THE BOSTON ICE CREAM FACTORY
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS
June 13, 2025
Address
777 WILLIAM T MORRISSEY BL
Dorchester, MA 02122
Inspection History
60 inspections
29 failures
1 closures
License
License #21556
Last inspected: June 13, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
June 13, 2025
at 6:08 PM
3 violations
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Several small rodent droppings noted in back storage area along walls and floors throughout establishment. Several small flies noted in the ware wash room / Uclear on extermination frequency / Remov...
FAIL
June 4, 2025
at 6:13 PM
6 violations
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Areas of floor in disrepair / Repair where needed throughout. **5/28/2025** - Standing water in the 3 bay sink room appears to be coming from the back of the refrigeration units / Cle...
FAIL
May 28, 2025
at 6:28 PM
12 violations
590.003/3-304.11-P - Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P): Openings into ice cream chest are beginning to rust out over uncovered ice cream potentially risking contamination / Repair. Suggested taking unit out of service and/or ...
FAIL
May 14, 2025
at 4:27 PM
12 violations
590.003/3-304.11-P - Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P): Openings into ice cream chest are beginning to rust out over uncovered ice cream potentially risking contamination / Repair. Suggested taking unit out of service and/or ...
PASS
May 13, 2024
at 5:11 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): Wall has damage due to accident / repair wall
FAIL
February 21, 2024
at 7:20 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Exterior of coke reach in with visible soils / Clean to remove Ice cream reach ins with ice build up / Remove and maintain | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Replace miss...
FAIL
February 12, 2024
at 4:43 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Exterior of coke reach in with visible soils / Clean to remove Ice cream reach ins with ice build up / Remove and maintain | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Replace miss...
FAIL
January 31, 2024
at 7:03 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Exterior of coke reach in with visible soils / Clean to remove Ice cream reach ins with ice build up / Remove and maintain | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Replace miss...
PASS
December 1, 2023
at 5:02 PM
5 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some type of Food Safety Course for the r...
FAIL
November 17, 2023
at 6:57 PM
5 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some type of Food Safety Course for the r...
PASS
May 5, 2023
at 5:51 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Bug light observed being hung directly over where clean equipment/dishes are being stored. Discontinue and relocate. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionali...
FAIL
April 26, 2023
at 4:02 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Bug light observed being hung directly over where clean equipment/dishes are being stored. Discontinue and relocate. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionali...
PASS
October 12, 2022
at 6:15 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Several ceiling tiles in the front service area with what appears to be water damage. Replace. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): Singel door GE refrigerator...
FAIL
October 5, 2022
at 6:16 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Several ceiling tiles in the front service area with what appears to be water damage. Replace. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): Singel door GE refrigerator...
PASS
May 13, 2022
at 6:18 PM
8 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Interior of the freezer protion of the upright GE cooler ne...
FAIL
May 4, 2022
at 6:13 PM
8 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Interior of the freezer protion of the upright GE cooler ne...
PASS
May 13, 2021
at 6:46 PM
5 violations
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): At this time location will be closed due to fire. PIC will need to contact Building department for all permits needed to make repaires. Location can not reopen until All repairs are made and location has b...
🚫 CLOSURE
May 10, 2021
at 3:41 PM
5 violations
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): At this time location will be closed due to fire. PIC will need to contact Building department for all permits needed to make repaires. Location can not reopen until All repairs are made and location has b...
PASS
February 19, 2021
at 3:28 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): PIC will need to clean interior and exterior of all refrigeration equipment. Rempve ice build up and mold around gaskets. | 590.005/5-203.13-C - Service Sink (C): PIC will need to provide an enclo...
FAIL
February 10, 2021
at 5:37 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): PIC will need to clean interior and exterior of all refrigeration equipment. Rempve ice build up and mold around gaskets. | 590.005/5-203.13-C - Service Sink (C): PIC will need to provide an enclo...
PASS
August 3, 2020
at 5:25 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean exterior of freezers. Clean out ice build up in freezers. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean walls and floor in prep room. Visibly soiled. | 590.006/6...
FAIL
July 16, 2020
at 5:33 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean exterior of freezers. Clean out ice build up in freezers. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean walls and floor in prep room. Visibly soiled. | 590.006/6...
PASS
November 8, 2019
at 7:19 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Interior of the coffin style ice cream chests visibly soiled adn with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. | 590.006/6-301.12-PF - Hand Drying Provision (Pf): No paper towels or sig...
FAIL
October 31, 2019
at 6:19 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Interior of the coffin style ice cream chests visibly soiled adn with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. | 590.006/6-301.12-PF - Hand Drying Provision (Pf): No paper towels or sig...
PASS
May 20, 2019
at 4:27 PM
4 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Flooring in the back room with the 3 bay sink is damaged and missing tiles. Address and make any necessary repairs. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Several ceiling tiles...
FAIL
May 13, 2019
at 6:18 PM
4 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Flooring in the back room with the 3 bay sink is damaged and missing tiles. Address and make any necessary repairs. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Several ceiling tiles...
PASS
November 27, 2018
at 5:09 PM
1 violation
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Fruit fly activity noted near the restroom. Address and provide an up to date pest control reoprt for the re-inspection.
FAIL
November 15, 2018
at 5:13 PM
6 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of the 2 door upright Traulsen cooler visibly soiled and with food spills. Clean to remove. Interior of the single door upright freezer near the cash register is visibly soiled. Clean to remo...
FAIL
November 8, 2018
at 7:10 PM
6 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of the 2 door upright Traulsen cooler visibly soiled and with food spills. Clean to remove. Interior of the single door upright freezer near the cash register is visibly soiled. Clean to remo...
PASS
May 29, 2018
at 6:22 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Storage rack for food observed being stored directly next to the hand sink in the back room with no evidence of a splash guard. Provide or relocate food storage cart. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers:...
FAIL
May 17, 2018
at 5:21 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Storage rack for food observed being stored directly next to the hand sink in the back room with no evidence of a splash guard. Provide or relocate food storage cart. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers:...
PASS
April 12, 2017
at 12:49 PM
10 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: proper store all ice cream scoops with water well on... | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: provide proper covers for all large containers with toppings... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: re...
FAIL
March 28, 2017
at 4:34 PM
10 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: proper store all ice cream scoops with water well on... | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: provide proper covers for all large containers with toppings... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: re...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 16, 2016
at 3:44 PM
9 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace worn equipment... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: replace all missing compressor covers....replace all defective door gaskets....replace defectiv...
FAIL
May 9, 2016
at 5:27 PM
9 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace worn equipment... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: replace all missing compressor covers....replace all defective door gaskets....replace defectiv...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 10, 2015
at 6:34 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Dirty mop and bucket observed being stored directly next to storage shelves with dry goods on them. Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected area. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Sin...
FAIL
July 2, 2015
at 4:44 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Dirty mop and bucket observed being stored directly next to storage shelves with dry goods on them. Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected area. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Sin...
PASS
January 13, 2015
at 5:10 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of the upright cake refrigerator visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Floor drain missing in the room with the 3 bay sink....
FAIL
January 2, 2015
at 6:48 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of the upright cake refrigerator visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Floor drain missing in the room with the 3 bay sink....
PASS
June 10, 2014
at 5:30 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Dirty mop and bucket observed being stored in the dry storage room. Discontinue and store appropriately to ensure no contamination from dirty mop and bucket. | 26-4-502.13 - Re-use of Single Service Articles: Sin...
FAIL
May 27, 2014
at 5:35 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Dirty mop and bucket observed being stored in the dry storage room. Discontinue and store appropriately to ensure no contamination from dirty mop and bucket. | 26-4-502.13 - Re-use of Single Service Articles: Sin...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 1, 2013
at 3:30 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: room with the 3 bay sink - PATCH floor of bare spots- | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: room with 3 bay sink -- CLEAN the wall between the 3 bay sink & hot water heat...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 3, 2013
at 6:34 PM
1 violation
38-6-202.11 - Fixture's not properly shielded: replace missing ceiling light -shield - over display freezers- or provide protective light tubes over bulbs-
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
June 7, 2012
at 4:59 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 9, 2012
at 4:25 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: CLEAN floor of 3 bay sink room- | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: CLEAN the ceiling vent of dust - ( at enter to 3 bay sink room )
PASS
July 29, 2010
at 3:03 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: ..remove peeling paint above icecream prep area....provide guard at handsink and clean equipment rack..... | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: provide ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 15, 2010
at 4:32 PM
17 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: ..remove peeling paint above icecream prep area....provide guard at handsink and clean equipment rack..... | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: relocate equipment stored next to handsink...remove paint peeling fr...
FAIL
July 1, 2010
at 4:36 PM
17 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide guard at prep customer area..remove peeling paint above icecream prep area.... | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: relocate equipment stored next to handsink...remove paint peeling from storage area.... ...