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Molinari's

Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 9, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: Dorchester

🚇 Nearest Transit: Ashmont (Red Line)

Address
789 ADAMS ST
Dorchester, MA 02124
Inspection History
34 inspections
15 failures
License
License #170768
Last inspected: September 9, 2025

Inspection History (34 most recent)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Pizza cutters and tongs in stagnant water / Discontinue and store as described below
PASS April 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
0 violations
PASS September 11, 2024 at 4:04 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-501.17-C - Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C): Provide covers for trash receptacles in restrooms | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood tag missing on main hood / Provide | 590.006/6-202.14-C - Toilet Rooms En...
FAIL August 29, 2024 at 3:41 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-501.17-C - Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C): Provide covers for trash receptacles in restrooms | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood tag missing on main hood / Provide | 590.006/6-202.14-C - Toilet Rooms En...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 2, 2024 at 3:57 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored in stagnant water / Discontinue and store as described below
PASS December 28, 2023 at 4:30 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cooked chicken fillets observed being left out at room temperature (69F). Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and higher...
FAIL December 13, 2023 at 7:03 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cooked chicken fillets observed being left out at room temperature (69F). Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and higher...
PASS May 17, 2023 at 2:50 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Containers of food observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Disontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing...
FAIL May 11, 2023 at 6:10 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Containers of food observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Disontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing...
PASS November 4, 2022 at 2:37 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Hand sink in the small bar area located directly next ice well and squeeze bottles with no splash guard. Provide in order to prevent splash back while washing soiled hands. | 590.004...
FAIL October 19, 2022 at 6:06 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Hand sink in the small bar area located directly next ice well and squeeze bottles with no splash guard. Provide in order to prevent splash back while washing soiled hands. | 590.004...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 26, 2022 at 6:00 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Pipe under the hand sink located in the basement area is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 20, 2021 at 3:37 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Multiple containers with out labels on them. Provide labels. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): provide sanitizer buckets for staff in pre...
FAIL August 4, 2021 at 4:07 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Multiple containers with out labels on them. Provide labels. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): provide sanitizer buckets for staff in pre...
PASS April 1, 2021 at 5:12 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Provide a door to mop sink so it is enclosed.
FAIL March 9, 2021 at 4:11 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Covers raw chicken stored on top of cooked meatball in refrigeration unit. PIC corrected. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): P...
FAIL February 26, 2021 at 4:30 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Covers raw chicken stored on top of cooked meatball in refrigeration unit. PIC corrected. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): P...
PASS October 16, 2020 at 4:23 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Review with staff to store food properly off the floor. Found Containers on the floor bag of onions and cut vegeatbles. Store 6 inches off the floor. | 590.003/3-60...
FAIL October 8, 2020 at 1:56 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Review with staff to store food properly off the floor. Found Containers on the floor bag of onions and cut vegeatbles. Store 6 inches off the floor. | 590.003/3-60...
PASS June 26, 2020 at 5:19 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf): PIC will need to provide a irreversible measuring device as discussed for high temperature dishwasher.
FAIL June 23, 2020 at 3:20 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf): PIC will need to provide a irreversible measuring device as discussed for high temperature dishwasher.
PASS July 31, 2019 at 5:48 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Open container of raw eggs observed being stored directly above ready to eat cheese. Discontinue and ensure eggs are being stored appropriately. | 590.003/3-501.16-P...
FAIL July 23, 2019 at 6:09 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Open container of raw eggs observed being stored directly above ready to eat cheese. Discontinue and ensure eggs are being stored appropriately. | 590.003/3-501.16-P...
PASS May 14, 2019 at 5:18 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlic and oil mixture on ice at 49F. Address and ensure all potentially hazarous foods are maintained at below 41F. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Open container of raw eggs ob...
PASS May 2, 2019 at 1:32 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked chicken cutlets observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and esnure all potentially hazarous foods are being maintained at 140F and above. Chicken to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial grow...
FAIL May 1, 2019 at 2:37 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlic and oil mixture on ice at 49F. Address and ensure all potentially hazarous foods are maintained at below 41F. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Open container of raw eggs ob...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 13, 2018 at 5:20 PM
12 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: 3 Bags of uncooked pasta with evidence of gnaw markings. Bags of pasta were disposed of at the time of the inspection. Management is provide an up to date pest control report for teh re-inspection. | 02-3-60...
FAIL November 1, 2018 at 6:10 PM
11 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: 3 Bags of uncooked pasta with evidence of gnaw markings. Bags of pasta were disposed of at the time of the inspection. Management is provide an up to date pest control report for teh re-inspection. | 02-3-60...
PASS January 30, 2018 at 6:40 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked chicken cutlets observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and esnure all potentially hazarous foods are being maintained at 140F and above. Chicken to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial grow...
FAIL January 23, 2018 at 6:12 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked chicken cutlets observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and esnure all potentially hazarous foods are being maintained at 140F and above. Chicken to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial grow...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 13, 2017 at 1:31 PM
5 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: provide proper refrigeration for all sauces and cheese.. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace all scored cutting boards as needed.... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact S...
FAIL March 30, 2017 at 4:33 PM
4 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: provide proper refrigeration for all sauces and cheese.. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace all scored cutting boards as needed.... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact S...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 6, 2016 at 1:27 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide a text kit... | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide employee must wash hands signage... | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequen...
FAIL June 3, 2016 at 1:04 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide a text kit... | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide employee must wash hands signage... | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequen...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department