Caribbean Market
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
74
Score
Caribbean Market, located at 558 Washington St, Dorchester, MA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on February 19, 2026, resulting in a score of 74. This inspection identified two major and two minor violations, including issues with distressed merchandise, animals, and equipment. Historically, Caribbean Market has maintained a pattern of mostly low-risk inspections over its 11 recorded evaluations.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Feb 12, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
May 12, 2025
Routine
3 major violations.
74
May 2, 2025
Routine
3 major violations.
74
Oct 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Oct 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
90
May 15, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Dec 8, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
May 2, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Apr 25, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Violations — Feb 19, 2026 Inspection
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mulitple can foods expired. check all shelved cans and jars and removed expired products.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed a cat laying on the counter. Remove and discontinue harboring animals inside of location.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils and evidence of mold observed in the stand up freezer. Clean to remove Food debris observed under multiple shelving units and refrigeration units. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy debris observed in the rear storage room and basement of establishment. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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