Inspection
Jul 24, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 24, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Dorchester Fried Chicken
851 Washington St
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
7 inspectionsInspection
Apr 6, 2026
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple plastic squeeze bottles missing labels to identify the product. Provide
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed heavy food soils inside of the refrigeration and freezer units. Clean to remove
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 6, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 30, 2026
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple plastic squeeze bottles missing labels to identify the product. Provide
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed heavy food soils inside of the refrigeration and freezer units. Clean to remove
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 30, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 30, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood tag expired in May 2025 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 30, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 16, 2025
Failed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood tag expired in May 2025 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 16, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 16, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s notes
Provide an air gap under the food prep sink / Please contact a licensed plumber and ensure proper permits are pulled from ISD plumbing
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsmajorCode 590.005/5-204.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No hand sink at the front counter hot holding cabinet / Provide
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.19-COther
Official wording
Closing Toilet Room Doors (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide restroom door to be self closing
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 16, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 8, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Inspector’s notes
Provide an air gap under the food prep sink / Please contact a licensed plumber and ensure proper permits are pulled from ISD plumbing
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsmajorCode 590.005/5-204.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No hand sink at the front counter hot holding cabinet / Provide
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.19-COther
Official wording
Closing Toilet Room Doors (C)
Inspector’s notes
Provide restroom door to be self closing
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 8, 2025 · Original Source
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