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Raphael Caribbean Cuisine

Latest: PASS August 17, 2023

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Dorchester

🚇 Nearest Transit: Shawmut (Red Line)

Address
487 WASHINGTON ST
Dorchester, MA 02124
Inspection History
43 inspections
22 failures
License
License #127596
Last inspected: August 17, 2023

Inspection History (43 most recent)

PASS August 17, 2023 at 6:36 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Discontinue allowing staff to eat behind the counte / food prep areas - sit out front as discussed | 590.004/4-202.11-PF - Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf): Discard all visibly co...
FAIL August 14, 2023 at 7:50 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Discontinue allowing staff to eat behind the counte / food prep areas - sit out front as discussed | 590.004/4-202.11-PF - Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf): Discard all visibly co...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 5, 2023 at 3:15 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed beig left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Boxes of meats o...
FAIL March 29, 2023 at 2:47 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed beig left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Boxes of meats o...
PASS September 15, 2022 at 2:16 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No Food Allergen Certification observed at the time of the visit. Provide. | 590.004/4-301.12-C - Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (C): At the time of the inspecti...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 7, 2022 at 5:53 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No Food Allergen Certification observed at the time of the visit. Provide. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Containers of foods observed being stored on t...
FAIL August 29, 2022 at 3:06 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No Food Allergen Certification observed at the time of the visit. Provide. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Containers of foods observed being stored on t...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 28, 2022 at 5:49 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left ouot on counter tops. Discontinue and store in a proper sanitizing solution. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food ...
FAIL March 17, 2022 at 4:02 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left ouot on counter tops. Discontinue and store in a proper sanitizing solution. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food ...
PASS November 16, 2021 at 3:25 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Provide a wiping cloth bucket with sanitizer in it for kitchen area like you have at the front counter. Wiping cloths in multiple areas. | 590.004/4-202.11-PF - Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanabi...
FAIL November 5, 2021 at 2:32 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Provide a wiping cloth bucket with sanitizer in it for kitchen area like you have at the front counter. Wiping cloths in multiple areas. | 590.004/4-202.11-PF - Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanabi...
PASS June 1, 2021 at 2:17 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-203.13-C - Service Sink (C): Location has no mop sink. PIC will need to fill out variance to be able to continue to use the toilet.
FAIL May 19, 2021 at 1:40 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Bulk food container need to be labeled. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Provide another wiping cloth bucket for cooking line. Multiple ...
FAIL May 10, 2021 at 2:54 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Bulk food container need to be labeled. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Provide another wiping cloth bucket for cooking line. Multiple ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 27, 2021 at 6:02 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): PIC will need to clean hood filters on cooking line. Also hood sticker expired Dec 2020. Hood will need to be cleaned before re-inspection 1-22-21 PIC stated that the cleaning company di...
FAIL January 22, 2021 at 2:52 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Please label bulk food containers small and large that do not have them | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Discontinue to thaw meats in a bucket of water at roo...
FAIL January 11, 2021 at 3:58 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Please label bulk food containers small and large that do not have them | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Discontinue to thaw meats in a bucket of water at roo...
PASS September 18, 2020 at 3:25 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Peeled onions in bucket on floor by hot holding unit and a large bucket peeled on shelf in kitchen. PIC will be prepping them but was working on something else. Mus...
FAIL September 8, 2020 at 3:45 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Peeled onions in bucket on floor by hot holding unit and a large bucket peeled on shelf in kitchen. PIC will be prepping them but was working on something else. Mus...
PASS March 18, 2020 at 2:21 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Vomit kit was not available. PIC stated could be in the office. Please store kit in an area that all staff can get to it if needed. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food ...
FAIL March 9, 2020 at 3:01 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Vomit kit was not available. PIC stated could be in the office. Please store kit in an area that all staff can get to it if needed. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food ...
PASS September 12, 2019 at 7:04 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Evdince of fruit fly activity noted in the main kitchen area and basement storage area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 6, 2019 at 2:48 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): At the time of the inspection there were no policies in place for vomit and diahrea clean up. Provide a proper kit and policies for clean up. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage...
FAIL August 23, 2019 at 2:54 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): At the time of the inspection there were no policies in place for vomit and diahrea clean up. Provide a proper kit and policies for clean up. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage...
PASS March 25, 2019 at 3:26 PM
8 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Frozen raw shrimp observed being defrosted at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thwing methods are in place. | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: Emoployee observed slicin...
FAIL March 18, 2019 at 3:20 PM
8 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Frozen raw shrimp observed being defrosted at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thwing methods are in place. | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: Emoployee observed slicin...
PASS September 7, 2018 at 5:40 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Containers of food observed being stored on the ground of the main kitchen area. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kits avai...
FAIL August 29, 2018 at 5:51 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Containers of food observed being stored on the ground of the main kitchen area. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kits avai...
PASS April 24, 2018 at 3:03 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Beef in small stainless steel pan sitting on top of the steam table at 110F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at 140F and above. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Card ...
FAIL April 17, 2018 at 3:22 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Beef in small stainless steel pan sitting on top of the steam table at 110F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at 140F and above. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Card ...
PASS December 14, 2017 at 3:18 PM
6 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Food thermometer defective replace. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Lid to freezer chest rusty repair. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kit for chlorine sanitizer provide. | 23-4-60...
FAIL December 7, 2017 at 3:58 PM
6 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Food thermometer defective replace. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Lid to freezer chest rusty repair. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kit for chlorine sanitizer provide. | 23-4-60...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 27, 2016 at 4:21 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: REPLACE MITTS....SESAL RUSTY GREASETRAP COVER....SAEL ALL BAREWOOD....REPLACE DEFECTIVE FREEZER HANDLE...SEAL SHELVING AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE PANEL IN 1 DR.CELLAR UNIT...ELEVATE SHELVING 6 TO 8 INCHES OFF TH...
FAIL July 8, 2016 at 2:27 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: REPLACE ALL SCORED CUTTING BOARDS AND DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: REPLACE MITTS....SESAL RUSTY GREASETRAP COVER....SAEL ALL BAREWOOD....REPLACE DEFECTIVE FREEZER HAN...
FAIL June 22, 2016 at 1:07 PM
19 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: COVER ALL FOODS IN REACHINS...ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND BEVERAGES 6 TO 8 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.... | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: REMOVE STAGNANT WATER... | 12-2-301....
FAIL June 15, 2016 at 4:28 PM
19 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: COVER ALL FOODS IN REACHINS...ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND BEVERAGES 6 TO 8 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.... | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: REMOVE STAGNANT WATER... | 12-2-301....
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 7, 2015 at 2:37 PM
8 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Fresh made smoothies in plastic containers with no labeling of ingredients. Provide. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked beef patties inside of the hot holding unit at 103F. Ensure all potentially hazardou...
FAIL July 31, 2015 at 3:13 PM
8 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Fresh made smoothies in plastic containers with no labeling of ingredients. Provide. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked beef patties inside of the hot holding unit at 103F. Ensure all potentially hazardou...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 20, 2015 at 5:23 PM
7 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kits were available for the 3 bay sink or sanitizing buckets. Provide. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 3 Bay sink not being set up properly and dishes not being washed rinsed and sanitized prop...
FAIL March 12, 2015 at 3:09 PM
7 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kits were available for the 3 bay sink or sanitizing buckets. Provide. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 3 Bay sink not being set up properly and dishes not being washed rinsed and sanitized prop...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 27, 2014 at 6:30 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Beef patties inside of the hot holding unit at 125F. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being maintained at 140F and above. PIC to reheat patties out of temperature to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth. | 08-3-305-307...
FAIL October 20, 2014 at 5:28 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Beef patties inside of the hot holding unit at 125F. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being maintained at 140F and above. PIC to reheat patties out of temperature to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth. | 08-3-305-307...
PASS April 18, 2014 at 2:38 PM
0 violations
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department