MCKENNA'S CAFE
Latest: PASS
November 17, 2025
Address
109 SAVIN HILL AV
Dorchester, MA 02125
Inspection History
108 inspections
55 failures
License
License #23628
Last inspected: November 17, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
November 17, 2025
at 5:18 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-402.11-P - Backflow Prevention (P): ( New Regulation ) No aip gap at the prep sink provide.
FAIL
October 10, 2025
at 5:08 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-402.11-P - Backflow Prevention (P): ( New Regulation ) No aip gap at the prep sink provide. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Exhausthood sticker expired service by licensed h...
FAIL
September 26, 2025
at 4:30 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-402.11-P - Backflow Prevention (P): ( New Regulation ) No aip gap at the prep sink provide. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Exhausthood sticker expired service by licensed h...
FAIL
September 12, 2025
at 4:42 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-402.11-P - Backflow Prevention (P): ( New Regulation ) No aip gap at the prep sink provide. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Exhausthood sticker expired service by licensed h...
PASS
April 16, 2025
at 4:11 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean sides and inbetween cooking line to remove visible soil. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Pipe leaking...
FAIL
April 2, 2025
at 2:45 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean sides and inbetween cooking line to remove visible soil. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Pipe leaking...
PASS
January 15, 2025
at 8:39 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current sticker.
FAIL
December 27, 2024
at 3:42 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean sides inbetween and backsplash to remove visible soil. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean ...
FAIL
December 17, 2024
at 3:53 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean sides inbetween and backsplash to remove visible soil. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean ...
PASS
August 19, 2024
at 3:30 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C): Temperature gauge not moving repair. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Su...
FAIL
August 12, 2024
at 4:35 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C): Temperature gauge not moving repair. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Su...
PASS
April 18, 2024
at 2:14 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Remove alluminum foil covering shelving near cooking line and provide commercial food service grade liner for shelving. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Sys...
FAIL
April 3, 2024
at 4:52 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Remove alluminum foil covering shelving near cooking line and provide commercial food service grade liner for shelving. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Sys...
PASS
December 12, 2023
at 7:21 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. The hood sticker is expired Sept 2023. That will need to be cleaned before re-inspection. 12-4-23 Hood is being cleaned today...
FAIL
December 4, 2023
at 6:53 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Discontinue to store the tongs on the oven door handles. Store properly. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): PIC will need to provide a sanitizer bucket for the w...
FAIL
November 21, 2023
at 5:42 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Discontinue to store the tongs on the oven door handles. Store properly. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): PIC will need to provide a sanitizer bucket for the w...
PASS
June 29, 2023
at 3:22 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters on cooking line visibly soiled. Hood sticker posted was expired in May. Please have both cleaned. 6-16-23 Hood filters have been cleaned. Hood cleaning company will be out n...
FAIL
June 23, 2023
at 6:08 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters on cooking line visibly soiled. Hood sticker posted was expired in May. Please have both cleaned. 6-16-23 Hood filters have been cleaned. Hood cleaning company will be out n...
FAIL
June 16, 2023
at 2:08 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): On cooking line found a plastic cup in with the sauces on prep table by warewashing with a cell phone. Discontinue | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Disco...
FAIL
June 9, 2023
at 5:10 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): On cooking line found a plastic cup in with the sauces on prep table by warewashing with a cell phone. Discontinue | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Disco...
PASS
March 1, 2023
at 6:45 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters on cooking line soiled with grease build up. Please clean. Hood sticker on hood did not have a cleaning date or reture visit date marked. Call to have hood sticker replaced. ...
FAIL
February 21, 2023
at 3:11 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters on cooking line soiled with grease build up. Please clean. Hood sticker on hood did not have a cleaning date or reture visit date marked. Call to have hood sticker replaced. ...
FAIL
February 14, 2023
at 3:13 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC will need to address the hot water issue in the kitchen with a plumber. Hot water is always needed at hands sinks and dishwasher. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitati...
FAIL
February 13, 2023
at 7:17 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC will need to address the hot water issue in the kitchen with a plumber. Hot water is always needed at hands sinks and dishwasher. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitati...
PASS
September 26, 2022
at 2:16 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Bag of potaotoes observed being stored on the ground directly in front of the 3 bay sink. Discontinue and store all food products a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. | 590.004/4-601.11-C ...
FAIL
September 19, 2022
at 2:56 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Bag of potaotoes observed being stored on the ground directly in front of the 3 bay sink. Discontinue and store all food products a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. | 590.004/4-601.11-C ...
PASS
August 9, 2022
at 2:27 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Discontinue to store tongs on oven door handle. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Provide covers for bread crumbs and butter on lower ...
FAIL
August 1, 2022
at 2:35 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Discontinue to store tongs on oven door handle. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Provide covers for bread crumbs and butter on lower ...
PASS
June 1, 2022
at 6:22 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): PIC will need to review with staff where to wash hands. Hand sink in warewashing was blocked and the sink was dry. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): PI...
FAIL
May 24, 2022
at 5:24 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): PIC will need to review with staff where to wash hands. Hand sink in warewashing was blocked and the sink was dry. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): PI...
PASS
March 7, 2022
at 5:12 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Small and large bulk food containers will need to be labeled. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Provide covers ...
FAIL
February 28, 2022
at 5:21 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Small and large bulk food containers will need to be labeled. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Provide covers ...
PASS
October 29, 2021
at 3:33 PM
19 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): No PIC for kitchen is available. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw chicken in walk in stored on the top shelf above re...
FAIL
October 22, 2021
at 3:59 PM
19 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): No PIC for kitchen is available. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw chicken in walk in stored on the top shelf above re...
PASS
July 30, 2021
at 2:39 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Multiple employees in kitchen with no hair restraints- Provide | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Multiple squeeze bottles with no labelin...
FAIL
July 22, 2021
at 2:37 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Multiple employees in kitchen with no hair restraints- Provide | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Multiple squeeze bottles with no labelin...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 14, 2021
at 5:14 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Line cooks observed all putting on gloves upon entry of ISD. Handwashing sink blocked by cart and not being used by cooks. No sanatizer buckets available on cook line; many soiled towe...
FAIL
January 7, 2021
at 7:04 PM
10 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Line cooks observed all putting on gloves upon entry of ISD. Handwashing sink blocked by cart and not being used by cooks. No sanatizer buckets available on cook line; many soiled towe...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 25, 2020
at 4:39 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-103.11-PF - (O) Person in Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC unable to describe required ill policy. Must notify employees of all conditions diagnosis and symptoms. | 590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Employees observed rinsing hands in...
FAIL
September 18, 2020
at 4:02 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-103.11-PF - (O) Person in Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC unable to describe required ill policy. Must notify employees of all conditions diagnosis and symptoms. | 590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Employees observed rinsing hands in...
PASS
December 20, 2019
at 7:23 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. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Sliced...
FAIL
December 12, 2019
at 6:58 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. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Sliced...
PASS
September 27, 2019
at 6:56 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-301.14-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C): Exhausthood system sticker expired for cleaning.
FAIL
September 20, 2019
at 2:33 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): No date marking labels on all food stored more than 24 hr. | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): No splash ...
FAIL
September 9, 2019
at 3:21 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): No date marking labels on all food stored more than 24 hr. | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): No splash ...
PASS
March 22, 2019
at 1:28 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean sides inbetween and backsplash to cooking equipment to remove visible soil. Clean inside of frialator cabinet to remove visible soil. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean...
FAIL
March 14, 2019
at 3:44 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean sides inbetween and backsplash to cooking equipment to remove visible soil. Clean inside of frialator cabinet to remove visible soil. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean...
PASS
December 4, 2018
at 4:16 PM
3 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Clean dish racks to remove visible soil on exterior. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean sides and inbetween cooking line equipment to remove visible soil. Clean back splash to dish mach...
FAIL
November 27, 2018
at 4:05 PM
3 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Clean dish racks to remove visible soil on exterior. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean sides and inbetween cooking line equipment to remove visible soil. Clean back splash to dish mach...
PASS
August 28, 2018
at 3:42 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace heavily grooved cutting boards at the salad unit. Unit at 40F-ok | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Storage table paint worn repair. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Cei...