Norfolk Convenience
Last inspected: May 23, 2025
74
Score
Norfolk Convenience has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated May 23, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Controlling pests” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
By comparison, the average Dorchester facility scores 86, putting Norfolk Convenience on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 23, 2025
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand soap empty / Refill
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide test kits for the chlorine used in the 3 bay sink
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide at the hand sink
590.006/6-301.12-PF
74
Nov 24, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Several boxes of Cerealand other canned foods with a past expiration date from May/June of 2023. Address and ensure all food products are being checked prior to and while on the sales floor for past expiration dates. Food items were removed at the time of the inspection. 12 zsmall packages of Avacado Salsa with a past expiration date from Oct. 2023. Address.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Cat living on the premises. Remove.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Drainage pipe to the compressor of the walk-in cooler is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cat litter box observed in the basement storage area. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Aug 17, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in the back dish room observed being blocked by damaged goods. Discontinue and ensure hand sinks are accessible during all operational hours.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted where the bags of onions and plantaines are being stored. 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: Back of the walk-in compressor with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Walk-in cooler was functioning properly at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Area in the basement against the foundation with excess debris and boxes. Address and remove any unecessary items not having to do with the retail/wholesale business to minimize any rodent harborage. Area around the 3 bay sink with excess debris. Remove all unecessary clutter from around the 3 bay sink in order to properly use.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: One fan of the walk-in freezer is not operating. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Drying rack above the 3 bay sink observed storing multiple tools and other equipment. Remove and leave accessible to be able to properly dry any and all equipment being cleaned in the 3 compartment sink.
590.003/3-307.11-C
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Jun 30, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection pest control reports indicated that there were a couple catches on the traps that had been set. Management is to continue with Pest Services regularly until the Pest company specifies otherwise.
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Jun 15, 2023
Routine
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of a cat living in the basement of the store. Remove.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels observed at the hand sink in the small back preparation room. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at the hand sink located next to the 3 compartment sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed on shelves storing packages of Ramen noodles. Address clean to remove and provide a detailed pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: 4 Packages of Yoplait Yogurt with past expiration dates from May 2023. Address and ensure all food products are being checked prior to and while on the sales for for past expiration dates. Yogurt was removed at the time of the inspection.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Excess boxes and debris observed on the basement storage floor. Remove all clutter on a more frequent basis in order minimize rodent harborage.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection pest control reports indicated that there were a couple catches on the traps that had been set. Management is to continue with Pest Services regularly until the Pest company specifies otherwise.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around storage sales shelves with debris and rodent droppings. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: SPonge being used at the 3 bay sink. Discontinue use.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of multiple dead mice on glue boards under sales shelves. Address and remove on a more frequent basis.
590.006/6-501.112-C
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Jun 6, 2023
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at the hand sink located next to the 3 compartment sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed on shelves storing packages of Ramen noodles. Address clean to remove and provide a detailed pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of a cat living in the basement of the store. Remove.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: 4 Packages of Yoplait Yogurt with past expiration dates from May 2023. Address and ensure all food products are being checked prior to and while on the sales for for past expiration dates. Yogurt was removed at the time of the inspection.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels observed at the hand sink in the small back preparation room. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of multiple dead mice on glue boards under sales shelves. Address and remove on a more frequent basis.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Excess boxes and debris observed on the basement storage floor. Remove all clutter on a more frequent basis in order minimize rodent harborage.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around storage sales shelves with debris and rodent droppings. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: SPonge being used at the 3 bay sink. Discontinue use.
590.004/4-101.16-C
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Apr 11, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there were several bags of chips and pet food with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and remove all adulterated bags of chips and pet food. Ensure all products are being checked daily for any type adulteration on a regular basis.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was evidence of rodent droppings observed on the shelves storing bags of chips and pet food. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. Management is to provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Gap observed on the rear exit to the establishment. Management/owner is to install a door sweep on the rear exit to help minimize entry of pests.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Basement dry storage area wih excess boxes and debris. Remove all in order to minimize any rodent activity. Dish/preparation area with excess debris and equipment. Remove all in order to properly use the 3 bay sink.
590.006/6-501.114-C
70
Mar 15, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Several bags of chips with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and remove all adulterated bags of chips. Ensure all products are being checked for adulteration on a regular basis.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no test strips available for the 3 bay sink. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed on the shelves storing bags of chips. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at the hand sink located in the back prearation room. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at the hand sink located in the back preparation room. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Basement dry storage area wih excess boxes and debris. Remove all in order to minimize any rodent activity. Dish/preparation area with excess debris and equipment. Remove all in order to properly use the 3 bay sink.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the 3 bay sink heavily soiled and with debris. Clean to remove. Ice build-up observed around the door of the walk-in freezer. Defrost and clean to remove. Walk-in freezer was functioning properly at the time of the visit.
590.004/4-602.13-C
52
Aug 29, 2022
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no quartinary Ammonium sanitizer present in order to properly sanitize Richs slush scoops. Provide proper sanitizer.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at the hand sink near the walk-in cooler. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted near the bananas at the front service area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspeciton. If an inspection is due then management/ownership is to have one scheduled prior to the re-inspection being conducted.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap available at the time of the inspection at the hand wash sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Jars of sauce and bags of rice observed being stored under the drainage pipe to the hand sink. Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Card board observed lining several storage shelves on the sales floor. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smoooth.
590.004/4-202.16-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Norfolk Convenience last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Norfolk Convenience on file is from May 23, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Norfolk Convenience?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Norfolk Convenience.
How does Norfolk Convenience compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Norfolk Convenience most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Norfolk Convenience's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Norfolk Convenience have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Norfolk Convenience means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Norfolk Convenience inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Norfolk Convenience is inspected around three times per year on average.
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