Sandra's Market

342 Blue Hill Av, Dorchester, MA 02121

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Feb 1, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Sandra's Market stretching back to 2022. Sandra's Market was last inspected on Feb 1, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Sandra's Market's record stops at Feb 1, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

“Intensity-lighting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Dorchester restaurant scores 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 1, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Front service ice cream chest with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Aug 23, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Intensity-lighting (c)

Inspector notes: Repair lighting near walk in cooler area.

590.006/6-303.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Replace loose ceiling tiles near walk in cooler area.

590.006/6-201.11-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Clean interior of ice cream freezer to remove over icing.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Jun 1, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No procedures and equipment for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floor inside walk in cooler to remove visible soil and repair damaged floor. Replace missing tiles at rear storage area and restroom.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Intensity-lighting (c)

Inspector notes: Light at rear storage not operating repair.

590.006/6-303.11-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Storage shelving inside walk in cooler soiled clean to remove visible.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sandra's Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sandra's Market on file is from Feb 1, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sandra's Market?

Across the inspection record, “intensity-lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sandra's Market.

How does Sandra's Market compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Sandra's Market most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Sandra's Market's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sandra's Market have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sandra's 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.

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