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D'BENNY'S SUBS

Latest: PASS June 26, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Deli

📍 Neighborhood: Dorchester

🚇 Nearest Transit: Fields Corner (Red Line)

Address
1433 DORCHESTER AV
Dorchester, MA 02124
Inspection History
73 inspections
33 failures
License
License #24587
Last inspected: June 26, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS June 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-402.11-P - Backflow Prevention (P): No Air Gap at Prep Sink provide.
FAIL June 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
2 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No Certified Food protection manager onsite provide. | 590.005/5-402.11-P - Backflow Prevention (P): No Air Gap at Prep Sink provide.
FAIL June 5, 2025 at 7:42 PM
2 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No Certified Food protection manager onsite provide. | 590.005/5-402.11-P - Backflow Prevention (P): No Air Gap at Prep Sink provide.
PASS January 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
0 violations
FAIL January 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
0 violations
PASS October 22, 2024 at 5:58 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean interior of coffin freezer to remove food spills. | 590.005/5-501.13-C - Receptacles (C): Provide trash recepticle for hand sink a...
FAIL October 15, 2024 at 7:04 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean interior of coffin freezer to remove food spills. | 590.005/5-501.13-C - Receptacles (C): Provide trash recepticle for hand sink a...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 13, 2024 at 5:41 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Seal bare wood framing on shelving between salad and pizza unit. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): No thermometer for steam tab...
FAIL March 7, 2024 at 6:08 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Seal bare wood framing on shelving between salad and pizza unit. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): No thermometer for steam tab...
PASS November 16, 2023 at 4:54 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): PIC will need to review with staff to store chicken on the bottom shelf. Found chicken above beef | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Cl...
FAIL November 9, 2023 at 4:37 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): PIC will need to review with staff to store chicken on the bottom shelf. Found chicken above beef | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Cl...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 24, 2023 at 7:20 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings and sauces have no labels. Provide.
PASS June 14, 2022 at 4:43 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): In flip top on sandwich prep line found sliced turkey not covered mixed in with other meats. PIC discarded | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Cont...
FAIL June 7, 2022 at 3:21 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): In flip top on sandwich prep line found sliced turkey not covered mixed in with other meats. PIC discarded | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Cont...
PASS January 27, 2022 at 4:36 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Raw foods in three door refrigeration unit not properly covered. Provide covers. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Col...
FAIL January 20, 2022 at 7:49 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Raw foods in three door refrigeration unit not properly covered. Provide covers. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Col...
PASS October 22, 2021 at 6:45 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Multiple employees not wearing proper hair restraints. | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedure or kit for vomit or diarrheal event. Please provid...
FAIL October 15, 2021 at 4:00 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Multiple employees not wearing proper hair restraints. | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedure or kit for vomit or diarrheal event. Please provid...
PASS May 18, 2021 at 6:33 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Bags of parmesan cheese stored in box from raw chicken. Remove and sanitize bags. Do not store anything food or equipment in boxes that raw chicken was...
FAIL May 11, 2021 at 7:16 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Bags of parmesan cheese stored in box from raw chicken. Remove and sanitize bags. Do not store anything food or equipment in boxes that raw chicken was...
PASS October 5, 2020 at 4:16 PM
0 violations
PASS March 4, 2020 at 7:53 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No labels on some bulk food containers provide. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C):...
FAIL February 25, 2020 at 4:57 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No labels on some bulk food containers provide. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C):...
PASS July 19, 2019 at 3:39 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Observed owner rinse hands at 3 bay sink without using proper procedures. | 590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Owner without a hair restraint.Provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)...
FAIL July 17, 2019 at 6:01 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Observed owner rinse hands at 3 bay sink without using proper procedures. | 590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Owner without a hair restraint.Provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)...
PASS March 22, 2019 at 12:46 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove beverages stored below pipes at basement area and store adequately. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide test kit for Chlorine sanitizer. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Remove condensat...
FAIL March 14, 2019 at 6:12 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove beverages stored below pipes at basement area and store adequately. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide test kit for Chlorine sanitizer. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Remove condensat...
PASS October 11, 2018 at 6:15 PM
5 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean sides and inbetween of cooking equipment to remove visible soil. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: No hand wash signage at hand sink provide. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Impro...
FAIL October 3, 2018 at 6:20 PM
5 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean sides and inbetween of cooking equipment to remove visible soil. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: No hand wash signage at hand sink provide. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Impro...
PASS March 19, 2018 at 5:01 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide additional shelving for storage of pizza pans. | 24-4-904.11AB - Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils: Pizza pans stored on floor in boxes elevate 6 to 8" or higher.
FAIL March 12, 2018 at 5:09 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide additional shelving for storage of pizza pans. | 24-4-904.11AB - Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils: Pizza pans stored on floor in boxes elevate 6 to 8" or higher.
PASS January 31, 2018 at 5:53 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: No labels for dessart display case provide. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Side of oven paint worn repair. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Replace defective thermometer ...
FAIL January 24, 2018 at 7:01 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: No labels for dessart display case provide. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Side of oven paint worn repair. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Replace defective thermometer ...
PASS June 13, 2017 at 6:23 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Some food uncover in walkin refrigerator. Provide covers for proper protection. Several boxes of raw chicken on floor in walkin refrigerator. Remove. Store all food 6inches off floor. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Con...
FAIL June 5, 2017 at 4:40 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Some food uncover in walkin refrigerator. Provide covers for proper protection. Several boxes of raw chicken on floor in walkin refrigerator. Remove. Store all food 6inches off floor. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Con...
PASS January 12, 2017 at 5:24 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Buckets of raw chicken and other foods on floor in walk-in Bottles and case of soda on floor in kitchen area .Remove all food and food products must be stored 6inches off the floor. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Con...
FAIL January 5, 2017 at 5:23 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Buckets of raw chicken and other foods on floor in walk-in Bottles and case of soda on floor in kitchen area .Remove all food and food products must be stored 6inches off the floor. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Con...
PASS July 7, 2016 at 7:53 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Leak in prep unit refrigerator unit .unit temperature 40F. Repair leak. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Torn gaskets in freezer chest in basement .Repair or replace | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Conta...
FAIL June 29, 2016 at 12:19 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Leak in prep unit refrigerator unit .unit temperature 40F. Repair leak. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Torn gaskets in freezer chest in basement .Repair or replace | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Conta...
PASS February 10, 2016 at 3:37 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sliced cheese 56F dice tomatoes 47F slices tomatoes48F in sandwich prep station container over filled . PIC will remove. Fill only to fill line store remaining products below in refrigeration unit. Maintain all c...
FAIL February 2, 2016 at 4:35 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sliced cheese 56F dice tomatoes 47F slices tomatoes48F in sandwich prep station container over filled . PIC will remove. Fill only to fill line store remaining products below in refrigeration unit. Maintain all c...
PASS July 27, 2015 at 3:37 PM
1 violation
M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Post current food safety and allergy awareness certification for new Food safety manager.
FAIL July 20, 2015 at 3:18 PM
5 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Replace defective chefs thermometer. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace heavily scoreded cutting board. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Back splash at washing sink soile...
FAIL July 8, 2015 at 5:49 PM
5 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Replace defective chefs thermometer. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace heavily scoreded cutting board. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Back splash at washing sink soile...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 11, 2015 at 7:21 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair door gasket to walk in cooler. Unit at 38F-ok. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair loose freezer cover to coffin reach in freezer. | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Tem...
FAIL February 4, 2015 at 4:14 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair door gasket to walk in cooler. Unit at 38F-ok. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair loose freezer cover to coffin reach in freezer. | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Tem...
PASS July 3, 2014 at 3:42 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Freezer lid in disrepair repair. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair loose door gasket at walk in cooler unit 40F-ok. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Dough machine soiled cl...
FAIL June 26, 2014 at 3:44 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Freezer lid in disrepair repair. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair loose door gasket at walk in cooler unit 40F-ok. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Dough machine soiled cl...
PASS March 31, 2014 at 5:08 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: No label at flour bulk food container provide. | 24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: Pizza dough pan stored on floor elevated and store 6" to 8" or higher off the floo...
FAIL March 19, 2014 at 3:54 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: No label at flour bulk food container provide. | 24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: Pizza dough pan stored on floor elevated and store 6" to 8" or higher off the floo...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department