D'benny's Subs

1433 Dorchester Av, Dorchester, MA 02124

American

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at D'benny's Subs stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 8, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Compared to the broader Dorchester restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Please label food containers in walk in.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor around the grease trap.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Jun 26, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Backflow prevention (p)

Inspector notes: No Air Gap at Prep Sink provide.

590.005/5-402.11-P

Jun 5, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Backflow prevention (p)

Inspector notes: No Air Gap at Prep Sink provide.

590.005/5-402.11-P

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No Certified Food protection manager onsite provide.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Jan 16, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 15, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Provide trash recepticle for hand sink area.

590.005/5-501.13-C

Intensity-lighting (c)

Inspector notes: No light bulb at freezer storage area at basement provide.

590.006/6-303.11-C

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

Inspector notes: Clean interior of coffin freezer to remove food spills.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Mar 7, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: Seal bare wood framing on shelving between salad and pizza unit.

590.004/4-101.11-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: No thermometer for steam table cabinet provide.

590.004/4-204.112-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: observed opening at baseboard inside rest room near toilet fixture repair.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nov 9, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff to store chicken on the bottom shelf. Found chicken above beef

590.003/3-302.11-P

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. PIC stated that it will be cleaned on Saturday 11-11-23. Have filters cleaned also

590.004/4-202.18-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean wire shelves in walk in. Clean / replace caulking at three bay sink as discussed.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floor behind equipment. Mixer cooking and refrigeration.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Feb 24, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings and sauces have no labels. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Jun 7, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: PIC will need to date make sliced meats in walk in. Please review hand out attached to email.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floor in walk in. Visibly soiled under wire shelves.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: In flip top on sandwich prep line found sliced turkey not covered mixed in with other meats. PIC discarded

590.003/3-305.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was D'benny's Subs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at D'benny's Subs on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at D'benny's Subs?

Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at D'benny's Subs.

How does D'benny's Subs compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

D'benny's Subs most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has D'benny's Subs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at D'benny's Subs have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at D'benny's Subs 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 D'benny's Subs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, D'benny's Subs is inspected around three times per year on average.

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