Bred
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Bred stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “cleaning frequency and restrictions”, showing up six times.
Restaurants in Dorchester average 86, so Bred is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks missing paper towels. Provide at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Expired Certificate for food safety posted. Provide a current certificate and post.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple handsinks with heavy soils. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils and grease build up observed inside and outside of all refrigeration and freezer units. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease and debris under the 3 compartment sink and under the metal shelving unit. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Jun 30, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: clean floor below and behind cooking line to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease container soiled clean to remove visible soil.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior ground surrounding dumspter and grease container to remove misc. items loose trash and leaves.
590.005/5-501.110-C
86
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser not dispensing change batteries or replace if needed
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors with visible soils especially behind dredging station and under equipment / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
86
Feb 14, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Back hand sink near 3 bay sink inaccessible blocked by buckets / Ensure all hand sinks remain clear and accessible at all times
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide test kits for the quats used in the 3 bay sink.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors with visible soils especially behind dredging station and under equipment / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Prep room - Open buckets of sauces stored on floor / Elevate at least 6" off of floor
590.003/3-305.12-C
74
Feb 7, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide test kits for the quats used in the 3 bay sink.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Back hand sink near 3 bay sink inaccessible blocked by buckets / Ensure all hand sinks remain clear and accessible at all times
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser not dispensing change batteries or replace if needed
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Walls at cookline and front hand sink area with visible soils / Clean to remove Floors with visible soils especially behind dredging station and under equipment / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Prep room - Open buckets of sauces stored on floor / Elevate at least 6" off of floor
590.003/3-305.12-C
67
Jan 30, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Back hand sink near 3 bay sink inaccessible blocked by buckets / Ensure all hand sinks remain clear and accessible at all times
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide test kits for the quats used in the 3 bay sink.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Walls at cookline and front hand sink area with visible soils / Clean to remove Floors with visible soils especially behind dredging station and under equipment / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Prep room - Open buckets of sauces stored on floor / Elevate at least 6" off of floor
590.003/3-305.12-C
74
Jun 11, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Walls behind cookline and next to front hand sink with visible spatter and soils / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
95
Jan 24, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Walls in the back prep area with visible soils / Clean to remove Floors especially along the base of the walls with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent filters with visible grease build up / Clean to remove. Hood tag is cuurent through February 2024
590.006/6-201.17-C
90
Aug 23, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at the hand sink located next to the 3 compartment sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no Food Safety/ Allergen Certifications posted. Provide copies of both for the re-inspection.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the small coffin style freezer with excess frost buil-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings in teh flip top cooler have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
78
Mar 13, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at the hand sink located next to the 3 bay sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior and interior of the 2 door Victory refrigeration unit visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No signage at the first hand sink in the main kitchen. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Light out above fryer. Replace.
590.006/6-202.11-C
Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (c)
Inspector notes: Only 2 drain plugs available at the time of the inspection for the 3 compartment sink. Provide all 3 in order to properly wash rinse and sanitize all equipment.
590.004/4-301.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at the 3 bay sink. Discontinue use and only use approved cleaning equipment.
590.004/4-101.16-C
67
Aug 2, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Side of the flip top deli cooler with excess food/spills. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-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
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Box of bananas observed being stored on the ground in the rear storage room. Discintinue and esnure all foods are being stored a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Cooked onions inside of the deli style cooler with an elevated temperature of 68F. PIC stated that the onions had just been cooked and placed into the unit. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place prior to being out for service. All other foods inside of the unit were at below 41F. Onions to be removed to continue the cooling process.
590.003/3-501.15-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings located ont the floor around the metal storage racks in the rear. Clea to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bred last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bred on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bred?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning frequency and restrictions” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bred.
How does Bred compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Bred most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Bred's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bred have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bred 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 Bred inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bred is inspected around three times per year on average.
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