Cape Verde Taste
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
78
Score
Cape Verde Taste, located at 481 Geneva Avenue in Dorchester, MA, had a low-risk inspection on March 31, 2026, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations, including issues with a certified food protection manager, cleaning ventilation systems, and maintaining refuse areas. Over the course of 16 scored inspections, Cape Verde Taste has historically maintained a low-risk status.
16
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 20, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Sep 24, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Sep 22, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Sep 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Aug 26, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
Aug 29, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 21, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Apr 12, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Oct 27, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 18, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
May 5, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Mar 31, 2026 Inspection
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Missing a valid serve safe certificate. Provide and post
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 12/26. Provide proof of updated maintenance.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy debris observed around the dumpster. Clean to remove
590.005/5-501.115-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom missing signage. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Top of deep freezer chest broke. Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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