Dumpling Daughter

475 W Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

Chinese

Last inspected: Aug 15, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Dumpling Daughter stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Aug 15, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

“Backflow prevention air gap” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader South Boston restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 15, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink missing soap. Provide at all times at all designated hand sinks.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings behind the freezer chest and storage bins. Clean to remove and sanitize.

590.006/6-501.111-C

Mar 7, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed bubbles inside the prep sink. Advised pic to cleand and retrain staff on proper food prep.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Food preparation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed beef thawing in the prep sink soap bubbles. PIC removed and discarded. Clean prep sink and only utilize for food prep as labeled

590.003/3-305.14-C

Preventing contamination from hands (c)

Inspector notes: Observed staff cutting products with out gloved hands. All food prep should be done with both hands utilizing gloves. retrain staff.

590.003(C)/3-301.11-C

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Observed food debris dumped into the handsink. Clean to remove and discontinue disposing food in the handsink.

590.006/6-501.18-C

Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)

Inspector notes: Observed staff eating on the cook line. directed to eat in the designated area. Retrain staff

590.002/2-401.11-C

Nov 8, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: Install air gap on drain pipe of prep sink.

590.005/5-202.13-P

Frequency-removal (c)

Inspector notes: Increase trash pickups as necessary trash has not been picked up for this week per manager on phone issues with trash company staffing.

590.005/5-502.11-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood tag is expired. Provide current hood cleaning and sticker.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Sep 21, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: Install air gap on drain pipe of prep sink.

590.005/5-202.13-P

Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)

Inspector notes: Food prep occuring in basement with evidence of use of a meat slicer. Install handsink or remove slicer. No food prep can occur in basement without a handsink.

590.005/5-204.11-PF

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Threshold to walkin cooler with damaged metal surfaces. Repair.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Frequency-removal (c)

Inspector notes: Increase trash pickups as necessary apply for site cleanliness permit with city of Boston @ https://www.boston.gov/departments/inspectional-services/how-apply-site-cleanliness-license

590.005/5-502.11-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood tag is expired. Provide current hood cleaning and sticker.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Jun 5, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)

Inspector notes: No handwash sink next to three compartment sink as stated on original stamped plans. Install.

590.005/5-204.11-PF

Toilet rooms enclosed (c)

Inspector notes: Install self closing hinge on basement restroom door.

590.006/6-202.14-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood filters missing in hood system. Install.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Several holes in ceiling in basement. Repair with smooth durable cleanable materials.

590.006/6-201.16-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dumpling Daughter last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dumpling Daughter on file is from Aug 15, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dumpling Daughter?

Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention air gap” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dumpling Daughter.

How does Dumpling Daughter compare to other restaurants in South Boston?

Dumpling Daughter most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the South Boston average of 87.

Has Dumpling Daughter's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dumpling Daughter have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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