MERENGUE RESTAURANT
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS
November 21, 2025
Address
156 BLUE HILL AV
Dorchester, MA 02125
Inspection History
112 inspections
51 failures
1 closures
License
License #19901
Last inspected: November 21, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
November 21, 2025
at 3:37 PM
3 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Maintain temperatures daily on log for meals delivered to the adult daycare facility. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces ...
FAIL
November 14, 2025
at 3:53 PM
3 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Maintain temperatures daily on log for meals delivered to the adult daycare facility. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces ...
PASS
August 11, 2025
at 5:38 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Salad at 53F shall be 41 or below held on temporary cold holding container. | 590.004/4-201.11-C - Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Streng...
FAIL
July 30, 2025
at 3:54 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Salad at 53F shall be 41 or below held on temporary cold holding container. | 590.004/4-201.11-C - Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Streng...
PASS
April 9, 2025
at 2:52 PM
5 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 equipment to remove visible soil. | 590.005/5-402.11-P - Backflow Prevention (P): No backflow preventi...
FAIL
April 1, 2025
at 3:19 PM
5 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 equipment to remove visible soil. | 590.005/5-402.11-P - Backflow Prevention (P): No backflow preventi...
PASS
December 30, 2024
at 7:55 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-701.11-P - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P): Do not use unsafe foods damaged by flooding and electrical interruption in the basement area. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Conta...
🚫 CLOSURE
December 23, 2024
at 2:23 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-701.11-P - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P): Do not use unsafe foods damaged by flooding and electrical interruption in the basement area. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Conta...
PASS
November 12, 2024
at 4:24 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-501.110-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf): Wash temperature at 135F shall be at 150F or higher repair. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces an...
FAIL
November 4, 2024
at 4:33 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-501.110-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf): Wash temperature at 135F shall be at 150F or higher repair. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces an...
PASS
July 30, 2024
at 6:30 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge must monitor food temperatures and maintain temperature log for elderly feeding foods. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food...
FAIL
July 23, 2024
at 3:52 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge must monitor food temperatures and maintain temperature log for elderly feeding foods. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food...
PASS
April 5, 2024
at 3:28 PM
1 violation
590.009(E) - Anti-Choking: No onsite anti choking certified person provide.
FAIL
March 29, 2024
at 2:44 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Food safety certification expired and food allergen not posted provide. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): No thermometer for the dessart re...
FAIL
March 19, 2024
at 3:29 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Food safety certification expired and food allergen not posted provide. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): No thermometer for the dessart re...
PASS
October 10, 2023
at 2:25 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Discontinue to store food on the floor in walk in freezer. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): PIC will need to review with staff doin...
FAIL
October 3, 2023
at 2:31 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Discontinue to store food on the floor in walk in freezer. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): PIC will need to review with staff doin...
PASS
August 10, 2023
at 2:20 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Witnessed staff eating on cooking line open uncoverd drinks and another staff food on shelf above cutting boards. PIC will need to review and have them eat out of the cooking and prep a...
FAIL
August 2, 2023
at 2:32 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Witnessed staff eating on cooking line open uncoverd drinks and another staff food on shelf above cutting boards. PIC will need to review and have them eat out of the cooking and prep a...
PASS
March 13, 2023
at 6:41 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Small and large containers will need to be labeled to whats in side. Found multiple containers on the cooking line and larger bulk food containers in the basemen...
FAIL
March 6, 2023
at 3:21 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Small and large containers will need to be labeled to whats in side. Found multiple containers on the cooking line and larger bulk food containers in the basemen...
PASS
October 13, 2022
at 2:15 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): I found bulk food containers no covered or labeld on cooking line. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C...
FAIL
October 6, 2022
at 2:27 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): I found bulk food containers no covered or labeld on cooking line. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C...
PASS
June 14, 2022
at 2:56 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Bulk food containers must be labeled to what is in the container. Found sugar in a garlic container with no lid and cracked. Discontinue | 590.003/3-304.12-C - I...
FAIL
June 6, 2022
at 2:25 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Bulk food containers must be labeled to what is in the container. Found sugar in a garlic container with no lid and cracked. Discontinue | 590.003/3-304.12-C - I...
PASS
February 11, 2022
at 3:56 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): PIC will need to review with staff to wash hand in hand sink and not in three bay or prep sinks. Make sure sinks are stocked have hot water and not blocked. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers ...
FAIL
February 4, 2022
at 3:12 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): PIC will need to review with staff to wash hand in hand sink and not in three bay or prep sinks. Make sure sinks are stocked have hot water and not blocked. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers ...
PASS
October 29, 2021
at 2:10 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed staff cuting fruit on the handsink after she rinsed hands and not washed properly- wash hands only at handsink | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Ice machine in baseme...
FAIL
October 22, 2021
at 3:32 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed staff cuting fruit on the handsink after she rinsed hands and not washed properly- wash hands only at handsink | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Ice machine in baseme...
PASS
June 11, 2021
at 6:53 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): There are 2 handsinks located in the kitchen. One sink was visibly dry the other sink was blocked by equipment. Employees must properly wash hands when entering kitchen and prior to food preparation. Numerou...
FAIL
June 3, 2021
at 2:53 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): There are 2 handsinks located in the kitchen. One sink was visibly dry the other sink was blocked by equipment. Employees must properly wash hands when entering kitchen and prior to food preparation. Numerou...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 5, 2021
at 3:22 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed multiple dry sinks in areas where food prep was in progress. Review proper handwashing with all staff | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Hold...
FAIL
January 28, 2021
at 3:40 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed multiple dry sinks in areas where food prep was in progress. Review proper handwashing with all staff | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Hold...
PASS
September 25, 2020
at 3:41 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Squeeze bottles with no labels | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cut vegetables stored on...
FAIL
September 18, 2020
at 4:30 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Squeeze bottles with no labels | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cut vegetables stored on...
PASS
June 17, 2020
at 7:23 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Staff / employees eating in the kitchen Discontinue and eat in a segregated location of the restaurant away from food preparation | 590.002(E)/2-201.11-P - (A) & (C) Responsibility o...
FAIL
June 10, 2020
at 3:19 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Staff / employees eating in the kitchen Discontinue and eat in a segregated location of the restaurant away from food preparation | 590.002(E)/2-201.11-P - (A) & (C) Responsibility o...
PASS
March 4, 2020
at 3:33 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No labels on bulk food containers provide. | 590.003/3-701.11-P - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P): Discarded food ite...
FAIL
February 19, 2020
at 4:38 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No labels on bulk food containers provide. | 590.003/3-701.11-P - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P): Discarded food ite...
PASS
December 20, 2019
at 6:49 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Cooked beef in large pan observed being cooled at room temperature. Discontinue annd ensure proper cooling methods are in place. | 590.004/4-101.17-C - Wood Use Limitation (C): Wooden pestile appears to damaged a...
FAIL
December 12, 2019
at 4:14 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Cooked beef in large pan observed being cooled at room temperature. Discontinue annd ensure proper cooling methods are in place. | 590.004/4-101.17-C - Wood Use Limitation (C): Wooden pestile appears to damaged a...
PASS
August 27, 2019
at 2:25 PM
10 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge to train new staff on frequent cleaning and training on prechilling foods after preparation. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name...
FAIL
August 22, 2019
at 3:36 PM
10 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge to train new staff on frequent cleaning and training on prechilling foods after preparation. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name...
PASS
April 12, 2019
at 3:42 PM
4 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Sautee pans heavily replace. Splash guard cracked at food storage replace | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean spills inside beer chest. Clean fan covers inside walk in cooler to r...
FAIL
April 5, 2019
at 3:29 PM
4 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Sautee pans heavily replace. Splash guard cracked at food storage replace | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean spills inside beer chest. Clean fan covers inside walk in cooler to r...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 19, 2018
at 2:38 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove rug from storage shelving and provide food service grade liners. Refrigerator on order. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Water temperature excesively hot at hand wash sink at 144F repair...
FAIL
September 13, 2018
at 3:33 PM
19 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Avacado packages defrosting under stagnant water discontinue practice. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken stored over steak produce discontinue practice a...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 12, 2018
at 2:50 PM
19 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Avacado packages defrosting under stagnant water discontinue practice. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken stored over steak produce discontinue practice a...
PASS
June 5, 2018
at 4:10 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Beans at steam table 110F. Maintain hot holdind @140F or above. PIC took corrective action to remove from service and reheat product out of temperature for one hour. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Leaking p...
FAIL
May 28, 2018
at 4:28 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Beans at steam table 110F. Maintain hot holdind @140F or above. PIC took corrective action to remove from service and reheat product out of temperature for one hour. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Leaking p...