Station News

573A Dorchester Av, South Boston, MA 02127
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Station News has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader South Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 31, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 26, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Remove cardboard from the bottom shelf of the milk refrigerator. Provide smooth cleanable surface.
590.004/4-101.19-C
95
Mar 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed expired pre-packaged sandwich / milk stored in refrigerated units. Discussed with PIC to monitor and maintain expiration dates in compliance. PIC removed
590.006/6-404.11-PF
90
Mar 2, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: 8 Cans of nutrament is expired and rusted around the tops of the cans- PIC removed cans from shelves and discarded voluntarily. on Retail shelves there was dented cans - Removed ffrom shelves and also expired family packages of macaroni shells and Cheese latest was August 2022- Staff discarded voluntarily
590.003/3-701.11-P
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Retail shelves and top of cans have dust- Clean to remove
590.003/3-307.11-C
82
Oct 21, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: 5 packages of Chowmein Shrimp flavor noodles expired 3/11/22 8 top ramen shrimp flavor expired 8/23/22 17 Beef ramen 9/22/22 expired 9 Double Chocolate Quik expired September 7 2022- Maintain shelves to discard expired or sell at a discounted rate except milk PIC decided to discard all products voluntarily Several out of date products on the shelves 42 Soup Bowls (10/14/22) - Maintain retail shelves to remove expired products PIC removes and will discard voluntarily
590.003/3-701.11-P
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Retail shelves soiled with dust- Clean to remove dust
590.004/4-202.16-C
82
Oct 7, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: 5 packages of Chowmein Shrimp flavor noodles expired 3/11/22 8 top ramen shrimp flavor expired 8/23/22 17 Beef ramen 9/22/22 expired 9 Double Chocolate Quik expired September 7 2022- Maintain shelves to discard expired or sell at a discounted rate except milk PIC decided to discard all products voluntarily
590.003/3-701.11-P
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Toilet in bathroom has a constant leak- Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Retail shelves soiled with dust- Clean to remove dust
590.004/4-202.16-C
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Station News last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Station News on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Station News?

Across the inspection record, “discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Station News.

How does Station News compare to other restaurants in South Boston?

Station News most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the South Boston average of 87.

Has Station News' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Station News have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Station News 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 Station News inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Station News is inspected around two times per year on average.