Inspection
Sep 25, 2026
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 25, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
The Dot Tavern
840 Dorchester Av
Last inspected Sep 25, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
8 inspectionsInspection
Nov 10, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker expired Dec. 2024.Service
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, Nov 10, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 10, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Provide test strips for the low temp dish machine at the bar.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.005/5-204.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Provide a hand sink at the bar location.
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 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove the grease barrel which is not in use.
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 issuesmajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Provide paper towel at the hand sink in the kitchen area.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Visible dust and old beer bottle caps under the equipment at the bar.Cean with frequency
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker expired Dec. 2024.Service
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, Oct 10, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 2, 2025
Failed
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Provide test strips for the low temp dish machine at the bar.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.005/5-204.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Provide a hand sink at the bar location.
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 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove the grease barrel which is not in use.
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 issuesmajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Provide paper towel at the hand sink in the kitchen area.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Visible dust and old beer bottle caps under the equipment at the bar.Cean with frequency
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Visible dust on the hood filters.Clean with frequency
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, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 18, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 18, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 7, 2024
Passed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
3 compartment sink missing sanitizer and detergent. Provide.
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed wood boards loose on the entrance way to the back staircase to the basement. Repair
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 issuesmajorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Missing testing device for 3 compartment sink and high temp dishmachine. Provide
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker expired. Provide an updated sticker
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, Jun 7, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 30, 2024
Failed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
3 compartment sink missing sanitizer and detergent. Provide.
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed wood boards loose on the entrance way to the back staircase to the basement. Repair
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker expired. Provide an updated sticker
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 problemsmajorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Missing testing device for 3 compartment sink and high temp dishmachine. Provide
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, May 30, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 3, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source