Dublin House
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
61
Score
Dublin House has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 25, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Cutting surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Dorchester restaurant, which scores around 86. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at kitchen hand sink. Corrected on site. Ensure hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot water at hand sink leaks. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No thermal strips or irreversible themometer for high temp dish machine. Provide either strips or thermometer.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior chute of ice machine with black mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Day light visible under back door. Install door sweep as needed to prevent pests from entering.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy grease buildup under deep fryers. Soils and debris in basement. Clean all areas to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
61
Jul 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Pressure (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink water distribution is low shall be under pressure repair.
590.005/5-103.12-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards heavily scoreded and grooved replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: No cover for open ice chest provide.
590.003/3-302.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Womens restroom toilet fixture leaking repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior of ice chest to remove visible soil. clean frialator baskets to remove grease soil
590.004/4-601.11-C
74
Feb 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: No prep sink provide. (Variance approved for no prep sink need to follow instructions for use of rinse bay.)
590.005/5-202.13-P
86
Feb 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: No prep sink provide.
590.005/5-202.13-P
86
Feb 5, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Some condiment squeeze bottles have no labels provide with ingredient name.
590.003/3-302.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides and inbetween of cooking equipment.
590.004/4-601.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: No prep sink provide.
590.005/5-205.15-C
86
Aug 7, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand wash signage at hand wash sink area provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides backsplash and inbetween cooking equipment.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below prep and cooking line area. Replace loose ceiling tiles.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Jan 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No Allergen Awareness Certification onsite for person in charge provide.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Pest proof bottom of exit door at kitchen area.
590.006/6-202.15-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides inbetween and storage shelving to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on some condiment squeeze bottles and bulk food containers provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board worn at prep table replace. Remove knives from inbetween equipment and provide a knife rack.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Some ceiling tiles loose and peeling replace.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Some wall tiles missing and loose below dishmachine area.
590.006/6-501.11-C
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Jan 19, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Restricted use pesticides criteria (p)
Inspector notes: In basement found pesticides open. Please have pest control come back and provide the proper bait boxes as discussed.
590.007/7-206.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC has pest control inspect twice a month. PIC is working with company to address issue. PIC will need to clean up basement and any open holes.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in kitchen blocked with items. PIC removed.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the inside lip of the ice machine.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC could not find the irreversible measuring device for the high temperature dishwasher.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have covers for food in storage.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed PIC will need to removes and replace traps in basement that are full with a new one.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the tile wall behind the cooking line. Clean the floor under and behind the cooking equipment three bay sink and dishwasher. Clean floor in basement of debris and any equipment that is not needed.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to fill any holes in the floor and foundation in the basement. General cleaning of basement will help with any issues.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all cutting boards in the kitchen of deep dark scores.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker good until ther middle of the month. Please have the hood sticker replaced.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of the refrigeration equipment (handles). Clean wire shelves in the refrigeration. Clean exterior of the bulk food containers. Clean in place cooking equipment.
590.004/4-202.16-C
41
Aug 23, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: As discussed discontinue to store raw chicken above raw fish. PIC corrected at this time.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken wings in hot holding unit between 85F to 94F. PIC will need to reheat them and properly hot hold at 135F or higher. Providing a cover and turning up hot holding until will help.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink next to pizza oven did not have paper towels. Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC could not find irreversible measuring device for the high temperature dishwasher. Provide and store in an area all staff can find.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Vents in restrooms will need to be cleaned from dust build up. PIC will need to remove peeling paint above pizza oven on metal bars holding up drop ceiling.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide covers for food in storage. unless the food is in a cooling stage and will be coverd at a later time.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of refrigeration will need to be cleaned of any dry food build up. Wire shelves on prep line and inside refrigeration units will need to be cleaned from food build up.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed PIC will need to address fruit fly in restroom.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is not marked for a return date. Please call the hood company and have them provide you with a new sticker that is properly marked.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the cutting boards with bleach to remove deep dark stains or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean walls behind cooking line and warewashing area. Clean floor under and behind equipment.
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dublin House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dublin House on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dublin House?
Across the inspection record, “cutting surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dublin House.
How does Dublin House compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Dublin House most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Dublin House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dublin House have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dublin House 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 Dublin House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dublin House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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