Retail Food · Boston, MA

Dacia Market

16 Dacia St

Last inspected Oct 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Dacia Market last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 22, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded, including 2 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 8 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Oct 22, 2026.
Has Dacia Market ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

8 inspections

Inspection

Oct 22, 2026

Passed

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official Wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Raw shell eggs and raw sausage sold over milk and ready ro eat foods. Display raw anima foods below ready to eat foods.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official Wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Pastelito in warming cabinet from unknown source. Discontinue selling pastelitos without approval from Health Department. Provide invoice and source information.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-301.14-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Counter-top fryer in establishment without fire supression or exhaust system Remove fryer from premises.

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 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

Official Wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Expired foods on retail shelves- gravy ham eggs milk bolonga slim jim. Remove expired foods from sheves.

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, Oct 22, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 15, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official Wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Raw shell eggs and raw sausage sold over milk and ready ro eat foods. Display raw anima foods below ready to eat foods.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official Wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Pastelito in warming cabinet from unknown source. Discontinue selling pastelitos without approval from Health Department. Provide invoice and source information.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-301.14-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Counter-top fryer in establishment without fire supression or exhaust system Remove fryer from premises.

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 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

Official Wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Expired foods on retail shelves- gravy ham eggs milk bolonga slim jim. Remove expired foods from sheves.

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, Oct 15, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 10, 2025

Report filed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Fan cover of the small walk-in cooler visibly soiled. 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

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Drainage pipe from the compressor of the walk-in cooler not plumbed/connected properly. Address and ensnure proper plumbing.

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 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Evidence of heavy fruit fly activity noted near the 3 bay sink. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.

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

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Excess boxes and debris observed on the side staircase. Remove all unecessary trash and debris and discontinue blocking side door access.

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

criticalCode 590.007/7-202.12-POther

Official Wording

Conditions of Use (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Hot Shot insect spray being used near and around the 3 bay sink. Discontinue use.

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, Nov 10, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 23, 2025

Failed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Fan cover of the small walk-in cooler visibly soiled. 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

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Drainage pipe from the compressor of the walk-in cooler not plumbed/connected properly. Address and ensnure proper plumbing.

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 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Evidence of heavy fruit fly activity noted near the 3 bay sink. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Excess boxes and debris observed on the side staircase. Remove all unecessary trash and debris and discontinue blocking side door access.

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

criticalCode 590.007/7-202.12-POther

Official Wording

Conditions of Use (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Hot Shot insect spray being used near and around the 3 bay sink. Discontinue use.

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, Oct 23, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 18, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 18, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 22, 2024

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official Wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Pest proof bottom of front entrance door.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Light bulb missing inside dairy walk in cooler provide.

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

cats are not alloud inside establishment remove kitty litter and food.

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, Apr 22, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 5, 2024

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther

Official Wording

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

cats are not alloud inside establishment remove kitty litter and food.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official Wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Pest proof bottom of front entrance door.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Light bulb missing inside dairy walk in cooler provide.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 5, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection