Dave's Hot Chicken
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
100
Score
Dave's Hot Chicken has been inspected 11 times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “outer openings protected” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Dorchester restaurant scores 86. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 27, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Noted front main entrance door has an opening on the bottom left. Install door sweep/Repair Broken door sweep on the back side door.Repair/Replace
590.006/6-202.15-C
95
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Green cutting board heavily scored. Resurface or Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Storage-other personal care items (c)
Inspector notes: Employee personal items stored with single use items. Remove and store in a designated area.
590.007/7-209.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Noted a hole in the ceiling tile above the bulk CO2 container near the back door. Repair to prevent entry
590.006/6-101.11-C
Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Single use spoons/plastic lids in the front counter stored improperly. Retrain staff to properly store
590.004/4-904.11-C
82
Nov 8, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Soiled knives stored in the knife rack. Clean and retrain to wash/rinse and sanitize
590.004/4-602.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Daves sauce on the line at 50F.PIC removed it from the line and voluntary discarded. Discussed with PIC to stock the sauce in a single layer and cover it to maintain temperature 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Daisy was not able to provide information about symptoms and Diagnosis for Illness policy. Provide Staff rinsing soiled knives in the middle sink. Retrain
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: All wiping cloth needs to be in a saitizer solution. Retrain staff
590.003/3-304.14-C
64
Aug 7, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
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Time as a public health control ( pf)
Inspector notes: Staff using TPHC for Dave's sauce but no evidence of submitted procedures for review to the Health Division. Second request.
590.003(D)/3-501.19-PF
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot water at the hand sink in assembly area registers 74F. Provide minimum temperature of 100F. Employees to utilize adjacent convenient hand wash stations until proper temperature obtained.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
82
Jul 18, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bulk containers without labels. Provide a label on all bulk containers with the common name of stored food item
590.003/3-302.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed refrigerated reach in unit at service station operating @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to have repaired and provide report to ensure properly operating
590.004/4-501.11-C
90
Oct 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cole slaw at service line @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled bulk containers and reach in unit for raw chicken. Clean exterior of bulk containers and inside reach in unit.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed refrigerated reach in unit at service station operating @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to have repaired and provide report to ensure properly operating
590.004/4-501.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed gap underneath rear exit door. Provide door sweep to prevent pest entrance
590.006/6-202.15-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leaking toilet in Men's restroom. Contact licensed plumber for repairs and provide report upon completion
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bulk containers without labels. Provide a label on all bulk containers with the common name of stored food item
590.003/3-302.12-C
64
Oct 18, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cole slaw at service line @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled bulk containers and reach in unit for raw chicken. Clean exterior of bulk containers and inside reach in unit.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed refrigerated reach in unit at service station operating @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to have repaired and provide report to ensure properly operating
590.004/4-501.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leaking toilet in Men's restroom. Contact licensed plumber for repairs and provide report upon completion
590.005/5-205.15-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed gap underneath rear exit door. Provide door sweep to prevent pest entrance
590.006/6-202.15-C
67
Aug 21, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Provide beard restraints.
590.002/2-402.11-C
95
Jun 30, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dave's Hot Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dave's Hot Chicken on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dave's Hot Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “outer openings protected” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dave's Hot Chicken.
How does Dave's Hot Chicken compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Dave's Hot Chicken most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Dave's Hot Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dave's Hot Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dave's Hot Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Dave's Hot Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dave's Hot Chicken is inspected around four times per year on average.
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