V & D Variety Store

1897 River St, Hyde Park, MA 02136

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, V & D Variety Store has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

Compared to the broader Hyde Park restaurant scene, where the average is 84, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 20, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 1, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items that were expired. On Cor - frozen chicken tenders 8/19/25 Hunts- 08/09/25 Oatmilk- 11/26/25. Ensure staff is trained on expired foods. Remove all expired food items from shelving and refrigeration units.

590.003/3-701.11-P

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed dust on top of the can items on the shelving. Clean and sanitize to remove dust from food items.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Jan 22, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple can goods out of date in the 2nd aisle. Ensure that the rest of the can goods are not expired. PIC started to remove expired items. -French Beans expired-10/23/23 -Wax Beans expired-11/2023 -Del Monte Garlic and Onion sauce- expired 10/28/23

590.003/3-701.11-P

Jun 7, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to check all products on the retail shelves and remove. I found Ranch dressing Oct 2022 French Nov 2022 Catalina Dressing Jan 2022. Sliced Turkey May 2022.

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to discontinue to store product on the floor in the walk in.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Dust retail shelves.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Nov 30, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 11, 2022

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: provide a covered receptacle in restroom

590.005/5-501.17-C

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

Inspector notes: repair floor throughout/refinish ceiling throughout.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: provide a handwash sign in restroom

590.006/6-301.14-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: remove frost buildup from freezer

590.004/4-602.13-C

Apr 26, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)

Inspector notes: provide a handsink

590.005/5-204.11-PF

Receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: clean trash receptacle

590.005/5-501.13-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: remove frost buildup from freezer

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: elevat all beverages 6 to 8 inches off the floor/elevate shelving 6 to 8 inches off the floor.

590.003/3-305.11-C

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

Inspector notes: replace missing baseboard cove molding/replace missing and stained ceiling tiles.

590.006/6-501.11-C

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

Inspector notes: repair floor throughout/refinish ceiling throughout.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: provide a handwash sign in restroom

590.006/6-301.14-C

Toilet rooms enclosed (c)

Inspector notes: provide a toilet room due to construction the existing restroom was removed.

590.006/6-202.14-C

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: provide a covered receptacle in restroom

590.005/5-501.17-C

Apr 21, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)

Inspector notes: provide a handsink

590.005/5-204.11-PF

Toilet rooms enclosed (c)

Inspector notes: provide a toilet room due to construction the existing restroom was removed.

590.006/6-202.14-C

Receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: clean trash receptacle

590.005/5-501.13-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: remove frost buildup from freezer

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: elevat all beverages 6 to 8 inches off the floor/elevate shelving 6 to 8 inches off the floor.

590.003/3-305.11-C

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

Inspector notes: replace missing baseboard cove molding/replace missing and stained ceiling tiles.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: provide a handwash sign in restroom

590.006/6-301.14-C

Apr 14, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)

Inspector notes: provide a handsink

590.005/5-204.11-PF

Toilet rooms enclosed (c)

Inspector notes: provide a toilet room due to construction the existing restroom was removed.

590.006/6-202.14-C

Receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: clean trash receptacle

590.005/5-501.13-C

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

Inspector notes: replace missing baseboard cove molding/replace missing and stained ceiling tiles.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: remove frost buildup from freezer

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: elevat all beverages 6 to 8 inches off the floor/elevate shelving 6 to 8 inches off the floor.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: provide a handwash sign in restroom

590.006/6-301.14-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was V & D Variety Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at V & D Variety Store on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at V & D Variety Store?

Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at V & D Variety Store.

How does V & D Variety Store compare to other restaurants in Hyde Park?

V & D Variety Store most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Hyde Park average of 84.

Has V & D Variety Store's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at V & D Variety Store have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at V & D Variety Store 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 V & D Variety Store inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, V & D Variety Store is inspected around two times per year on average.

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