Dumpling Kitchen

79 River St, Mattapan, MA 02126
Chinese
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2024
64
Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 21, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “rodent bait stations” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Mattapan restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Rodent bait stations (p)
Inspector notes: Bags of poison observed on teh basement floor. Discontinue and provide proper pest control stations.
590.007/7-206.12-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed in the basement storage area. Address clean to remove and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Floors in basement with a porous plastic overlay / Remove and ensure floors are smooth non-porous durable and easily cleanabe. Floors will need to be repainted
590.006/6-101.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Excess debris and other equipment observed in the basement storage area. Discontinue and renove any unecessary equipment/debris not being used for the restaurant to help minimize any rodent harborage.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the basement floor. Clean and sanitize to remove all.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Home style hand sink being used in the main kitchen area. Remove and provide and NSF 7 commercial hand sink for the restaurant.
590.004/4-202.16-C
64
May 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Rodent bait stations (p)
Inspector notes: Bags of poison observed on teh basement floor. Discontinue and provide proper pest control stations.
590.007/7-206.12-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed in the basement storage area. Address clean to remove and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the basement floor. Clean and sanitize to remove all.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Excess debris and other equipment observed in the basement storage area. Discontinue and renove any unecessary equipment/debris not being used for the restaurant to help minimize any rodent harborage.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Home style hand sink being used in the main kitchen area. Remove and provide and NSF 7 commercial hand sink for the restaurant.
590.004/4-202.16-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dumpling Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dumpling Kitchen on file is from Oct 21, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dumpling Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “rodent bait stations” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dumpling Kitchen.

How does Dumpling Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Mattapan?

Dumpling Kitchen most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Mattapan average of 84.

Has Dumpling Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dumpling Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dumpling Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.