Nu Flav Restaurant
Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 30, 2025
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