Taste of Eden
Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 22, 2025
Address
38 NORFOLK ST
Dorchester, MA 02124
Inspection History
57 inspections
24 failures
License
License #25860
Last inspected: August 22, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 22, 2025
at 4:44 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): Base of wall with hole / Repair
PASS
February 4, 2025
at 1:09 PM
1 violation
L1 - : 2025 health permit has been partially paid / Please make full payment ASAP
FAIL
January 27, 2025
at 5:04 PM
1 violation
L1 - : 2025 health permit has been partially paid / Please make full payment ASAP
PASS
September 5, 2024
at 4:36 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 2, 2024
at 4:51 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils is stagnant water / Discontinue and store as described below
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 20, 2023
at 6:49 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Pipe under the single bay sink located in the adjacent preparation room is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
PASS
April 11, 2023
at 3:54 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Floor around the stainless steel storage rack next to the walk-in cooler visibly soiled and with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean to remove. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in G...
FAIL
April 4, 2023
at 3:41 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Floor around the stainless steel storage rack next to the walk-in cooler visibly soiled and with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean to remove. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in G...
PASS
October 3, 2022
at 2:54 PM
5 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. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Exterior of bulk food ...
FAIL
September 20, 2022
at 6:15 PM
5 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. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Exterior of bulk food ...
PASS
May 9, 2022
at 2:26 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed beingleft out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution. | 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P - Preventing Contamination from Hands (P): Employee o...
FAIL
May 2, 2022
at 5:32 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed beingleft out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution. | 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P - Preventing Contamination from Hands (P): Employee o...
PASS
October 21, 2021
at 2:37 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-202.110-P - Juice Treated-Commercially Processed (P): Location has freshly made juice. It is packaged at location when made. The container did not have any warning labels date packaged. This was on retail floor area. PIC will need to pr...
FAIL
October 14, 2021
at 2:25 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-202.110-P - Juice Treated-Commercially Processed (P): Location has freshly made juice. It is packaged at location when made. The container did not have any warning labels date packaged. This was on retail floor area. PIC will need to pr...
PASS
June 22, 2021
at 2:24 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Product on the floor in the walk in. Must be stored 6 inches off the floor. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Hol...
FAIL
June 14, 2021
at 4:04 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Product on the floor in the walk in. Must be stored 6 inches off the floor. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Hol...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 21, 2021
at 3:49 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Food in walk in not covered. Found container with tomato onion mix with a small lid and apple cider container on top. PIC will address. Meats stored in store shoppin...
FAIL
January 14, 2021
at 5:33 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Food in walk in not covered. Found container with tomato onion mix with a small lid and apple cider container on top. PIC will address. Meats stored in store shoppin...
PASS
October 14, 2020
at 3:52 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Be sure all bulk food containers have labels. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Product in walk must be 6 inche...
FAIL
October 6, 2020
at 3:08 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Be sure all bulk food containers have labels. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Product in walk must be 6 inche...
PASS
July 10, 2020
at 3:27 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): No evidence that hands are bing washed properly in hand sink. Review with staff to wash hand in hand sink. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC will need to m...
FAIL
June 22, 2020
at 2:45 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): No evidence that hands are bing washed properly in hand sink. Review with staff to wash hand in hand sink. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC will need to m...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 16, 2019
at 5:57 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Sliced onion and other dressings inside of the Beverage cooler with elevated temperatures ranging between 55-65F. All foods inside of the unit ...
FAIL
September 9, 2019
at 5:18 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Sliced onion and other dressings inside of the Beverage cooler with elevated temperatures ranging between 55-65F. All foods inside of the unit ...
PASS
April 1, 2019
at 2:19 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Large pan of rice and beans inside of the walk-in cooler that was used for a catering event from the previous day with an elevated temperature of 54F (as stated by management). Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods a...
FAIL
March 25, 2019
at 2:19 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Large pan of rice and beans inside of the walk-in cooler that was used for a catering event from the previous day with an elevated temperature of 54F (as stated by management). Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods a...
PASS
September 7, 2018
at 2:58 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Door to the small coffin style freezer in the back preparation room in disrepair. Rplace. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of the single door upright freezer with excess frost and i...
FAIL
August 31, 2018
at 2:20 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Door to the small coffin style freezer in the back preparation room in disrepair. Rplace. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of the single door upright freezer with excess frost and i...
PASS
April 10, 2018
at 3:51 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Ox tail observed being left out at room temperature to cool (93F). Discontinue and ensure proper coolin methods are in place prior to being placed out for service. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Pipe under the ...
FAIL
April 2, 2018
at 2:13 PM
4 violations
01-3-202.18 - Shellstock ID: No shellstock tags availabe on site for fresh mussels. Provide and keep all tags for a minimum of 90 days. | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Ox tail observed being left out at room temperature to cool (93F). Discontinue and ens...
PASS
November 24, 2017
at 3:33 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Storage shelving inside walk in cooler discolored repair. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide test kit for chlorine sanitizer. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Leaky pipe below 3 bay sin...
FAIL
November 13, 2017
at 5:16 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Storage shelving inside walk in cooler discolored repair. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide test kit for chlorine sanitizer. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Leaky pipe below 3 bay sin...
PASS
November 29, 2016
at 6:28 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood sticker on cooking line expired Aug 2016. Hood must be clean and a new sticker provide at re-inspection. PIC it will be cleaned Sunday at Noon
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 22, 2016
at 6:46 PM
10 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Provide labels of ingredients for drinks in reach in refrigerator in retail area. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Staek dish between 99F and 115F and fish dish on top of hot holding unit between 107F and 115F...
FAIL
November 15, 2016
at 4:53 PM
10 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Provide labels of ingredients for drinks in reach in refrigerator in retail area. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Staek dish between 99F and 115F and fish dish on top of hot holding unit between 107F and 115F...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 12, 2015
at 5:41 PM
10 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Peanut drink in the front self service cooler with no lables. Provide. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked cod fish in the front hot holding unit at 108F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous f...
FAIL
May 5, 2015
at 2:18 PM
11 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Peanut drink in the front self service cooler with no lables. Provide. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked cod fish in the front hot holding unit at 108F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous f...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 3, 2014
at 3:21 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked chicken in the front service hot holding unit at 120F. Ensure all foods are being maintained at 140F and above. PIC to reheat chicken to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Con...
FAIL
October 24, 2014
at 5:23 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked chicken in the front service hot holding unit at 120F. Ensure all foods are being maintained at 140F and above. PIC to reheat chicken to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Con...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 1, 2014
at 12:31 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Drinks in upright cooler for self service with no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked chicken fiah and rice in the front service hot holding unit with temperatures ranging from 12...
FAIL
March 25, 2014
at 6:00 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Drinks in upright cooler for self service with no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked chicken fiah and rice in the front service hot holding unit with temperatures ranging from 12...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 5, 2013
at 2:47 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: replace insulation wrap on pipe at 3 bay sink- | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: replace missing floor tiles in kitchen -
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 14, 2013
at 3:18 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: RE-SURFACE the bottom shelves of 2 prep tables ( rust ) | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: PATCH floor of missing tiles - in kitchen-
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
August 17, 2012
at 3:19 PM
2 violations
37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: the HOOD FILTERS are not the correct type filters -PROVIDE the proper filters that the louvers run vertical to allow for proper draining of grease- CLEAN the ceiling light shields of b...
FAIL
August 8, 2012
at 1:57 PM
2 violations
37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: the HOOD FILTERS are not the correct type filters -PROVIDE the proper filters that the louvers run vertical to allow for proper draining of grease- CLEAN the ceiling light shields of b...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 23, 2012
at 7:59 PM
8 violations
34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: clean area around dumpster of trash / litter spills etc. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: chix 120f - maintain above 149f | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: paper towe...
PASS
January 14, 2011
at 6:56 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Discontinue use of cans and Provide commercial grade food service containers to store ingredients and sauces. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair or replace rusty shelving. | 15-4-202.16 - ...
FAIL
December 30, 2010
at 3:58 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Discontinue use of cans and Provide commercial grade food service containers to store ingredients and sauces. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair or replace rusty shelving. | 15-4-202.16 - ...
FAIL
May 4, 2009
at 3:16 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: chix 120f - maintain above 149f | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: paper towels | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: repair flaking ceiling paint | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Imp...