Bon Appetit Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
64
Score
Bon Appetit Restaurant appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2022. Bon Appetit Restaurant was last inspected on Apr 16, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Dorchester restaurant, which scores around 86. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
14
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw meat and eggs stored above produce in kitchen and store room refrigeration. Store raw animal products below ready to eat foods and produce.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked pork at service station 66F. Moved to refrigerator. Store cold foods cold at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked foods cooling with covers. Cool cooked foods uncovered. Spread out cooked foods in shallow pans to cool quickly.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Rubber matt covering grease trap. Discard and resurface grease trap as needed.
590.004/4-101.19-C
64
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspeciton fruit flies were obsered in the back storage area where onions were being kept. Address.
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Oct 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked pork in hotel pans in flip top 2 door cooler located next to the fryer at 66F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Cooked pork on lower shelf of the 2 door cooler located next to the fryer with an elevated temperature of 48F. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Foods to be removed from the 2 door cooler.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of live roach activity noted during the course of the inspection. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. Frui flies observed near the front service/bar area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection date.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at either kithen hand sinks. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips avaialable at the time of the inspection. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Managemment not properly overseeing in the general maintanence/temperatures of equipment/coolers. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Rodent observed on glue board in back storage room. Address and ensure all dead rodents are being removed with proper frequency.
590.006/6-501.112-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Drainage pipe located under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the small coffin style freezer in the back storage room with food debris and excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Filters above the stove top/grill in the back preparation area with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove. Excess moisture observed on the lower shelf of the 2 door cooler next to the frying station. Clean to remove and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: 2 door upright Kenmore refrigerator/freezer does not appear to be functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs or discontonue using. 2 Lights out above the stove top and grill. Replace and make all necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No protective barrier located in between hand sink and small preparation table. Provide permanent barrier to prevent contamination from hands.
590.003/3-307.11-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
43
Mar 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw eggs obserevd beign stored directly over other food products in the back storage room refrigeration unit. Discontinue and store eggs appropriately to ensure no cross contamination from raw eggs.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the shelves in the back storage room. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control reprot for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
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
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed bein left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Dirty mop bucket and water observed leaning up against bags of carrots and onions. Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-307.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the single bay preparation sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead mouse observed on trap. Address and ensure dead mice are being reoved with more frequency.
590.006/6-501.112-C
58
Sep 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked beef on the 4 top burner with a temperature of 118F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Beef to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips available at the time of the inspeciton. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Back of compressor to the single door Asber cooler with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspection. 3 Coffin style freezers in the back dry storage room with excess frost buil-up. Defrost and clean to remove.Interior of the small coffin style freezer behind the bar with food spills and frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Mop and bucket observed leaning up against bottled beverages. Address and provide proper storage for dirty mop and bucket to ensure no contamination to foods.
590.003/3-307.11-C
70
Mar 22, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Large package of frozen meat observed being thawed at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.
590.003/3-501.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no Allergen/Food Safety Certifications posted/on site. Provide both at the time of the re-inspection.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cover to the large blue bin for bulk foods is damaged. Replace. Top the food processor/blender damaged and with a peice missing. Replace.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employees are dumping mop water into a preparation sink located directly next to a stainless steel prep table (as stated by the PIC). Discontinue and use the desginated mop sink in the womans restroom.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Lights above dry storage with no shields. Provide.
590.006/6-202.11-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.004/4-901.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Filters above the 4 top/2 individual burners with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove. Hood and Ventilation cleaning has been scheduled for the week of 3/25/2024.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Nov 20, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below dry storage shelving ware washing and prep area. Floor at rear food storage area some areas missing floor tiles repair.
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Nov 8, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of live cockroach near ware washing sink area provide current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below dry storage shelving ware washing and prep area. Floor at rear food storage area some areas missing floor tiles repair.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Oct 23, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of live cockroach near ware washing sink area provide current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide allergen awareness certification for person in charge onsite.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand cleaner dispenser not operating repair.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below dry storage shelving ware washing and prep area. Floor at rear food storage area some areas missing floor tiles repair.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand signage at hand sink behind bar area provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Prep table storage shelving rusty repair. No splash guards between prep table and hand wash sink provide.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on some bulk for containers at the rear food storage area provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
61
Apr 26, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood filter missing parts repair or replace.
590.004/4-301.14-C
95
Apr 5, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge must train new staff on where to eat and proper cooling methods.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge to train new staff on cooling methods of foods and designate an area for staff to eat. No Allergy Certification posted for certified food safey manager must be posted.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Chicken at 48F shall be after 2hours of cooling inside Salad unit discontinue practice chicken shall be at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at sink provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood filter missing parts repair or replace.
590.004/4-301.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: observed openings at restroom door threshold. Clean floor inside kitchen near ware washing area and stairs into dry storage room.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Door to holding unit broken and missing dial repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior of coffin freezer and organize.
590.004/4-601.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink missing faucet fixtures on one side replace.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Employees must eat at designated area away from kitchen area.
590.002/2-401.11-C
50
Sep 2, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: legs on ware washing sink loose repair.
590.004/4-201.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Repair stairs to dry storage room
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Aug 19, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Pic performing duties
Inspector notes: No allergy certification for food safety manager provide.
M-2-103.11
Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Remove shoes and employee clothing from food storage area and provide designated area for staff clothing.
590.006/6-501.110-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter from dry storage room and organize.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Dispensing spoons from stagnant water at kitchen area store in clean water of 135F.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Repair stairs to dry storage room Clean floors around boiler area and below storage shelving and refrigeration.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: legs on ware washing sink loose repair.
590.004/4-201.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove duct tape from salad unit overhead cover and repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
61
Apr 14, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and post current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bon Appetit Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bon Appetit Restaurant on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bon Appetit Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bon Appetit Restaurant.
How does Bon Appetit Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Bon Appetit Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Bon Appetit Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bon Appetit Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bon Appetit Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bon Appetit Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bon Appetit Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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