Canton House
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Canton House has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 29, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food storage containers identified with common name of food”, which has been cited six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Dorchester restaurant scores 86. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice droppings below ware washing sink clean sanitize and provide a current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean Wok range wok gutter and to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of empty buckets through out.
590.006/6-501.114-C
82
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat spring roll and beans sprouts Discontinue. Food was discard and advised PIC to use NSF containers only.
590.003/3-701.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Exterior of multiple rice cooker observed soiled exterior of multiple stoage bin observed soiled interior of multiple refrigerator exterior of hot holding unit and freezer unit observed soiled from visible food spills . Clean and sanitize to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Severeal containers of food stored in the refrigeration unit observed without date marking. Per PIC foods were prep the night before today 4.16.25 Provide date marking with made/discard date.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk storage bins and condiments containers at cookline observed without lables. Provide lables when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensils observed stored in stagnant water and single use plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. . Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination by hand.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent observed soiled. Clean to remove . Hood sticker expires June 20th 2025
590.004/4-202.18-C
55
Sep 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Per staff fruits and vegetable are washed in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
590.005/5-203.14-P
86
Sep 27, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Per staff fruits and vegetable are washed in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
590.005/5-203.14-P
86
Aug 30, 2024
Routine
9 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 27 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken and raw steak observed stored above ready to eat egg roll and cooked chicken wings. Discontinue
590.003/3-302.11-P
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Oil in the fryer observed heavily discolored. Change
590.003/3-101.11-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed staff switching tasks without handwashing. PIC to train staff on when to wash hands.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed staff touching ready to eat egg roll with barehands. Discontinue. Egg roll was discard and utensil was used.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed staff leaving kitchen are down to the basement and prepping food without washing hands first. Staff to wash hands whenever they switch task to prevent contamination by hands.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Per staff fruits and vegetable are washed in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
590.005/5-203.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Bucket of raw chicken wings observed stored at room temperature 67F per PIC staff had just finish cleaning the chicken. Chicken was placed in the walking unit. Cooked boneless spare ribs 52F raw chicken 47F cooked egg roll 67F.PIC voluntarily discarded both products and pulled new product from double door refrigeration unit unit at 34 thermometer located inside. Products at 36F-38F. Retrain staff to monitor accurate temp. Corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed staff leaving kitchen area with gloves on and coming back to perform new task with same gloves on. Discontinue. PIC to train staff on glove usage.
590.003/3-304.15-P
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cross contamination. Staff using to go box to transfer raw food (shrimp beans sprouts cooked pasta) to pot and using the same box to pack food for sales. Observed ready to eat spring roll and cooked wings and cooked diced chicken stored inside raw chicken box. Discontinue. Food was discard and a container was used to transfer raw food and advised staff to wash containers in between use. Food was discard and advised PIC to use NSF containers only.
590.003/3-701.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Exterior of rice cooker interior and exterior of multiple refrigeration units observed soiled exterior of numerous storage bins observed heavily soiled cook range observed heavily soiled interior and exterior of handwashing sink observed soiled interior of walkin shelves walls ceiling fan. Shelving in kitchen areas soiled. Interior of all chest refrigerator unit observed with heavy ice build up and food spills interior and exterior of microwave observed soiled interior and around warewashing sink observed soiled exterior of condments containers observed soiled . Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Warewahing are hand sink observed without hand cleanser. Provide (corrected on site)
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of food stored in the refrigeration unit observed without date marking. Per PIC foods were prep earlier today 8.30.24. Provide date marking with made/discard date.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection the staff on site were unable to answer question pertaining to temperature control . Reviewed at the time of inspection. CFPM to train staff on procedures.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen area and basment area observed heavy clutter by old non use containers. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Sink in the staff restroom observed with heavy soils. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.18-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired 8.16.24. Provide updated sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Person in charge must be properly trained to monitor hand washing understand proper procedures for manual ware washing of equipment ensure proper cleaning methods and frequency for clean in place of food and non food contact surfaces review responsibilities for company illness procedures cold holding cooling methods handwashing and risk factors. Certified Manager must retrain all staff on all violations noted.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous cutting board observed heavily scored. Resurface/Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple condiment containers at cook line observed without identification labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: In use utensils observed stored in stagnant water stored in between equipments. Discontinue Food dispensing utensils observed stored in stagnant water and single use plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. . Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination by hand.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple boxes of raw chicken observed stored on the floor inside walking unit. Discontinue/ elevate
590.003/3-305.11-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed staff with heavily soiled garments while prepping food. Discontinue
590.002/2-304.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Ventilation hood systems drip prevention (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent observed dripping oil on the backsplash and equipment. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-204.11-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Grease trap observed ouderous by foul smell. Clean to remove. PIC to provide invoice.
590.005/5-402.12-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpster area observed with multiple loose debris and oderous. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed floor under all equipments and under warewashing sink with heavy soiled build up.Clean to remove. Observed cardboard use to line the floor in the basment area. Discontinue
590.006/6-201.11-C
9
Jul 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Garlic and oil mixture observed being left out at room temperature (72F). Discontinue and store all TCS foods at below 41F. Garlic and oil mixture was removed at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Single use plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent contamination from hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Fan cover to the small basement walk-in cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping clotsh observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Sticky fly paper observed hanging in the basement storage area. Remove during all operational hours.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (c)
Inspector notes: Only 2 operational drain plugs were available at the time of the inspection. Provide all 3.
590.004/4-301.12-C
64
Nov 2, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: All bulk food containers will need to have a label to whats in the container.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Sticker is good until Dec 2024
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean fan covers in basement walk in. Clean exterior (handles) of refrigeration nequipment. Clean bulk food containers of dry food. Clean white shelves in kitchen area.
590.004/4-202.16-C
86
Jan 10, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all bulk food containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of in place equipment (refrigerators rice cookers) Clean or replace soiled bulk food containers. Visibly soiled.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until March 2023
590.004/4-202.18-C
86
Aug 31, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. The hood sticker is good until Sept. 2022. PIC stated that the hood will be cleaned on Sept 7th.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed PIC will need to be sure small and large bulk food caontainers have labels.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to set up wiping cloth buckets on cooking line and prep area. Wiping cloth in multiple location. Please store in buckets with saitizer.
590.003/3-304.14-C
86
Jun 6, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels for containers of cooking line.
590.003/3-302.12-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Canton House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Canton House on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Canton House?
Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Canton House.
How does Canton House compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Canton House most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Canton House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Canton House have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Canton House 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 Canton House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Canton House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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