Bitez
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Bitez stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 14, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Dorchester restaurant scores 86. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing handsoap at the handsink. Provide
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent activity observed on the shelving units storing dry goods. Clean to remove Dead roaches observed on the glue board. Remove and sanitize the area
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink observed with clean bowls and utensils. Remove and retrain staff for proper use of handsink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils and debris observed inside multiple stand up refrigeration and freezer units. Clean to remove Observed debris on multiple shelving units with stored equipment. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
70
Aug 20, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cut tomatoes 50F Guacamole 47F / In unit next to steam table / Discussed putting the cover back on the unit and keeping it closed when not busy and keeping containers half full. Ice may also be used as unit cannot be moved. Ice must be able to touch the containers
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of reach in operating at 48F / Ensure unit is properly operating at 41F or below. Unit will be taken out of service until verified.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
78
Mar 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Pico de gallo 55F Guacamole 51F Cut tomatoes 47F / All in top reach in unit. Discussed using stainless steel containers and keeping individual lids on them when not busy as the unit is right next to the steam table. PICS states items have been in top reach in since this morning items will be voluntarily disposed of due to being out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time / Provide 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Low boy reach in unit operating 55F / unit will be taken out of service until it is repaired or can be verified to be operating at 41F or below.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
78
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Pico de gallo 55F Guacamole 51F Cut tomatoes 51F / All in top reach in unit. Discussed using stainless steel containers and keeping individual lids on them when not busy as the unit is right next to the steam table. PICS states items have been in top reach in since this morning items will be voluntarily disposed of due to being out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time / Provide 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Low boy reach in unit operating 55F / unit will be taken out of service until it is repaired or can be verified to be operating at 41F or below.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Low boy on reach in unit missing thermometer / Provide
590.004/4-204.112-C
74
Aug 21, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Sides of quipment on cookline and walls behind with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent covers with visible grease build up / Clean to remove. Discussed keeping weekly maitenance especially above the fryers
590.006/6-201.17-C
90
Aug 15, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced tomatoes in the flip top cooler with a slightly elevated temperature of 49F. Address and ensure all foods are being properly cooler piror to be ig placed out for service. All other foods inside of the unit were at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Large bowl of plaintaines observed being stored directly in the hand sink. Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks are accessible during operational hours.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces/dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
74
Mar 6, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced cheese inside of the deli style cooler filled above the recommended pinch line with an elevated temperature of 47F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods remsin at below 41F. All other foods inside of the unit were at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Bags of raw chicken and beef being stored together on a single sheet pan. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being store appropriatey to ensure no cross contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked rice inside of the front service hot holding unit at 109F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are bing maintained at 135F and above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no test strips available. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Faucet at the hand sink located on the first floor damaged. Address and make any necessary repairs. Additional hand sink on the first floor to be used until repairs have been made.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Excess frost build up observed on the compressor of the single door freezer. Defrost and clean to remove. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the visit.
590.004/4-602.13-C
52
Feb 24, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Bags of raw chciken and beef being stored together on a single sheet pan. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being store appropriatey to ensure no cross contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced cheese inside of the deli style cooler filled above the recommended pinch line with an elevated temperature of 47F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods remsin at below 41F. All other foods inside of the unit were at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked rice inside of the front service hot holding unit at 109F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are bing maintained at 135F and above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no test strips available. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Excess frost build up observed on the compressor of the single door freezer. Defrost and clean to remove. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the visit.
590.004/4-602.13-C
55
Aug 29, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Open container of raw eggs observed being stored above ready to eat produce. Discontinue store appropriatley to ensure no cross contamination from raw eggs.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Containers and boxes of fod products observed being store on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bitez last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bitez on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bitez?
Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bitez.
How does Bitez compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Bitez most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Bitez's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bitez have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bitez 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 Bitez inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bitez is inspected around three times per year on average.
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