Orient Height Food Market

1016 Bennington, East Boston, MA 02128
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Orient Height Food Market 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 10, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “controlling pests” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Orient Height Food Market scores about where you'd expect for a East Boston restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed a moderate amount of mouse droppings on the shelves where pots are stored and on the floor near the shelves.Clean and sanitize to remove/ Provide IPM report to keila.depina@boston.gov PIC provided pest control service report from March 20 2026 showing they remove 1 mouse underneath the chips rack by the front door mouse activity found in bait station behing the front counter
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Apr 2, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: 8 cans Muir Glen crushed tomatoes with past expiration date from 2 16 2025.16 cans Chef Boyardee Lasagna with past expiration date from March 29 2026. 14 Cans Chef Boyardee ABC's & 123 with meatballs with past expiration date from Nov 4 2025 2 cans Enchiladas Red Sauce with past expiration date from Jul 17 2025. Address and ensure all foods are being checked prior to and while on the sales floor for past expiiration dates. Remove
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed a moderate amount of mouse droppings on the shelves where pots are stored and on the floor near the shelves.Clean and sanitize to remove/ Provide IPM report to keila.depina@boston.gov PIC provided pest control service report from March 20 2026 showing they remove 1 mouse underneath the chips rack by the front door mouse activity found in bait station behing the front counter
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed dust accumulation on retial food shelves storing canned goods. clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Aug 18, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Toilet door not self-closing. Provide.
590.005/5-501.17-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No signage at handsink toilet. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
90
Aug 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at toilet handsing. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No signage at handsink toilet. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Toilet door not self-closing. Provide.
590.005/5-501.17-C
82
Jan 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 8, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Some ceiling tiles missing or damaged. Replace.
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Sep 18, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 28, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 26, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Orient Height Food Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Orient Height Food Market on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Orient Height Food Market?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Orient Height Food Market.

How does Orient Height Food Market compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Orient Height Food Market most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the East Boston average of 91.

Has Orient Height Food Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Orient Height Food Market have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Orient Height Food 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 Orient Height Food Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Orient Height Food Market is inspected around three times per year on average.