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Star Market No. 4587

Latest: FAIL November 19, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: Dorchester

🚇 Nearest Transit: JFK/UMass (Red Line)

Address
45 WM T MORRISSEY BL
Dorchester, MA 02122
Inspection History
97 inspections
46 failures
License
License #25690
Last inspected: November 19, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

FAIL November 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean behind all vent covers on refrigerators. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surf...
FAIL November 14, 2025 at 7:33 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Dairy area storage last two shelves soiled clean. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean mold like s...
PASS August 14, 2025 at 3:35 PM
0 violations
PASS July 17, 2025 at 1:43 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): No Evidence of flies today muffin case and pastries are individually packaged pending pest control report.
FAIL July 16, 2025 at 3:28 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Observed gaps at the pastry muffin case repair. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean floor drains at the fish department to remove stagna...
FAIL July 9, 2025 at 6:38 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Observed gaps at the pastry muffin case repair. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean floor drains at the fish department to remove stagna...
PASS July 3, 2025 at 2:22 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): *Small rodent droppings noted in the back beverage storage area / Remove and maintain daily cleaning *Discussed discontinuing use of pallets as the floors cannot be properly cleaned. Elevate at least...
FAIL June 20, 2025 at 6:31 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): *Small rodent droppings noted in the back beverage storage area / Remove and maintain daily cleaning *Discussed discontinuing use of pallets as the floors cannot be properly cleaned. Elevate at least...
PASS April 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM
3 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean dairy shelving at the dairy department. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean floor below produce department ware washing and prep area. | ...
FAIL March 24, 2025 at 6:32 PM
3 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean dairy shelving at the dairy department. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean floor below produce department ware washing and prep area. | ...
PASS January 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): provide additional service.
FAIL January 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): provide additional service.
FAIL January 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Repair vent cover at the dairy display case area Vent cover missing on 2 dooe unit at cooked foods. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Wall...
FAIL January 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Repair vent cover at the dairy display case area Vent cover missing on 2 dooe unit at cooked foods. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Wall...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 31, 2024 at 7:15 PM
0 violations
PASS September 3, 2024 at 3:16 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): diced tomatoes at 45F shall be 41 or below filled to high ensure to chill down before placing in line salad unit. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cuttin...
FAIL August 23, 2024 at 7:28 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): diced tomatoes at 45F shall be 41 or below filled to high ensure to chill down before placing in line salad unit. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cuttin...
PASS June 4, 2024 at 5:50 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge to train staff on cooling prepped foods. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Sliced Turkey deli m...
FAIL May 24, 2024 at 4:48 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge to train staff on cooling prepped foods. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Sliced Turkey deli m...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 29, 2023 at 2:35 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Pizza cheese @ 45F. PIC will remove and have unit serviced. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean wire shelves in dairy wa...
FAIL August 22, 2023 at 1:01 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Pizza cheese @ 45F. PIC will remove and have unit serviced. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean wire shelves in dairy wa...
PASS March 28, 2023 at 2:16 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Box of produce and other containers of food observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler in the deli department. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches o...
FAIL March 16, 2023 at 5:44 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Box of produce and other containers of food observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler in the deli department. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches o...
PASS January 24, 2023 at 3:28 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): PIzza Cheese in cold holding unit at prep table at 49F. PIC removed and will cold hold at 41F or below. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact ...
FAIL January 17, 2023 at 3:55 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): PIzza Cheese in cold holding unit at prep table at 49F. PIC removed and will cold hold at 41F or below. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact ...
PASS August 11, 2022 at 4:51 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Discontinue to store product on the floor. Must be 6 inches off the floor when in storage. Found bags of onions on the floor in produce prep area. Discontinue to us...
FAIL August 3, 2022 at 3:24 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Discontinue to store product on the floor. Must be 6 inches off the floor when in storage. Found bags of onions on the floor in produce prep area. Discontinue to us...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 15, 2022 at 7:22 PM
0 violations
PASS January 27, 2022 at 7:34 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Discontinue to store knife between counters in sandwich area. | 590.006/6-201.13-C - Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C): Coving in meat prep room falling off t...
FAIL January 20, 2022 at 5:17 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Discontinue to store knife between counters in sandwich area. | 590.006/6-201.13-C - Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C): Coving in meat prep room falling off t...
PASS September 28, 2021 at 6:35 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Not properly training staff on the importance of keeping handsinks easily accessible and not using it for other use other than handwashing. No managerial control of ensuring papertowel...
FAIL September 21, 2021 at 1:06 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Not properly training staff on the importance of keeping handsinks easily accessible and not using it for other use other than handwashing. No managerial control of ensuring papertowel...
PASS June 22, 2021 at 2:06 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Thawing lobster meat in vacuum sealed bag- Discontinue thawing in bag cut open package and place in a food grade container to thaw to prevent bacterial growth and toxin- induced pathogens | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - R...
FAIL June 17, 2021 at 3:08 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Thawing lobster meat in vacuum sealed bag- Discontinue thawing in bag cut open package and place in a food grade container to thaw to prevent bacterial growth and toxin- induced pathogens | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - R...
PASS May 24, 2021 at 4:55 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Bakery: backflow prevention device from proof box draining into hand sink.
FAIL May 17, 2021 at 6:19 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Deli prep: Bagged frozen cooked beef filling sitting in a bowl of water under 3 bay sink. Frozen foods must be thawed under refrigeration or running water. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Co...
FAIL May 10, 2021 at 4:49 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Deli prep: Bagged frozen cooked beef filling sitting in a bowl of water under 3 bay sink. Frozen foods must be thawed under refrigeration or running water. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Co...
PASS July 21, 2020 at 2:26 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P): Quats sanitizer in bakery tested at 500ppm+ from automated dispenser Maintain at 200-400ppm- Employees to add...
FAIL July 6, 2020 at 7:25 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P): Quats sanitizer in bakery tested at 500ppm+ from automated dispenser Maintain at 200-400ppm- Employees to add...
PASS March 27, 2020 at 2:28 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Staff eating in fish department. Discontinue and review with all staff. | 590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concen...
FAIL March 17, 2020 at 3:34 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Staff eating in fish department. Discontinue and review with all staff. | 590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concen...
PASS August 30, 2019 at 2:35 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): No thermometer for produce and meat service case. | 590.005/5-501.15-C - Outside Receptacles (C): Remove all non-inuse shopping carts and tires. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors ...
FAIL August 23, 2019 at 5:02 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): No thermometer for produce and meat service case. | 590.005/5-501.15-C - Outside Receptacles (C): Remove all non-inuse shopping carts and tires. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors ...
PASS February 7, 2019 at 4:17 PM
4 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean lobster tank divider to remove visible soil. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean sides and inbetween cooking equipment to remove visible soil. Clean exterior of Ice cream Wal...
FAIL January 31, 2019 at 6:38 PM
4 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean lobster tank divider to remove visible soil. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean sides and inbetween cooking equipment to remove visible soil. Clean exterior of Ice cream Wal...
PASS August 14, 2018 at 3:37 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Behind Alacarte counter repair loose vent cover. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: One of the bays is leaking repair. (Meat Department) | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean...
FAIL August 6, 2018 at 4:16 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Behind Alacarte counter repair loose vent cover. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: One of the bays is leaking repair. (Meat Department) | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 26, 2018 at 6:55 PM
2 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace heavily scored and grooved ice shovel. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Vent cover rusty at produce display case repair. Unit at 35F-ok Replace ripped curtains at ice cream freezer.
FAIL April 12, 2018 at 4:04 PM
4 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace heavily scored and grooved ice shovel. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Vent cover rusty at produce display case repair. Unit at 35F-ok Replace ripped curtains at ice cream freezer. | ...
FAIL April 6, 2018 at 5:34 PM
4 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace heavily scored and grooved ice shovel. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Vent cover rusty at produce display case repair. Unit at 35F-ok Replace ripped curtains at ice cream freezer. | ...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department