Star Market No. 604

4 River St, Mattapan, MA 02126
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 23 inspections at Star Market No. 604 stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods”, showing up seven times.

Among Mattapan restaurants, the typical score is 84; Star Market No. 604 is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

23
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed an opening in the wall next to the key machine. Repair to prevent and possible activity.
590.006/6-202.15-C
95
Jan 16, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Observed the handsink with a clog. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks observed with food soils and debris. Clean to remove
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a hole in the wall. repair.
590.006/6-501.11-C
74
Dec 26, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Card board observed lining the shelves in the walk-in bakery cooler. Discontinue use and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth.
590.004/4-202.16-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the 3 bay sink in the produce preparation room is leaking. Address and make any necesary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
90
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings on the floor in the bakery area underneath the table and behind the pastery case. Also in the compact room in the corner. Observed lines in the floor near the receiving door. PIC stated they just put those spaces in. Day light is coming through this needs to be corrected. Ensure no daylight is coming through. Observed weeds on the side of the building. Remove all weeds. Observed trash on the ground near the compactor and trash area. Clean to remove all debris. Observed debis under the trash compactor. Clean and Sanitize. Observed stagnant water near the ovens and fryolators. And outside near the trash compactor. Remove all stagnant water.
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Jul 8, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outdoor storage surface (c)
Inspector notes: Observed stagnant water on the ground in front of the dumpser. Remove water.
590.005/5-501.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Repair door sweep on the receiving door #34. Photo Taken
590.006/6-202.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed missing grout in between the bricks located on the front of the store. Observed dirt on the ground and debris might be from rodents. Have exterminator inspect.
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Apr 15, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove dead mouse and droppings from sprinkler room Droppings noted in the following areas - Bakery Meat Seafood / Remove and ensure daily cleaning Droppings noted in basement under deli shelving on bottom shelving of chemical storage / remove and ensure daily cleaning Droppings noted in the drive up and go area / Remove and maintain Droppings noted in basement cage area GM HBC / Remove and maintain
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser in men's employee restroom and public restroom broken / Repair
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Knives bonesaw and cutting boards in meat cutting room visibly soiled / Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Small opening at bottom of door in the basement stairwell leading to the outside / Repair Small opening att the bottom of door in loading area / Repair
590.006/6-202.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Men's employee room stall door broken / Repair Walls in meat room coming apart / Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Gaskets on meat room doors torn / Replace
590.004/4-501.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpster / Compact area with loose debris / Clean to remove Back lot area with loose debris and overgrown / Clean and maintain
590.005/5-501.115-C
61
Mar 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC- Asah was able to provide detailed IPM reports for 1/10/25- 1/14/25. All reports stated no catches. Today the exterminator came by and there was 1 catch in the basement. PIC will email over today's report when she receives the report from the exterminator. Continue service with the licensed exterminator and please forward the reports to the email provided.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Jan 15, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC- Asah was able to provide detailed IPM reports for 1/10/25- 1/14/25. All reports stated no catches. Today the exterminator came by and there was 1 catch in the basement. PIC will email over today's report when she receives the report from the exterminator. Continue service with the licensed exterminator and please forward the reports to the email provided.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the damaged enclosure on the outside trash bay.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Provide door sweeps to the front doors to ensure no daylight is coming through.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed trash and debris in and around the outside trash compactor. Clean to remove all trash and debris .
590.006/6-501.114-C
78
Jan 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC- Asah was able to provide detailed IPM reports from 1/7/25. Continue service with the licensed exterminator and please forward the reports to the email provided. Evidence in Aisle #10 - Dog food and on the floor behind the end cap ( Bounty Towels) Aisle #11 paper towels Aisle #13 at the very end near the red wall and to the right of the socks electric room in the front of the store. Recommend removing the kick plates in these areas and replace the missing ceiling tiles in the electrical room. Ensure to move the end caps (potato) in produce area to clean the floor.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the damaged enclosure on the outside trash bay.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Provide door sweeps to the front doors to ensure no daylight is coming through.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed trash and debris in and around the outside trash compactor. Clean to remove all trash and debris .
590.006/6-501.114-C
78
Dec 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Bags of chips in the chip isle with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and dispose of all adulterated bags of chips.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC- Asah was able to provide detailed IPM reports from Rentokil from 12/24 12/26 12/27 and 12/28. Please ensure that you can provide a clean extermination report for 1/8/24 inspection. Continue service with the licensed exterminator and please forward the reports to the email provided.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor in the Bakery department with evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: What appears to be rodent droppings observed in between the isles where papertowels are being stored. Clean to remove. All shelves with visible signs of rodent droppings are to be properly cleaned and sanitized. Floor under and around the fryer station with excess grease build-up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the hand sink located in the deli area is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Management is to remove any unecessary clutter and debris throughout the store to help minimize any rodent harborage.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: First stainless steel door in teh deli department is not secured properly. Address address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Several light sout above the fryer near the deli station. Replace.
590.006/6-202.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed trash and debris in and around the outside trash compactor. Clean to remove all trash and debris .
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: The door panel on the 4 bay delivery door is in need of repair. Order has been submitted and DOD- 1/08/24. Repair to help with rodent activity.
590.006/6-501.11-C
52
Dec 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Bags of chips in the chip isle with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and dispose of all adulterated bags of chips.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings in between the storage shelves in the paper towel isles. Clean to remove and provide an additional IPM report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Several light sout above the fryer near the deli station. Replace.
590.006/6-202.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor in the Bakery department with evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the hand sink located in the deli area is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: What appears to be rodent droppings observed in between the isles where papertowels are being stored. Clean to remove. All shelves with visible signs of rodent droppings are to be properly cleaned and sanitized. Floor under and around the fryer station with excess grease build-up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Management is to remove any unecessary clutter and debris throughout the store to help minimize any rodent harborage.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: First stainless steel door in teh deli department is not secured properly. Address address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
58
May 31, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior refrigeration in dairy department with black mold-like substance on bottom racks and shelving / Ensure a thorough cleaning to the interior of the dairy refrigeration units
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
May 15, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior refrigeration in dairy department with black mold-like substance on bottom racks and shelving / Ensure a thorough cleaning to the interior of the dairy refrigeration units
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Apr 23, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff to wash rinse and sanitize. Found in bakery no sanitizer set up. PIC will have all equipment rewashed and properly sanitized.
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken at 45F in warewashing room. Discontinue and store cold foods at 41F or below. Food was being prepped at this time but not staff member around.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor all the walk ins as discussed of any water and dry food. Clean the floor under and behind prep tables and equipment in produce prep room. Clean floor under oven in hot foods. Clean floors under wood shelves in hallway in basement storage.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to prep foods in warewshing / mop sink room in the hot foods area. Foods can be washed in meat prep and them prepped on table next to ovens. Discontinue to use a shopping cart to trans port unpacked fish to the basement to be packaed. Provide a prep table and packaging machine in fish depatment.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Sliding doors in the fish department will need to be cleaned and monitored. Clean doors in produce storage in basement of any mold.
590.004/4-202.16-C
64
Apr 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Several cooked rotisserrie chickens inside of the hot holding unit at 118F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135Fand above. Cooked chickens to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Door to the refrigeration unit where eggs are being stored missing. Address replace and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the hand sink in the chicken department is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Faucet at the 3 bay sink in the bakery is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
78
Dec 19, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: provide a fish prep sink and discontinue prepping at 3 comp sink
590.003/3-305.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: replace missing ceiling tile/repair all moldings and walls coverings/regrout floor tiles as needed/replace all defective floor tiles/seal rusty ceiling tracks at warewashing area./adjust leaky faucets and loose faucets at handsinks/repair leaky waste pipe at food service handsink/adjust slow drainage at handsink bakery area/remove stagnant water buildup coming from the sprinkler system/
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Dec 5, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: provide a fish prep sink and discontinue prepping at 3 comp sink
590.003/3-305.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: replace missing ceiling tile/repair all moldings and walls coverings/regrout floor tiles as needed/replace all defective floor tiles/seal rusty ceiling tracks at warewashing area./adjust leaky faucets and loose faucets at handsinks/repair leaky waste pipe at food service handsink/adjust slow drainage at handsink bakery area/remove stagnant water buildup coming from the sprinkler system/
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Nov 7, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: provide hot water at handsink meat room employee was redirected to wash hands at bakery handsink
590.005/5-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: remove mice dropping from bakery area and fruit flies/provide a pest control report
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: clean all shelving throughout/reachins and display cases/remove heavy frost buildup from freezers and remove drippings from reachins/clean walkins/clean all cooking equipment
590.004/4-602.13-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: provide covers for all trash receptacles.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: replace all defective equipment trays in cooking area.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: replace missing ceiling tile/repair all moldings and walls coverings/regrout floor tiles as needed/replace all defective floor tiles/seal rusty ceiling tracks at warewashing area./adjust leaky faucets and loose faucets at handsinks/repair leaky waste pipe at food service handsink/adjust slow drainage at handsink bakery area/remove stagnant water buildup coming from the sprinkler system/
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: clean all ceiling tilles/flooring in walkins/rear storage rooms/clean walls/clean interior of seafood walkin and compressor cover/clean all floor drains/clean buildup under all shelving kick plates/
590.006/6-501.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: remove rust from reachins/shelving platforms/adjust all freezers with frost buildup anf heavy condensation/reapair door gaskets at walkins/
590.004/4-501.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: provide a fish prep sink and discontinue prepping at 3 comp sink
590.003/3-305.11-C
61
Aug 22, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Portion of freezers storing frozen french fries and vegetables appears to be leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Units were operating properly at the time of the inspection. Freezers storing All Natural burgers appears to be leaking. Address adn make any necesssary repairs. Unit was operating below 41F at the time of the inspection. First set of fans inside of the walk-in freezer does not appear to be operating at the time of the visit. Technician installed one set of belts and unit was operating properly. Second set of belts are schedled to be installed on 8/11/2022.
590.004/4-202.16-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Connection to the hose in the meat department dish room appears to be leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
90
Aug 2, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: 10 Jars of Beech Nut baby foods with a past expiration date from May of 2022. Address and ensure all baby foods are being checked prior to and while out on the sales floor for expiration dates. Jars were removed from the shelves at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the back trash room. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor of the walk-in freezer with debris and and containers of ice cream. Address and clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the hand sink in the deli department is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Connection to the hose in the meat department dish room appears to be leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Portion of freezers storing frozen french fries and vegetables appears to be leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Units were operating properly at the time of the inspection. Freezers storing All Natural burgers appears nto be leaking. Address adn make any necesssary repairs. Unit was operating properly at the time of the visit. Card board being used to line storage shelves in the Deli walk-in cooler. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth. Small open air cooler (Primo Taglio) storing pre-sliced deli meats is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was operating below 41F at the time of the inspection. First set of fans inside of the walk-in freezer does not appear to be operating at the time of the visit. Technician was called at the time of the visit and repairs have been scheduled to be completed.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Small quarts of ice cream with excess frost and icce build uip on them. Address clean to remove and defrost. Excess moisture observed on several area's where the isles of freezers are located. Clean to remove. Several cases of ice cream inside of the walk-in freezer appears to be defrosted and soft. All other products inside of the unit were solid at the time of the visit.
590.004/4-602.13-C
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Star Market No. 604 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Star Market No. 604 on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Star Market No. 604?

Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Star Market No. 604.

How does Star Market No. 604 compare to other restaurants in Mattapan?

Star Market No. 604 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Mattapan average of 84.

Has Star Market No. 604's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Star Market No. 604 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. 604 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. 604 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Star Market No. 604 is inspected around six times per year on average.