River St. Mini Mart

991 River St, Hyde Park, MA 02136

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at River St. Mini Mart stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

“Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

River St. Mini Mart's latest score of 100 sits above the Hyde Park average of 84. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 20, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 7, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 23, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection the PIC stated that the freezer unit was not working. The temperture inside the unit was 30F. PIC stated he called the refrigeration company earlier this am and scheduled a service call. At the time of the inspection I asked the PIC to call the company just to verify that the person schduled was on his way. I stated to the Owner that the temperature of the unit can not go above 41F and to keep an eye on the temperature gage. The food will be placed in the ice cream freezer if the temperature of the unit goes above 41F. Please provide an invoice from the licensed refrigeration company.

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent droppings under the chip shelving. Clean to remove droppings. PIC was able to provide an updated pest report via email. The exterminator made recommendations on the report. Discussed with the PIC.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Sweep and clean floor to remove debis. Clean and dust off all shelvings and food items. Ensure that all food items are stored a minimum of 6 inches off the floor.

590.006/6-201.11-C

May 10, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent droppings under the chip shelving. Clean to remove all dropping. Provide a detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed debis and soil on the floor. Clean to remove debris and soil off of the floor.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nov 9, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Discontinue to store product on the floor under shelves. Must be stored 6 inches off the floor at all times.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to dust retail shelves.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Apr 26, 2023

Routine

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: clean floor under and inbetween all equipment

590.006/6-201.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: elevate all retail food products 6 to 8 inches off the floor.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Light bulbs protective shielding (c)

Inspector notes: provide light cover with end caps for reachin fixture

590.006/6-202.11-C

Receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: provide covers for all trash receptacles

590.005/5-501.13-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: clean window shelving in front of store/clean all reachins/clean all can goods/

590.004/4-602.13-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: repair all cracked floor tiles

590.006/6-501.11-C

Dec 1, 2022

Routine

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: provide thermometers as needed

590.004/4-204.112-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: seal rusty shelving/seal barewood/

590.004/4-501.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: clean mop sink and fan covers.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: clean walls and floor under equipment

590.006/6-201.11-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: provide labels for all retail goods

590.003/3-302.12-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: repair floor tiles/

590.006/6-501.11-C

Apr 26, 2022

Routine

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: remove all beverage crates used for shelving and remove all unnecessary articles in cellar.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: replace cracked floor tiles as needed.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: seal barewood shelving plat forms

590.004/4-501.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: clean all door tracks fan covers and shelving in all reachins

590.004/4-602.13-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: clean floor throughout cellar storage area

590.006/6-201.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was River St. Mini Mart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at River St. Mini Mart on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at River St. Mini Mart?

Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at River St. Mini Mart.

How does River St. Mini Mart compare to other restaurants in Hyde Park?

River St. Mini Mart most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Hyde Park average of 84.

Has River St. Mini Mart's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at River St. Mini Mart have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at River St. Mini Mart 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 River St. Mini Mart inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, River St. Mini Mart is inspected around two times per year on average.

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