Star Market No. 4587
Last inspected: May 4, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Star Market No. 4587 23 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated May 4, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “controlling pests” has been the most frequent reason, cited 13 times.
Star Market No. 4587 scores about where you'd expect for a Dorchester restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
23
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 4, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Activity reported at location. Provide all copies of pest control reports via email to review. Continue daily service until a clean pest control report is provided. PIC states service will be provided by Rentokil Daily. Observed rodent droppings in aisle 14 and 15 on the shelving units. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings observed on multiple shelving units. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy rodent droppings on multiple shelving units in the floral area. Observed heavy rodent droppings on multiple metal shelving units in the produce and deli area. Observed rodent droppings behind shelving units in the deli area. Do a deep clean to sanitize properly
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy grease build up observed behind the deli and frying equipment. Clean to remove Heavy food soils observed on multiple shelving units in the deli and produce are clean to remove Heavy evidence of floral debris behind the prep counters and shelving units on the floor. Clean to remove. Observed heavy food spills on the shelving units in aisle 14. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Observed dust pans and brooms stored against the wall with with food soils. Clean frequently and store elevated.
590.006/6-501.113-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food spills and debris on the tables and floor in the seating area. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed metal grids broken or loose on multipe refrigeration and freezer units repair.
590.006/6-501.11-C
74
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: I did not see any activity on the sales floor at this time. I did review the past three pest reports and the reports do have catches. After talking with the PIC he will increased the inspections from twice a week to three time a weeks. Please have pest control focus in the retail area of the store as well.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Feb 12, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At this time pest control in coming in three days a week. I did see the report for 2-6-26 and it had 4 catches and the 2-2-26 had 3. Please do a deep cleaning of the areas listed on the report and have pest control come out more often. Please send all reports to me to review.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink blocked in the meat prep room.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please replace any ripped or missing gaskets on the black doors in walk ins.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Address leak in three bay in produce prep.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Please remove the moldy cardboard on the shelves in the milk walk in. Clean the fan covers on the condencers in the walk in Please have staff ckeck the retail shelves each day for any rodent activity. Like droppings or open food bags.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff to store product off the floor 6 inches in all areas.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace the divider at the hand sink in the deli area that is cracked. Repair the wall behind the slicer that is falling down.
590.006/6-101.11-C
64
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor drain at the receiving area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor condensation pipe missing cover at the Bakery Department repair.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Door gasket to walk in freezer door missing piece repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
86
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice droppings at the florist department service sink cabinet area clean sanitize and provide current intergrated pest management pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe below hand sink inside staff lunch room leaking repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean behind all vent covers on refrigerators.
590.004/4-601.11-C
82
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice droppings at the florist department service sink cabinet area clean sanitize and provide current intergrated pest management pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean behind all vent covers on refrigerators.
590.004/4-601.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Dairy area storage last two shelves soiled clean.
590.004/4-601.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe below hand sink inside staff lunch room leaking repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean mold like substance on ceiling inside Dairy Walk in cooler.
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Nov 14, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Dairy area storage last two shelves soiled clean.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean mold like substance on ceiling inside Dairy Walk in cooler.
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Aug 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: No Evidence of flies today muffin case and pastries are individually packaged pending pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Jul 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of flies inside muffin case manager removed the pastries and discarded them; clean sanitize provide a detailed pest control report servicing the flies.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed gaps at the pastry muffin case repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor drains at the fish department to remove stagnant water.
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
Jun 20, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: *Small rodent droppings noted in the back beverage storage area / Remove and maintain daily cleaning *Discussed discontinuing use of pallets as the floors cannot be properly cleaned. Elevate at least 6" off of floor to ensure proper cleaning and access for exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Mar 24, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Produce Department Remove clutter of cleaning equipment and organize.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below produce department ware washing and prep area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean dairy shelving at the dairy department.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Jan 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: provide additional service.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Jan 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: provide additional service.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Jan 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed evidence of mice droppings on floor below ware washing sink area provide a current detailed pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Repair vent cover at the dairy display case area Vent cover missing on 2 dooe unit at cooked foods.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Some areas on the concrete floor are pooling water clean and repair. Tiles at deli department cracked replace.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below shelving inside the dairy walk in cooler.
590.006/6-201.11-C
78
Aug 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: diced tomatoes at 45F shall be 41 or below filled to high ensure to chill down before placing in line salad unit.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(b) good repair and calibration (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot Holding unit thermometer not working repair.
590.004/4-502.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at produce dept not accessible.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Light bulbs defective replace.
590.006/6-202.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily grooved and scorded on boths sides replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: clean floor below equipment walls and organize at produce and starbucks area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
61
May 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced Turkey deli meat at 45F Shall be at 41F or below must allow time to chill after prep.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge to train staff on cooling prepped foods.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Some units missing thermometers provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: discontinue storing knives in a bowl and provide knife rack for La Carte/ Deli department.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: leaky condensation unit inside meat and produce walk in cooler.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of cleaning equipment and misc. items from Lacarte near pizza oven and produce dept prep room.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Grouting on floor is worn allowing water to pool inbetween tiles repair.
590.006/6-201.11-C
61
Aug 22, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Pizza cheese @ 45F. PIC will remove and have unit serviced.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean walls in produce prep. Soiled Clean wall and door for frozen walk in unit as discussed.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean wire shelves in dairy walk in. Clean fan covers in dairy walk in. Replace missing curtains in frozen foods walk in. Replace window and door to produce walk in.
590.004/4-202.16-C
78
Mar 16, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Several packages of dog food/chips observed with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address.
590.003/3-701.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Pre-bagged chicken in the front service hot holding unit in the deli department at 122F. All other foods inside of the unit were at above 135F. Chicken was removed at the time of the visit.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Sliced deli meats in the deli open air cooler with an elevated temperature of 45-48F. Address and ensure all foods are being properly cooled prior to being placed out for service. Meats were removed at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what apoears to be rodent droppings on the storage shleves for dog food and chips. Address. Up to date pest control repots were provided at the time of the visit.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Excess frost build-up observed on the coils inside of the glass meat cooler located in the seafood department. Defrtost adn clean to remove. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the visit.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Glass meat case missing an equipment thermometer. Provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Box of produce and other containers of food observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler in the deli department. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
52
Jan 17, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: PIzza Cheese in cold holding unit at prep table at 49F. PIC removed and will cold hold at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Witnessed staff in hot foods rinse a bowl but did not sanitize. Please review with staff to properly wash rince and sanitize
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in meat prep room had no papertowels. PIC corrected at this time.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the fan coves in the walk ins as discussed.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor in produce will need to be cleaned. The ledge along wall will need to be cleaned in produce prep area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Please remove cardboard on shelves in hot foods walk in Clean sliding door and tracks that they are in.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing curtains on walk in door for Meats and Deli.
590.006/6-101.11-C
58
Aug 3, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to thaw foods at room temperature. Found bags of shrimp thawing in fish department.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean blue fan covers in walk in of dust build up.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Deli Clean walls at three bay sink and by slicers. Bakery Clean floor in back room of dropings and have pest control look at the pipes in the corner by the dropings and trap. Produce Clean walls and ledge of dry food and debris Clean floor under and behind tables and sinks. Fish Dept. Clean floor under tables shelves and refrigeration by phone.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Have doors in meat prep room repaired so they can stay closed. Replace gaskets.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the tracks for the sliding doors in the fish department. Soiled.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store product on the floor. Must be 6 inches off the floor when in storage. Found bags of onions on the floor in produce prep area. Discontinue to use the three bay sink to clean fish while the soiled bay is full and sanitizer bay is full with sanitizer as discussed.
590.003/3-305.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in Produce prep will need to have more water pressure.
590.005/5-205.15-C
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Star Market No. 4587 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Star Market No. 4587 on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Star Market No. 4587?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Star Market No. 4587.
How does Star Market No. 4587 compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Star Market No. 4587 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Star Market No. 4587's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Star Market No. 4587 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Star Market No. 4587 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 Star Market No. 4587 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Star Market No. 4587 is inspected around six times per year on average.
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