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Latest: PASS November 12, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: Dorchester

🚇 Nearest Transit: Ashmont (Red Line)

Address
1917 DORCHESTER
Dorchester, MA 02124
Inspection History
50 inspections
22 failures
License
License #28452
Last inspected: November 12, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS November 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-402.11-P - Backflow Prevention (P): Noted no air gap on the prep sink.Provide
FAIL October 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Shell stock tags missing last day sold and not organized in chronological order.Provide | 590.004/4-204.115-PF - Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf): Wash gau...
FAIL October 15, 2025 at 9:06 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Shell stock tags missing last day sold and not organized in chronological order.Provide | 590.004/4-204.115-PF - Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf): Wash gau...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 24, 2024 at 12:30 AM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Numerous wiping cloths on counters- Maintain in sanitizer | 590.006/6-303.11-C - Intensity-Lighting (C): Light fixture at the rear entrance is not working- Replace bulb or repair | 590.006/6-...
PASS December 1, 2023 at 6:40 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-701.11-P - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P): Several bags of uncooked pasta with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and ensure all foods are being checked for any type of adulteration. Bag...
FAIL November 21, 2023 at 7:00 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-701.11-P - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P): Several bags of uncooked pasta with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and ensure all foods are being checked for any type of adulteration. Bag...
PASS May 23, 2023 at 5:23 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): At the time of the inspection there was no Food Allergen Certification posted. Address and post current Allergen Certification. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Area...
FAIL May 12, 2023 at 6:25 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): At the time of the inspection there was no FRood Allergen Certification poste. Address and post current Allergen Certification. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Area...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 27, 2023 at 12:21 PM
0 violations
PASS December 8, 2022 at 6:42 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Temperature display on the high temperature dish machine is only reaching 160F. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspeciton and the temperature dish puck was reading at 166F. Addre...
FAIL November 10, 2022 at 6:40 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Temperature display on the high temperature dish machine is only reaching 160F. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspeciton and the temperature dish puck was reading at 166F. Addre...
FAIL October 21, 2022 at 5:48 PM
5 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 with no labels. Provide. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Temperature display on the...
FAIL October 13, 2022 at 5:49 PM
5 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 with no labels. Provide. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Temperature display on the...
PASS May 13, 2022 at 5:44 PM
3 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. | 590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Wa...
FAIL May 6, 2022 at 5:58 PM
3 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. | 590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Wa...
PASS October 22, 2021 at 6:11 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. Remove soils and maintain clean and free of mold like substances
FAIL October 14, 2021 at 10:38 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. Remove soils and maintain clean and free of mold like substances
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 19, 2020 at 4:15 PM
12 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): provide allergen certificate for certified food manager | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): provide scoop with handle for clear bulk food bin | 590.003...
FAIL November 12, 2020 at 9:48 PM
12 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): provide allergen certificate for certified food manager | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): provide scoop with handle for clear bulk food bin | 590.003...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 7, 2019 at 5:16 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-202.12-C - CIP Equipment (C): Small 2 door deli style cooler in the main kitchen area does not appear to be draining properly and with excess moisture on the lower shelf. Clean to remove and make any necessary repairs.
PASS March 1, 2019 at 6:32 PM
5 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Shell stock tags not being maintained for the minimum reuirement of 90 days. Discontinue and ensure all tags are being maintained for the appropriate amount of time. | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination fr...
FAIL February 21, 2019 at 7:02 PM
5 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Shell stock tags not being maintained for the minimum reuirement of 90 days. Discontinue and ensure all tags are being maintained for the appropriate amount of time. | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination fr...
PASS August 22, 2018 at 6:01 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: All foods inside of the large deli style cooler with elevated temperatures between 50-60F. All foods had been prepared from the previous hour (as stated by management). Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardou...
FAIL August 15, 2018 at 5:24 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: All foods inside of the large deli style cooler with elevated temperatures between 50-60F. All foods had been prepared from the previous hour (as stated by management). Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardou...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 23, 2018 at 7:01 PM
7 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Evidence of gnaw marks on pasta bags in the dry storage room. PIC voluntarily discarded adulterated bags at the time of the inspection. Adrress and ensure all food is being checked prior to being placed out ...
FAIL February 15, 2018 at 6:39 PM
7 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Evidence of gnaw marks on pasta bags in the dry storage room. PIC voluntarily discarded adulterated bags at the time of the inspection. Adrress and ensure all food is being checked prior to being placed out ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 25, 2017 at 7:18 PM
16 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: 2 door freezer/properly cover all foods provide proper storage of cell phones/not on food prep tables remove pizza cutter from stagnate water | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provid proper hair r...
FAIL October 18, 2017 at 9:28 PM
16 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: 2 door freezer/properly cover all foods provide proper storage of cell phones/not on food prep tables remove pizza cutter from stagnate water | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provid proper hair r...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 26, 2016 at 7:24 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Paint peeling wire shelves in walk in refrigerator. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior of ice machine as discussed. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean shelve...
FAIL January 25, 2016 at 10:10 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Paint peeling wire shelves in walk in refrigerator. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior of ice machine as discussed. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean shelve...
PASS May 5, 2015 at 6:19 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Containers of food observed being store under the pipe of the hadn sink near the stove top. Discontinue and store all foods in clean and protected area's. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Knives observe...
FAIL April 28, 2015 at 6:16 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Containers of food observed being store under the pipe of the hadn sink neat the stove top. Discontinue and store all foods in clean and protected area's. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Knives observe...
PASS November 7, 2014 at 6:30 PM
4 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No equipment thermometer inside of the 4 door deli style cooler. Provide. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Grill press with heavy carbon build-up. Clean to remove. | 24-4-903.11 - Clean E...
FAIL October 30, 2014 at 5:42 PM
4 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No equipment thermometer inside of the 4 door deli style cooler. Provide. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Grill press with heavy carbon build-up. Clean to remove. | 24-4-903.11 - Clean E...
PASS April 28, 2014 at 5:03 PM
0 violations
PASS August 7, 2013 at 5:30 PM
0 violations
PASS February 14, 2013 at 6:28 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS August 15, 2012 at 4:54 PM
0 violations
PASS March 2, 2012 at 6:03 PM
0 violations
PASS December 27, 2011 at 6:45 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Spice containers being stored under waste pipe of hand sink near panini machine. Discontinue and store all spices clean and protected. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: 4 Door cooler in kitchen area not ...
FAIL December 20, 2011 at 5:04 PM
17 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Spice containers being stored under waste pipe of hand sink near panini machine. Discontinue and store all spices clean and protected. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: properly store all scoops. | 13-2-304/4...
FAIL April 9, 2010 at 4:26 PM
13 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: properly store all scoops. | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace defective equipment. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: replace defecti...
PASS December 10, 2009 at 4:56 PM
2 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: do not thaw in stagnant water | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide hair restraints
FAIL December 1, 2009 at 4:26 PM
2 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: do not thaw in stagnant water | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide hair restraints
PASS July 16, 2009 at 3:45 PM
3 violations
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: evidence of drain fruit flies - remove | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: clean floor in bar of sticky substance | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: clea...
FAIL July 9, 2009 at 4:09 PM
3 violations
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: evidence of drain fruit flies - remove | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: clean floor in bar of sticky substance | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: clea...
PASS February 24, 2009 at 7:06 PM
3 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: clean grease filters | M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: provide proof of a certified food manager
FAIL February 17, 2009 at 4:05 PM
3 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: clean grease filters | M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: provide proof of a certified food manager
PASS August 6, 2008 at 4:15 PM
0 violations
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department