Tra Food Market

485 Washington St, Dorchester, MA 02124

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Feb 22, 2023

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Tra Food Market is still short, with only two visits logged. Tra Food Market was last inspected on Feb 22, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Tra Food Market since Feb 22, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Dorchester restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 22, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Small ice cream chest located in the front of the store with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Light bulbs protective shielding (c)

Inspector notes: Lights in the last beverage cooler with no protective shielding. Provide or replace.

590.006/6-202.11-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Small single door Premium cooler with no equipment thermometer available. Provide. At the time of the inspection the unit was operating below 41F.

590.004/4-204.112-C

May 4, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)

Inspector notes: Several packages of Ramen noodles with what appears to be gnaw markings. Discard. Ensure all packages are being checked on a frequent basis for any types of adulteration.

590.003/3-701.11-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on several sales shelves on teh first floor as well as the basement storage shleves. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Light bulbs protective shielding (c)

Inspector notes: Lights inside of the last cooler near the basement stairs have no shields. Provide.

590.006/6-202.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Storage shelves on the first floor and basement with evidnce of what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean and sanitize to remove. Front sliding glass door ice cream chest with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Excess boxes and debris observed near the rear exit. Remove.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tra Food Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tra Food Market on file is from Feb 22, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tra Food Market?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tra Food Market.

How does Tra Food Market compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Tra Food Market most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Tra Food Market's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tra Food Market have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tra Food Market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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