D'guru
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2022, D'guru has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 16, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Oct. 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Drainage tube attached to a pipe at the 3 bay sink positioned into the rinse bay. Discontinue and ensure proper plumbing at the 3 bay sink.
590.003/3-307.11-C
90
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection the Food Safety Certification was scheduled to expire prior to the re-inspection date. Address and provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in a Food Safety Course prior to the re-inspection being conducted.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from July 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 3 Bay sink does not appear to be draining properly. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Drainage tube attached to a pipe at the 3 bay sink positioned into the rinse bay. Discontinue and ensure proper plumbing at the 3 bay sink.
590.003/3-307.11-C
78
Jul 1, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from July 2022. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
May 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Quartinary Ammonium test strips on site with what appear to be water damaged. Replace.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges being used at the back 3 bay sink. Discontinue use and use only approved cleaning equipment.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Electric fryer being used not under a supression system. Discontinue use of the electric fryers unless otherwise authorized.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No signage at hand washing stations. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from July 2022. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
70
Sep 18, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand blower in bathroom not working properly. Repair as necessary.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Water pitcher observed in hand sink. Hand sink must only be used for handwashing.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed with no label. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled glue trap in back of house. Remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only signage for all hand sinks.
590.006/6-301.14-C
67
Jan 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Samosa in hot holding case at 120F. Person in charge discarded. Ensure all hot held foods are held at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels on production line hand sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Orange juice and other retail items observed without labels in retail refrigerator. Provide.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee on production line observed without hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grill on production line that is not currently in use is soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
Jul 20, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Glue traps in basement with dead roaches. Remove traps and consult with pest control. No live pests observed
590.006/6-501.112-C
95
Jan 3, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer in spray bottle is undiluted registering over 500ppm. Use wall mounted sanitizer dispenser to fill spray bottles and avoid toxic levels of chemicals. Corrected on site
590.007/7-204.11-P
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Spray bottle for sanitizer without label. Label all spray bottles with chemicals to prevent contamination. Corrected on site.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Service line hand sink out of paper towels. Corrected on site. Location had just opened. Ensure hands sinks have towels and soap at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Toilet visibly soiled. Clean and maintain to prevent contamination.
590.006/6-501.18-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple dead roaches in basement. Clean and monitor fof activity. Regularly clean up dead roaches to prevent accumulation. Consult licensed pest control as needed.
590.006/6-501.112-C
64
Aug 10, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Trash and debris outside back door. Clean and maintain area free of trash and debris to avoid attracting and harboring pests.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door with day light below bottom edge. Replace or repair door or install door sweep to prevent pests from entering establishment.
590.006/6-202.15-C
90
Jul 28, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Pakora at 90F samosa at 120F. Discarded by PIC. Hot foods must be held above 135F. Cook food items on site or deliver at the correct temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple dead roaches in basement. Clean basement and discard glue boards with dead roaches regularly. Pest control report indicates gel has been used.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door with day light below bottom edge. Replace or repair door or install door sweep to prevent pests from entering establishment.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Trash and debris outside back door. Clean and maintain area free of trash and debris to avoid attracting and harboring pests.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expires this month. Schedule cleaning if cooking equipment is to be used.
590.006/6-501.14-C
70
Jul 21, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Pakora at 90F samosa at 120F. Discarded by PIC. Hot foods must be held above 135F. Cook food items on site or deliver at the correct temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expires this month. Schedule cleaning if cooking equipment is to be used.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple dead roaches in basement. Clean basement and discard glue boards with dead roaches regularly. Pest control report indicates gel has been used.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door with day light below bottom edge. Replace or repair door or install door sweep to prevent pests from entering establishment.
590.006/6-202.15-C
74
May 20, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: PIC stated that food is being transported from another location and is not be prepared on site. Application with ISD did not state that food was coming from another source. Provide permitting information and menu for source operation.
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Pakora in warming cabinet 115F. Food. Pakoras is transported from Somerville location hot. Pakoras need to be 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Bottom of back door damaged and with large gaps to outside. Repair door and install sweep as necessary to protect premises from pests. Holes in kitchen walls in corners need to be sealed to prevent rodents from entering.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Degraded material lining edge of kitchen floor under 3 compartment sink and behind grease trap. Discard and resurface as needed to be smooth durable cleanable and noon-absorbent.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen ceiling. Replace or repair as needed.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Glue traps in kitchen and basement with dead roaches. Discard and monitor for activity.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of reach-in coolers with soils. Clean and maintain. Drip trays under burners soiled. Kitchen floor with soils and rodent droppings. Floor in basement under desk with redent droppings. Clean areas and maintain clean. Consult licensed pest control as needed.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was D'guru last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at D'guru on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at D'guru?
Across the inspection record, “removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at D'guru.
How does D'guru compare to other restaurants in Boston?
D'guru most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has D'guru's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at D'guru have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at D'guru 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'guru inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, D'guru is inspected around three times per year on average.
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