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Adams Fish Mkt

Latest: PASS July 31, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Seafood

📍 Neighborhood: Dorchester

🚇 Nearest Transit: Ashmont (Red Line)

Address
781 ADAMS ST
Dorchester, MA 02124
Inspection History
47 inspections
14 failures
License
License #18021
Last inspected: July 31, 2025

Inspection History (47 most recent)

PASS July 31, 2025 at 6:15 PM
0 violations
PASS February 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Back door off of prep room with large opening at bottom of door / Repair and ensure weather stripping blocks out all light from the outside | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): 1 live...
FAIL February 11, 2025 at 7:16 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Back door off of prep room with large opening at bottom of door / Repair and ensure weather stripping blocks out all light from the outside | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): 1 live...
PASS August 29, 2024 at 4:28 PM
0 violations
PASS March 26, 2024 at 4:18 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 30, 2023 at 4:31 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
PASS April 26, 2023 at 6:08 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 24, 2022 at 5:23 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): PVC pipe running from the compressor of the refrigerated truck not connected. Address and ensure PVC is operational and properly connected. Refrigerated truck was operating below 41F at the time o...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 27, 2022 at 4:41 PM
1 violation
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 17, 2021 at 4:52 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the two door sliding refrigeration unit by cooking line. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters soiled. Clean Hood sticker expired July 2021. PIC stated t...
FAIL August 3, 2021 at 3:35 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the two door sliding refrigeration unit by cooking line. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters soiled. Clean Hood sticker expired July 2021. PIC stated t...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 8, 2021 at 3:25 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean doors and gaskets of refrigerator units on cooking line. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): PIC will need to have hood filters cleaned on cooking line. Hood sticke...
FAIL February 25, 2021 at 3:06 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean doors and gaskets of refrigerator units on cooking line. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): PIC will need to have hood filters cleaned on cooking line. Hood sticke...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 9, 2020 at 2:21 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean vent filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until Oct 2020.
PASS March 24, 2020 at 2:50 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean exterior of hood on cooking line. Also hood sticker expired May 2019. PIC will need to have hood cleaned. | 590.006/6-201.16-C - Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C): C...
FAIL March 10, 2020 at 6:14 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean exterior of hood on cooking line. Also hood sticker expired May 2019. PIC will need to have hood cleaned. | 590.006/6-201.16-C - Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C): C...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 11, 2019 at 2:51 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.16-C - Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C): Ceiling of the walk-in cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 14, 2019 at 5:58 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Portion of ceiling in the back preparation room not securely fastened due to an old leak that had occurred. Address and make any necessary repairs. There was no leak observed at the time of...
PASS October 31, 2018 at 2:15 PM
4 violations
24-4-904.11AB - Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils: Knife observed being stored in between wall and cutting surfaces in the back poreparation room. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected area. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed an...
FAIL October 23, 2018 at 2:54 PM
4 violations
24-4-904.11AB - Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils: Knife observed being stored in between wall and cutting surfaces in the back poreparation room. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected area. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed an...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 3, 2018 at 3:56 PM
1 violation
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Pipe under the hot water faucet is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
PASS November 21, 2017 at 3:31 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Paint worn on stove repair. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean sides inbetween cooking equipment to remove visible soil. | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Certification expired pro...
FAIL November 16, 2017 at 6:20 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Paint worn on stove repair. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean sides inbetween cooking equipment to remove visible soil. | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Certification expired pro...
PASS November 9, 2016 at 4:47 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 2, 2015 at 8:04 PM
1 violation
37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: Ceiling in the back preparation room appears to be leaking. Address and make all of the necessay repairs.
PASS April 14, 2015 at 2:45 PM
4 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Small upright refrigerator in the main kitchen area with no equipment thermometer. Provide. | 24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: Plastic containers observed being stored on the ground ...
FAIL April 6, 2015 at 2:17 PM
4 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Small upright refrigerator in the main kitchen area with no equipment thermometer. Provide. | 24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: Plastic containers observed being stored on the ground ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 6, 2014 at 5:35 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Pipe under the 3 bay sink not connected. Repair. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Ceiling above the walk-in cooler in damaged. Address and make all necessary repairs. Owner is w...
FAIL July 25, 2014 at 6:15 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Pipe under the 3 bay sink not connected. Repair. Condensation drain of the walk-in cooler not attached. Repair. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Ceiling above the walk-in cooler...
PASS February 13, 2014 at 7:02 PM
5 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Shell stock tags for mussels and clams not being maintianed for a minimum of 90 days. Ensure all shell stock tags are being maintianed on site for a minimum 90 days. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Ligh...
FAIL February 6, 2014 at 4:26 PM
5 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Shell stock tags for mussels and clams not being maintianed for a minimum of 90 days. Ensure all shell stock tags are being maintianed on site for a minimum 90 days. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Ligh...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS June 26, 2013 at 7:06 PM
0 violations
PASS February 13, 2013 at 6:27 PM
0 violations
PASS September 12, 2012 at 5:32 PM
0 violations
PASS March 26, 2012 at 11:14 AM
1 violation
M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: AT RE-INSPECTION -provide proof that at least one full time staff has signed up for the serve / safe course-
FAIL March 15, 2012 at 1:55 PM
1 violation
M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: AT RE-INSPECTION -provide proof that at least one full time staff has signed up for the serve / safe course-
PASS December 28, 2011 at 3:16 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 10, 2010 at 5:16 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Clean cooking vent hood and provide updated sticker.
PASS August 25, 2009 at 2:03 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep food off floor | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: repair leak at handsink | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: repair walls | 41-7-101.11 - Toxic Items: Original Container...
PASS April 29, 2009 at 3:44 PM
1 violation
42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: remove old unused tank from back of establishment
FAIL April 15, 2009 at 6:05 PM
1 violation
42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: remove old unused tank from back of establishment
FAIL December 1, 2008 at 3:00 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep food off floor | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: repair leak at handsink | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: repair walls | 41-7-101.11 - Toxic Items: Original Container...
PASS May 27, 2008 at 3:08 PM
3 violations
37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: CLEAN GREASE FILTER & ATTACHMENTS | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: RESURFACE/ REPLACE WALLS | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: PROPERLY STORE MOP &...
FAIL May 20, 2008 at 3:43 PM
3 violations
37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: CLEAN GREASE FILTER & ATTACHMENTS | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: RESURFACE/ REPLACE WALLS | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: PROPERLY STORE MOP &...
PASS January 15, 2008 at 6:17 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: REPAIR EXPOSED INSULATION | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed Clean: | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: clean grease attachments | 41-7-102.11 - Labeled Common Name: C...
FAIL January 8, 2008 at 3:48 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: REPAIR EXPOSED INSULATION | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed Clean: | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: clean grease attachments | 41-7-102.11 - Labeled Common Name: C...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department