Health Inspection Report
Super Stop & Shop in DORCHESTER, MA Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/18/23
DORCHESTER, MA
Published: August 21, 2025
DORCHESTER, MA - Health department officials identified compliance issues at Super Stop & Shop in an inspection dated 04/18/2023.
The facility operates from 1100 MASSACHUSETTS AV in Dorchester, an area known for its diverse dining options. Health inspections in this district help ensure consistent food safety standards.
The inspection identified 6 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.
The first violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C). Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.
The second violation involved equipment maintenance. Inspectors documented: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C). Worn dishwasher components may not properly sanitize dishes and utensils.
The third violation related to food equipment. Inspectors documented: (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf). Damaged cutting boards and surfaces can harbor bacteria in cracks and crevices.
The fourth violation involved hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf). According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.
The fifth violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Toilet Tissue Availability (Pf). Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.
The sixth violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C). Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.
Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.
This inspection data is provided by Boston Public Health Commission. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/18/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Boston Public Health Commission. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Massachusetts Food Code. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.