Carver Den
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Carver Den five times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 16, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “sanitizing solutions testing devices”, showing up four times.
Carver Den's latest score of 58 falls below the Dorchester average of 86. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide chlorine test kit
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide paper towels at the kitchen handwas sink.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: There is no proof on site of a vomit/diarrhea clean up kit.Provide kit (procedures to be emailed to the PIC)
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: The hood sticker has expired on 12.5.24.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker (PIC stating appt is on 7.17.25)
590.006/6-501.14-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: There are light bulbs out above the cook line.Replace bulbs
590.006/6-303.11-C
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Oct 18, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 11, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips available at the time of the visit. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometers available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Portion of ceiling located in the dry storage hallway appears to be damaged. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide for the re-inspection.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide equipment thermometers in all refrigeration units.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (c)
Inspector notes: Only 1 drain plug available at the time of the visit. Provide all in order to properly wash rinse and sanitize all equipment.
590.004/4-301.12-C
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Sep 20, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometers available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips available at the time of the visit. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No Vomit and Diarrhea clean up kit available. Provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Portion of ceiling located in the dry storage hallway appears to be damaged. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (c)
Inspector notes: Only 1 drain plug available at the time of the visit. Provide all in order to properly wash rinse and sanitize all equipment.
590.004/4-301.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide equipment thermometers in all refrigeration units.
590.004/4-204.112-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide for the re-inspection.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
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Dec 14, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (p)
Inspector notes: 6 door refrigerator not operating repair (empty during inspection)
590.004/4-101.11-P
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand sink behind service counter at function hall side provide.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink behind front service counter not accessible repair.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: No pest control report onsite provide current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No Test Kit for Chlorine Sanitizer provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Handwashing aids and devices use restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Move paper towels dispenser to hand wash sink area.
590.006/6-301.13-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: some wall tiles missing surrounding urinals inside mens restroom replace.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand wash signage at hand sink area provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No food safety or allergen awareness certification provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: cold plate stored inside plastic bin remove and provide a commercial grade under counter bar ice bin provide. (Function Hall Area)
590.004/4-101.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Some ceiling tiles are stained replace near front bar area.
590.006/6-201.16-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leaky pipe near Ice unit repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand wash signage at Hand wash sink below front service area.
590.006/6-301.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carver Den last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carver Den on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carver Den?
Across the inspection record, “sanitizing solutions testing devices” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Carver Den.
How does Carver Den compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Carver Den most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Carver Den's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Carver Den have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Carver Den 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 Carver Den inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carver Den is inspected around two times per year on average.
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