Shanti Taste of India
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS
August 14, 2025
Address
1111 DORCHESTER AV
Dorchester, MA 02125
Inspection History
86 inspections
45 failures
1 closures
License
License #22138
Last inspected: August 14, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
August 14, 2025
at 6:25 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-302.12-PF - Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf): No food temperature monitoring thermometer provide. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Leaky pipe observed below hand wash sink repair. | 590.006/6-301.11-P...
FAIL
August 5, 2025
at 7:18 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-302.12-PF - Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf): No food temperature monitoring thermometer provide. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Leaky pipe observed below hand wash sink repair. | 590.006/6-301.11-P...
PASS
April 3, 2025
at 6:02 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): No covers on some stored foods provide. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No labels on some bulk ...
FAIL
March 26, 2025
at 6:58 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): No covers on some stored foods provide. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No labels on some bulk ...
PASS
December 12, 2024
at 5:32 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): provide an additional pest control report treating cockroaches including recommendations.
FAIL
December 4, 2024
at 8:32 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): provide an additional pest control report treating cockroaches including recommendations.
FAIL
November 20, 2024
at 7:59 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): No covers on some stored foods inside freezer provide. | 590.003/3-601.11-C - Standards of Identity (C): No ingredients address and allergen advisor...
FAIL
November 13, 2024
at 7:42 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): No covers on some stored foods inside freezer provide. | 590.003/3-601.11-C - Standards of Identity (C): No ingredients address and allergen advisor...
PASS
June 17, 2024
at 6:43 PM
9 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Certified food protection manager not onsite. Provide additional certified food protection manager. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Must provide ch...
FAIL
June 5, 2024
at 6:45 PM
9 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Certified food protection manager not onsite. Provide additional certified food protection manager. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Must provide ch...
PASS
January 18, 2024
at 7:32 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Can of soda ...
FAIL
January 8, 2024
at 7:44 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Can of soda ...
PASS
July 19, 2023
at 2:06 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-402.13-P - Conveying Sewage (P): PIC will need to address broken drain pipe in the rear of the building. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): PIC will need to clean and sanitize the floor in the basement. ...
FAIL
July 18, 2023
at 5:05 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-402.13-P - Conveying Sewage (P): PIC will need to address broken drain pipe in the rear of the building. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): PIC will need to clean and sanitize the floor in the basement. ...
🚫 CLOSURE
July 13, 2023
at 6:15 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-402.13-P - Conveying Sewage (P): PIC will need to address broken drain pipe in the rear of the building. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): PIC will need to clean and sanitize the floor in the basement. ...
FAIL
June 30, 2023
at 5:20 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): PIC will need to clean and sanitize the floor in the basement. | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): PIC will need to address...
PASS
January 27, 2023
at 7:14 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): PIC will need to repair floor tile in a few spots in the kitchen prep and warewashing area. Tiles are broken and other tiles will need grout. 1-18-23 PIC stated that the floor will b...
FAIL
January 18, 2023
at 7:10 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): PIC will need to review with staff to properly label bulk food containers in kitchen prep area and cooking line. Small and large will need them. | 590.003/3-304...
FAIL
January 11, 2023
at 7:10 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): PIC will need to review with staff to properly label bulk food containers in kitchen prep area and cooking line. Small and large will need them. | 590.003/3-304...
PASS
August 11, 2022
at 6:14 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Small and large bulk food containers will need to be labeld. This was found on spice shelves and basement. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filte...
FAIL
August 1, 2022
at 6:36 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Small and large bulk food containers will need to be labeld. This was found on spice shelves and basement. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filte...
PASS
March 10, 2022
at 7:22 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): All bulk food containers will need to be labeled to what is in the containers | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Multiple spoons st...
FAIL
March 3, 2022
at 7:21 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): All bulk food containers will need to be labeled to what is in the containers | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Multiple spoons st...
PASS
December 27, 2021
at 6:44 PM
14 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): There was no handwashing at the time I came in. I observed staff cutting chicken then don gloves with no handwashing- I had him wash hands then don gloves - Discontinue using gloves or changing tasks wi...
FAIL
December 21, 2021
at 7:38 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Not training staff to properly cool foods and store after cooling - Train staff on proper cooling methods Thawing frozen shrimp in stagnant water - Discontinue thawing shrimp this w...
FAIL
December 17, 2021
at 7:31 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): There was no handwashing at the time I came in. I observed staff cutting chicken then don gloves with no handwashing- I had him wash hands then don gloves - Discontinue using gloves or changing tasks wi...
PASS
August 5, 2021
at 6:46 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Observed Staff coming to work and went to bathroom to wash hands then donned gloves- Train staff to properly wash hands at the designated handwash sink before returning to work. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wipi...
FAIL
July 28, 2021
at 6:23 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Observed Staff coming to work and went to bathroom to wash hands then donned gloves- Train staff to properly wash hands at the designated handwash sink before returning to work. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wipi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 2, 2021
at 6:47 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Employee was observed rinsing and washing hands in manual warewash sink was instructed to was in designated handsink- Wash hands in handsink only. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) ...
FAIL
February 23, 2021
at 6:31 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Employee was observed rinsing and washing hands in manual warewash sink was instructed to was in designated handsink- Wash hands in handsink only. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) ...
PASS
December 2, 2020
at 4:41 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Samosa chicken tandoori and alootki stored overnight in 2 door upright registering 42F-45F. Unit at 32F. Review procedures for cooling / cold ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 24, 2020
at 6:45 PM
16 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): No handwashing observed during inspection; especially when changing tasks. Hand sinks dry. Retrain staff on when to wash. Review how to wash. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstra...
FAIL
November 19, 2020
at 6:00 PM
16 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): No handwashing observed during inspection; especially when changing tasks. Hand sinks dry. Retrain staff on when to wash. Review how to wash. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstra...
PASS
August 26, 2020
at 8:58 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Multiple large containers of food stored in refrigeration with no production/ discard dates- Provide | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): O...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 20, 2020
at 7:09 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): In use utensils stored in water- Discontinue Knives stored between equipment | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Large containers of pre...
FAIL
July 30, 2020
at 7:17 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): In use utensils stored in water- Discontinue Knives stored between equipment | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Large containers of pre...
PASS
December 5, 2019
at 7:30 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-203.13-C - Service Sink (C): Enclose mop sink.
FAIL
November 21, 2019
at 7:29 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No bodily fluid spill kit provide | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Name on exterior of establishment is different from name on permits must cha...
FAIL
November 14, 2019
at 5:48 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No bodily fluid spill kit provide | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Name on exterior of establishment is different from name on permits must cha...
PASS
February 13, 2019
at 7:20 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: No cover for sump pump at basement provide. | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: Remove clutter of non inuse equipment from basement area.
FAIL
February 4, 2019
at 6:38 PM
7 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: No sneeze guards for self service cold display provide. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Replace missing sink plugs at 3 bays sink. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean inbet...
FAIL
January 14, 2019
at 7:57 PM
7 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: No sneeze guards for self service cold display provide. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Replace missing sink plugs at 3 bakys sink. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean inbe...
PASS
July 16, 2018
at 3:51 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: No sneeze guards for cold foods buffet items provide. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Divider at 3 bay sink pitted repair or replace. | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Clea...
FAIL
June 27, 2018
at 5:35 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: No sneeze guards for cold foods buffet items provide. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Divider at 3 bay sink pitted repair or replace. | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Clea...
PASS
January 30, 2018
at 7:37 PM
5 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean inbetween sides and back splash to cooking equipment to remove visible soil. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Leaky pipe at hand wash sink repair. | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside St...
FAIL
January 22, 2018
at 7:36 PM
5 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean inbetween sides and back splash to cooking equipment to remove visible soil. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Leaky pipe at hand wash sink repair. | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside St...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 31, 2017
at 4:38 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Some food uncovered in freezer chest . Cover all frozen food. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No equipment thermometer in prep unit . Provide. To ensure proper holding temperatures. Keep thermometer...
PASS
January 30, 2017
at 7:47 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bucket of raw chicken on floor in walkin refrigerator. Remove . Store 6inches off the the floor. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Heavly soiled and food debris in deep fryer. Remove oils. Clean fo...
FAIL
January 23, 2017
at 5:57 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bucket of raw chicken on floor in walkin refrigerator. Remove . Store 6inches off the the floor. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Heavly soiled and food debris in deep fryer. Remove oils. Clean fo...
PASS
August 4, 2016
at 4:48 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw chicken 66F raw beef 56F in prep unit at cookline .PIC remove and disposed of all out of temperature product. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Large container filled with chopped garlic on floor. Remove Sto...