 20, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide Vomit and Diarrhea procedures and supplies.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Noted outside trash area has unnecessary items stored. Remove and provide clutter free trash enclosure
590.005/5-501.115-C
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted single use items stored under the exposed wires/sewage pipes in the basement. Remove/Provide cleanable and smooth surface.
590.004/4-903.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Noted single use items stored on the floor. Remove and store 6 inches above the floor/COS(corrected on site) by PIC
590.003/3-305.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unnecessary items from the basement area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
74
Nov 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC was not able to verify the procedures for V&D . Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Noted in the basement near the water heater water leak at the water filter causing the wet floor in the basement..Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
86
Jul 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed Naked juices in open refrigerator case 51.9F. Unit registers 63.3F. Juices were placed in unit four hours prior. PIC DJ removed and placed in unit 41F. Store at 41F or below.Do not use this unit until for TCS foods (keep refrigerated label) until repaired
590.003/3-501.16-P
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling over dry goods storage has exposed pipes and wiring. Floor surface rough and uneven. Provide properly constructed smooth durable cleanable surfaces.
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Jun 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed Chobani yogurts in open refrigerator case 48.1F and 49.3F. Unit registers 49F. Yogurts were placed in unit less than four hours prior. PIC DJ removed and placed in unit 41F. Store at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Several cans dented on tops and bottom. Removed and discarded by PIC.
590.003/3-202.15-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling over dry goods storage has exposed pipes and wiring. Floor surface rough and uneven. Provide properly constructed smooth durable cleanable surfaces.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelving has dust and filth in dry goods area. Interior of the refrigerator bottom has soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
May 11, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Voluntarily closure issued for smoke and odor in establishment from adjacent alley fire. Contact professional cleaning company for smoke and odor elimination. Clean and sanitize area before requesting to re open.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
90
Feb 3, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: 2 Large Bologna stored in refrigerator unit discolored and 49F- not honestly presented - PIC Voluntarily discarded - Properly maintain all products.
590.003/3-101.11-P
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: PIC discarded Bologna's that was out of temperature and discolored. - Voluntarily discarded and denatured packages of bologna
590.003/3-701.11-P
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Large Reach in cooler is registering at 55F - Remove products that is aaproaching to go above 41F and repair to maintain 41F or below
590.004/4-501.11-C
70
Sep 27, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Several products were expired Crackers Cake Mix dented cans- Removed 3 Boxes of crackers 3 bottles of milk 2 goldfish crackers was expired since July 2022.- Properly maintain shelves by removing expired products. PIC voluntarily disposed products
590.003/3-701.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Not maintaining shelves of expired products proper cleaning of shelves by removing dusts- Proper maintain shelves from expired products and clean to remove dusts from cans and shelves
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Supplies for diarrhea and vomit kit is expired - Provide a updated suplies and instructions.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelves are dusty and soiled top of cans have dust- Clean to remove soils Heavily soiled cardboard boxes- Remove cardboard box /place chips on shelves with out the box to prevent vermin
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor by Chips is sticky and soiled- Clean to remove soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Store on the Block last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Store on the Block on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Store on the Block?
Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at New Store on the Block.
How does New Store on the Block compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
New Store on the Block most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has New Store on the Block's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Store on the Block have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at New Store on the Block 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 New Store on the Block inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Store on the Block is inspected around three times per year on average.
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