Caribbean Flavors

1210 Blue Hill Av, Mattapan, MA 02126
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 3, 2024
67
Score
Medium Risk

Caribbean Flavors has been inspected five times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 3, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The most recent inspection at Caribbean Flavors is from Jan 3, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.

“System maintained in good repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Caribbean Flavors' latest score of 67 falls below the Mattapan average of 84. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 3, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Employees observed slicing ready to eat produce without wearing gloves. Discontinue and ensure no bare hand contact with any ready to eat foods.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Beef patties in the front service hot holding unit at 111F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at at 135F and above. Patties to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the single door cooler located next to the flat top burner with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Sept. 2023. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
67
Aug 25, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Condensation tube from air conditioner dripping into hand wash sink remove and provide proper repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Jul 27, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Condensation tube from air conditioner dripping into hand wash sink remove and provide proper repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of unnecessary items and organize.
590.006/6-501.114-C
90
Jan 6, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 17, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caribbean Flavors last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caribbean Flavors on file is from Jan 3, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caribbean Flavors?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Caribbean Flavors.

How does Caribbean Flavors compare to other restaurants in Mattapan?

Caribbean Flavors most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Mattapan average of 84.

Has Caribbean Flavors' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Caribbean Flavors have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Caribbean Flavors means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.