BON APPETIT RESTAURANT
Latest: PASS
October 23, 2025
Address
1138 BLUE HILL AV
Dorchester, MA 02124
Inspection History
84 inspections
44 failures
License
License #19071
Last inspected: October 23, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
October 23, 2025
at 5:47 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling Pests (C): At the time of the re-inspeciton fruit flies were obsered in the back storage area where onions were being kept. Address.
FAIL
October 15, 2025
at 5:58 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Managemment not properly overseeing in the general maintanence/temperatures of equipment/coolers. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping...
FAIL
October 7, 2025
at 5:47 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Managemment not properly overseeing in the general maintanence/temperatures of equipment/coolers. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 12, 2025
at 3:40 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw eggs obserevd beign stored directly over other food products in the back storage room refrigeration unit. Discontinue and store eggs appropriately to...
FAIL
March 4, 2025
at 6:42 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw eggs obserevd beign stored directly over other food products in the back storage room refrigeration unit. Discontinue and store eggs appropriately to...
PASS
September 20, 2024
at 6:11 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Mop and bucket observed leaning up against bottled beverages. Address and provide proper storage for dirty mop and bucket to ensure no contamination to foods. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 -...
FAIL
September 12, 2024
at 3:08 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Mop and bucket observed leaning up against bottled beverages. Address and provide proper storage for dirty mop and bucket to ensure no contamination to foods. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 -...
PASS
March 29, 2024
at 2:11 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): At the time of the inspection there were no Allergen/Food Safety Certifications posted/on site. Provide both at the time of the re-inspection. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous ...
FAIL
March 22, 2024
at 2:34 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): At the time of the inspection there were no Allergen/Food Safety Certifications posted/on site. Provide both at the time of the re-inspection. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous ...
PASS
November 20, 2023
at 8:14 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean floor below dry storage shelving ware washing and prep area. Floor at rear food storage area some areas missing floor tiles repair.
FAIL
November 8, 2023
at 5:46 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean floor below dry storage shelving ware washing and prep area. Floor at rear food storage area some areas missing floor tiles repair. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling ...
FAIL
November 1, 2023
at 5:17 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Provide allergen awareness certification for person in charge onsite. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No labels on some bulk for...
FAIL
October 23, 2023
at 3:22 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Provide allergen awareness certification for person in charge onsite. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No labels on some bulk for...
PASS
April 26, 2023
at 6:24 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-301.14-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C): Exhausthood filter missing parts repair or replace.
FAIL
April 12, 2023
at 6:23 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Employees must eat at designated area away from kitchen area. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge must train new staff on where to eat and ...
FAIL
April 5, 2023
at 4:28 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Employees must eat at designated area away from kitchen area. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge must train new staff on where to eat and ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 2, 2022
at 4:34 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-201.11-C - Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C): legs on ware washing sink loose repair. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Repair stairs to dry storage room | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning...
FAIL
August 26, 2022
at 6:03 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Dispensing spoons from stagnant water at kitchen area store in clean water of 135F. | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Remove duct tape...
FAIL
August 19, 2022
at 5:08 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Dispensing spoons from stagnant water at kitchen area store in clean water of 135F. | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Remove duct tape...
PASS
April 14, 2022
at 5:01 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Exhausthood sticker expired service and post current sticker.
FAIL
April 5, 2022
at 4:18 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures or equipment for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events provide. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No allergen awareness f...
FAIL
April 1, 2022
at 5:57 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures or equipment for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events provide. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No allergen awareness f...
FAIL
March 29, 2022
at 6:21 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures or equipment for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events provide. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No allergen awareness f...
PASS
September 1, 2021
at 3:45 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Violation noted for cold holding noted on previous inspections PIC/CFPM must review cold holding procedures with employees and ensure products are properly held under refrigeration | 5...
FAIL
August 25, 2021
at 4:16 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Violation noted for cold holding noted on previous inspections PIC/CFPM must review cold holding procedures with employees and ensure products are properly held under refrigeration | 5...
PASS
March 29, 2021
at 7:07 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): At the time of the inspection the CFPM was not present at the establishment. Employees available at the time were unable to properly answer food safety questions or set up sanitizer. A...
FAIL
March 18, 2021
at 7:15 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): At the time of the inspection the CFPM was not present at the establishment. Employees available at the time were unable to properly answer food safety questions or set up sanitizer. A...
PASS
October 23, 2020
at 6:10 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Employees unable to properly wash hands with no papertowels at multiple handsinks. Handsink blocked for use in back prep- Corrected | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Perso...
FAIL
October 14, 2020
at 6:41 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Employees unable to properly wash hands with no papertowels at multiple handsinks. Handsink blocked for use in back prep- Corrected | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Perso...
PASS
July 22, 2020
at 5:09 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employees unable to wash hands. No paper towels and blocked handsink | 590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Observed employee in kitchen eating- Provide designated area | 590.002/2-501...
FAIL
March 12, 2020
at 2:47 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employees unable to wash hands. No paper towels and blocked handsink | 590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Observed employee in kitchen eating- Provide designated area | 590.002/2-501...
PASS
January 21, 2020
at 3:59 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Remove potatoes from cardboard boxes and provide proper produce storage containers. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C):...
FAIL
January 14, 2020
at 7:07 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Remove potatoes from cardboard boxes and provide proper produce storage containers. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C):...
PASS
December 24, 2019
at 5:09 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): No date marking on foods held more than 24 hrs. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): No test kit provide | 590.004/4-60...
FAIL
December 12, 2019
at 6:44 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): No date marking on foods held more than 24 hrs. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): No test kit provide | 590.004/4-60...
PASS
October 7, 2019
at 4:49 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-203.13-C - Service Sink (C): No mop sink | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C): Remove all clutter of non use equipment at rear storage area.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 25, 2019
at 6:11 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-203.13-C - Service Sink (C): No mop sink | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C): Remove all clutter of non use equipment at rear storage area. | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures ...
FAIL
September 11, 2019
at 6:41 PM
10 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge to train staff on frequent cleaning and develop cleaning schedule. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No labels on...
FAIL
September 6, 2019
at 5:12 PM
10 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge to train staff on frequent cleaning and develop cleaning schedule. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No labels on...
PASS
November 14, 2018
at 6:11 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: No cover on cooked beef container provide. Unit at 40F-ok | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Discontinue using cardboard boxes for storage of onions and potatoes and provide dry food storage contain...
FAIL
October 31, 2018
at 3:48 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: No cover on cooked beef container provide. Unit at 40F-ok | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Discontinue using cardboard boxes for storage of onions and potatoes and provide dry food storage contain...
PASS
August 4, 2017
at 12:53 PM
5 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: | 39-6-304.11 - Rooms and Equipment Vented:
FAIL
July 21, 2017
at 12:37 PM
5 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: | 39-6-304.11 - Rooms and Equipment Vented:
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 31, 2017
at 8:48 PM
4 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: provide a sanitizer for three compartment sink | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor under behind and between all equipment and shelves through-out serving area all prep areas al...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 24, 2017
at 6:41 PM
6 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide a thermometer for reach-in at front counter area provide thermomters for all reach-in's through-out serving/cooking areas | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: provide a saniti...
FAIL
January 10, 2017
at 7:30 PM
6 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide a thermometer for reach-in at front counter area provide thermomters for all reach-in's through-out serving/cooking areas | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: provide a saniti...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 6, 2016
at 5:37 PM
3 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: keep all wiping cloths in sanitizer at all times | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor under behind and between all equipment and shelves through-out all cooking areas all pre...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 30, 2016
at 3:55 PM
3 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: keep all wiping cloths in sanitizer at all times | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor under behind and between all equipment and shelves through-out all cooking areas all pre...
FAIL
June 14, 2016
at 3:49 PM
3 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: keep all wiping cloths in sanitizer at all times | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor under behind and between all equipment and shelves through-out all cooking areas all pre...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 1, 2015
at 3:55 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk dry storage bins in rear storage room with dry ingredeints not labeled. Provide proper label. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Coffin freezer in rear storage area with broken door an...