Drydock Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
50
Score
Drydock Cafe has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Drydock Cafe's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed walk in freezer / microwave / food racks with bulk containers / grease build up inside doors of fryers / knife rack / steam table with spills / soils and food debris. Thoroughly clean with frequency to ensure all stated equipment is clean and free of spills / soils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide food thermometers for proper temping of food items (cold / hot holding)
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no handsoap at hand sink. Discussed with Chef to ensure handsoap is maintained while operating food service
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler washing hands in 3 bay compartment sink. Instructed PIC to discontinue and utilize handsink only
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Observed pest report (2/5/26) for JP Pest monthly services with indications of roach activity. Schedule for bi-weekly services - 2/20/26
590.006/6-501.111-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food debris on floors near cooking line. Frequently sweep to remove debris to prevent harborage and pest attraction
590.006/6-501.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy dust and grease build up on hood filters. Clean to remove all grease and dust build up
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled basket stored with open sliced bread underneath prep table and food stored inside open cans in reach in unit @ cooking grill. Discussed with Chef to ensure all food are properly stored to prevent contamination
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bulk containers and squeeze bottles stored unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside all squeeze bottles and bulk containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Observed Certified Food Protection Manager expired. Discussed with owner to register and submit confirmation via email to the Health Division
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
50
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
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Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine not operating properly. Repair Chemical not registered on testing device. PIC advised to utilize 3 bay sink for all equipment cleaning. Temporarily utilize disposable cups and eating utensils.
590.004/4-501.116-PF
90
Jul 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine not operating properly. Repair Chemical not registered on testing device. PIC advised to utilize 3 bay sink for all equipment cleaning. Temporarily utilize disposable cups and eating utensils.
590.004/4-501.116-PF
90
Mar 12, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 12/24. Provide proof of updated inspection.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Feb 26, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils and debris observed on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove
590.004/4-101.19-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils and debris observed on all handsink fixtures. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 12/24. Provide proof of updated inspection.
590.006/6-501.14-C
86
Feb 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing proper testing device for low temp dishmachine. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 12/24. Provide proof of updated inspection.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils and debris observed on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove
590.004/4-101.19-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils and debris observed on all handsink fixtures. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
78
Sep 13, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 8/24. Provide proof of routine maintenance
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Sep 4, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils observed on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 8/24. Provide proof of routine maintenance
590.006/6-501.14-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food soils on meat slicer. Clean to remove. Observed food soils and debris build up on equipment stored on the shelf. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks observed with food soils and debris. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
82
Apr 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored over rte tomatoes. Remove and retrain staff on proper storage.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsoap missing at the handsink. Provide at all times.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed a bucket of raw shrimp thawing in the handsink. PIC removed once instructed. Retrain staff on proper usage of handsink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings behind the cookline and under multiple shelving units. Clean to remove Provide the last 2 copies of your pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed expired hood sticker Provide an updated sticker or proof of scheduled appointment.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils at all Handsinks. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove. Heavy food soils under and behind all shelving units. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils and grease build up on the exterior and interior of all refrigeration equipment. Clean to remove. Heavy food soils and smudges at the microwave. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy dust particles and grease build up on the filters. Clean to remove
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed boxes of open noodle packages on the floor under the shelving unit. PIC removed and discarded voluntarily.
590.003/3-305.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Serve safe posted with expired date. Provide an updated certificate and post.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
47
Jun 15, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing the consumer advisory on some menu items - correct
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Identifying information prominence-original containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Clear plastic spray bottles without any identification [ one is water another is bleach and another is cooking oil - label to properly identify to reduce potential contamination
590.007/7-101.11-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove any cutting boards that have deep lacerations that cannot be cleaned properly
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all yellow sponges used to clean food contact surfaces
590.004/4-101.16-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label all bulk food storage bins accordingly - rice- flour - salt - sugar
590.003/3-302.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all the vents in the hood from grease and grime
590.004/4-202.18-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Nissing hair restraint on a couple of food staff - address
590.002/2-402.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up in the kitchen as dscussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all cooking equipment - storage food bins - prep tables from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate all foods off the floors a minikum of six inches during storage
590.003/3-307.11-C
52
Oct 25, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors under equipment of visible buildup of soils clean door handles to walkin cooler clean walkin freezer floors of visible soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Wall behind clean pan storage rack with peeling paint wall under behind dish machine with water damaged surfaces. Repair with cleanable materials.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: Clean HVAC vent above kicthen of visible dust.
590.006/6-202.12-C
86
Jun 17, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Drydock Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Drydock Cafe on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Drydock Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Drydock Cafe.
How does Drydock Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Drydock Cafe most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Drydock Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Drydock Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Drydock Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Drydock Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Drydock Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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