Marketplace Cafe & Take Away
Latest: PASS
September 8, 2025
Address
240 MOUNT VERNON ST
Dorchester, MA 02125
Inspection History
65 inspections
27 failures
License
License #21129
Last inspected: September 8, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
September 8, 2025
at 2:21 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-202.13-P - Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P): Air gap plumbing repair needs final approval permit.
FAIL
September 3, 2025
at 4:36 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): 2 Door under counter not operating repair. Walk in cooler door paint worn repair. | 590.005/5-202.13-P - Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P): Air gap plumbing repair needs fina...
FAIL
August 27, 2025
at 3:19 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): 2 Door under counter not operating repair. Walk in cooler door paint worn repair. | 590.005/5-202.13-P - Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P): No air gap at the prep sink provide.
PASS
March 27, 2025
at 3:25 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Some condiment squeeze bottles have no label provide. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensil...
FAIL
March 20, 2025
at 3:36 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Some condiment squeeze bottles have no label provide. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensil...
PASS
October 31, 2024
at 6:41 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Shelving to low for storing ingredients at the frialator area elevate 6 to 8" or higher | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C...
FAIL
October 21, 2024
at 3:43 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Shelving to low for storing ingredients at the frialator area elevate 6 to 8" or higher | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C...
PASS
May 16, 2024
at 3:06 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): No Allergen awareness certification provide. No Allergy signage post provide. | 590.003/3-601.11-C - Standards of Identity (C): No labels on squeeze condiment bottles provide with ...
FAIL
May 8, 2024
at 5:29 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): No Allergen awareness certification provide. No Allergy signage post provide. | 590.003/3-601.11-C - Standards of Identity (C): No labels on squeeze condiment bottles provide with ...
PASS
November 22, 2023
at 3:21 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until mid Nov. PIC stated that it will be cleaned in the next few weeks. 11-16-23 At this time PIC stated that the hood will be clea...
FAIL
November 16, 2023
at 3:16 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-306.11-P - Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P): PIC will need to provide sneeze guards at the buffet table in front of pastries. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Hol...
FAIL
November 2, 2023
at 2:42 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-306.11-P - Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P): PIC will need to provide sneeze guards at the buffet table in front of pastries. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Hol...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 6, 2023
at 5:40 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): The exterior of the dishwasher will need to be cleaned to remove any build up. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): PIC will need to clean under equipment of any bui...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 29, 2022
at 2:26 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean top of dishwasher of any build up.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 7, 2022
at 5:21 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean grime build up on top of dishwasher.
PASS
January 7, 2022
at 7:51 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 28, 2021
at 6:01 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): I saw glove use but no handwashing- train staff to wash hands properly before donning gloves. Corrected on Site Staff washed hands after being prompted . | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature ...
FAIL
October 21, 2021
at 3:15 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): I saw glove use but no handwashing- train staff to wash hands properly before donning gloves. Corrected on Site Staff washed hands after being prompted . | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature ...
PASS
May 13, 2021
at 7:22 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Soil build up on floor behind mop sink under front service line and floor under 3 bay sink. Clean and maintain.
FAIL
May 5, 2021
at 1:16 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Salmon thawed in refrigerator in sealed reduced oxygen packaging. Opened by PIC. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Breakfast station: egg patty 80F...
FAIL
April 30, 2021
at 2:17 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Salmon thawed in refrigerator in sealed reduced oxygen packaging. Opened by PIC. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Breakfast station: egg patty 80F...
PASS
November 6, 2020
at 7:34 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf): No temperature measuring device supply | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Hand sink being used as dump sink...
FAIL
October 28, 2020
at 4:19 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf): No temperature measuring device supply | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Hand sink being used as dump sink...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 21, 2019
at 5:29 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean floor under dry storage shelving inside dry storage room.
PASS
January 23, 2019
at 5:11 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate condiments 6 to 8" or higher near grill area. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Replace missing sink plug at 3 bay sink. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior of 2 ...
FAIL
January 16, 2019
at 5:55 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate condiments 6 to 8" or higher near grill area. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Replace missing sink plug at 3 bay sink. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior of 2 ...
PASS
August 2, 2018
at 3:55 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove all food products from below prep sink pipes and provide proper storage. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior and exterior of salad unit to remove visible soil. | 36-6-501.11-.12...
FAIL
July 24, 2018
at 4:42 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove all food products from below prep sink pipes and provide proper storage. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior and exterior of salad unit to remove visible soil. | 36-6-501.11-.12...
PASS
March 27, 2018
at 3:55 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove dry foods stored below and near prep sink pipes. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Replace missing sink plugs at 3 bay sink. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean shelving below c...
FAIL
March 20, 2018
at 3:55 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove dry foods stored below and near prep sink pipes. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Replace missing sink plugs at 3 bay sink. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean shelving below c...
PASS
September 5, 2017
at 6:51 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Drain pump in disrepair on high temp dishwasher. Repair .Repair person onsite at time of inspection. Three compartment sink available for all warewashing. Sanitizer 200PPM | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact S...
FAIL
August 25, 2017
at 4:50 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Drain pump in disrepair on high temp dishwasher. Repair .Repair person onsite at time of inspection. Three compartment sink available for all warewashing. Sanitizer 200PPM | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact S...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 5, 2017
at 4:47 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Soil and food debris inside microwave oven and exterior of espresso machine . Clean to remove | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Standing water observed on floor & Counter prep areas...
FAIL
July 4, 2017
at 12:33 PM
1 violation
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Standing water observed on floor & Counter prep areas due to sprinkler discharge.PIC to contact a professional cleaning company to Clean & Sanitize all affected areas.Provide all ducumentation...
PASS
January 18, 2017
at 7:36 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Wiping cloths found in prep refrigerator .Remove | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Heavly soiled cutting board at prep unit. Clean to remove | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: S...
FAIL
January 11, 2017
at 5:03 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Wiping cloths found in prep refrigerator .Remove | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Heavly soiled cutting board at prep unit. Clean to remove | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: S...
PASS
September 7, 2016
at 6:47 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Boxes of food on floor in walk-in refrigerator and freezer. Remove store all food and food products 6inches off floor. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Heavly build up of grease and soils in ovens...
FAIL
August 30, 2016
at 4:48 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Boxes of food on floor in walk-in refrigerator and freezer. Remove store all food and food products 6inches off floor. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Heavly build up of grease and soils in ovens...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 16, 2016
at 5:11 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Boxes of food on floor in walk-in refrigerator and freezer. PIC stated deliveried just came instructed staff to start placing boxes on shelves. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Soils on racks in w...
PASS
June 12, 2015
at 4:21 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Loose door gasket at conventional oven repair. | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Provide Allergen Awareness Certification for new Person in charge Provide disclosure on wall menu for undercooked items.
FAIL
June 2, 2015
at 3:45 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Loose door gasket at conventional oven repair. | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Provide Allergen Awareness Certification for new Person in charge Provide disclosure on wall menu for undercooked items.
PASS
January 15, 2015
at 4:56 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 11, 2014
at 6:46 PM
1 violation
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean spills at bottom of cold unit unit at 38F-ok
PASS
April 1, 2014
at 2:51 PM
1 violation
M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Provide Allergy Awareness Certification. Provide Allergy advisory. Add Retail Gift Shop to Health Permit.
FAIL
March 25, 2014
at 3:42 PM
1 violation
M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Provide Allergy Awareness Certification. Provide Allergy advisory. Add Retail Gift Shop to Health Permit.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 25, 2013
at 7:28 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Floors in walk in refrigerator and freezer visibly soiled. Clean to remove. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Walls in kitchen and warewashing area visibly soiled. Clean t...
PASS
March 26, 2013
at 5:08 PM
2 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: No labeling of ingredients on self service products in self service. Provide a lable or signage of ingredients. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Floors under prep table grill and deep f...
FAIL
March 19, 2013
at 4:26 PM
2 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: No labeling of ingredients on self service products in self service. Provide a lable or signage of ingredients. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Floors under prep table grill and deep f...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 6, 2012
at 6:57 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Build-up of ice in walk in freezer. Repair. Exterior of refrigerator and shelves on service line soiled. Clean to remove. | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: Provide covers f...