PHU CUONG MARKET(1188 Dor. Ave.)
Latest: PASS
October 6, 2025
Address
1188 DORCHESTER AV
Dorchester, MA 02125
Inspection History
68 inspections
36 failures
License
License #31901
Last inspected: October 6, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
October 6, 2025
at 3:36 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-401.11-PF - Raw Animal Foods-Cooking (Pf): Balut eggs in front of store at room temperature. Move to refrigeration or discontinue sale | 590.003(A)/3-201.11-P - Compliance with Food Law (P): Conch for sale / Unclear on where they are co...
FAIL
September 29, 2025
at 6:24 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-401.11-PF - Raw Animal Foods-Cooking (Pf): Balut eggs in front of store at room temperature. Move to refrigeration or discontinue sale | 590.003(A)/3-201.11-P - Compliance with Food Law (P): Conch for sale / Unclear on where they are co...
PASS
August 18, 2025
at 7:14 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-202.13-P - Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P): No air gap at prep sinks provide.
FAIL
July 3, 2025
at 7:00 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Discontinue using hallway area to packaging produce must use designated area with proper equipment. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact...
FAIL
June 23, 2025
at 6:59 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Discontinue using hallway area to packaging produce must use designated area with proper equipment. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact...
PASS
March 18, 2025
at 4:32 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Shelving inside Seafood Walk in cooler extremely rusty replace. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Ute...
FAIL
March 11, 2025
at 3:20 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Shelving inside Seafood Walk in cooler extremely rusty replace. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Ute...
PASS
October 1, 2024
at 6:07 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Today observed less fly activity lamps located at trash compactor and compost area provide an additional current pest control report treating flies.
FAIL
September 12, 2024
at 2:39 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Today observed less fly activity lamps located at trash compactor and compost area provide an additional current pest control report treating flies.
FAIL
August 29, 2024
at 5:17 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): No dates on shell stock tags and not in chroniclogicol order provide Shell stock tags attached to container date of last sold / maintained 90 days. | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Cha...
FAIL
August 22, 2024
at 7:24 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): No dates on shell stock tags and not in chroniclogicol order provide Shell stock tags attached to container date of last sold / maintained 90 days. | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Cha...
PASS
January 18, 2024
at 6:58 PM
5 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): At the time of the inspection there was no Food Allergen Certification. Provide. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Leg to the 3 bay sink in the seafood departmen...
FAIL
January 4, 2024
at 4:28 PM
5 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): At the time of the inspection there was no Food Allergen Certification. Provide. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Leg to the 3 bay sink in the seafood departmen...
PASS
September 18, 2023
at 4:35 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): At this time PIC could not find all the State licenes to sell live fish lobster crabs. Also to eviscerate whole fish. Please provide if not apply with the state. | 590.003/3-306.13-P...
FAIL
September 11, 2023
at 3:37 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): At this time PIC could not find all the State licenes to sell live fish lobster crabs. Also to eviscerate whole fish. Please provide if not apply with the state. | 590.003/3-306.13-P...
PASS
August 29, 2023
at 3:09 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Several dented cans removed from shelves / Inspect all canned food and remove any with sharp dents that compromise the lip or seam of cans | 590.003/3-...
FAIL
August 18, 2023
at 6:01 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Several dented cans removed from shelves / Inspect all canned food and remove any with sharp dents that compromise the lip or seam of cans | 590.003/3-...
PASS
March 31, 2023
at 2:15 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): PIC will need to review with staff to wash hands in hand sink and not prep or three bay sink. Hand sink in fish department was dry to the touch. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Contro...
FAIL
March 24, 2023
at 3:17 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): PIC will need to review with staff to wash hands in hand sink and not prep or three bay sink. Hand sink in fish department was dry to the touch. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Contro...
PASS
August 4, 2022
at 5:21 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Product in walk in was not covered. PIC stated that it was going into the trash. It looks like it was just ground up? Product on the floor in both walk ins on retai...
FAIL
July 28, 2022
at 3:26 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Product in walk in was not covered. PIC stated that it was going into the trash. It looks like it was just ground up? Product on the floor in both walk ins on retai...
PASS
February 3, 2022
at 4:13 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): PIC will need to review with all staff to wash hand in hand sinks not any other sink. Sinks must be available at all times and stocked with soap and paper towels | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpacka...
FAIL
January 26, 2022
at 5:33 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): PIC will need to review with all staff to wash hand in hand sinks not any other sink. Sinks must be available at all times and stocked with soap and paper towels | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpacka...
PASS
October 18, 2021
at 2:07 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Handsink in Fish/ Meat market area was clogged and had scoop from ice machine in it. When removed the sink was completely dried - PIC Removed the scoop and water was at a temperature of 87.5 I ran the w...
FAIL
October 6, 2021
at 3:16 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Handsink in Fish/ Meat market area was clogged and had scoop from ice machine in it. When removed the sink was completely dried - PIC Removed the scoop and water was at a temperature of 87.5 I ran the w...
PASS
May 5, 2021
at 1:44 PM
2 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): No CFPM present for reinspection. In basement storage is being shared with salon next door. Cannot have people who are not employees who are unauthorized entering food storage areas...
FAIL
April 28, 2021
at 6:56 PM
22 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): During inspection ISD did not observe any staff washing their hands. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): No CFPM present for reinspection. In basement storage is being shared wi...
FAIL
April 27, 2021
at 4:41 PM
22 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): During inspection ISD did not observe any staff washing their hands. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): No CFPM present for inspection. Employees unable to demonstrate cleaning ...
PASS
August 4, 2020
at 1:22 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Shellstock tags not stored with products ensure tags are stored with products until last one gone and then file. Ensure no co-mingling of species. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equ...
FAIL
July 28, 2020
at 1:01 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Shellstock tags not stored with products ensure tags are stored with products until last one gone and then file. Ensure no co-mingling of species. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equ...
PASS
November 20, 2019
at 4:36 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No bodily fluid clean up kit provide. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Remove all dry product stored below sewage pipes at basement area. | 590.004/4-...
FAIL
November 15, 2019
at 5:25 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No bodily fluid clean up kit provide. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Remove all dry product stored below sewage pipes at basement area. | 590.004/4-...
PASS
April 29, 2019
at 3:27 PM
5 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Remove plastic from ware washing sink bay and provide commercial grade sink plug to hold water. Sink leg loose repair. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Thermometer at poultry case missing rep...
FAIL
April 22, 2019
at 3:22 PM
5 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Remove plastic from ware washing sink bay and provide commercial grade sink plug to hold water. Sink leg loose repair. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Thermometer at poultry case missing rep...
PASS
March 12, 2019
at 2:22 PM
4 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Remove home style plastic strainers and provide commercial grade equipment for dispensing fish. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Repair thermometer at open dairy case. | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Ad...
FAIL
March 6, 2019
at 4:10 PM
4 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Remove home style plastic strainers and provide commercial grade equipment for dispensing fish. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Repair thermometer at open dairy case. | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Ad...
PASS
September 10, 2018
at 3:05 PM
7 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: No labels on packaged sliced beef provide with ingredient name and establishment name address. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Box of vegetables store on floor discontinue practice and elevate 6 to ...
FAIL
August 29, 2018
at 5:49 PM
7 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: No labels on packaged sliced beef provide with ingredient name and establishment name address. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Box of vegetables store on floor discontinue practice and elevate 6 to ...
PASS
July 5, 2018
at 3:08 PM
10 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Provide shell stock ID tags in chronological order by date. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Frozen Shrimp stored next to fruit juice at produce discontinue practice and provid...
FAIL
June 27, 2018
at 3:22 PM
10 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Provide shell stock ID tags in chronological order by date. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Frozen Shrimp stored next to fruit juice at produce discontinue practice and provid...
PASS
March 12, 2018
at 6:28 PM
8 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace all heavily scoreded and grooved cutting boards at Seafood Department. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace defective sneeze guard at fish display case. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food ...
FAIL
February 22, 2018
at 4:03 PM
8 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace all heavily scoreded and grooved cutting boards at Seafood Department. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace defective sneeze guard at fish display case. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food ...
PASS
July 26, 2017
at 4:59 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Bault eggs 60F on floor out of refrigeration . PIC stated they were just delivered .Removed .All eggs must remain under refrigeration. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several dented cans on shelves in retail se...
FAIL
July 19, 2017
at 4:05 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Bault eggs 60F on floor out of refrigeration . PIC stated they were just delivered .Removed .All eggs must remain under refrigeration. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several dented cans on shelves in retail se...
PASS
March 10, 2017
at 4:25 PM
7 violations
02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructions: Several packages of of slice beef without labels in meat case. Provide proper labeling. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Boxes of frozen food on floor in walkin freezer. Remove . Store all food ...
FAIL
March 7, 2017
at 3:57 PM
7 violations
02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructions: Several packages of of slice beef without labels in meat case. Provide proper labeling. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Boxes of frozen food on floor in walkin freezer. Remove . Store all food ...
PASS
October 12, 2016
at 6:42 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Eggs left out of refrigeration unit in front of store 60F .PIC stated only left out 30Mins.PIC removed all egg must be refrigerated 41F or below | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Baskets of live crabs on floor in ...
FAIL
October 5, 2016
at 4:09 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Eggs left out of refrigeration unit in front of store 60F .PIC stated only left out 30Mins.PIC removed all egg must be refrigerated 41F or below | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Baskets of live crabs on floor in ...
PASS
September 9, 2016
at 6:26 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Some store package vegetables without labels.Provide | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Heavly scored cutting boards in fish dept. Replace | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Card...
FAIL
September 2, 2016
at 4:23 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Some store package vegetables without labels.Provide | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Heavly scored cutting boards in fish dept. Replace | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Card...