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Orient Height Food Market

Latest: PASS August 18, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: East Boston

Address
1016 BENNINGTON
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
53 inspections
20 failures
License
License #23261
Last inspected: August 18, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS August 18, 2025 at 3:37 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-501.17-C - Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C): Toilet door not self-closing. Provide. | 590.006/6-301.14-C - Handwashing Signage (C): No signage at handsink toilet. Provide.
FAIL August 11, 2025 at 6:39 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-501.17-C - Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C): Toilet door not self-closing. Provide. | 590.006/6-301.11-PF - Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf): No soap at toilet handsing. Provide. | 590.006/6-301.14-C - Handwashing Signage (C):...
FAIL August 4, 2025 at 5:28 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-501.17-C - Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C): Toilet door not self-closing. Provide. | 590.006/6-301.11-PF - Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf): No soap at toilet handsing. Provide. | 590.006/6-301.14-C - Handwashing Signage (C):...
PASS January 22, 2025 at 6:54 PM
0 violations
PASS November 20, 2024 at 6:56 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 8, 2024 at 5:16 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): Some ceiling tiles missing or damaged. Replace.
PASS September 18, 2023 at 4:03 PM
0 violations
PASS March 28, 2023 at 6:29 PM
0 violations
PASS October 6, 2022 at 3:55 PM
0 violations
PASS April 26, 2022 at 4:53 PM
0 violations
PASS December 20, 2021 at 8:02 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.16-C - Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C): Several tiles damaged at retail area due water from floor above. Replace. | 590.006/6-202.14-C - Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C): Ceiling and wall damaged at toilet area. Repair.
FAIL October 27, 2021 at 6:15 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.16-C - Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C): Several tiles damaged at retail area due water from floor above. Replace. | 590.006/6-202.14-C - Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C): Ceiling and wall damaged at toilet area. Repair.
FAIL July 26, 2021 at 2:30 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.16-C - Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C): Several tiles damaged at retail area due water from floor above. Replace. | 590.006/6-202.14-C - Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C): Ceiling and wall damaged at toilet area. Repair.
FAIL June 25, 2021 at 7:33 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Several food items stored on the floor inside walk-in unit. Elevate properly. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Shelves at Walk-In unit soiled. ...
FAIL May 26, 2021 at 6:19 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Several food items stored on the floor inside walk-in unit. Elevate properly. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Shelves at Walk-In unit soiled. ...
PASS January 4, 2021 at 5:28 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 29, 2020 at 3:50 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Some bags of bulk food items and some beverages stored on the floor at the lower level. Elevate properly.
PASS March 19, 2020 at 12:50 PM
0 violations
PASS December 24, 2019 at 4:19 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 18, 2019 at 12:55 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Frozen raw chicken stored above frozen raw shrimp / Re-organize freezer to move chicken to the bottom | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Dairy refrigeration shelves with visible soils / Clean to remove
PASS December 7, 2018 at 4:32 PM
1 violation
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: 4 dented cans and 5 cans of expired soup taken from shelves / Discussed what to look for with dented cans and when to pull them from service. Ensure proper rotation of all canned goods
FAIL November 29, 2018 at 7:00 PM
1 violation
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: 4 dented cans and 5 cans of expired soup taken from shelves / Discussed what to look for with dented cans and when to pull them from service. Ensure proper rotation of all canned goods
PASS January 31, 2018 at 4:47 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 7, 2017 at 3:02 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Some food and beverage products at the retail area stored on the floor. Elevate 6 inches or above. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Paper towel holder at the toilet broken . Repair or r...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 21, 2016 at 3:52 PM
1 violation
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Some food products stored on the floor inside Walk-In Unit and the storage area. Elevate 6 inches or above.
PASS April 21, 2016 at 6:22 PM
3 violations
02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructions: Several chicken products missing Safe Food Handling instructions and proper labels. Provide. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several containers with food and beverages stored on the floor at th...
FAIL April 11, 2016 at 6:54 PM
3 violations
02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructions: Several chicken products missing Safe Food Handling instructions and proper labels. Provide. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several containers with food and beverages stored on the floor at th...
PASS June 17, 2015 at 5:59 PM
9 violations
02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructions: Provide safe food handling labels for packaged chicken. | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide proper labels for packaged food products. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Seg...
FAIL June 9, 2015 at 5:06 PM
9 violations
02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructions: Provide safe food handling labels for packaged chicken. | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide proper labels for packaged food products. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Seg...
PASS January 7, 2015 at 2:04 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Do not put price labels over expiration dates. (Goya tomato sauce) | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Remove any outdated food products. (Goya jalapeno slices) | ...
FAIL December 24, 2014 at 3:18 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Do not put price labels over expiration dates. (Goya tomato sauce) | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Remove any outdated food products. (Goya jalapeno slices) | ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 15, 2014 at 5:36 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Replace any water stained ceiling tiles.
PASS November 6, 2013 at 4:54 PM
4 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: remove all outdated food items for sale on store shelves. Observed package of donuts dated sell by 10/29/13. Todays date is 10/30/13. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: in the walk in cooler keep all food...
FAIL October 30, 2013 at 3:45 PM
4 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: remove all outdated food items for sale on store shelves. Observed package of donuts dated sell by 10/29/13. Todays date is 10/30/13. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: in the walk in cooler keep all food...
PASS June 27, 2013 at 4:36 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove ice buildup from ice freezer. Remove cardboard from shelving inside walk in cooler. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide test kit for sanitizer used at the 2 bay sink | 20-4-703.11 - Food Conta...
FAIL June 13, 2013 at 6:01 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove ice buildup from ice freezer. Remove cardboard from shelving inside walk in cooler. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide test kit for sanitizer used at the 2 bay sink | 20-4-703.11 - Food Conta...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS December 10, 2012 at 4:25 PM
4 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: provide labels for all frozen chickens sold in this store | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean out the 2 bay sink in back room. Clean exterior of sink also | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructe...
FAIL November 26, 2012 at 3:38 PM
4 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: provide labels for all frozen chickens sold in this store | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean out the 2 bay sink in back room. Clean exterior of sink also | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructe...
PASS January 18, 2012 at 4:40 AM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep all food products at least 6 inches off floor in back room. In walk in cooler keep all food supplies 6 inches off floor | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: repair damaged floor tiles on f...
FAIL January 3, 2012 at 4:05 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep all food products at least 6 inches off floor in back room. In walk in cooler keep all food supplies 6 inches off floor | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: repair damaged floor tiles on f...
PASS May 3, 2011 at 6:55 PM
3 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: Meat packages purchased at Market Basket being re-sold at this store. DISCONTINUE Can only sell from a licensed wholesaler | 02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructions: Some raw chicken/ raw beef products are m...
FAIL April 26, 2011 at 4:10 PM
6 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: Meat packages purchased at Market Basket being re-sold at this store. DISCONTINUE Can only sell from a licensed wholesaler | 02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructions: Some raw chicken/ raw beef products are m...
FAIL April 13, 2011 at 3:44 PM
4 violations
02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructions: Some raw chicken products are missing safe handeling labels Provide | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior of all refrigeration units from old food spills stains and soils...
PASS January 13, 2010 at 3:55 PM
4 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: Poultry being bought and re-sold from a retail store. Discontinue and only purchase product from a licensed wholesale company | 02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructions: No labels on raw fish products.Provide...
FAIL January 5, 2010 at 6:23 PM
4 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: Poultry being bought and re-sold from a retail store. Discontinue and only purchase product from a licensed wholesale company | 02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructions: No labels on raw fish products.Provide...
PASS May 5, 2009 at 6:32 PM
3 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: Label all food products sold in store | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: Repair damaged floor in store isles | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: Replace stained ceiling ...
FAIL April 15, 2009 at 5:06 PM
3 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: Label all food products sold in store | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: Repair damaged floor in store isles | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: Replace stained ceiling ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 11, 2008 at 3:00 PM
1 violation
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all packaged foods
PASS August 13, 2008 at 3:58 AM
4 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Remove outdated salad dressing. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate food 6 inches off floor in wash in. | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: Repair floor tiles where necessary. | 3...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department