Don Tequeno Y Dona Arepa
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Don Tequeno Y Dona Arepa has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food storage containers identified with common name of food”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Dorchester restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink bserved without backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed.Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected
590.005/5-202.13-P
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometer present on site. Food thermometer must be available and accessible used on site.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer test trip observed expired .Inspector test strip was used to measure sanitize
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom observed without employee must wash hand signage/ Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Light shields observed missing above the three bay compartment sink/ provide
590.006/6-202.11-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing three compartment sinks. Discontinue using sponge to wash food contact surfaces to prevent contamination
590.004/4-101.16-C
61
Jul 7, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Card board observed lining several shelves in the main kitchen area. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth.
590.004/4-202.16-C
95
Jan 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Case of raw eggs observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all TCS eggs are being maintained at below 45F. Eggs were removed at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Sliced tomatos inside of the flip top cooler (just recently sliced) with a temperature of 55F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods out for service are at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Box of Plantaines observed being stored on the ground under the single bay sink. Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected manner. Plantaines were removed at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-305.12-C
70
Aug 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked beef and other food products inside of the flip top cooler with elevated ttemperatures between 51-57F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All foods were removed at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of live roach activity during the course of the inspection. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Chlorine based sanitizer in the 3 bay sink registering at well over the required 50-100ppm. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained on how to set up and test sanitizer.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Flip top deli cooler on the cooking line not functioning properly. Address discontinue use and make any necessary repairs. All foods were removed at the time of the inspection and placed into an additional refrigeration unit.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Bags of previously frozen beef observed being thawed at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Disconitnue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
61
Feb 16, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor near the stove top and grill damaged and with missing tiles. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Jan 30, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Hotel pans filled with shredded beef and chicken prepared from the previous day with elevated temperatures between 49-53F. Address and ensure all staff have been preoperly trained on how to cool all foods within the required guidelines. Foods out of temperature were voluntarily discarded at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-501.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw eggs observed being left out at room temperature. Disocontinue and ensure all eggs foods are being maintained at below 45F. Eggs were removed at the time of the inspection and placed into an additional refrigerator.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor near the stove top and grill damaged and with missing tiles. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Single door upright Coke cooler with an elevated temperature of 50F. Disocntinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Foods out of temperature for and unknown period of time were voluntarily discarded at the time of the inspection. All otehr foods were removed and placed into an additional refrigeration unit at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-202.16-C
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
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and store in a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Box of bananas observed being stored directly under rthe drainage pipe of the single bay sink near the stove top and grill Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Small preparation table located directly next to hand sink with no splash guard. Provide splash guard for sink or relocate table.
590.003/3-307.11-C
55
Nov 20, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: Onsite Person in charge does not have food safety certifications provide a additional certified person onsite.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Remove non-in use equipment.
590.005/5-501.115-C
86
Nov 3, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Discontinue the use of plastic food bags to meet proper time for cooling provide commercial grade food storage containers.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: Onsite Person in charge does not have food safety certifications provide a additional certified person onsite.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior grounds to remove loose trash and non-in use equipment.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Some condiment bottles are not labeled provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Passion fruit pureed thawing at room temperature discontinue practice provide approved thawing methods.
590.003/3-501.13-C
70
Feb 1, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Certified food safety person in charge was not onsite comes in afternoon 2nd shift must provide an additional certified person to cover all hours.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Trash stored infront of sink Handwashing sinks must be accessible at all times move to other location. behind service counter.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: cooking pots stored on floor discontinue practice elevate and store inverted at dry and clean area.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Some labels are missing on squeeze condiment bottles dressings and bulk food containers provide labels with ingredient name.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior grounds to remove clutter of non-inuse equipment.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of empty containers maintainence equipment and bags from where washing area and organize.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment and preparation areas.
590.006/6-201.11-C
64
Aug 22, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Remove serving utensils from stagnant water shall be in clean water of 135F.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment to remove visible grease soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Remove grease containers from ware washing area and provide frequent pick up.
590.005/5-502.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Some ware washing sink plugs missing replace.
590.004/4-101.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice droppings on storage shelving provide service and current pest control report.
590.004/4-601.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides and inbetween of cooking equipment to remove visible grease soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Don Tequeno Y Dona Arepa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Don Tequeno Y Dona Arepa on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Don Tequeno Y Dona Arepa?
Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Don Tequeno Y Dona Arepa.
How does Don Tequeno Y Dona Arepa compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Don Tequeno Y Dona Arepa most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Don Tequeno Y Dona Arepa's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Don Tequeno Y Dona Arepa have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Don Tequeno Y Dona Arepa 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 Don Tequeno Y Dona Arepa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Don Tequeno Y Dona Arepa is inspected around three times per year on average.
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