Billy's Texas B.B.Q.

530 Washington St, Dorchester, MA 02124

American

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Billy's Texas B.B.Q. has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food storage containers identified with common name of food”, which has been cited three times.

Billy's Texas B.B.Q. scores about where you'd expect for a Dorchester restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Missing a thermometer for proper food temp verification. Provide at all times

590.004/4-302.12-PF

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple handsinks with heavy soils and grease build up. Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.18-C

Jun 23, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 13, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 19, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Replace water damaged ceiling tiles.

590.006/6-201.17-C

Nov 17, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Rodent bait stations (p)

Inspector notes: Bags of poison (Contrac) observed in the basement storage area. Discontinue and use only approved pest bait stations.

590.007/7-206.12-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity in the back preparation area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Excess moisture observed on the lower shelf of the pizza cooler. Address and clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Oct. 2023. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Mar 6, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Middle pipe of the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necesary repairs. Cold water faucet to the hand sink in the restroom not fucntioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Aug 30, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity in the back preparation room. Address. Pest control reports were up to date at the time of the inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)

Inspector notes: Evidence of smoking in the restroom. Discontinue and provide a designated area.

590.002/2-401.11-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Drip tray of the compressor the walk-in cooler is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was functioning below 41F at the time of the inspection.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Excess boxes and debris in the back hallway. Remove.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Apr 12, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)

Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no hot water inside of the establishment. Water at the hand and preparation sinks were at 55F. Hot water heater at the time of the inspection was damaged and not attached. New hot water heater was inside of the establishment and waiting to be installed. Ensure that there is sufficient hot water throughout the establishment in order to properly wash equipment as well as hands.

590.005/5-103.11-PF

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Portion of flooring near the soda cooler is damaged. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)

Inspector notes: Evidence of smoking inside of the establishment. Discontinue all smoking inside of the establishment.

590.002/2-401.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Billy's Texas B.B.Q. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Billy's Texas B.B.Q. on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Billy's Texas B.B.Q.?

Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Billy's Texas B.B.Q..

How does Billy's Texas B.B.Q. compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Billy's Texas B.B.Q. most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Billy's Texas B.B.Q.'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Billy's Texas B.B.Q. have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Billy's Texas B.B.Q. means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Billy's Texas B.B.Q. inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Billy's Texas B.B.Q. is inspected around two times per year on average.

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