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Orient Height Food Market

1016 Bennington

Last inspected Sep 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

10 inspections

Inspection

Sep 29, 2026

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s notes

Back area/Dry storage room ceiling tile observed missing/ Repair

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 29, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 10, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed a moderate amount of mouse droppings on the shelves where pots are stored and on the floor near the shelves.Clean and sanitize to remove/ Provide IPM report to keila.depina@boston.gov PIC provided pest control service report from March 20 2026 showing they remove 1 mouse underneath the chips rack by the front door mouse activity found in bait station behing the front counter

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 10, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 9, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed dust accumulation on retial food shelves storing canned goods. clean to remove

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

8 cans Muir Glen crushed tomatoes with past expiration date from 2 16 2025.16 cans Chef Boyardee Lasagna with past expiration date from March 29 2026. 14 Cans Chef Boyardee ABC's & 123 with meatballs with past expiration date from Nov 4 2025 2 cans Enchiladas Red Sauce with past expiration date from Jul 17 2025. Address and ensure all foods are being checked prior to and while on the sales floor for past expiiration dates. Remove

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed a moderate amount of mouse droppings on the shelves where pots are stored and on the floor near the shelves.Clean and sanitize to remove/ Provide IPM report to keila.depina@boston.gov PIC provided pest control service report from March 20 2026 showing they remove 1 mouse underneath the chips rack by the front door mouse activity found in bait station behing the front counter

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 9, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 2, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed dust accumulation on retial food shelves storing canned goods. clean to remove

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

8 cans Muir Glen crushed tomatoes with past expiration date from 2 16 2025.16 cans Chef Boyardee Lasagna with past expiration date from March 29 2026. 14 Cans Chef Boyardee ABC's & 123 with meatballs with past expiration date from Nov 4 2025 2 cans Enchiladas Red Sauce with past expiration date from Jul 17 2025. Address and ensure all foods are being checked prior to and while on the sales floor for past expiiration dates. Remove

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed a moderate amount of mouse droppings on the shelves where pots are stored and on the floor near the shelves.Clean and sanitize to remove/ Provide IPM report to keila.depina@boston.gov PIC provided pest control service report from March 20 2026 showing they remove 1 mouse underneath the chips rack by the front door mouse activity found in bait station behing the front counter

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 18, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-501.17-COther

Official wording

Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector’s notes

Toilet door not self-closing. Provide.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

No signage at handsink toilet. Provide.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 18, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 11, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-501.17-COther

Official wording

Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector’s notes

Toilet door not self-closing. Provide.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No soap at toilet handsing. Provide.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

No signage at handsink toilet. Provide.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 11, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 4, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-501.17-COther

Official wording

Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector’s notes

Toilet door not self-closing. Provide.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No soap at toilet handsing. Provide.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

No signage at handsink toilet. Provide.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 4, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 22, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 22, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 20, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 20, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 8, 2024

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Some ceiling tiles missing or damaged. Replace.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 8, 2024 · Original Source

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