Cayfa Restaurant

79 Hancock St, Dorchester, MA 02125
Other
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Cayfa Restaurant appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 8, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

Looking across the full record, “controlling pests” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Among Dorchester restaurants, the typical score is 86; Cayfa Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice droppings on floor between exterior of walk in cooler and wall near dry storage room provide a current detailed pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Apr 1, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice droppings on floor between exterior of walk in cooler and wall near dry storage room provide a current detailed pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by hood cleaner and post current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
86
Mar 14, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice droppings on floor between exterior of walk in cooler and wall near dry storage room provide a current detailed pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips onsite to test chlorine sanitizer provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on some squeeze condiment bottles provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: No covers of some stored foods inside the walk in cooler provide.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed opening below rear exit door repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by hood cleaner and post current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
67
Nov 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Per PIC vegetable and produce wioll be washed in the 3 bay sink. PIC to request variance with procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided while using 3 bay sink to wash produce.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide procedure and kit for vomit and diarrheal clean up events. Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a sanitzer concentration test strips. Provide
590.004/4-501.116-PF
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cayfa Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cayfa Restaurant on file is from Apr 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cayfa Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cayfa Restaurant.

How does Cayfa Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Cayfa Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Cayfa Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cayfa Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cayfa Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.