Stop N Save Shell

310 Blue Hill Av, Dorchester, MA 02121

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Stop N Save Shell five times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “prohibiting animals” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Restaurants in Dorchester average 86, so Stop N Save Shell trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Observe cat food and kitty litter no animals allowed on premises remove.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Replace all detached ceiling tiles.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove clutter from ware washing area and organize.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Jul 31, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Slush unit blocking sink move slush unit to provide proper access to hand wash sink.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Jul 15, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Slush unit blocking sink move slush unit to provide proper access to hand wash sink.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed cat at establishment remove no animals not allowed on premises.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No paper towels at slush serving area or restroom provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Warewashing equipment cleaning frequency (c)

Inspector notes: Ware washing sink soiled clean and organize.

590.004/4-501.14-C

Storing maintenance tools (c)

Inspector notes: mops stored inside walk in cooler remove and provide proper storage.

590.006/6-501.113-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: No hand wash signage posted slush service area and restroom provide.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Apr 6, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to remove the cat from the location. Location does have pest control each month. No evidence of mice at this time.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace the door sweep on the side door.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Aug 25, 2022

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Remove cat from location and evidence of cat. PIC will need to have a pest control report at re-inspection.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide paper towels at hand sink by slush freezer.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink was blocked with slush freezer and a display shelf. Discontinue to block shelf. Sink must be accessible at all times.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Inside slush freezer found a loose razer blade. PIC removed.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Outdoor storage surface (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean up the parking lot for loose trash and overgrown weeds.

590.005/5-501.11-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to defrost sluch freezer. Ice build up.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Stop N Save Shell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Stop N Save Shell on file is from Jan 27, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Stop N Save Shell?

Across the inspection record, “prohibiting animals” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Stop N Save Shell.

How does Stop N Save Shell compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Stop N Save Shell most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Stop N Save Shell's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stop N Save Shell have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Stop N Save Shell 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 Stop N Save Shell inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Stop N Save Shell is inspected around two times per year on average.

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