Target Store T-1898
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
50
Score
Target Store T-1898 appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 16, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
“Nonfood contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Dorchester restaurant, which scores around 86. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
16
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee not handwashing; Handsink dry at the time of inspection
590.002/2-301.14-P
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
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
(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
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Replace door sweeps at front entrance sliding doors to prevent pest entry
590.006/6-202.15-C
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
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
50
Jul 31, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Open spacing at the bottom of the loading area doors. Provide door sweeps to prevent pest entry
590.006/6-202.15-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Trash area in the back warehouse is heavily greased/trash all over the floor/dropings and chew marks.Clean and remove all the clutter with frequency
590.005/5-501.110-C
90
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted soup cans dented.Remove all compromised cans for sale.
590.003/3-202.15-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mice droppings in the warehouse in the back.Clean and provide a detail pest report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted fresh peppers in the produce section in a sealed bag spoiled.Remove COS by the PIC
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Trash area in the back warehouse is heavily greased/trash all over the floor/dropings and chew marks.Clean and remove all the clutter with frequency
590.005/5-501.110-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Noted produce display/storage shelves have mold and visible dust.Clean with frequency
590.004/4-601.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Open spacing at the bottom of the loading area doors. Provide door sweeps to prevent pest entry
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted floors in the warehouse has visible dust and clutter. Clean
590.006/6-501.12-C
61
Jun 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing irreversible thermometer for high temp dish machine in the kitchen area.Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
90
May 19, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted several dented cans in the soup area. Remove
590.003/3-202.15-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Pizza oven inside and outside heavily greased. Clean with frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing irreversible thermometer for high temp dish machine in the kitchen area.Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Noted trash area is littered with unnecessary items.Clean with frequency
590.005/5-501.115-C
70
Jan 6, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in the starbucks are blocked by conatiners. Remove. All handwashing stations need to be accesible at all times for handwashing.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towel in the handwashing station at the starbucks. Provide Corrected on site by the PIC
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple cans dented in the soup section of the retail area. Removed by the PIC/ Retrain staff to monitor package Integrity.
590.003/3-202.15-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Lower Shelving in retaill Milk/Ice cream and other freezer section have food soils. Clean Low Refrigerator in the Starbucks is heavily soiled.Clean Food spill on the bottom shelf in the pet section. Clean with frequency.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: The floors in the dairy Section/Milk storage area in the retail is soiled.Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.12-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Interrior rack and exterior surface of the pizza oven heavily soiled. Clean with frequency
590.004/4-602.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker over the Pizza oven in the Pizza Hut Section is expired. Service The filters are heavily soiled. Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.14-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Trash area has lot of boxes that needed to be discarded. Repair the Machine. PIC said the compactor is broken and is in the process of being repaired.
590.005/5-501.115-C
58
Sep 9, 2024
Routine
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy ice build up in 3 door upright freezer in food service kitchen. Clean to remove all ice Observed milk spills on floor in walk in cooler. Clean to remove all spills. Observed food spills / debris on produce shelves and inside reach in freezer in market area. Clean to remove all spills / debris Observed food spills on pakaged food rack stored inside reach in refrigerated at Starbuck counter. Clean to remove all spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed packaged salads expired at grab n go unit. Remove and monitor expiration dates
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap in single use restroom. Provide and maintain
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple damaged / dented at the seal can goods stored on retail shelves. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure can goods are in good condition while on retail shelves
590.003/3-202.15-PF
67
Jul 17, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot holding unit for self service not operational. Manager has a work order for repair and remove TCS foods. Ensure unit can maintain hot foods at or above 135F. Traulsen unit repaired and registers 40F interior.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
(a) & (c) responsibility of permit holder person in charge and conditional employees (p)
Inspector notes: PIC not performing duties per non compliance. Provide verifiable illness reporting requirements and retrain staff.
590.002(E)/2-201.11-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Lower shelving in retail storage areas and dairy refrigerator have food soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean area of debris on upper trash level to remove soils and odors. Bottom level was cleaned.
590.005/5-501.115-C
74
Jun 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods in Pizza Hut 3 door Traulsen between 48.9F egg sandwiches milk 52F egg cakes - 53F stored overnight. Removed by PIC and discarded. Discontinue storing TCS foods in unit until repaired.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) & (c) responsibility of permit holder person in charge and conditional employees (p)
Inspector notes: PIC stated employees not required to inform managers of illness unless out more than a day. Review required reporting for food service staff and retrain.
590.002(E)/2-201.11-P
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple canned and aseptic packages were dented or bulging. Broth soups and buffalo chicken dip. (dip lids appeared to be improperly sealed). PIC removed from the shelving to discard. Train staff to ensure package integrity.
590.003/3-202.15-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot holding unit for self service at 108F. Ensure unit can maintain hot foods at or above 135F. Traulsen unit registers 37.3F on the unit but interior was 51.4 and foods were min. 50F
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Lower shelving in retail storage areas and dairy refrigerator have food soils. Wall behind 3 bay sink with black soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensil stored in stagnant water. Discontinue and store properly.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Interior rack and exterior metal sections of pizza oven with grease and food debris. Clean with proper frequency to remove.
590.004/4-602.12-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean area of debris
590.005/5-501.115-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Employee restroom without handwash signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
50
Sep 29, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No barriers between starbucks work area and public space. Provide to prevent entrance of unauthorized personell.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator for high temp dish machine in pizza hut & starbucks warewashing area. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Fruit flies present in Starbucks area. Provide pest control report upon reinspection for treatment of flies.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Snack aisles shelving with soils and food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Extention has been granted for an additional 60 days to develop a barrier system in which customers are impeded to enter behind the front counter / food service area - needs to br approved by upper management
590.003/3-307.11-C
Other liquid wastes and rainwater (c)
Inspector notes: End cap refrigerated cooler leaking condensate. Repair.
590.005/5-403.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Trash broken pallets and debris in outside area. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
61
Sep 22, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator for high temp dish machine in pizza hut & starbucks warewashing area. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No barriers between starbucks work area and public space. Provide to prevent entrance of unauthorized personell.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Fruit flies present in Starbucks area. Provide pest control report upon reinspection for treatment of flies.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Other liquid wastes and rainwater (c)
Inspector notes: End cap refrigerated cooler leaking condensate. Repair.
590.005/5-403.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Snack aisles shelving with soils and food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Trash broken pallets and debris in outside area. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
64
May 30, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 19, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitzer used is 400PPM- Set up proper concentration 200 PPM for wiping cloths - Train staff to utilize setting up sanitizer with correct concentration Discontinue using 400PPM wipes for counters and clean ups.
590.007/7-204.11-P
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Soiled tongs with food residue at Starbucks- Train staff to properly store in use utensils in clean hot water or frequently change for clean utensils.
590.004/4-602.11-P
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: 17 and more Dented cans located on retail shelves - Remove dented cans and maintain retail shelves those items that can cause botulism. COS
590.003/3-701.11-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection I inspected the Starbucks and went to wash my hands at the handsink the sink was completely dry and soiled with coffee beans inside- Train staff to wash hands at the preparation station before donning gloves and when they change task.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: No wiping cloths were set up at the Starbucks and kitchen area staff were using cloths at 400PPM - Train staff to set up at the beginning of the shift
590.003/3-304.14-C
52
Aug 8, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Soiled Tongs and scoop is being repeatedly used for sandwiches which contains raw meat sausage and also ready to heat to just warm for customers- Discontinue using and properly clean frequently if in use store in clean hot water of 135F or above in between use.
590.004/4-602.11-P
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken Wings were 125F- on hot holding unit PIC told me food are to be discarded after 1 hour. It was unclear what time food was prepared and set out for hot holding because no date and time stamp was on it.- Time stamp and date foods for proper distribution.
590.003/3-403.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Properly train staff to frequently clean food contact equipment and not utilize to cros contaminate- Properly train Staff to Keep foods frozen and not thaw under refrigeration as it can proliferate bacteria while thawing-Also Putting a time stamp along with date so Hot held foods are rotated properly. Train staff on above mentioned
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Toilet tissue availability (pf)
Inspector notes: 2 Stalls inside the womens bathroom doesn't have tissue- Provide tissue for all stalls in use
590.006/6-302.11-PF
Frozen food (c)
Inspector notes: Raw Chicken/ Pasta and items are stored inside of refrigeration unit and instructions on Box states KEEP FROZEN -Keep frozen foods frozen discontinue storing in refrigerator units to prevent bacterial growth. I advised that foods can be Heated to proper temperatures and cooke thoroughly from a frozen state
590.003/3-501.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled Wiping cloths behind the counter of Starbucks- Provide a sanitizer buscket with proper strength sanitizer to keep cloths inside for easy clean up
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ice Machine is soiled interior perimiter- Clean to remov soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
52
Jun 10, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Expired packages of cut pineapple and hard boiled eggs observed out of date on retail shelf. Five ans of peas observed dented at bottom seam. Bag of flour torn on shelf. Discarded by PIC.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed behind bags of dog food. Clean and monitor. Soils and spills under milk shelf in walk-in cooler. Clean and maintain.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Target Store T-1898 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Target Store T-1898 on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Target Store T-1898?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Target Store T-1898.
How does Target Store T-1898 compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Target Store T-1898 most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Target Store T-1898's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Target Store T-1898 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Target Store T-1898 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Target Store T-1898 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Target Store T-1898 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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