Blue Mountain Jamaican Restaurant

884 Morton St, Dorchester, MA 02124

African

Last inspected: Nov 1, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Blue Mountain Jamaican Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 1, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Blue Mountain Jamaican Restaurant since Nov 1, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “wiping cloths use limitation”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Dorchester average 86, so Blue Mountain Jamaican Restaurant trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 1, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no test strips available for the 3 bay sink. Provide.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloth 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: Interior of the large coffin style freezer with excess frost build-up. defrost and clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Pipe under the hand sink in the main kitchen area is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Hot water faucet at the hand sink located in the restroom not operating. Address and make any necessary repairs. Hot water was sufficient throughout the establishment.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Apr 12, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (pf)

Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were not 3 drain plugs available.Provide all 3 in order to properly wash rinse and sanitize all equipment.

590.004/4-301.12-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

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

590.006/6-201.11-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: 3 Bay sink has a slow drain when filled. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Food storage prohibited areas (c)

Inspector notes: Box of plantaines observed being stored on the ground. Discontinue and ensure all food products are being stored elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.

590.003/3-305.12-C

Oct 4, 2022

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no food thermometers available. Provide.

590.004/4-302.12-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer in the 3 bay sink registering well over the required 50-100ppm. Address and ensure sanitizer is being prepared at the proper concentration.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

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

590.006/6-501.111-PF

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

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was not an equipment thermometer observed inside of the single door redrigeration unit next to the deli cooler. Provide. Unit was fucntioning properly at the time of the inspection.

590.004/4-204.112-C

Light bulbs protective shielding (c)

Inspector notes: Light above the stove top is out. Replace.

590.006/6-202.11-C

May 4, 2022

Routine

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

View 6 violations

Rodent bait stations (p)

Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be packets of rodent poison. Discontinue use and ensure proper pest control.

590.007/7-206.12-P

Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)

Inspector notes: Card board being used to line shelving inside of the Continental dry storage cooler. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain clenable durable and smooth. Light out above the stove top/grill. Replace.

590.004/4-202.11-PF

Covering receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Inside trash receptacle with no lid. Provide for in between usage.

590.005/5-501.113-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed behind the large coffin style freezer near the 3 bay sink. Clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control for the re-inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

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

590.003/3-304.14-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Table and floor behind the large coffin style freezer visibly soiled and with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean to rmeove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Mountain Jamaican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Mountain Jamaican Restaurant on file is from Nov 1, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blue Mountain Jamaican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths use limitation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Blue Mountain Jamaican Restaurant.

How does Blue Mountain Jamaican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Blue Mountain Jamaican Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Blue Mountain Jamaican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blue Mountain Jamaican Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blue Mountain Jamaican Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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