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The Fusion

Latest: PASS November 14, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: Dorchester

🚇 Nearest Transit: Ashmont (Red Line)

Address
686 MORTON ST
Dorchester, MA 02124
Inspection History
54 inspections
26 failures
License
License #18819
Last inspected: November 14, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS November 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf): New reach in unplugged / Unable to verfiy proper operating temperatures / Plug in and bring to temperature | 590.004/4-703.11-P - Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P): 2 ...
FAIL November 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf): New reach in unplugged / Unable to verfiy proper operating temperatures / Plug in and bring to temperature | 590.004/4-703.11-P - Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P): 2 ...
PASS November 15, 2024 at 7:23 PM
16 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Provide | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): PIC unable to provide a Certi...
FAIL November 9, 2024 at 1:56 AM
16 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Provide | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): PIC unable to provide a Certi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 31, 2024 at 7:15 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 3, 2024 at 8:23 PM
0 violations
PASS December 15, 2023 at 7:35 PM
10 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No allergen awareness certificate on site - and a " manager's serve safe cdrtificate " PIC stated that he has a current food safety ceryificate at home - address as...
FAIL December 7, 2023 at 11:57 PM
10 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No allergen awareness certificate on site - and a " manager's serve safe cdrtificate " PIC stated that he has a current food safety ceryificate at home - address as...
PASS January 18, 2023 at 2:42 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-203.13-C - Service Sink (C): No mop sink on site.Provide
FAIL January 11, 2023 at 7:06 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-203.13-C - Service Sink (C): No mop sink on site.Provide
FAIL December 28, 2022 at 7:28 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No vomit clean up procedures on site or kit. Provide vomit clean up kit. Procedures to be Emailed to the PIC | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood ...
FAIL December 16, 2022 at 2:03 AM
7 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No vomit clean up procedures on site or kit. Provide vomit clean up kit. Procedures to be Emailed to the PIC | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood ...
PASS December 17, 2021 at 8:27 PM
5 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No documentation of a CFPM or allergen awareness certificate at the location. Provide documentation or employee enrollment in an approved CFPM program | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready...
FAIL December 2, 2021 at 8:32 PM
5 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No documentation of a CFPM or allergen awareness certificate at the location. Provide documentation or employee enrollment in an approved CFPM program | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 17, 2019 at 7:40 PM
12 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: PIC was unable to provide wholesale receipts from a reputable wholesale supplier for foods rendered on site address and provide upon re inspection as discussed during inspection | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly ...
FAIL May 11, 2019 at 2:06 AM
10 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: PIC was unable to provide wholesale receipts from a reputable wholesale supplier for foods rendered on site address and provide upon re inspection as discussed during inspection | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly ...
PASS May 18, 2018 at 3:17 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace all ripped and worn thermal pizza bags with new. Remove carboard boxes for storage of pizza pans replace with food service commercial grade storage containers. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Sur...
FAIL May 11, 2018 at 3:08 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace all ripped and worn thermal pizza bags with new. Remove carboard boxes for storage of pizza pans replace with food service commercial grade storage containers. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Sur...
FAIL May 9, 2018 at 5:21 PM
1 violation
34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Observed spill of grease on exterior ground at grease barrell and trash area clean to remove grease spill.
PASS November 2, 2017 at 2:50 PM
7 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide quat test kit | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 2 bay sink/ provide institutional no rinse detergent sanitizer | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean dough machine | 23-4-602.13 -...
PASS October 20, 2017 at 3:18 PM
7 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Thawing out raw frozen chicken wings out at room temperature - Address | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Set up as discussed | 23-4-602.13...
FAIL October 19, 2017 at 2:23 PM
7 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide quat test kit | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 2 bay sink/ provide institutional no rinse detergent sanitizer | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean dough machine | 23-4-602.13 -...
PASS February 23, 2017 at 8:07 PM
7 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean/sanitize slicer and dough machine clean/sanitize sheet trays in speed rack | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior/exterior of cooking equipment and all piping attachment...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 16, 2017 at 1:00 PM
14 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: 1 door pepsi/remove yogurt dated 2015 | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: cooked chicken fingers 50 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below/Owner moved chicken fingers to freezer at room temp...
FAIL February 9, 2017 at 1:35 PM
14 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: 1 door pepsi/remove yogurt dated 2015 | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: cooked chicken fingers 50 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below/Owner moved chicken fingers to freezer at room temp...
FAIL November 4, 2016 at 12:24 AM
7 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Thawing out raw frozen chicken wings out at room temperature - Address | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Set up as discussed | 23-4-602.13...
PASS October 19, 2015 at 3:08 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Using pieces of wood to seperate pans with pizza dough in reach in refrigerator. Discontinue use only smooth durable non porous and cleanable surfaces. | 26-4-502.13 - Re-use of Single Service Articles: R...
FAIL October 15, 2015 at 10:29 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Using pieces of wood to seperate pans with pizza dough in reach in refrigerator. Discontinue use only smooth durable non porous and cleanable surfaces. | 26-4-502.13 - Re-use of Single Service Articles: R...
PASS November 7, 2014 at 6:51 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean shelving along wall at back of kitchen. Clean table below and behind dough machine. Clean drain compartments to fryers. Remove grease/oil buildup. | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constru...
FAIL October 24, 2014 at 8:35 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean shelving along wall at back of kitchen. Clean table below and behind dough machine. Clean drain compartments to fryers. Remove grease/oil buildup. | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constru...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS December 4, 2013 at 3:07 PM
3 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide new quat test kit | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: utility closet/remove evidence of rodent droppings | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: provide up to date licensed ...
FAIL November 27, 2013 at 5:44 PM
8 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provide metal stem cooks thermometer | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: reach in case/provide internal thermometer | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide new quat test kit | 22-4-601/602.11 ...
FAIL November 20, 2013 at 9:34 PM
8 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provide metal stem cooks thermometer | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: reach in case/provide internal thermometer | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide new quat test kit | 22-4-601/602.11 ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 18, 2013 at 6:42 PM
6 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: provide a sanitizer for two compartment sink | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide handwash sign in office bathroom | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed Clean: provid...
FAIL September 4, 2013 at 10:22 PM
6 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: provide a sanitizer for two compartment sink | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide handwash sign in office bathroom | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed Clean: provid...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS May 17, 2012 at 6:45 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove tin foil from bottom shelf of grill. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide thermometers for all refrigerators | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide paper...
FAIL May 10, 2012 at 12:50 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove tin foil from bottom shelf of grill. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide thermometers for all refrigerators | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide paper...
FAIL April 27, 2012 at 12:48 AM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove tin foil from bottom shelf of grill. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide thermometers for all refrigerators | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide paper...
PASS March 21, 2011 at 2:08 PM
0 violations
PASS March 16, 2010 at 4:25 PM
0 violations
PASS July 8, 2009 at 2:10 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Salad unit at 48F discontinue the use of the unit until necessary repairs are met. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: paint peeling on storage table below cooking grill resurface. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equ...
FAIL July 1, 2009 at 3:21 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Salad unit at 48F discontinue the use of the unit until necessary repairs are met. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: paint peeling on storage table below cooking grill resurface. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equ...
PASS January 30, 2009 at 6:43 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Exhausthood soiled clean. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Repair leak in ceiling.
FAIL January 22, 2009 at 4:46 PM
10 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Discontinue use of trash bags for cover foods provide food service grade equipment. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Sanitizer test kit defective replace. | 27-5-103.11-.12 - Hot and Cold Water: No ...
FAIL January 14, 2009 at 3:29 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Discontinue use of trash bags for cover foods provide food service grade equipment. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Sanitizer test kit defective replace. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 13, 2009 at 3:21 PM
3 violations
27-5-103.11-.12 - Hot and Cold Water: No hot water at establishment. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: No paper towels at hand sink. Provide. No soap in dispenser. Provide. | M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: Serve safe certif...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 4, 2008 at 3:15 PM
4 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Floor in disrepair shall be smooth non absorbant and easy cleanible. Repair. Replace all missing tiles. | 38-6-303.11 - Inadequate Lighting: Provide adequate lighting at rear prep area. | 42-6-501....
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 22, 2008 at 6:34 PM
7 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No chefs thermometer provide. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cake display cover cracked replace. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Floor in disrepair shall be smooth non...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department