South Boston Market

626 Dorchester Av, South Boston, MA 02127

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 9, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 9, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Restaurants in South Boston average 87, so South Boston Market trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Observed packaged ham stored in deli case @ 60F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed

590.003/3-501.16-P

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed spills inside door #5 and door #9 of soda / milk unit and ice build up in ice cream case. Clean all to remove spills / ice

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed expired can goods / cereal expired August 2023. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all food items stored are within expiration dates. PIC Removed

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Oberved packaged meat deli case @ 50F. Repair

590.004/4-501.11-C

Jan 3, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)

Inspector notes: Half gallons 1 percent milk inside retail cooler unit is expired- Remove and maintain shelves from expired product - PIC voluntarily discarded Product

590.003/3-701.11-P

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Towards middle of the store there is a reach in cooler where eggs are stored with Missing floor tiles- Replace missing floor tiles

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Ice Cream Freezer has significant amounts of ICe build up- Clean to remove build up Retail shelves have significant amounts of dust on cans and shelves- Clean to remove

590.004/4-602.13-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was South Boston Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at South Boston Market on file is from Jan 9, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does South Boston Market compare to other restaurants in South Boston?

South Boston Market most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the South Boston average of 87.

Has South Boston Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at South Boston Market have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at South Boston Market means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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