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Nu Flav Restaurant

Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 30, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: Dorchester

🚇 Nearest Transit: Shawmut (Red Line)

Address
1098 BLUE HILL AV
Dorchester, MA 02124
Inspection History
55 inspections
25 failures
License
License #90236
Last inspected: October 30, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 30, 2025 at 2:13 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed near where onions and plantaines are being stored. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Co...
FAIL October 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed near where onions and plantaines are being stored. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Co...
PASS April 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
9 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): At the time of the inspection there was not a Food Safety Certification visible. If certification is not current than provide documentation of at least one full time employee who h...
FAIL April 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
9 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): At the time of the inspection there was not a Food Safety Certification visible. If certification is not current than provide documentation of at least one full time employee who h...
PASS October 3, 2024 at 5:28 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Large pipe in the basement storage area with a small leak. Address and make any necessary repairs. Leak was not affecting any food products/equipment located in the basement. | 590.006/6-5...
FAIL September 25, 2024 at 6:29 PM
6 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 sanitizing solution. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Sanitiz...
FAIL September 17, 2024 at 4:07 PM
6 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 sanitizing solution. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Sanitiz...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 18, 2024 at 6:06 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Address and provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food Safety Cour...
FAIL April 8, 2024 at 5:28 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Address and provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food Safety Cour...
PASS December 27, 2023 at 6:09 PM
8 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No Food Safety Certification and Allergen Certification for person in charge provide. | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Cutting boa...
FAIL December 7, 2023 at 5:06 PM
8 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No Food Safety Certification and Allergen Certification for person in charge provide. | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Cutting boa...
PASS April 13, 2023 at 5:08 PM
3 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Repair ceiling above stairs to basement. Replace loose ceiling tiles inside kitchen area. | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C): Remove clu...
FAIL April 11, 2023 at 6:33 PM
10 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Food safety certifications not posted provide or proof of paid class appointment. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge to develop and ...
FAIL April 7, 2023 at 5:11 PM
10 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Food safety certifications not posted provide or proof of paid class appointment. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge to develop and ...
PASS September 7, 2022 at 5:37 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Replace missing sink plugs at ware washing sink provide. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (...
FAIL August 30, 2022 at 6:32 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Replace missing sink plugs at ware washing sink provide. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (...
PASS March 23, 2022 at 6:36 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures or proper equipment for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events provide. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No food safety o...
FAIL March 18, 2022 at 4:16 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures or proper equipment for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events provide. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No food safety o...
PASS October 21, 2021 at 4:40 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Water on floor in lower level from an undetermined source-Make repais as needed No food prep or storage in lower level- Unused equipment only | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Str...
FAIL October 7, 2021 at 12:47 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC must ensure employees are properly washing hands | 590.003/3-401.14-PF - Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf): Establishment partially cooking chicken for later use- Rev...
FAIL September 30, 2021 at 4:08 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC must ensure employees are properly washing hands | 590.003/3-401.14-PF - Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf): Establishment partially cooking chicken for later use- Rev...
PASS May 19, 2021 at 3:15 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Packaged foods in refrigeration in lower level leaking in refrigerator. Store foods properly | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Contr...
FAIL May 11, 2021 at 7:10 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Packaged foods in refrigeration in lower level leaking in refrigerator. Store foods properly | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Contr...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 5, 2021 at 7:32 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Raw eggs stored on counter in kitchen at 53F- Maintain in refrigeration at 41F or below | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Co...
FAIL January 27, 2021 at 8:21 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Raw eggs stored on counter in kitchen at 53F- Maintain in refrigeration at 41F or below | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Co...
PASS November 6, 2020 at 5:37 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-201.11-C - Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C): Lower shelves of prep tables heavily worn and rusted- repair | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Cabinet below fryolator and interior of refrgerators with he...
FAIL October 30, 2020 at 5:47 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): No papertowels or soap available at handwashing sink in kitchen- Employees unable to properlywash hands- Corrected | 590.004/4-201.11-C - Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C): Lower shelves of p...
FAIL October 21, 2020 at 3:30 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): No papertowels or soap available at handwashing sink in kitchen- Employees unable to properlywash hands- Corrected | 590.004/4-201.11-C - Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C): Lower shelves of p...
PASS June 17, 2020 at 12:55 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employees unable to wash hands at blocked handwashsinks and no handwashing supplies available | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge must ensure handwashing sinks ar...
FAIL June 8, 2020 at 4:07 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employees unable to wash hands at blocked handwashsinks and no handwashing supplies available | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge must ensure handwashing sinks ar...
PASS January 16, 2019 at 3:33 PM
15 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Food storage containers inside refrigerator cracked replace. discontinue trash bags for storage of food provide commercial grade food storage containrs. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize:...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 21, 2018 at 3:24 PM
18 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Inside refrigerator meats & vegetables stored together separate to avoid cross contamination. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Food storage containers inside ref...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 15, 2018 at 5:47 PM
17 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Inside refrigerator meats & vegetables stored together separate to avoid cross contamination. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Food storage containers inside ref...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 19, 2017 at 7:22 PM
6 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all shelves through-out front counter area all cooking areas all prep areas warewashing area and basement area clean interior of reach-in beside fryolator clean interior/exteri...
FAIL December 5, 2017 at 4:15 PM
6 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all shelves through-out front counter area all cooking areas all prep areas warewashing area and basement area clean interior of reach-in beside fryolator clean interior/exteri...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 13, 2017 at 4:31 PM
6 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior of all freezers through-out basement area | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: provide hot and cold running water at handdwaash sink at front counter repair toilet in emp...
FAIL May 23, 2017 at 4:56 PM
6 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior of all freezers through-out basement area | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: provide hot and cold running water at handdwaash sink at front counter repair toilet in emp...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 29, 2016 at 6:16 PM
10 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide a thermometer for coke reach-in at front counter area | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: provide a sanitizer and test kit for three compatment sink | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surf...
FAIL November 15, 2016 at 5:43 PM
10 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide a thermometer for coke reach-in at front counter area | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: provide a sanitizer and test kit for three compatment sink | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surf...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 18, 2016 at 6:09 PM
7 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all shelves through-out through-out all prep areas all cooking areas clean interior all reach in's refrigerators and freezers through-out clean interior of un-used and used free...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 11, 2016 at 5:50 PM
12 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all shelves through-out through-out all prep areas all cooking areas clean interior all reach in's refrigerators and freezers through-out clean interior of un-used and used free...
FAIL April 27, 2016 at 5:14 PM
12 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all shelves through-out through-out all prep areas all cooking areas clean interior all reach in's refrigerators and freezers through-out clean interior of un-used and used free...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 17, 2015 at 3:22 PM
11 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Observed rotting lemons and carrots in reach in refrigerator upon re inspection. PIC volluntarilly disposed of foods. Discard all unsafe and spoiled foods unsafe for consumption. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Pro...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 10, 2015 at 3:18 PM
15 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Observed rotting lemons and carrots in reach in refrigerator upon re inspection. PIC volluntarilly disposed of foods. Discard all unsafe and spoiled foods unsafe for consumption. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Pro...
FAIL December 3, 2015 at 6:57 PM
21 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Rotting papaya in kitchen refrigerator. Discard unsafe food. Two red snapper observed with cloudy eyes and being held at temperature of 46F. Food voluntarilly disposed of on site. See disposal order. 2 Cases...
FAIL December 2, 2015 at 6:29 PM
21 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Rotting papaya in kitchen refrigerator. Discard unsafe food. Two red snapper observed with cloudy eyes and being held at temperature of 46F. Food voluntarilly disposed of on site. See disposal order. 2 Cases...
PASS July 22, 2014 at 3:04 PM
23 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked chicken inside of steam table with a temperature of 88F. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being maintained at 140F and above. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Upright freezer in main kitchen area not operating...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 16, 2014 at 3:09 PM
23 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked chicken inside of steam table with a temperature of 88F. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being maintained at 140F and above. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Upright freezer in main kitchen area not operating...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS October 25, 2013 at 5:44 PM
1 violation
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: evidence of fruit flies and mouse dropping through-out basement area provide exterminator's report
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department