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Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 19, 2021

📍 Neighborhood: Dorchester

🚇 Nearest Transit: Fields Corner (Red Line)

Address
1487 DORCHESTER AV
Dorchester, MA 02122
Inspection History
54 inspections
28 failures
License
License #19842
Last inspected: July 19, 2021

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 19, 2021 at 4:08 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Hand sink blocked in location at this time. PIC will need to review with staff when and where to wash hands and to wash hand often. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Provide sanitizer ...
FAIL July 12, 2021 at 3:04 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Hand sink blocked in location at this time. PIC will need to review with staff when and where to wash hands and to wash hand often. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Provide sanitizer ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 23, 2021 at 3:14 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters soiled. Clean Hood was not cleaned and sticker is expired. Location did have BFD inspect and PIC was told to have hood cleaned by a company on the BFD approved list. | 590.00...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 16, 2021 at 3:09 PM
12 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): PIC will need to provide covers for sugar MSG and other spices stored on shelf. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common N...
FAIL February 5, 2021 at 5:04 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): PIC will need to provide covers for sugar MSG and other spices stored on shelf. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common N...
PASS October 2, 2020 at 3:03 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): PIC will need to properly cover food in storeage unless it is in a cooling stage. All food must be stored in food grade bags not shopping style bags in...
FAIL September 25, 2020 at 3:29 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): PIC will need to properly cover food in storeage unless it is in a cooling stage. All food must be stored in food grade bags not shopping style bags in...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 25, 2020 at 4:00 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide a vomit clean up kit for location. Hand out will be with inspection on email. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC will need to monitor l...
FAIL June 17, 2020 at 2:01 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide a vomit clean up kit for location. Hand out will be with inspection on email. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC will need to monitor l...
PASS July 26, 2019 at 6:32 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Containers of shaved carrots observed being stored on the ground in the back alley way. Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected area and elevated a minimum of 6 inches off t...
FAIL July 17, 2019 at 5:48 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Containers of shaved carrots observed being stored on the ground in the back alley way. Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected area and elevated a minimum of 6 inches off t...
PASS March 8, 2019 at 4:39 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Large pans of broth observed being cooled out in the back alley of restaurant. Discontinue all cooling in back alley. Large box of chicken observed being stored on the ground of the main kitchen area. Discontinue...
FAIL February 28, 2019 at 7:13 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Large pans of broth observed being cooled out in the back alley of restaurant. Discontinue all cooling in back alley. Large box of chicken observed being stored on the ground of the main kitchen area. Discontinue...
PASS August 20, 2018 at 4:17 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked heart inside of the deli coolerat 58F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are maintained atv below 41F. PIC stated heart had just recently been cooked. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces...
FAIL August 8, 2018 at 12:44 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked heart inside of the deli coolerat 58F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are maintained atv below 41F. PIC stated heart had just recently been cooked. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces...
PASS April 3, 2018 at 3:52 PM
1 violation
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Leak observed coming from the ceiling in the basement storage area at the time of the re-inspection. I was unable to determine due to sheet rock the exact cause of the leak. A plumber was called and sched...
FAIL April 2, 2018 at 6:37 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Squeeze bottles filled with suaces have no labels. Provide. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Card board observed lining several storage shelves in main kitchen area. Discontinue and esnu...
FAIL March 22, 2018 at 2:57 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Squeeze bottles filled with suaces have no labels. Provide. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Card board observed lining several storage shelves in main kitchen area. Discontinue and esnu...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 28, 2017 at 5:21 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: No covers on food during storage inside refrigerator provide. Unit at 40F-ok | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace all heavily scoreded and grooved cutting boards inside kitchen area. | 15-4-202....
FAIL November 17, 2017 at 4:41 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: No covers on food during storage inside refrigerator provide. Unit at 40F-ok | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace all heavily scoreded and grooved cutting boards inside kitchen area. | 15-4-202....
PASS November 18, 2016 at 5:17 PM
12 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: PIC need to properly store food in food grade bags. Found food with freezer burn. PIC addressed and removed. Monitor. | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for bulk food containe...
FAIL November 9, 2016 at 6:17 PM
12 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: PIC need to properly store food in food grade bags. Found food with freezer burn. PIC addressed and removed. Monitor. | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for bulk food containe...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 23, 2015 at 6:28 PM
7 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: Cha Chien and Chau Lua being made from home and sold at the retail level. discontinue all sales. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cha Chien and Chau Lua observed being left out room temperature. Discontinue and ensur...
FAIL July 16, 2015 at 6:04 PM
7 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: Cha Chien and Chau Lua being made from home and sold at the retail level. discontinue all sales. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cha Chien and Chau Lua observed being left out room temperature. Discontinue and ensur...
PASS January 22, 2015 at 6:37 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked pork wrapped in banana leaves observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination...
FAIL January 14, 2015 at 7:07 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked pork wrapped in banana leaves observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination...
PASS August 20, 2014 at 3:50 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Pig heart shaved beef inside of the 2 door deli cooler with elevated temperatures of between 48-52F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. PIC stated it had been in...
FAIL August 11, 2014 at 5:44 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Pig heart shaved beef inside of the 2 door deli cooler with elevated temperatures of between 48-52F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. PIC stated it had been in...
PASS February 11, 2014 at 7:24 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Lobster and shrimp observed being stored next to dishwasher with other dirty dishes. Discontinue and store all foods in clean and protected area's. | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Employee bever...
FAIL February 3, 2014 at 7:20 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Lobster and shrimp observed being stored next to dishwasher with other dirty dishes. Discontinue and store all foods in clean and protected area's. | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Employee bever...
PASS August 23, 2013 at 1:45 PM
12 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: AT INSPECTION - found RAW food ( wgole eggs ) stored above READY TO EAT food in the glass door refige -CORRECT BY = store all RAW food on bottom shelves & READY TO EAT ...
FAIL August 13, 2013 at 1:26 PM
12 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: AT INSPECTION - found RAW food ( wgole eggs ) stored above READY TO EAT food in the glass door refige -CORRECT BY = store all RAW food on bottom shelves & READY TO EAT ...
PASS February 27, 2013 at 6:16 PM
8 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: BASEMENT - label all food storage bins EXAMPLE = sugar rice etc.-label in english & what staff speak & read -- | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: IN REFRIGE - keep al food covered or wr...
FAIL February 21, 2013 at 2:48 PM
8 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: BASEMENT - label all food storage bins EXAMPLE = sugar rice etc.-label in english & what staff speak & read -- | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: IN REFRIGE - keep al food covered or wr...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS August 13, 2012 at 3:17 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: HOOD / VENT cleaning tag can not be read-at re-inspection provide new tag
FAIL August 10, 2012 at 2:18 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: HOOD / VENT cleaning tag can not be read-at re-inspection provide new tag
FAIL August 6, 2012 at 6:56 PM
4 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: HOOD / VENT cleaning tag can not be read-at re-inspection provide new tag | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: ice scoop | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: paper t...
PASS February 10, 2012 at 6:09 PM
1 violation
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: at inspection found -prep staff cutting up chicken ( raw ) with to much chicken on prep table -temp samples 44.5 F - 46.7 F--- --TRAIN STAFF IN " BATCH " PREP = take out of the refrige - only the amount...
FAIL February 1, 2012 at 6:11 PM
1 violation
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: at inspection found -prep staff cutting up chicken ( raw ) with to much chicken on prep table -temp samples 44.5 F - 46.7 F--- --TRAIN STAFF IN " BATCH " PREP = take out of the refrige - only the amount...
FAIL June 9, 2011 at 6:44 PM
5 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: provide extermination report due to evidence of fruit flies... | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenan...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 5, 2011 at 4:36 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Buckets of raw noodles stored directly next to hand wash sink with no barrier. Relocate and store all foods on a clean and protected surface. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting board in kitchen...
FAIL December 29, 2010 at 4:48 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Buckets of raw noodles stored directly next to hand wash sink with no barrier. Relocate and store all foods on a clean and protected surface. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting board in kitchen...
FAIL December 29, 2009 at 4:16 PM
2 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: ice scoop | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: paper towels
PASS August 17, 2009 at 1:39 PM
2 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: paper towels | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: clean grease filters of grease build up
FAIL August 4, 2009 at 3:04 PM
2 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: paper towels | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: clean grease filters of grease build up
PASS March 19, 2009 at 5:46 PM
2 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: bulk foods | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: do not store im stagnant water
FAIL March 12, 2009 at 3:00 PM
2 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: bulk foods | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: do not store im stagnant water
PASS November 12, 2008 at 4:14 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: raw eggs stored at room temp - keep below 41r | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide to 2 door lo boy | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: pump soap handsink | 35-6-501.111/.115 ...
FAIL November 4, 2008 at 6:56 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: raw eggs stored at room temp - keep below 41r | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide to 2 door lo boy | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: pump soap handsink | 35-6-501.111/.115 ...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department