Inspection
Mar 17, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 17, 2026 · Original Source
Retail Food · Boston, MA
South Boston Market
636a Dorchester Av
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Quick Answers
- When was South Boston Market last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Mar 17, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 3 inspections on record, from Oct 1, 2025 to Mar 17, 2026.
- Has South Boston Market ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 1, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspectionsInspection
Oct 2, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Hand sink Blocked.Clear and provide easy access
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.
More about handwashing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official Wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No paper towel at the hand sink.Provide
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide hand washing sign.
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 1, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Hand sink Blocked.Clear and provide easy access
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.
More about handwashing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official Wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No paper towel at the hand sink.Provide
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide hand washing sign.
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 1, 2025 · Original Source