Dahlak Restaurant

1127 Harrison Av, Roxbury, MA 02119

African

Last inspected: Apr 29, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Dahlak Restaurant four times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 29, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Dahlak Restaurant dates to Apr 29, 2024.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 83, which Dahlak Restaurant's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 29, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Observed raw meat stored above ready to eat food in refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to always store raw vs ready to eat foods seperately in refrigerated units. Corrected on site

590.003/3-302.11-P

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed hand sink blocked. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand sink clear and accessible for handwashing only. Corrected on site

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease on walls near cooking range. Thoroughly clean to remove all grease

590.006/6-201.11-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease and food spills on cooking range / over head equipment and paper towel dispenser. Thoroughly clean to remove heavy grease

590.004/4-601.11-C

Feb 2, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide detailed pest report due to rodent sighting.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Observed exterior / interior soiled with food spills. Clean to remove all soils

590.004/4-601.11-C

Nov 30, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Observed electrical socket plate not sealed to wall. Repair

590.006/6-501.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed food spills in bottom of reach in unit. Clean to remoeve all soils.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Apr 21, 2022

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat food items held over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide the proper date marking of all ready to eat foods stored over 24hrs

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dahlak Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dahlak Restaurant on file is from Apr 29, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Dahlak Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

Dahlak Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Roxbury average of 83.

Has Dahlak Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dahlak Restaurant 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 Dahlak Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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