Dig Inn

800 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Jan 11, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Dig Inn has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 11, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Dig Inn dates to Jan 11, 2023.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 11, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Chicken on production line at 115F. Person in charge indicated it had been cooked one hour prior. Person in charge reheated to proper temperature.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Gaskets on stand up production line refrigerator are soiled. Walls by three bay sink are soiled. Clean to remove all soils.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood filters above oven and flattop grill are soiled. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Aug 29, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired at the end of June. Schedule cleaning appointment.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Aug 17, 2022

Routine

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

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Meatballs and chicken breast on hot line at 115F. Person in charge indicated they had been cooked 30 minutes prior. Employee reheated to acceptable temperature.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed a pitcher in hand sink being filled with water. Hand sink should only be used for hands.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Unknown chemical observed in unlabeled bottle. Person in charge corrected.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired at the end of June. Schedule cleaning appointment.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Apr 19, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

Inspector notes: Chicken breast held on hot line at 112F. Food was not directly over heat lamp causing temperature loss. Person in charge discarded.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Food debris in cookline hand sink. Hand sinks must only be used for hands.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Quat testing strips damaged and not usable. Provide.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No vomit kit or procedures on site. Provide.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No paper towels at hand sink. Person in charge corrected. Employees observed washing hands.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

(b) cooling methods (c)

Inspector notes: Cooked cauliflower being cooled in covered pan. Was cooked three hours prior per PIC. Temperature of cauliflower under covered container was 53F. Person in charge remved cover and returned to walk in.

590.003/3-501.15-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Low temperature dish machine not working. Person in charge called for service. 3 bay sink properly set up and in use.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dig Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dig Inn on file is from Jan 11, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dig Inn?

Across the inspection record, “(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dig Inn.

How does Dig Inn compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Dig Inn most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Dig Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dig Inn have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dig Inn means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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