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J. P. Roti Shop

Latest: PASS May 21, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: Dorchester

🚇 Nearest Transit: Shawmut (Red Line)

Address
482 WASHINGTON ST
Dorchester, MA 02124
Inspection History
36 inspections
19 failures
License
License #177316
Last inspected: May 21, 2025

Inspection History (36 most recent)

PASS May 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
4 violations
590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Doors observed with gaps on bottoms and sides of doors / Seal to prevent possible entry | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Small rodent droppings noted in the kitchen and prep area ...
FAIL May 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
4 violations
590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Doors observed with gaps on bottoms and sides of doors / Seal to prevent possible entry | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Small rodent droppings noted in the kitchen and prep area ...
PASS June 7, 2024 at 5:34 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Equipment on cookline with visible soils / Clean to remove | 590.004/4-703.11-P - Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P): Observed prep bowls being washed with soap and water in the sanitizer bay of t...
FAIL May 16, 2024 at 2:45 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Equipment on cookline with visible soils / Clean to remove | 590.004/4-703.11-P - Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P): Observed prep bowls being washed with soap and water in the sanitizer bay of t...
PASS January 4, 2024 at 6:45 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Nov. 2023. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
FAIL December 21, 2023 at 7:20 PM
5 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide. | 590.004/4-101.16-C - Sponges Use Limitation (C): Sponges being used at the 3 bay sink. Discontinue use of spon...
FAIL December 8, 2023 at 4:38 PM
5 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide. | 590.004/4-101.16-C - Sponges Use Limitation (C): Sponges being used at the 3 bay sink. Discontinue use of spon...
PASS May 10, 2023 at 3:15 PM
9 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Current Food Allergen Certification with a past expiration date from 2021. Address and provide an up to date Certification for the re-inspection. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Clot...
FAIL April 28, 2023 at 2:52 PM
9 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Current Food Allergen Certification with a past expiration date from 2021. Address and provide an up to date Certification for the re-inspection. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Clot...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 14, 2022 at 3:11 PM
12 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 sanitzing solution. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Bags of onions an...
FAIL October 6, 2022 at 3:14 PM
12 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 sanitzing solution. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Bags of onions an...
PASS April 29, 2022 at 2:48 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 sanitzing solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premis...
FAIL April 21, 2022 at 6:17 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 sanitzing solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premis...
PASS August 17, 2021 at 2:23 PM
9 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Certified staff member will need to review with staff proper way to set up three bay sink. Discontinue to store soiled equipment in one bay rince and wash in the next bay ...
FAIL July 30, 2021 at 3:43 PM
9 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Certified staff member will need to review with staff proper way to set up three bay sink. Discontinue to store soiled equipment in one bay rince and wash in the next bay ...
PASS February 26, 2021 at 3:44 PM
13 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): The PIC will need to review with all staff the proper way to set up the three bay sink. I witnessed staff washing and rinsing bowls and then air drying. No sanitizer was set up. Certif...
FAIL February 17, 2021 at 5:00 PM
13 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): The PIC will need to review with all staff the proper way to set up the three bay sink. I witnessed staff washing and rinsing bowls and then air drying. No sanitizer was set up. Certif...
PASS October 26, 2020 at 3:17 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Mango curry in a covered container on shelf. PIC will need to properly cool and then package to cold hold. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): ...
FAIL October 15, 2020 at 4:22 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Mango curry in a covered container on shelf. PIC will need to properly cool and then package to cold hold. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): ...
PASS July 10, 2020 at 2:42 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Food Safety Certificate expired 6-13-20. PIC stated on the phone that he has a new certificate please post. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Pr...
FAIL June 22, 2020 at 3:52 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Food Safety Certificate expired 6-13-20. PIC stated on the phone that he has a new certificate please post. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Pr...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 3, 2019 at 5:37 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cooked chicken in steam table at the front service counter at 124F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Chick...
FAIL September 26, 2019 at 5:57 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cooked chicken in steam table at the front service counter at 124F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Chick...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 22, 2019 at 2:22 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bags of onions observed being stored on the ground in the back storage room. Discontinue and store elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Refrigeration unit l...
FAIL March 14, 2019 at 3:09 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bags of onions observed being stored on the ground in the back storage room. Discontinue and store elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Refrigeration unit l...
PASS October 4, 2018 at 5:55 PM
11 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: Hot peppers being brought from a RI farmer (as stated by management) with no documentation of source. Provide proper documentation for the source of the hot peppers to be reviewed by the City of Boston Health Departm...
FAIL September 27, 2018 at 6:09 PM
11 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: Hot peppers being brought from a RI farmer (as stated by management) with no documentation of source. Provide proper documentation for the source of the hot peppers to be reviewed by the City of Boston Health Departm...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 1, 2018 at 6:01 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: In house made bottled beverages with no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked shrimp in steam table with a temperature of 115F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods...
FAIL April 19, 2018 at 2:46 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: In house made bottled beverages with no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked shrimp in steam table with a temperature of 115F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods...
PASS December 8, 2017 at 5:15 PM
7 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Remove all household type food containers and provide commercial grade equipment. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: 2 Door refrigerator not operating repair. (not in use) | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Di...
FAIL December 1, 2017 at 5:39 PM
7 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Remove all household type food containers and provide commercial grade equipment. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: 2 Door refrigerator not operating repair. (not in use) | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Di...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 22, 2017 at 2:22 PM
0 violations
PASS August 4, 2016 at 2:41 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES DUE TO SMALL FIRE... | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: REPAIR WALL AND CEILING DUE TO SMALL FIRE AT REAR OF KITCHEN....
FAIL August 1, 2016 at 2:13 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: REPAIR DEFECTIVE DOORGASKETS...SEAL ALL BAREWOOD THROUGHOUT... | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES DUE TO SMALL FIRE... | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenan...
FAIL July 1, 2016 at 3:24 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: REPAIR DEFECTIVE DOORGASKETS...SEAL ALL BAREWOOD THROUGHOUT... | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: PROVIDE A TESTKIT AT 3 BAY SINK... | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: CLEAN ALL REACHINS...CLE...
FAIL June 29, 2016 at 2:38 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: REPAIR DEFECTIVE DOORGASKETS...SEAL ALL BAREWOOD THROUGHOUT... | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: PROVIDE A TESTKIT AT 3 BAY SINK... | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: CLEAN ALL REACHINS...CLE...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department