Target Store T-1898
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
50
Score
Target Store T-1898, located at 7 Allstate Rd in Dorchester, MA, underwent a high-risk inspection on January 23, 2026, with a score of 50. This inspection identified one critical violation concerning the effectiveness of hair restraints, in addition to four major and three minor violations. Across 22 scored inspections, the facility has historically shown a pattern of mostly medium-risk outcomes.
22
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
50
Jan 16, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
50
Jul 31, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jul 24, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Jun 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
90
May 27, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
70
May 19, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Jan 13, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
58
Jan 6, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
58
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
4 major violations.
67
Sep 9, 2024
Routine
4 major violations.
67
Jul 17, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Jun 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
50
Sep 29, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Sep 22, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
64
May 30, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 19, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 3, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
52
Apr 25, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
52
Aug 16, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
52
Aug 8, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
52
Violations — Jan 23, 2026 Inspection
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sanitizing wipes only at Starbucks counter. Provide and maintain sanitizer for food contact surfaces at all times while in operation
590.004/4-303.11-PF
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee not handwashing; Handsink dry at the time of inspection
590.002/2-301.14-P
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler without appropriate hair restraints. Discussed with PIC to ensure all employees are wearing proper hair restraints to protect food contamination
590.002/2-402.11-C
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills inside 2 door juice reach in unit and countertops (Starbucks); spills and ice build up inside popcorn machine / 3 door upright freezer (Kitchen); food spills inside grab n go open air unit (Sales); ice build up and foods on floor inside walk in freezer. Thoroughly clean with frequency to remove all spills / soils / food debris in all stated areas
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills near and around food racks in dry storage area in kitchen. Monitor spills and clean to prevent harborage
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Replace door sweeps at front entrance sliding doors to prevent pest entry
590.006/6-202.15-C
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed expired yogurt (November 2025) stored in grab n go refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to monitor expiration dates and ensure foods are properly stored with expiration dates in compliance for retail sales
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Pest report provided 12/2025 with activity noted. Discussed with PIC to contact pest control to increase services for treatment of pest activity
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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