Dot Block Diner

1203 Dorchester Av, Dorchester, MA 02125
American
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Dot Block Diner has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Dorchester average 86, so Dot Block Diner trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC could not find the measuring disk or thermal strips for the high temperature dishwasher. Please provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Not all food containers had labels please be sure all have labels.
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Please discontinue to store tongs on oven door handles on the cooking line.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticekr good until end of the month.
590.004/4-202.18-C
78
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by licensed exhausthood cleaner and post current permit.
590.006/6-501.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe below wash bay at 3 bay sink leaking repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Some squeeze bottles containers are missing labels provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
86
Jun 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Menu's need a full consumer advisory on burgers and eggs / Provide an asterisk
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Clean establishment to remove construction dust
590.006/6-501.12-C
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dot Block Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dot Block Diner on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dot Block Diner?

Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dot Block Diner.

How does Dot Block Diner compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Dot Block Diner most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Dot Block Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dot Block Diner have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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