Dans Mini Dogs

1010 Massachusetts Av, Roxbury, MA 02118

American

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records show 18 inspections at Dans Mini Dogs stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 12, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 23 violations per visit versus roughly 20 violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control” is the recurring theme, flagged 20 times.

Dans Mini Dogs' latest score of 17 falls below the Roxbury average of 83. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 20 violations

Bottled drinking water (p)

Inspector notes: Employees observed filling water bottles in river behind establishment capping and putting out for sale in customer facing display case. Obtain water from approved source for water bottles.

590.005(A)/5-101.13-P

Ice (p)

Inspector notes: Employees observed behind establishment cutting ice blocks from frozen pond bringing ice blocks into establishment processing ice into small pieces and placing processed ice into bin of broken ice machine and observed placing ice into pitchers of water to be served to customers. Use ice from approved sources.

590.003/3-202.16-P

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)

Inspector notes: Observed employees in kitchen processing raw beef steaks on red cutting boards then start cutting romaine lettuce on the same cutting boards without cleaning and sanitizing cutting boards or knives between tasks.

590.004/4-602.11-P

Preventing contamination when tasting (p)

Inspector notes: Food service workers observed using reusable utensils to taste foods in kitchen area without cleaning/sanitizing. Use single-use utensils one time only for food tastin

590.003/3-301.12-P

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: Bodily fluid cleanup kit is present but lacks caution tape or means to quarentine area from bodily fluid spill event.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Assignment (pf)

Inspector notes: At time of visit no Certified Food Protection Manager was present.

590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Kitchen main handsink observed blocked by multiple squeeze bottles. Discontinue and maintain accessible for handwash only and to prevent contamination. Corrected on site by PIC. Observed multiple handwashing by staff during inspection.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Consumer advisory not present on menu boards or paper menus. Location cooks eggs and hamburgers to order for customers. Provide consumer advisory on all menus.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Time as a public health control ( pf)

Inspector notes: At food service line observed prepared bowls of salads marked with time removed from refrigeration and time to discard but PIC could not provide written TPHC procedures and no approved procedures on file at ISD.

590.003(D)/3-501.19-PF

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple clear spray bottles with unidentifiable liquids observed throughout kitchen. PIC states the spray bottles probably contained kitchen cleaners but was unsure. Label working spray bottles with chemicals removed from bulk containers.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: A customer was observed entering and eating in dining room with an alapaca. Review prohibited animals policy.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Where to wash (pf)

Inspector notes: Food service workers observed washing hands in middle compartment of 3-bay sink. Do not use 3-bay sink or prep sinks for handwashing.

590.002/2-301.15-PF

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple refrigeration units and walking unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide internal thermometer to measure 41F or below

590.004/4-204.112-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Provide proper scoop with handle for all bulk food bins.

590.003/3-304.12-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: provide up to date CFPM expired in 2024 provide up to date allergen certificate for certified food manager expired in 2024

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: In basement multiple containers of kimchii observed. PIC explained establishment makes and ferments their own kimchii but has no HACCP plan on file. File HACCP plan with ISD.

590.008/8-201.13-C

Mechanical washing (c)

Inspector notes: Staff observed cleaning soiled linens in buckets in basement no mechanical washing machine is on site. Discontinue non-mechanical linen washing.

590.004/4-803.12-C

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: In kitchen prep area prep sink observed frozen packages of fish thawing without being under running water and packaging being unopened

590.003/3-501.13-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: In use white cutting boards in kitchen heavily soiled and scored resurface or replace.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: Women restroom/ provide covered waste receptacle

590.005/5-501.17-C

Nov 7, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 5, 2025

Routine

12 critical violations. 19 major violations. 18 minor violations.

View 49 violations

Preventing contamination when tasting (p)

Inspector notes: Food service workers observed using reusable utensils to taste foods in kitchen area without cleaning/sanitizing. Use single-use utensils one time only for food tastin

590.003/3-301.12-P

Ice (p)

590.003/3-202.16-P

Preventing contamination when tasting (p)

Inspector notes: Food service workers observed using reusable utensils to taste foods in kitchen area without cleaning/sanitizing. Use single-use utensils one time only for food tasting.

590.003/3-301.12-P

Ice (p)

590.003/3-202.16-P

Bottled drinking water (p)

590.005(A)/5-101.13-P

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Hot holding unit at 110F and the hot food Chicken Wings@100F Chicken Patties@105F The food was voluntary discarded and the unit was put out of order sign. Please repair before in use. All hot foods to be kept above 135F for hot holding.

590.003/3-501.16-P

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Beef Stew on steam table 58 degrees/ product must be 135 degrees or above/ PIC discarded product

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)

Inspector notes: remove all dented #10 cans from the shelf.

590.003/3-701.11-P

Bottled drinking water (p)

590.005(A)/5-101.13-P

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: Food prep sink /provide proper air gap to sink drain/ provide work for license plumber .

590.005/5-202.13-P

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)

590.004/4-602.11-P

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)

590.004/4-602.11-P

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

Inspector notes: Observed various prepared foods in the walkin without date marking. Date mark all the product prepared unless consumed in 24hrs.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

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

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: A customer was observed entering and eating in dining room with an alapaca. Review prohibited animals policy.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: display case/ provide proper labeling to all prepacking desserts

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Consumer advisory not present on menu boards or paper menus. Location cooks eggs and hamburgers to order for customers. Provide consumer advisory on all menus.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Common name-working containers (pf)

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: No consumer advisiory on the menu. provide

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Time as a public health control ( pf)

590.003(D)/3-501.19-PF

Assignment (pf)

Inspector notes: At time of visit no Certified Food Protection Manager was present.

590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide proper vomit clean up kit

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: Bodily fluid cleanup kit is present but lacks caution tape or means to quarentine area from bodily fluid spill event.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Where to wash (pf)

Inspector notes: Food service workers observed washing hands in middle compartment of 3-bay sink. Do not use 3-bay sink or prep sinks for handwashing.

590.002/2-301.15-PF

Where to wash (pf)

Inspector notes: Food service workers observed washing hands in middle compartment of 3-bay sink. Do not use 3-bay sink or prep sinks for handwashing.

590.002/2-301.15-PF

Common name-working containers (pf)

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: A customer was observed entering and eating in dining room with an alapaca. Review prohibited animals policy.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Time as a public health control ( pf)

590.003(D)/3-501.19-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Consumer advisory not present on menu boards or paper menus. Location cooks eggs and hamburgers to order for customers. Provide consumer advisory on all menus.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: Bodily fluid cleanup kit is present but lacks caution tape or means to quarentine area from bodily fluid spill event.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Assignment (pf)

Inspector notes: At time of visit no Certified Food Protection Manager was present.

590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Pizza oven soiled and accumulated dust on the top and inside. Clean to be free of soil and debris.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Mechanical washing (c)

Inspector notes: Staff observed cleaning soiled linens in buckets in basement no mechanical washing machine is on site. Discontinue non-mechanical linen washing.

590.004/4-803.12-C

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: Observed mop water dumped outside in the back area provide a service sink to discard the Mop water.

590.005/5-203.13-C

Covering receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Restroom/ provide covered waste receptable

590.005/5-501.113-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Staff observed using leaf blowers in dining area to move soils to corner to later sweep with broom and dustpan. Discontinue use of dustless cleaning methods (leafblowers)

590.006/6-501.13-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: The cutting blade on the can opener is dull. Replace or change to prevent shaving of the metal in the food.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: In use white cutting boards in kitchen heavily soiled and scored resurface or replace.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: In kitchen prep area prep sink observed frozen packages of fish thawing without being under running water and packaging being unopened

590.003/3-501.13-C

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: In basement multiple containers of kimchii observed. PIC explained establishment makes and ferments their own kimchii but has no HACCP plan on file. File HACCP plan with ISD.

590.008/8-201.13-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Containers above cookline with cooking ingredients used by staff not labeled. Label ingredient containers with ingredients removed from bulk containers.

590.003/3-302.12-C

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

Inspector notes: In walk-in fridge unwashed produce observed directly above washed and uncovered prepared romaine lettuce. Do not store unwashed produce above washed produce/RTE foods.

590.003/3-302.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: provide up to date certified food managers certificate expired in 1/2025 provide up to date allergen certificate for certified manager expired in 3/2025

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)

Inspector notes: Prep area: Observed employees eating food while on food prep line

590.002/2-401.11-C

Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)

Inspector notes: observed an employee eating while preparing food. provide a seperate area for employees.

590.002/2-401.11-C

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: In basement multiple containers of kimchii observed. PIC explained establishment makes and ferments their own kimchii but has no HACCP plan on file. File HACCP plan with ISD.

590.008/8-201.13-C

Mechanical washing (c)

Inspector notes: Staff observed cleaning soiled linens in buckets in basement no mechanical washing machine is on site. Discontinue non-mechanical linen washing.

590.004/4-803.12-C

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: In kitchen prep area prep sink observed frozen packages of fish thawing without being under running water and packaging being unopened

590.003/3-501.13-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: In use white cutting boards in kitchen heavily soiled and scored resurface or replace.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Nov 4, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer test kit on site. Provide test kit for proper testing of chlorine sanitizer. Tested with Inspector kit - chlorine 100ppm

590.004/4-302.14-PF

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

Inspector notes: Observed sliced tomatoes and other ready to eat cooked foods stored and held over 24hrs in refrigerated units without date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to foods held over 24hrs per PIC

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Repair wash and rinse gauges to low temperature dishmachine.

590.004/4-204.115-PF

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Observed opened cans stored in single door unit in kitchen. Remove food from opened cans and maintain in food grade containers protected

590.003/3-305.11-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood vent observed heavily soiled.Clean to remove

590.004/4-202.18-C

Drying mops (c)

Inspector notes: Observed mop bucket with stagnant water and mop. Discard mop water after each use and properly store wet mop away from food.

590.006/6-501.16-C

Oct 1, 2025

Routine

6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.

View 20 violations

Bottled drinking water (p)

Inspector notes: Behind restaurant observed employees filling water bottles from stream and putting them in tubs of ice in sales area for customers. Discontinue only get water from approved sources.

590.005(A)/5-101.13-P

Cooling (p)

Inspector notes: Chopped romaine lettuce 82F Diced tomato 63F Slice red onion 54F on salad station unit. All food were placed back in the walk-in to cool down to 41F and below before serving. (Corrected on site) PIC to train staff on monitoring temperature

590.003/3-501.14-P

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked diced chicken 109F in the hot holding unit- PIC reheated the chicken to 165F and up.( corrected on site) train staff on monitoring temperature

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Preventing contamination from hands (p)

Inspector notes: In prep area employees observed handling prepared sandwiches not in wrappings with bare hands and placing them in the grab-and-go case. Provide single use gloves for hanlding RTE foods.

590.003(C)/3-301.11-P

Preventing contamination when tasting (p)

Inspector notes: On hot holding line employees were observed tasting multiple foods with the same utensil. Discontinue practice.

590.003/3-301.12-P

Exclusions & restrictions (p)

Inspector notes: Observed employee with jaundiced eyes and skin working in prep area of kitchen. Exclude and discard product ill employee was working on review illness policies and restriction and exclusion requirements for ill employees.

590.002/2-201.12-P

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: In cleaning closet there are multiple clear spray bottles with colored liquids with none bearing labels. Attach labels to clearly identify what is in each spray bottle.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Knives in knife block next to grill area stored with dried encrusted food debris. Clean to remove soils and clean and sanitize between uses.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Reduced oxygen packaging criteria (pf)

Inspector notes: Establishment is ROP Packing raw salmon and Chicken thigh/submit HACCP plan and apply for varience

590.003/3-502.12-PF

Time as a public health control ( pf)

Inspector notes: On serving line multiple bowls of prepared salads held outside of cold holding. PIC states they are held by time but could not provide documentation and no TPHC procedures submitted to regulatory authority.

590.003(D)/3-501.19-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Ceiling in kitchen prep area directly above where food is prepared is porous and non-cleanable. Submit plans from licensed contractor to replace ceiling with cleanable non-porous materials.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Observed gap on the exit door in compacter room. provide door sweep to prevent pest entry

590.006/6-202.15-C

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: Establishment is ROP packing raw salmon and Pulled Pork . Submit HACCP Plan. Product voluntarily discarded

590.008/8-201.13-C

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: In basement multiple containers were observed with fermenting kimchii. PIC explained location makes their own kimchii no HACCP plan with regulatory authority was on file. Discontinue kimchii production and sale until HACCP submitted and approved by regulatory authority.

590.008/8-201.13-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler.Discussed with PIC to ensure food is properly stored elevated 6 inch off the floor.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: In kitchen area multiple packages of frozen of frozen beef observed in prep sink at the start of inspection. Employee stated they were defrosting after being removed from walk-in freezer. Use proper thawing methods to safely use frozen product.

590.003/3-501.13-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: observed soiled wiping cloths on grill station counter / provide proper storage for all wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: PIC was left in charge by manager but is not a CFPM.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Grease trap(c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on grease barrel. Clean to remove build up

590.005/5-402.12-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing 3 compartment sinks. Discontinue using sponge to wash food contact surfaces.

590.004/4-101.16-C

Sep 22, 2025

Routine

8 critical violations. 12 major violations. 14 minor violations.

View 34 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

590.003/3-501.16-P

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: Food prep sink /provide proper air gap to sink drain/ provide work for license plumber .

590.005/5-202.13-P

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Beef Stew on steam table 58 degrees/ product must be 135 degrees or above/ PIC discarded product

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)

590.004/4-602.11-P

Preventing contamination when tasting (p)

Inspector notes: Food service workers observed using reusable utensils to taste foods in kitchen area without cleaning/sanitizing. Use single-use utensils one time only for food tasting.

590.003/3-301.12-P

Ice (p)

590.003/3-202.16-P

Bottled drinking water (p)

590.005(A)/5-101.13-P

Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)

Inspector notes: remove all dented #10 cans from the shelf.

590.003/3-701.11-P

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

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Common name-working containers (pf)

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: A customer was observed entering and eating in dining room with an alapaca. Review prohibited animals policy.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Time as a public health control ( pf)

590.003(D)/3-501.19-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: No consumer advisiory on the menu. provide

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Consumer advisory not present on menu boards or paper menus. Location cooks eggs and hamburgers to order for customers. Provide consumer advisory on all menus.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Observed various prepared foods in the walkin without date marking. Date mark all the product prepared unless consumed in 24hrs.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Assignment (pf)

Inspector notes: At time of visit no Certified Food Protection Manager was present.

590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide proper vomit clean up kit

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: Bodily fluid cleanup kit is present but lacks caution tape or means to quarentine area from bodily fluid spill event.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Where to wash (pf)

Inspector notes: Food service workers observed washing hands in middle compartment of 3-bay sink. Do not use 3-bay sink or prep sinks for handwashing.

590.002/2-301.15-PF

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: display case/ provide proper labeling to all prepacking desserts

590.003/3-602.11-PF

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: In basement multiple containers of kimchii observed. PIC explained establishment makes and ferments their own kimchii but has no HACCP plan on file. File HACCP plan with ISD.

590.008/8-201.13-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Staff observed using leaf blowers in dining area to move soils to corner to later sweep with broom and dustpan. Discontinue use of dustless cleaning methods (leafblowers)

590.006/6-501.13-C

Covering receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Restroom/ provide covered waste receptable

590.005/5-501.113-C

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: Observed mop water dumped outside in the back area provide a service sink to discard the Mop water.

590.005/5-203.13-C

Mechanical washing (c)

Inspector notes: Staff observed cleaning soiled linens in buckets in basement no mechanical washing machine is on site. Discontinue non-mechanical linen washing.

590.004/4-803.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Pizza oven soiled and accumulated dust on the top and inside. Clean to be free of soil and debris.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: In use white cutting boards in kitchen heavily soiled and scored resurface or replace.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: The cutting blade on the can opener is dull. Replace or change to prevent shaving of the metal in the food.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: In kitchen prep area prep sink observed frozen packages of fish thawing without being under running water and packaging being unopened

590.003/3-501.13-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Containers above cookline with cooking ingredients used by staff not labeled. Label ingredient containers with ingredients removed from bulk containers.

590.003/3-302.12-C

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

Inspector notes: In walk-in fridge unwashed produce observed directly above washed and uncovered prepared romaine lettuce. Do not store unwashed produce above washed produce/RTE foods.

590.003/3-302.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: provide up to date certified food managers certificate expired in 1/2025 provide up to date allergen certificate for certified manager expired in 3/2025

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)

Inspector notes: Prep area: Observed employees eating food while on food prep line

590.002/2-401.11-C

Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)

Inspector notes: observed an employee eating while preparing food. provide a seperate area for employees.

590.002/2-401.11-C

Jul 10, 2025

Routine

10 critical violations. 11 major violations. 14 minor violations.

View 35 violations

Bottled drinking water (p)

590.005(A)/5-101.13-P

Bottled drinking water (p)

Inspector notes: Behind restaurant observed employees filling water bottles from stream and putting them in tubs of ice in sales area for customers. Discontinue only get water from approved sources.

590.005(A)/5-101.13-P

Cooling (p)

590.003/3-501.14-P

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked diced chicken 109F in the hot holding unit- PIC reheated the chicken to 165F and up.( corrected on site) train staff on monitoring temperature

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Ice (p)

590.003/3-202.16-P

Preventing contamination when tasting (p)

Inspector notes: Food service workers observed using reusable utensils to taste foods in kitchen area without cleaning/sanitizing. Use single-use utensils one time only for food tastin

590.003/3-301.12-P

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)

590.004/4-602.11-P

Preventing contamination when tasting (p)

Inspector notes: On hot holding line employees were observed tasting multiple foods with the same utensil. Discontinue practice.

590.003/3-301.12-P

Exclusions & restrictions (p)

590.002/2-201.12-P

Preventing contamination from hands (p)

590.003(C)/3-301.11-P

Common name-working containers (pf)

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Where to wash (pf)

Inspector notes: Food service workers observed washing hands in middle compartment of 3-bay sink. Do not use 3-bay sink or prep sinks for handwashing.

590.002/2-301.15-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: Bodily fluid cleanup kit is present but lacks caution tape or means to quarentine area from bodily fluid spill event.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Assignment (pf)

Inspector notes: At time of visit no Certified Food Protection Manager was present.

590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: A customer was observed entering and eating in dining room with an alapaca. Review prohibited animals policy.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Consumer advisory not present on menu boards or paper menus. Location cooks eggs and hamburgers to order for customers. Provide consumer advisory on all menus.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Time as a public health control ( pf)

590.003(D)/3-501.19-PF

Reduced oxygen packaging criteria (pf)

Inspector notes: Establishment is ROP Packing raw salmon and Chicken thigh/submit HACCP plan and apply for varience

590.003/3-502.12-PF

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: In cleaning closet there are multiple clear spray bottles with colored liquids with none bearing labels. Attach labels to clearly identify what is in each spray bottle.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Knives in knife block next to grill area stored with dried encrusted food debris. Clean to remove soils and clean and sanitize between uses.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Time as a public health control ( pf)

590.003(D)/3-501.19-PF

Mechanical washing (c)

Inspector notes: Staff observed cleaning soiled linens in buckets in basement no mechanical washing machine is on site. Discontinue non-mechanical linen washing.

590.004/4-803.12-C

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: In basement multiple containers of kimchii observed. PIC explained establishment makes and ferments their own kimchii but has no HACCP plan on file. File HACCP plan with ISD.

590.008/8-201.13-C

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: In kitchen prep area prep sink observed frozen packages of fish thawing without being under running water and packaging being unopened

590.003/3-501.13-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: In use white cutting boards in kitchen heavily soiled and scored resurface or replace.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Thawing (c)

590.003/3-501.13-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler.Discussed with PIC to ensure food is properly stored elevated 6 inch off the floor.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: observed soiled wiping cloths on grill station counter / provide proper storage for all wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: PIC was left in charge by manager but is not a CFPM.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Grease trap(c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on grease barrel. Clean to remove build up

590.005/5-402.12-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

590.006/6-201.11-C

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: Establishment is ROP packing raw salmon and Pulled Pork . Submit HACCP Plan. Product voluntarily discarded

590.008/8-201.13-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Observed gap on the exit door in compacter room. provide door sweep to prevent pest entry

590.006/6-202.15-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing 3 compartment sinks. Discontinue using sponge to wash food contact surfaces.

590.004/4-101.16-C

When a haccp plan is required (c)

590.008/8-201.13-C

Jul 9, 2025

Routine

4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 11 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored above RTE Food Items. discontinued and stored separately.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: Food prep sink/ provide proper air gap to sink drain. Provide a licensed plumbers report and Building permit

590.005/5-202.13-P

Restriction and storage-medicines (p)

Inspector notes: Employee medicine observed stored in the 5-tier shelving unit with dry goods. Discontinue (Corrected on site)

590.007/7-207.11-P

Cooling (p)

Inspector notes: Held overnight uncovered grilled chicken 49F Salsa 44F marinade pork 45F cooked wings 51F stored in the walk-in unit/ PIC voluntarily denatured all products Discussed with staff cooling process.PIC to train staff on cooling parameters.

590.003/3-501.14-P

(a) & (c) responsibility of permit holder person in charge and conditional employees (p)

Inspector notes: PIC stated cough fever vomiting diarreah but unable to provide all the details of illness reporting. train illness report will be provided in various languages

590.002(E)/2-201.11-P

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No procedure or supplies for vomit/ diarrheal clean up kit.provide completed vomit clean up kit

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Mice droppings observed downstairs in the basement area under the food shelvings/ Clean to remove provide detailed exterminators report

590.006/6-501.111-PF

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

Inspector notes: date marking is not maintaing on all prepared food in the walk-in. provide date marking on foods that is prepared and stored in refrigeration unit for 24 hours. soup date 5/24 Milk date in 5/30/25 items removed by PIC

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Preventing contamination from hands (c)

Inspector notes: observed employee preparing salad with bare hand

590.003(C)/3-301.11-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple restrooms observed without employee must wash hand signage. Provide

590.006/6-301.14-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Box of food items observed stored on the floor in the kitchen area and inside the walk-in freezer./ Discontinued and elevate 6 inches off the floor

590.003/3-305.11-C

Jul 7, 2025

Routine

14 critical violations. 26 major violations. 23 minor violations.

View 63 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

590.003/3-501.16-P

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Beef Stew on steam table 58 degrees/ product must be 135 degrees or above/ PIC discarded product

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Preventing contamination when tasting (p)

Inspector notes: Food service workers observed using reusable utensils to taste foods in kitchen area without cleaning/sanitizing. Use single-use utensils one time only for food tasting.

590.003/3-301.12-P

Ice (p)

590.003/3-202.16-P

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: Food prep sink /provide proper air gap to sink drain/ provide work for license plumber .

590.005/5-202.13-P

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)

590.004/4-602.11-P

Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)

Inspector notes: remove all dented #10 cans from the shelf.

590.003/3-701.11-P

Bottled drinking water (p)

590.005(A)/5-101.13-P

Bottled drinking water (p)

590.005(A)/5-101.13-P

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)

590.004/4-602.11-P

Ice (p)

590.003/3-202.16-P

Preventing contamination when tasting (p)

Inspector notes: Food service workers observed using reusable utensils to taste foods in kitchen area without cleaning/sanitizing. Use single-use utensils one time only for food tastin

590.003/3-301.12-P

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: Food prep sink/provide proper air gap to sink drain/ provide a license plumbers report and building permit.

590.005/5-202.13-P

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Mixed green on the true salad prep table with refrigerated is 50F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Repair wash and rinse gauges to low temperature dishmachine.

590.004/4-204.115-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer test kit on site. Provide test kit for proper testing of chlorine sanitizer. Tested with Inspector kit - chlorine 100ppm

590.004/4-302.14-PF

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

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Consumer advisory not present on menu boards or paper menus. Location cooks eggs and hamburgers to order for customers. Provide consumer advisory on all menus.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide proper vomit clean up kit

590.002/2-501.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Observed various prepared foods in the walkin without date marking. Date mark all the product prepared unless consumed in 24hrs.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

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

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: display case/ provide proper labeling to all prepacking desserts

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Where to wash (pf)

Inspector notes: Food service workers observed washing hands in middle compartment of 3-bay sink. Do not use 3-bay sink or prep sinks for handwashing.

590.002/2-301.15-PF

Assignment (pf)

Inspector notes: At time of visit no Certified Food Protection Manager was present.

590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: Bodily fluid cleanup kit is present but lacks caution tape or means to quarentine area from bodily fluid spill event.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: No consumer advisiory on the menu. provide

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Time as a public health control ( pf)

590.003(D)/3-501.19-PF

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: A customer was observed entering and eating in dining room with an alapaca. Review prohibited animals policy.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Common name-working containers (pf)

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: A customer was observed entering and eating in dining room with an alapaca. Review prohibited animals policy.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Time as a public health control ( pf)

590.003(D)/3-501.19-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: Bodily fluid cleanup kit is present but lacks caution tape or means to quarentine area from bodily fluid spill event.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Where to wash (pf)

Inspector notes: Food service workers observed washing hands in middle compartment of 3-bay sink. Do not use 3-bay sink or prep sinks for handwashing.

590.002/2-301.15-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Consumer advisory not present on menu boards or paper menus. Location cooks eggs and hamburgers to order for customers. Provide consumer advisory on all menus.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Common name-working containers (pf)

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Assignment (pf)

Inspector notes: At time of visit no Certified Food Protection Manager was present.

590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Mice dropping observed downstairs in the basement area under the food shelving/ clean to remove. provide a detailed exterminator's report

590.006/6-501.111-PF

(a) & (c) responsibility of permit holder person in charge and conditional employees (p)

Inspector notes: PIC stated cought ferver vomiting diarrheal but unable to provide all details of illness reporting. train illness report will be provided in various languages

590.002(E)/2-201.11-P

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No procedure or supplies for vomit/diarrheal clean up kit.provide complete vomit clean up kit

590.002/2-501.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Date marking is not maintaing on all prepared food in the walk-in. provide date marking on food that is prepared and stored in refrigeration unit for 24 hours. soup date 5/24 milk date 5/30/25.items remove by PIC

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Drying mops (c)

Inspector notes: Observed mop bucket with stagnant water and mop. Discard mop water after each use and properly store wet mop away from food.

590.006/6-501.16-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Observed opened cans stored in single door unit in kitchen. Remove food from opened cans and maintain in food grade containers protected

590.003/3-305.11-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood vent observed heavily soiled.Clean to remove

590.004/4-202.18-C

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: In kitchen prep area prep sink observed frozen packages of fish thawing without being under running water and packaging being unopened

590.003/3-501.13-C

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: In basement multiple containers of kimchii observed. PIC explained establishment makes and ferments their own kimchii but has no HACCP plan on file. File HACCP plan with ISD.

590.008/8-201.13-C

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

Inspector notes: In walk-in fridge unwashed produce observed directly above washed and uncovered prepared romaine lettuce. Do not store unwashed produce above washed produce/RTE foods.

590.003/3-302.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: provide up to date certified food managers certificate expired in 1/2025 provide up to date allergen certificate for certified manager expired in 3/2025

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Pizza oven soiled and accumulated dust on the top and inside. Clean to be free of soil and debris.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Mechanical washing (c)

Inspector notes: Staff observed cleaning soiled linens in buckets in basement no mechanical washing machine is on site. Discontinue non-mechanical linen washing.

590.004/4-803.12-C

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: Observed mop water dumped outside in the back area provide a service sink to discard the Mop water.

590.005/5-203.13-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: In use white cutting boards in kitchen heavily soiled and scored resurface or replace.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: The cutting blade on the can opener is dull. Replace or change to prevent shaving of the metal in the food.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Containers above cookline with cooking ingredients used by staff not labeled. Label ingredient containers with ingredients removed from bulk containers.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Covering receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Restroom/ provide covered waste receptable

590.005/5-501.113-C

Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)

Inspector notes: observed an employee eating while preparing food. provide a seperate area for employees.

590.002/2-401.11-C

Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)

Inspector notes: Prep area: Observed employees eating food while on food prep line

590.002/2-401.11-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Staff observed using leaf blowers in dining area to move soils to corner to later sweep with broom and dustpan. Discontinue use of dustless cleaning methods (leafblowers)

590.006/6-501.13-C

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: In kitchen prep area prep sink observed frozen packages of fish thawing without being under running water and packaging being unopened

590.003/3-501.13-C

Mechanical washing (c)

Inspector notes: Staff observed cleaning soiled linens in buckets in basement no mechanical washing machine is on site. Discontinue non-mechanical linen washing.

590.004/4-803.12-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: In use white cutting boards in kitchen heavily soiled and scored resurface or replace.

590.004/4-501.12-C

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: In basement multiple containers of kimchii observed. PIC explained establishment makes and ferments their own kimchii but has no HACCP plan on file. File HACCP plan with ISD.

590.008/8-201.13-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple cutting boards observed heavily scored in the main kitchen area. Resurface/ replace

590.004/4-501.12-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple restrooms observed without employee must wash hand signage/ provide

590.006/6-301.14-C

Jun 25, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Repair wash and rinse gauges to low temperature dishmachine.

590.004/4-204.115-PF

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

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer test kit on site. Provide test kit for proper testing of chlorine sanitizer. Tested with Inspector kit - chlorine 100ppm

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Observed opened cans stored in single door unit in kitchen. Remove food from opened cans and maintain in food grade containers protected

590.003/3-305.11-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood vent observed heavily soiled.Clean to remove

590.004/4-202.18-C

Drying mops (c)

Inspector notes: Observed mop bucket with stagnant water and mop. Discard mop water after each use and properly store wet mop away from food.

590.006/6-501.16-C

Jun 20, 2025

Routine

4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Cooling (p)

590.003/3-501.14-P

Restriction and storage-medicines (p)

Inspector notes: Employee medicine observed stored in the 5-tier shelving unit with dry goods. Discontinue (Corrected on site)

590.007/7-207.11-P

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored above RTE Food Items. discontinued and stored separately.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: Food prep sink/ provide proper air gap to sink drain. Provide a licensed plumbers report and Building permit

590.005/5-202.13-P

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

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Mice droppings observed downstairs in the basement area under the food shelvings/ Clean to remove provide detailed exterminators report

590.006/6-501.111-PF

(a) & (c) responsibility of permit holder person in charge and conditional employees (p)

Inspector notes: PIC stated cough fever vomiting diarreah but unable to provide all the details of illness reporting. train illness report will be provided in various languages

590.002(E)/2-201.11-P

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No procedure or supplies for vomit/ diarrheal clean up kit.provide completed vomit clean up kit

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple restrooms observed without employee must wash hand signage. Provide

590.006/6-301.14-C

Preventing contamination from hands (c)

Inspector notes: observed employee preparing salad with bare hand. employee took corrective action

590.003(C)/3-301.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Box of food items observed stored on the floor in the kitchen area and inside the walk-in freezer./ Discontinued and elevate 6 inches off the floor

590.003/3-305.11-C

Jun 11, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Cleaning procedure (p)

Inspector notes: Food service employees observed improperly washing hands in hand sinks no soap used. Reviewed hand washing procedures with PIC PIC to retrain staff.

590.002/2-301.12-P

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

Inspector notes: In walk-in cooler raw chicken stored directly on top of strawberries. PIC discarded and denatured strawberries will train staff on proper food storage and hierachy.

590.003/3-302.11-P

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Shredded cheddar cheese 49F sliced tomatoes 55F sour cream 46F in cold well unit on cookline. PIC stated items in cold well have been out less than one hour removed to walk-in cooler to chill to 41F; replaced with items in walk-in that temped at 40F.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink next to in use bakery prep area has large stationary stand mixer directly in front blocking access to hand sink. Provide clear access to all hand sinks.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Establishment is using multi-quat sanitizer PIC unable to locate testing devices and will order today inspector's test kit used tested at 200ppm from bucket in kitchen and 3-bay sink.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink in kitchen observed to not have soap soap on order per PIC. Provide hand soap cleaner or hand powder at all hand sinks.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Original expiration date on CFPM certificate crossed out with marker and a new date handwritten in. Post up-to-date CFPM certificate.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Shell stock condition (c)

Inspector notes: In walk-in cooler observed molluscan shellfish (clams) with broken shells and open shells. PIC discarded and denatured bad product.

590.003/3-202.19-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Noted no hand sinks in kitchen have proper signage. PIC to provide proper signage.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: In walk-in cooler observed boxes of unpacked grapes tomatoes and apples stored on floor. Elevate foods at least 6" off floor to prevent contamination.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Effective hair restraint not observed on only kitchen worker in establishment. Provide effective hair restraints.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Jun 10, 2025

Routine

6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.

View 20 violations

Preventing contamination from hands (p)

590.003(C)/3-301.11-P

Cooling (p)

590.003/3-501.14-P

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked diced chicken 109F in the hot holding unit- PIC reheated the chicken to 165F and up.( corrected on site) train staff on monitoring temperature

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Bottled drinking water (p)

Inspector notes: Behind restaurant observed employees filling water bottles from stream and putting them in tubs of ice in sales area for customers. Discontinue only get water from approved sources.

590.005(A)/5-101.13-P

Preventing contamination when tasting (p)

Inspector notes: On hot holding line employees were observed tasting multiple foods with the same utensil. Discontinue practice.

590.003/3-301.12-P

Exclusions & restrictions (p)

590.002/2-201.12-P

Reduced oxygen packaging criteria (pf)

Inspector notes: Establishment is ROP Packing raw salmon and Chicken thigh/submit HACCP plan and apply for varience

590.003/3-502.12-PF

Time as a public health control ( pf)

590.003(D)/3-501.19-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Knives in knife block next to grill area stored with dried encrusted food debris. Clean to remove soils and clean and sanitize between uses.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: In cleaning closet there are multiple clear spray bottles with colored liquids with none bearing labels. Attach labels to clearly identify what is in each spray bottle.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: Establishment is ROP packing raw salmon and Pulled Pork . Submit HACCP Plan. Product voluntarily discarded

590.008/8-201.13-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: observed soiled wiping cloths on grill station counter / provide proper storage for all wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler.Discussed with PIC to ensure food is properly stored elevated 6 inch off the floor.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Observed gap on the exit door in compacter room. provide door sweep to prevent pest entry

590.006/6-202.15-C

Grease trap(c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on grease barrel. Clean to remove build up

590.005/5-402.12-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing 3 compartment sinks. Discontinue using sponge to wash food contact surfaces.

590.004/4-101.16-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

590.006/6-201.11-C

When a haccp plan is required (c)

590.008/8-201.13-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: PIC was left in charge by manager but is not a CFPM.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Thawing (c)

590.003/3-501.13-C

Jun 9, 2025

Routine

14 critical violations. 24 major violations. 23 minor violations.

View 61 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Beef Stew on steam table 58 degrees/ product must be 135 degrees or above/ PIC discarded product

590.003/3-501.16-P1

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

590.003/3-501.16-P

Bottled drinking water (p)

590.005(A)/5-101.13-P

Preventing contamination when tasting (p)

Inspector notes: Food service workers observed using reusable utensils to taste foods in kitchen area without cleaning/sanitizing. Use single-use utensils one time only for food tasting.

590.003/3-301.12-P

Ice (p)

590.003/3-202.16-P

Ice (p)

590.003/3-202.16-P

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)

590.004/4-602.11-P

Preventing contamination when tasting (p)

Inspector notes: Food service workers observed using reusable utensils to taste foods in kitchen area without cleaning/sanitizing. Use single-use utensils one time only for food tastin

590.003/3-301.12-P

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: Food prep sink/provide proper air gap to sink drain/ provide a license plumbers report and building permit.

590.005/5-202.13-P

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Mixed green on the true salad prep table with refrigerated is 50F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Bottled drinking water (p)

590.005(A)/5-101.13-P

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)

590.004/4-602.11-P

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: Food prep sink /provide proper air gap to sink drain/ provide work for license plumber .

590.005/5-202.13-P

Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)

Inspector notes: remove all dented #10 cans from the shelf.

590.003/3-701.11-P

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: Bodily fluid cleanup kit is present but lacks caution tape or means to quarentine area from bodily fluid spill event.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Where to wash (pf)

Inspector notes: Food service workers observed washing hands in middle compartment of 3-bay sink. Do not use 3-bay sink or prep sinks for handwashing.

590.002/2-301.15-PF

Common name-working containers (pf)

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: A customer was observed entering and eating in dining room with an alapaca. Review prohibited animals policy.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Assignment (pf)

Inspector notes: At time of visit no Certified Food Protection Manager was present.

590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Consumer advisory not present on menu boards or paper menus. Location cooks eggs and hamburgers to order for customers. Provide consumer advisory on all menus.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Time as a public health control ( pf)

590.003(D)/3-501.19-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Common name-working containers (pf)

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Time as a public health control ( pf)

590.003(D)/3-501.19-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: No consumer advisiory on the menu. provide

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Consumer advisory not present on menu boards or paper menus. Location cooks eggs and hamburgers to order for customers. Provide consumer advisory on all menus.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: display case/ provide proper labeling to all prepacking desserts

590.003/3-602.11-PF

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

590.003/3-501.17-PF

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

Inspector notes: Observed various prepared foods in the walkin without date marking. Date mark all the product prepared unless consumed in 24hrs.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Where to wash (pf)

Inspector notes: Food service workers observed washing hands in middle compartment of 3-bay sink. Do not use 3-bay sink or prep sinks for handwashing.

590.002/2-301.15-PF

Assignment (pf)

Inspector notes: At time of visit no Certified Food Protection Manager was present.

590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide proper vomit clean up kit

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: Bodily fluid cleanup kit is present but lacks caution tape or means to quarentine area from bodily fluid spill event.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: A customer was observed entering and eating in dining room with an alapaca. Review prohibited animals policy.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

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

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Mice dropping observed downstairs in the basement area under the food shelving/ clean to remove. provide a detailed exterminator's report

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No procedure or supplies for vomit/diarrheal clean up kit.provide complete vomit clean up kit

590.002/2-501.11-PF

(a) & (c) responsibility of permit holder person in charge and conditional employees (p)

Inspector notes: PIC stated cought ferver vomiting diarrheal but unable to provide all details of illness reporting. train illness report will be provided in various languages

590.002(E)/2-201.11-P

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: In basement multiple containers of kimchii observed. PIC explained establishment makes and ferments their own kimchii but has no HACCP plan on file. File HACCP plan with ISD.

590.008/8-201.13-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: In use white cutting boards in kitchen heavily soiled and scored resurface or replace.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Mechanical washing (c)

Inspector notes: Staff observed cleaning soiled linens in buckets in basement no mechanical washing machine is on site. Discontinue non-mechanical linen washing.

590.004/4-803.12-C

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: In kitchen prep area prep sink observed frozen packages of fish thawing without being under running water and packaging being unopened

590.003/3-501.13-C

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: Women restroom/ provide covered waste receptacle

590.005/5-501.17-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: provide up to date CFPM expired in 2024 provide up to date allergen certificate for certified food manager expired in 2024

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Provide proper scoop with handle for all bulk food bins.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple refrigeration units and walking unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide internal thermometer to measure 41F or below

590.004/4-204.112-C

Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)

Inspector notes: observed an employee eating while preparing food. provide a seperate area for employees.

590.002/2-401.11-C

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: In basement multiple containers of kimchii observed. PIC explained establishment makes and ferments their own kimchii but has no HACCP plan on file. File HACCP plan with ISD.

590.008/8-201.13-C

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: Observed mop water dumped outside in the back area provide a service sink to discard the Mop water.

590.005/5-203.13-C

Mechanical washing (c)

Inspector notes: Staff observed cleaning soiled linens in buckets in basement no mechanical washing machine is on site. Discontinue non-mechanical linen washing.

590.004/4-803.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Pizza oven soiled and accumulated dust on the top and inside. Clean to be free of soil and debris.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Covering receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Restroom/ provide covered waste receptable

590.005/5-501.113-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: In use white cutting boards in kitchen heavily soiled and scored resurface or replace.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: The cutting blade on the can opener is dull. Replace or change to prevent shaving of the metal in the food.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: In kitchen prep area prep sink observed frozen packages of fish thawing without being under running water and packaging being unopened

590.003/3-501.13-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Containers above cookline with cooking ingredients used by staff not labeled. Label ingredient containers with ingredients removed from bulk containers.

590.003/3-302.12-C

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

Inspector notes: In walk-in fridge unwashed produce observed directly above washed and uncovered prepared romaine lettuce. Do not store unwashed produce above washed produce/RTE foods.

590.003/3-302.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: provide up to date certified food managers certificate expired in 1/2025 provide up to date allergen certificate for certified manager expired in 3/2025

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Staff observed using leaf blowers in dining area to move soils to corner to later sweep with broom and dustpan. Discontinue use of dustless cleaning methods (leafblowers)

590.006/6-501.13-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple cutting boards observed heavily scored in the main kitchen area. Resurface/ replace

590.004/4-501.12-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple restrooms observed without employee must wash hand signage/ provide

590.006/6-301.14-C

Jun 6, 2025

Routine

6 critical violations. 9 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 23 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Beef Stew on steam table 58 degrees/ product must be 135 degrees or above/ PIC discarded product

590.003/3-501.16-P1

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

590.003/3-501.16-P

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: Food prep sink /provide proper air gap to sink drain/ provide work for license plumber .

590.005/5-202.13-P

Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)

Inspector notes: remove all dented #10 cans from the shelf.

590.003/3-701.11-P

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: Food prep sink/ provide proper air gap to sink drain. Provide a licensed plumbers report and Building permit

590.005/5-202.13-P

Cooling (p)

590.003/3-501.14-P

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

590.003/3-501.17-PF

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

Inspector notes: Observed various prepared foods in the walkin without date marking. Date mark all the product prepared unless consumed in 24hrs.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide proper vomit clean up kit

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: No consumer advisiory on the menu. provide

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: display case/ provide proper labeling to all prepacking desserts

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Mice droppings observed downstairs in the basement area under the food shelvings/ Clean to remove provide detailed exterminators report

590.006/6-501.111-PF

(a) & (c) responsibility of permit holder person in charge and conditional employees (p)

Inspector notes: PIC stated cough fever vomiting diarreah but unable to provide all the details of illness reporting. train illness report will be provided in various languages

590.002(E)/2-201.11-P

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No procedure or supplies for vomit/ diarrheal clean up kit.provide completed vomit clean up kit

590.002/2-501.11-PF

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

590.003/3-501.17-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: provide up to date certified food managers certificate expired in 1/2025 provide up to date allergen certificate for certified manager expired in 3/2025

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)

Inspector notes: observed an employee eating while preparing food. provide a seperate area for employees.

590.002/2-401.11-C

Covering receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Restroom/ provide covered waste receptable

590.005/5-501.113-C

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: Observed mop water dumped outside in the back area provide a service sink to discard the Mop water.

590.005/5-203.13-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Pizza oven soiled and accumulated dust on the top and inside. Clean to be free of soil and debris.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: The cutting blade on the can opener is dull. Replace or change to prevent shaving of the metal in the food.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple restrooms observed without employee must wash hand signage. Provide

590.006/6-301.14-C

Preventing contamination from hands (c)

Inspector notes: observed employee preparing salad with bare hand

590.003(C)/3-301.11-C

Aug 27, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Preventing contamination from hands (p)

Inspector notes: An employee was making mint sauce in a blender with no gloves on. No bare hand contact with ready to eat food.

590.003(C)/3-301.11-P

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)

Inspector notes: Observed an employee in the prep area preparing raw chicken on the baking sheet and then use the same prep table to cut tomatoes. All surface need to be washed rinsed and sanitized before using to prep RTE foods. Discontinue

590.004/4-602.11-P

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Missing consumer advisiory on the menu. Provide

590.003/3-603.11-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: The posted CFPM is not from a credited organization. Provide the certification from acredited organization.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Aug 13, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 14 violations

Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)

Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat food prepared by an employee with bare hand contact PIC immediately COS by discarding the contaminated food. No bare hand contact with RTE foods. Retrain and instruct employees to wear a single use glove.

590.003/3-701.11-P

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: The prep sink in the kitchen area needs an air gap provide air gap.

590.005/5-202.13-P

Where to wash (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed prep employee wash hands in the prep sink discontinue and instruct employees to only wash hand in the designated hand sink.

590.002/2-301.15-PF

Food temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No thermometers available to take temperatures of cooked/cold foods. provide food thermometer.

590.004/4-302.12-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Person n charge isresponsible for training the staff how to take temp. and food safe handling practices. Please review and retrain the staff how to take temp. cooling and how/where and when to wash hands.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Food displayed in the upright refrigeration unit missing food/manufacturer label. Provide proper food labels

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted small black flies in the service area and bar area. please provide pest report

590.006/6-501.111-PF

(a) (b) (c) (e) and (g) pasteurized foods prohibited re-service and prohibited food (c)

Inspector notes: During inspection observed some food trays returned from the patient floor and was put back in use. PIC corrected it on site and voluntarily discarded the food. Prohibit this process.

590.003/3-801.11-C

Storage of soiled linens (c)

Inspector notes: Noted many soiled linnen lying around on the cook line and prep area. Store all soiled linen in the sanitizer water.

590.004/4-803.11-C

Prohibitions (c)

Inspector notes: Notes: Remove all stored food boxes from underneath the stairwell. Remove the freezer chest from the restroom and also the food boxes from the mechanical food. Provide proper storage .

590.004/4-903.12-C1

Receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: All outside recaptacles are broken leaking and no cover on them. Replace and provide covers

590.005/5-501.13-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Observed staff preping and cooking food on the line without head restrain. please provide and monitor the staff

590.002/2-402.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Certified Food Protection Manager expired dated 12/05/23. Update to a current.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Notes: Remove all the utensils from the stagnant water on the cook line store utensils on a clean surface or in the food handle facing up.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Aug 9, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

590.003/3-501.16-P

Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)

Inspector notes: remove all dented #10 cans from the shelf.

590.003/3-701.11-P

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

Inspector notes: Observed various prepared foods in the walkin without date marking. Date mark all the product prepared unless consumed in 24hrs.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

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

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: No consumer advisiory on the menu. provide

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: Observed mop water dumped outside in the back area provide a service sink to discard the Mop water.

590.005/5-203.13-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: The cutting blade on the can opener is dull. Replace or change to prevent shaving of the metal in the food.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)

Inspector notes: observed an employee eating while preparing food. provide a seperate area for employees.

590.002/2-401.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Pizza oven soiled and accumulated dust on the top and inside. Clean to be free of soil and debris.

590.004/4-602.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dans Mini Dogs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dans Mini Dogs on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dans Mini Dogs?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control” has been cited 20 times, more than any other issue at Dans Mini Dogs.

How does Dans Mini Dogs compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

Dans Mini Dogs most recently scored 17 out of 100, which is lower than the Roxbury average of 83.

Has Dans Mini Dogs' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dans Mini Dogs have averaged around 23 violations per visit, up from roughly 20 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Dans Mini Dogs means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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