Fiskie's Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
70
Score
Fiskie's Cafe appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 27, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Dorchester average 86, so Fiskie's Cafe trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: As discussed the juice that is made on site and bottled will need to have the name of the drink whats in the drink a date and name and loction it was made.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink on the cooking line by window blocked. Hand sink must be accessible to use.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under and behind the cooking line.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the inside of refrigerators and freezers of any loose foods. Handles to the refrigerators. Bulk food container. Metal cart by the three bay sink with the spices on it.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters will need to be cleaned. Hoods ticekr good until Feb 2026.
590.004/4-202.18-C
70
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Discontinue sale of scooped ice without Health Department.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Filter missing at exhausthood provide.
590.004/4-202.18-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean back splash inbetween equipment to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment and prep area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by licensed cleaner and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Certified food protection manager not onsite provide additional Certified food protection manager to be onsite during all hours of operation.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on packaged beverages provide with name of establishment ingredients and address.
590.003/3-601.11-C
67
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink blocked by salad unit provide proper storage away from sink. No sink at the ice cream dispensing area provide.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge must notify Health Department before changing original approved menu Must add frozen dessarts on Health Permit.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides of cooking equipment to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment to remove visible grease soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Dispensing equipment protection of equipment and food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide additional dispensing scoops for hard Ice Cream.
590.004/4-204.13-C
70
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Foods stored over night inside walk cooler reading at 55F discarded. Dairy products milk butter some soaked lentils.
590.003/3-701.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge must notify Health Department before changing original approved menu Must add frozen dessarts on Health Permit.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink blocked by salad unit provide proper storage away from sink. No sink at the ice cream dispensing area provide.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler at 55F unit is empty repair. Shall be at 41F or below.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Dispensing equipment protection of equipment and food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide additional dispensing scoops for hard Ice Cream.
590.004/4-204.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment to remove visible grease soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood stickers expired in June 2025 service and provide current exhausthood.
590.006/6-501.14-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides of cooking equipment to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
55
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap at existing prep sink provide.
590.005/5-402.11-P
86
Apr 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap at existing prep sink provide.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Clay cracked surrounding wok range repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Provide small trash recpticles at hand wash sinks.
590.005/5-501.13-C
78
Oct 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards soiled clean to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Some foods inside refrigerators and freezers have no covers provide.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor soiled below cooking and prep areas clean to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current exhausthood sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Wok range and wok range gutter soiled clean to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: provide additional commercial grade food storage containers for openned canned food products.
590.004/4-101.11-C
70
May 23, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigerator unit temperature at 56F shall be 41F or below repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Certified Food Protection Manager does not have the Allergen Awareness Certification provide and post.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
90
May 9, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: 6oz of pork pot stickers at 56F discarded not meeting cold temperature requirement 41 or below.
590.003/3-701.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Pork Pot sticker left inside salad unit overnight at 56F shall be maintained at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: 6oz of pork pot stickers discarded not meeting cold temperature requirement 41 or below.
590.003/3-101.11-P
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigerator unit temperature at 56F shall be 41F or below repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Certified Food Protection Manager does not have the Allergen Awareness Certification provide and post.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe leaking below wash bay repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Pots stored below cooking range remove and provide proper storage.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Juice sealing machine heavily soiled with sticky substance clean.
590.004/4-601.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean wok range and gutter to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
47
Oct 13, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: One of the two hand sinks on the cooking line was blocked witha few items. Discontinue
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean / bleach cutting boards of deep dark stains
590.004/4-501.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters will need to be cleaned more often between hood cleanings as discussed.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple wiping cloths on counters and cutting boards. Provide a sanitizer bucket.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of refrigertors and freezers of dry food and ice build up. Clean exterior of the refrigertors and freezers of dry on grime on handles Clean shelves in kitchen area.
590.004/4-202.16-C
74
Apr 18, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Food Safety Certificate has expired (3-15-23). Please renew. If not done before re-inspection date provide paid receipt and date it will be done. 4-12-23 PIC is taking the class this week.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
95
Apr 5, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please clean all attached items to the wall from grease and dust build up. Paper towel holder. soap dispenser etc.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards on the cooking line visible soiled with deep dark scores and stains. Please removed or replace board.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker good untl May 2023
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide labels for spices and sauces on the cooking line as discussed.
590.003/3-302.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Food Safety Certificate has expired (3-15-23). Please renew. If not done before re-inspection date provide paid receipt and date it will be done.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
78
Dec 7, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the white cutting boards in the kitchen area of any deep dark stains or resurface / replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to properly label small and large bulk food containers in kitchen and on cooking line.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to properly cover food in freezers and bowls on bottom shelves in kitchen (flour) so not to be contaminated.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Soiled. Hood sticker good until Jan At re-inspection provide date when hood will be cleaned in Jan 2023
590.004/4-202.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean wall behind cooking line. Clean exterior of two door refrigerator next to rice cooking. soiled Clean interior of freezers. Under bottom shelf soiled. Clean exterior of bulk food containers.
590.006/6-201.11-C
78
May 18, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean filters on cooking line. Soiled. Hood sticker good until July 2022
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed PIC will need to properly cover foods in storage.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to properly label sauces and spices on the cooking line.
590.003/3-302.12-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store cutting board on the back of the three bay sink fauset handles. Store as discussed.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards on cooking line visibly soiled with dark scores. Please clean to remove or resurface/ replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fiskie's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fiskie's Cafe on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fiskie's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Fiskie's Cafe.
How does Fiskie's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Fiskie's Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Fiskie's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fiskie's Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fiskie's Cafe 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 Fiskie's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fiskie's Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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