Dillon's
Last inspected: May 6, 2026
64
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Dillon's stretching back to 2022. Dillon's was last inspected on May 6, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Hand drying provision” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dishmachine had no sanitizer. PIC tried priming the machine and was not able to get the sanitizer to go through. Contact licensed company to repair. Discontinue using the machine until it has been repaired. Please use 3 bay sink.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Please provide vomit & diarrhea kit. Procedures will be sent over with this report.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a hot holding cabinet in the hallway. Remove/Repair. Remove any unnessary items not being used or repair if not working.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed worn grout lines and stagnant water on the floor in the prep area. Regrout to prevent water and food debris from accumulating and stagnating.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soil and debris under the 3 door refrigeration unit in the prep area. Pull (its on wheels) the refrigeration unit and clean behind and under the refrigeration unit.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed scored cutting boards. Resurface/ replace cutting boards. Ensure staff is wiping down the cutting boards to remove debris.
590.004/4-501.12-C
64
Jan 16, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at handsink. Corrected on site. Handwashing is satisfactory.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at basement handsink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No signage at handsink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Inside ice machine of visible soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Daylight visible around rear door off lounge. Seal with pest proof materials
590.006/6-202.15-C
70
Sep 19, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Provide current. Cleaning scheduled for 9/16/25 per email from CS ventilation.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Aug 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shellstock tag not with oysters COS. date of last sold not being written on tags. Retrain staff.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoops with handles touching ice. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Ice bin at bar with visible soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Pipes above basement prep with dust walls behind dish machine with soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler with food and beer kegs with broken/missing tiles. Replace.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
70
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at handsink. Corrected on site. Handwashing is satisfactory.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at basement handsink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Daylight visible around rear door off lounge. Seal with pest proof materials
590.006/6-202.15-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Inside ice machine of visible soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No signage at handsink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
70
May 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink has no air gap in drain pipe. Install.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: Choke save is expired. Provide current. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Waste oil container with soils. Clean to remove or contact company to replace.
590.005/5-501.116-C
78
May 14, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw beef above ready to eat crackers. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink has no air gap in drain pipe. Install.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Waste oil container with soils. Clean to remove or contact company to replace.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: Choke save is expired. Provide current. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bar ice bins with black colored soils floors behind bar and countertop surfaces with visible soils. floors in basement utility closet with debris from pest control sealing openings dry storage area with dust and cobwebs on ceiling. Floors in walkin freezer. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
Jun 29, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat food (tortilla) in the walk in. Discussed with PIC to monitor and maintain seperated in storage for raw and ready to eat foods. Corrected on site
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items stored in top reach ins at cooking grill. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed / replaced items with items stored in walk in unit @ 39F. Corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed case of frozen burgers stored on handsink. Remove and maintain handsink clear and accessible for handwashing only. Corrected on site
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at handsink. Discussed with PIC to maintain handsinks fully supplied at all times. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Observed spills / food debros on floors at cooking line. Clean with frequency while service is slow to prevent the harborage of spills / debris.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cook foods on sheet pans stored on rolling racks in warewashing area. Discontinue practice
590.003/3-305.11-C
55
Aug 23, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Conveying sewage (p)
Inspector notes: Floor drain in lower level with non patable water backing up onto the floor- Establishmnet has contacted drain company to clear drains
590.005/5-402.13-P
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Numerous visibly expired products in both lift top refrigeration and in walkin including spoiled raw hamburgers and cheese in walkin with heavy mold Properly monitor all products- Expired products discarded and denatured
590.003/3-701.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handwashing sink in warewashing completely blocked by equipment- Corrected
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: NUmerous partially used products in kitchen refrigeration with no labeling- Provide
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior panels and door of ice machine with heavy black mold like buildup- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(b) good repair and calibration (pf)
Inspector notes: Two of the three refrigeration units in the kitchen with water buildup underneath anf inside- Make proper repairs
590.004/4-502.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous priority and priority foundation violations noted on inspection report- CFPM must retrain all staff in food safety handwashing and cleaning procedures
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels available at all handwashing sinks- Corrected
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No handsoap available at multiple hanwashing sinks including all sinks in lower prep- Food preparation in progress at this time Corrected
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspecton rolling racks of cooked chicken stored in warewashing area- Discontinue
590.003/3-305.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Wood at the bar area entrance heavily damaged with areas of suspected rotting wood- Make proper repairs Floor grout missing in numerous areas in lower level prep and warewashing allowing water and debris to pool between tiles- Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers in kitchen area with no labeling- Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Nmerous employees in kitchen with no hair restraints-Self corrected at the time of the inspection
590.002/2-402.11-C
30
Jun 28, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of flies in basement prep/ware washing Provide full extermination and IPM report to include controlling flies
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Stacking wet clean equipment on shelving that drains onto floor - Provide adequate drain board to accomodate all air drying
590.004/4-301.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Walls in prep ware washing areas in disrepair - Chipped paint on walls Rust on shelving in walk in unit Exposed wood on doors to cabinet at rear enterance/basement Door to mop sink/closet missing - this is located next to a prep area
590.006/6-501.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Tongs stored on grill handler - prep area Cheese grater handle in contact with cheese - Corrected on site
590.003/3-304.12-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Stacking wet pots pans etc in ware washing area not allowing for proper air-drying
590.004/4-901.11-C
74
Jun 9, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 10 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 28 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee donning on clean gloves without washing hands Observed wiping hands on clothing Observed food handler entering work station with properly washing hand before resuming duties Observed ware washing staff going from handling dirty equipment to clean equipment without washing hands
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers on cooking/prep multitasking wearing gloves - One employee handled raw eggs and resumed duties without washing hand and changing gloves
590.003/3-304.15-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No drying device at hand sink in main prep area - Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temp washer in ware washing area 0 PPM - No other means of ware washing due to a crack in the sanitizing bay of 3 bay sink - Ware washing Dishwashing company called and arrived. At end of inspection the low temp machine was 100 PPM - Corrected on site
590.004/4-501.112-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exterior of food container - Kitchen/prep/storage areas Built up soils on interior of ice machine - Basement
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Colander in hand sink basin in Main prep area - Corrected on site Hand sink acces in ware washing area blocked by dirty equipment on rolling rack/shelving - Corrected on site Soda gun holder blocking access to hand sink in Main bar area
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand cleaner at hand sink in main prep area - Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of flies in basement prep/ware washing Provide full extermination and IPM report to include controlling flies
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Kit not complete for responding to incidents - I provided the written instuction during inspection
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Certified food protection managers certification expired
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple Priority Priority Foundations and Core violations noted on inspection All employees must be trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code The PIC must oversee day to day operations to ensure the establishment is in compliance with the 105CMR590.00
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Food thermometer does not have a thin probe
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Stacking wet clean equipment on shelving that drains onto floor - Provide adequate drain board to accomodate all air drying
590.004/4-301.13-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils grease on cooking equipment - Kitchen/prep
590.004/4-602.12-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Stacking wet pots pans etc in ware washing area not allowing for proper air-drying
590.004/4-901.11-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Large straws not protected - Bar areas
590.004/4-903.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles boxes hoses etc stored outside rear of establishment
590.005/5-501.115-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease bin heavily soiled with grease - exterior rear
590.005/5-501.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy built up soils on floors walls ceilings and attachments throughout - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage areas
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Basement back door open - not protection
590.006/6-202.15-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No signage reminding employees to wash hands in Men's room Main prep area Ware washing areas
590.006/6-301.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing vent cover in wall - Food prep areas Walls in prep ware washing areas in disrepair - Chipped paint exposed insulation in ceiling vent Rust on shelving in walk in unit Ice build up on floor and ceiling in walk in freezer Exposed wood on shelving in liquor storage Exposed wood on doors to cabinet at rear enterance/basement Door to mop sink/closet missing - this is located next to a prep area
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Storing boxes and unnecessary articles next to ice machine
590.006/6-501.114-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints - Corrected on site
590.002/2-402.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers in food prep/storage areas are not labeled
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Tongs stored on grill handler - prep area Cheese grater handle in contact with cheese - Corrected on site
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Dry wiping cloths stored on cutting boards - Prep areas No wiping cloth backets set up in basement prep and ware washing areas
590.003/3-304.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Using shaker cups to scoop ice - Bars Using bowls to scoop condiments - Kitchen/storage No splashguard between dumpsink and customer ice - bar
590.003/3-307.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dillon's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dillon's on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dillon's?
Across the inspection record, “hand drying provision” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Dillon's.
How does Dillon's compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Dillon's most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Dillon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dillon's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dillon's 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 Dillon's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dillon's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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