FLAMES RESTAURANT
Latest: PASS
November 18, 2025
Address
663 MORTON ST
Mattapan, MA 02126
Inspection History
80 inspections
35 failures
License
License #22244
Last inspected: November 18, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
November 18, 2025
at 3:11 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): At the time of the re-inspection (11/10/2025) cooked sword fish inside of the single door uprigth hot holding unit at 94F. Discontinue and ensure all ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 10, 2025
at 3:02 PM
8 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Address and provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some type of Food safety Cour...
FAIL
October 27, 2025
at 2:14 PM
8 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Address and provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some type of Food safety Cour...
PASS
April 25, 2025
at 5:36 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Bags of ...
FAIL
April 17, 2025
at 2:20 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Bags of ...
PASS
July 24, 2024
at 6:29 PM
3 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Management not properly overseeing in the general maintanence of equipment and food temperatures. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfoo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 10, 2024
at 3:36 PM
3 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Management not properly overseeing in the general maintanence of equipment and food temperatures. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfoo...
FAIL
May 2, 2024
at 3:59 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives observed being stored in between soiled wall and 3 single bay sink. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use ...
FAIL
April 12, 2024
at 3:07 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives observed being stored in between soiled wall and 3 single bay sink. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use ...
PASS
January 26, 2024
at 4:00 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Spray hose wrapped with due to leaking repair. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Cutting boards heavily scoreded and groove replace. | 590.004/4-601.11-C ...
FAIL
January 19, 2024
at 5:29 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Spray hose wrapped with due to leaking repair. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Cutting boards heavily scoreded and groove replace. | 590.004/4-601.11-C ...
PASS
October 25, 2023
at 3:07 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Food containers below oven stored on shelving less than 6" elevate. | 590.004/4-204.119-C - Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C): Repair ware ...
FAIL
October 18, 2023
at 3:28 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Food containers below oven stored on shelving less than 6" elevate. | 590.004/4-204.119-C - Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C): Repair ware ...
PASS
April 25, 2023
at 3:34 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Some food bulk containers dont have labels with ingredient name provide. | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Prep ...
FAIL
April 18, 2023
at 3:18 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Some food bulk containers dont have labels with ingredient name provide. | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Prep ...
PASS
August 19, 2022
at 7:49 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw chicken stored above raw fish in walk in cooler. Person in charge corrected | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood stick...
FAIL
August 12, 2022
at 3:10 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw chicken stored above raw fish in walk in cooler. Person in charge corrected | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood stick...
PASS
March 18, 2022
at 2:46 PM
12 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No allergen certification provide for all food safety managers. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge to develope a daily cleaning sch...
FAIL
March 14, 2022
at 4:27 PM
12 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No allergen certification provide for all food safety managers. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge to develope a daily cleaning sch...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 3, 2021
at 7:16 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Numerous soiled wiping cloths on counters in kitchen- Maintain in sanitizer solution | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cooked ...
FAIL
November 23, 2021
at 7:13 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Numerous soiled wiping cloths on counters in kitchen- Maintain in sanitizer solution | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cooked ...
PASS
August 5, 2021
at 3:53 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths on counters throughout- Maintain in sanitizer solution | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Foods in ...
PASS
July 29, 2021
at 2:22 PM
1 violation
M-2-101.11 - Person in charge Assigned: 8-404.11 Boston fire department notified Health Division of establishment where fire was reported. Upon arrival establishment was boarded up placarded and permit suspended.
FAIL
July 28, 2021
at 2:33 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths on counters throughout- Maintain in sanitizer solution | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Foods in ...
PASS
July 23, 2021
at 9:14 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Bowls used as scoops in bulk food containers- Provide scoop with handle. Handle must be stored above product | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Heavily soiled wi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 19, 2021
at 4:16 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Bowls used as scoops in bulk food containers- Provide scoop with handle. Handle must be stored above product | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Heavily soiled wi...
FAIL
July 12, 2021
at 2:37 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Bowls used as scoops in bulk food containers- Provide scoop with handle. Handle must be stored above product | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Heavily soiled wi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 13, 2021
at 4:26 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): Employees unable to properly wash hands at blocked handsink | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Numerous containers of prepared ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 2, 2021
at 2:57 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): Employees unable to properly wash hands at blocked handsink | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Numerous containers of prepared ...
FAIL
March 25, 2021
at 5:10 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): Employees unable to properly wash hands at blocked handsink | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Numerous containers of prepared ...
PASS
October 23, 2020
at 7:10 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Wrapped containers of food cooked with 2 hours on top of oven at 120F. Place all foods in warmer after preparation | 590.005/5-501.115-C - Maintaining...
FAIL
October 15, 2020
at 3:50 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Wrapped containers of food cooked with 2 hours on top of oven at 120F. Place all foods in warmer after preparation | 590.005/5-501.115-C - Maintaining...
PASS
July 8, 2020
at 4:54 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Cut vegetables in 3 bay sink. Sink loaded with soiled dishes. Use prep sink | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging a...
FAIL
June 24, 2020
at 3:25 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Cut vegetables in 3 bay sink. Sink loaded with soiled dishes. Use prep sink | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging a...
PASS
September 5, 2019
at 3:49 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge to develope and train staff on daily cleaning and to train staff on frequent ware washing of equipment. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with ...
FAIL
August 28, 2019
at 3:35 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge to develope and train staff on daily cleaning and to train staff on frequent ware washing of equipment. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with ...
PASS
February 14, 2019
at 5:05 PM
11 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Knife stored inbetween equipment discontinue practice and provide addtional knack rack. Provide splash guard between ware washing sink and prep sink. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Disconti...
FAIL
February 7, 2019
at 5:55 PM
11 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Knife stored inbetween equipment discontinue practice and provide addtional knack rack. Provide splash guard between ware washing sink and prep sink. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Disconti...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 28, 2018
at 6:23 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: elevate all products six inches from floor through-out do not use empty tonic racks | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair door of freezer - insulation exposed | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment S...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 15, 2017
at 3:35 PM
1 violation
M-2-101.11 - Person in charge Assigned: 8-404.11 Boston fire department notified Health Division of establishment where fire was reported. Upon arrival establishment was boarded up placarded and permit suspended.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 19, 2017
at 6:35 PM
6 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide a thermometer for white reach-in behind counter area | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: keep all wiping cloths in sanitizer at all times | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cle...
FAIL
October 5, 2017
at 3:11 PM
6 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide a thermometer for white reach-in behind counter area | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: keep all wiping cloths in sanitizer at all times | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cle...
PASS
March 15, 2017
at 5:36 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: elevate all products six inches from floor through-out do not use empty tonic racks | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair door of freezer - insulation exposed | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Su...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 7, 2017
at 3:39 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: elevate all products six inches from floor through-out do not use empty tonic racks | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair door of freezer - insulation exposed | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clea...
FAIL
February 21, 2017
at 6:51 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: elevate all products six inches from floor through-out do not use empty tonic racks | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair door of freezer - insulation exposed | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clea...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 31, 2016
at 6:11 PM
9 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: provide a sanitizer for three compartment sink | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: keep all wiping cloths in sanitizer at all times | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean can o...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 24, 2016
at 5:20 PM
9 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: provide a sanitizer for three compartment sink | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: keep all wiping cloths in sanitizer at all times | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean can o...
FAIL
August 9, 2016
at 2:52 PM
9 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: provide a sanitizer for three compartment sink | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: keep all wiping cloths in sanitizer at all times | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean can o...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 7, 2016
at 6:38 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk dry food storage bins not labeled. Provide label. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bottled beverages being stored under handsink drain pipe. Remove. Cooked ribs and rice and beans being st...
FAIL
December 29, 2015
at 6:12 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk dry food storage bins not labeled. Provide label. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bottled beverages being stored under handsink drain pipe. Remove. Cooked ribs and rice and beans being st...