Delicias Del Caribe
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged 18 inspections at Delicias Del Caribe, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “controlling pests” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.
That's lower than the typical Dorchester restaurant, which scores around 86. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
18
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink on cooking line blocked with equipment. Please review with staff not to block hand sinks.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed food in storage will need to be properly covered or in a container / freezer bag. Discontinue to frezzer food with out food protection.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers small and large will need to be labeles to what is in the container. Not all have them and some not able to read.
590.003/3-601.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to remove ice build up from basement freezers. General cleaning of the shelves in the kitchen.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters above the stove. Hood sticker good until May 2026
590.004/4-202.18-C
74
Jul 14, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair cracked tiles near ware washing sink area Repair opening at walls Replace stained and missing ceiling tiles through basement area.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of beverage racks on exterior ground and misc. equipment.
590.005/5-501.110-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking cooking equipment and along the wall to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Repair opening below rear exit door.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
78
Mar 18, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior grounds to remove equipment recyclables and loose trash.
590.005/5-501.110-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Some ceiling tiles missing inside kitchen basement area shall be smooth and easy cleanible.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Visible openings in various areas kitchen baseboard wall stairs to basement and basement baseboard.
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by licensed hood cleaner and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: No trash recepticle available with cover at hand wash sink station behind service counter.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior grounds to remove equipment recyclables and loose trash.
590.005/5-501.110-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Some containers have no labels provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Thermometer missing for interior of refrigerator provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Some ceiling tiles missing inside kitchen basement area shall be smooth and easy cleanible.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Visible openings in various areas kitchen baseboard wall stairs to basement and basement baseboard.
590.006/6-501.11-C
70
Aug 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: provide current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Aug 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: provide current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Jul 25, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: provide current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Jul 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: provide current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Jun 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: provide current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Trash containers over loaded provide frequent pickup. and remove loose trash. Repair openings on the exterior grounds.
590.005/5-502.11-C
Storage areas rooms and receptacles capacity and availability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of grease container to remove visible soil.
590.005/5-501.16-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Trash containers broken and missing lids replace.
590.005/5-501.13-C
78
Jun 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mice droppings near stairs at basement area and observed burrows on the exterior grounds provide current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Trash containers over loaded provide frequent pickup. and remove loose trash.
590.005/5-502.11-C
Storage areas rooms and receptacles capacity and availability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of grease container to remove visible soil.
590.005/5-501.16-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter from basement area not inuse equipment and organize.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Some spaces visible in the ceiling near kitchen area repair. Cover exposed outlet. . Clean stairs to basement and basement floor.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Trash containers broken and missing lids replace.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Steam table not operating repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels for bulk food container provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
61
Apr 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Certified food protection manager must train staff on proper storage of cooking pots equipment and maintaining exterior grounds.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Observed trash overloaded and excessive empty boxes provide frequent pick up.
590.005/5-502.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: observed cooking pots and equipment stored outdoors discontinue practice properly stored protected inverted and dry.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
82
Mar 8, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Some ceiling tiles missing at the basement area provide.
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Feb 23, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice droppings at basment area along baseboard wall clean sanitize and provide current pest control detailed report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit for chlorine sanitizer provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No Allergen Awareness certification for Certified Food Protection Manager provide.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Cooking line equipment sides backsplash and inbetween equipment soiled clean to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Some ceiling tiles missing at the basement area provide.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and post current exhausthood sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
64
Oct 11, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff to not block hand sink and to use it to wash hands. Three bay sink will need to be used to wash rinse and sanitize equipment only. Not to store a radio or other personal equipment. General cleaning of location and equipment will help with any pest issues going forward.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in kitchen was blocked with a barreld and a few bags in the sink itself. Discontinue to block hand sink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to address the fruit flies and droppings in the basement as discussed. Please do a deep cleaning in the basement and have pest control come back. PIC will email me the past few pest control reports and the next few as well.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Large white cutting board in kitchen will need to be resurfaced to remove all the deep dark scores or replace it with a new one.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff to not block the drain boards with personal items. PIC will need to remove the radio and the phone chargers. The drain board should be used to let clean equipment dry and then can be stored.Also discontinue to store soiled equipment in the bays of the sink.
590.004/4-301.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters on cooking line visibly soiled. Hood sticker expired Sept 2023. Have hood cleaned before re-inspection date.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean prep table in the kitchen shelf under the table also. Clean refrigerators and freezers in kitchen and basement.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under cooking equipment and in the basement.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Large tomato paste can with loose paper sharpe edges and dry food will need to be removed. Store food in a container that can have a cover going forward. Flip top reach in will need to be put into some kind of order. Maybe provide containers to be able to help organize it.
590.003/3-307.11-C
55
Sep 6, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff to not block hand sink and to use it to wash hands. Three bay sink will need to be used to wash rinse and sanitize equipment only. Not to store a radio or other personal equipment. General cleaning of location and equipment will help with any pest issues going forward.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in kitchen was blocked with a barreld and a few bags in the sink itself. Discontinue to block hand sink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to address the fruit flies and droppings in the basement as discussed. Please do a deep cleaning in the basement and have pest control come back. PIC will email me the past few pest control reports and the next few as well.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff to not block the drain boards with personal items. PIC will need to remove the radio and the phone chargers. The drain board should be used to let clean equipment dry and then can be stored.Also discontinue to store soiled equipment in the bays of the sink.
590.004/4-301.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Large tomato paste can with loose paper sharpe edges and dry food will need to be removed. Store food in a container that can have a cover going forward. Flip top reach in will need to be put into some kind of order. Maybe provide containers to be able to help organize it.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean prep table in the kitchen shelf under the table also. Clean refrigerators and freezers in kitchen and basement.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters on cooking line visibly soiled. Hood sticker expired Sept 2023. Have hood cleaned before re-inspection date.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Large white cutting board in kitchen will need to be resurfaced to remove all the deep dark scores or replace it with a new one.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under cooking equipment and in the basement.
590.006/6-201.11-C
55
Jan 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Restriction and storage-medicines (p)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff and provide an area for staff to store medications. I found pills on the front counter shelf.
590.007/7-207.11-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at front counter blocked with wiping cloths and silverware. PIC corrected.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At this time found old droppings on basement floor along the walls. PIC and I discussed repairing any holes in basement wall and ceiling arounf water heater. This will help control pest issues. Please have a copy of the pest control report at re-inspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor in the basement along the wall and under shelves.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please patch holes in basement wall. This will help with any pest issues.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a sanitizer bucket at the front counter for staff to use and not store cloth in the hand sink.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters are soiled and will need to be cleaned. The hood sticker is expired Dec 2022 but PIC stated that the hood will be cleaned today.
590.004/4-202.18-C
58
Aug 29, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: White rice 127F Pork in sauce 111F and Roasted chicken 122F. PIC reheated all three. As discussed this hot holding unit will need to be able to keep the food at or above 135F. Maybe provide covers for each container and ture unit higher will help with temperature control.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Witnessed staff washing equipment without sanitizing. PIC will need to review with staff to have all three bays set up so equipment can be properly washed rinsed and sanitized as discussed.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff to store soiled equipment on drain boards or an area that is for soiled equipment. Discontinue to pile up in was and rinse bays. PIC corrected at this time.
590.004/4-301.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a sanitizer bucket to store wiping cloths in so not to pile up on prep table.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor in kitchen under and behind cooking equipment.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean all cutting boards to remove deek dark scores or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have the filters on the cooking line cleaned. Also have the hood cleaning company out to clean the hood to the roof and provide a new sticker. Hood sticker expired June 2022.
590.004/4-202.18-C
58
May 5, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked eggs 115F cooked sausage 119F. PIC will need to reheat and properly hot hold as discussed.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: In kitchen found raw whole eggs at 94F. PIC removed and discarded in barrel and denatured.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at front counter did not have any paper towels. PIC corrected. Provide a new holder or fill the one that you have.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean up the floor in the back corner. Have pest control come out and provide a full inspection report. PIC will need to fill holes along the wall.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at front counter was blocked with a bucket of water and cleaning equipment. Nothing can be washed in the hand sinks only in three bay sink. PIC removed.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under cooking equipment of grease build up. Clean floor in basement of any old rodent dropings.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a wiping cloth sanitizer bucket at the front counter and in kitchen. Wiping cloth found in multiple locations.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Three bay sink has one drain board. PIC will need to provide an area to store soiled equipment until washed. Discontinue to store soiled equipment in the bays of the three bay sink.
590.004/4-301.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Soiled. Hood sticker good until June 2022
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the interior of the refrigeration equipment. Visibly soiled. PIC will need to paint wire shelves inside refrigerstor that are peeling and rusty as discussed. Exterior of bulk food containers will need to be clean more often.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Food that is in storage will need to have covers unless it is in a cooling stage as discussed.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: All bulk food containers will need to be labeled in the kitchen area.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC discarded two cutting boards that had deep darks stains. PIC will replace the smaller ones and will need to do a deep cleaned and removedstains from larger white board on the prep table.
590.004/4-501.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Delicias Del Caribe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Delicias Del Caribe on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Delicias Del Caribe?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Delicias Del Caribe.
How does Delicias Del Caribe compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Delicias Del Caribe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Delicias Del Caribe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Delicias Del Caribe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Delicias Del Caribe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Delicias Del Caribe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Delicias Del Caribe is inspected around five times per year on average.
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