Retail Food · Boston, MA

Ashmont Food Mart

1921 Dorchester Av

Last inspected Nov 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Ashmont Food Mart last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 6, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Failed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 6 inspections on record, from Aug 18, 2025 to Nov 6, 2026.
Has Ashmont Food Mart ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 18, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

Inspection

Nov 6, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed boxes of bananas stored under the 3 bay sink. Remove and elevate at least 6inches to avoid contamination

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed multiple heavily soiled cardboard boxes utilized for shelving purposes. Remove and discard All equipment must be easily cleanable to prevant soils and grease build up.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 6, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 14, 2026

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Heavy food soils observed inside of refrigeration units. Clean to remove

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Handsink missing soap. Provide at all times.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Heavy debris and boxes observed in the rear of establishment. Remove and discard properly

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther

Official Wording

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Cat observed in basement. Remove

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 7, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Heavy food soils observed inside of refrigeration units. Clean to remove

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Handsink missing soap. Provide at all times.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Heavy debris and boxes observed in the rear of establishment. Remove and discard properly

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther

Official Wording

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Cat observed in basement. Remove

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 7, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 5, 2025

Passed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide test kits for the chlorine (bleach) sanitizer used for slush scoops

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

Official Wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Several jars of baby food expired in March and July 2025 / Remove from shelving Se8veural jars of baby food expired in March and July 2025 / Remove from shelving and ensure proper rotation of food Canned green beans on shelf with best buy dates in October 2024 / Discussed with PIC that best buy dates are a recommendation based on quality and can be sold as long as it is cleary stated to the customer that the best buy recommendation has passed

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Small maggot like worms noted on counter at the register / PIC removed and sanitized area. Exterminator is out every 2-3 months / No IPM reports on site / Contact exterminator for at least 1 service before compliance inspection and provide IPM report

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther

Official Wording

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Cat on leash in basement with food and litter box / Remove cat food and litter box

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 5, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 29, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide test kits for the chlorine (bleach) sanitizer used for slush scoops

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

Official Wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Dead rodent noted in the basement near where the cat was kept during the last inspection / Remove dead rodent and contact exterminator to begin exterminations for rodents

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther

Official Wording

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Cat on leash in basement with food and litter box / Remove cat food and litter box

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 29, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 18, 2025

Failed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide test kits for the chlorine (bleach) sanitizer used for slush scoops

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther