Flames Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
78
Score
Flames Restaurant appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 8, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to three violations.
Looking across the full record, “(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to other Dorchester restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing testing device for 3 compartment sink. Provide at all times
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing thermometer to confirm internal temp. Provide at all times.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 12/26. Provide proof of updated maintenance.
590.006/6-501.14-C
78
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer bucket in front hand sink upon arrival / PIC moved during inspection. Ensure hand sinks are kept free and clear at all times
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Air vent above food service line dripping from condensation into uncovered pans of food / Pans of food have been removed and the immediate area under the vent will remain clear and free of food storage until condensation and dripping has stopped.
590.003/3-305.11-C
86
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken wings in hot holding 105F there for 1.5 hous / Unit was turned down low and missing door to cabinet / Repair door. Unit was turned high and chicken will be reheated to 165F
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Water bottles in basin of back hand sink / remove and ensure hand sink remains free and clear at all times
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Refill liquid hand soap at back hand sink
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in January / Contact hood cleaning company
590.006/6-201.17-C
67
Aug 26, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Back hand sink with bag of carrots and a knife in basin / Items were removed during the inspection /Ensure hand sinks remain free and clear at all times
590.005/5-205.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Front hand sink - Leaking below from hot water side unable to use / Repair. The back hand sink is directly behind on the other side of the wall that can be used by the line servers until repair is made
590.005/5-205.15-C
86
Nov 2, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection an updated pest control report was provided. There was still evidence of fruit fly activity and pest control will providing an additional service on 10/25/2023.
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Oct 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked rice inside of the first Winholt hot holding unit at 124F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no test strips for the 3 bay sink. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board on the rolling cart heavily scoared and visibly soiled. Clean to remove resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several light out above stove top and grill. Relace. First Winholt hot holding unit displaying and error message. Discontinue use if unit is not able maintain foods at 135F and above.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection an updated pest control report was provided. There was still evidence of fruit fly activity and pest control will providing an additional service on 10/25/2023.
590.006/6-501.111-C
67
Oct 17, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked rice inside of the first Winholt hot holding unit at 124F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no test strips for the 3 bay sink. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the back preparation/dry storage area's. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board on the rolling cart heavily scoared and visibly soiled. Clean to remove resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several light out above stove top and grill. Relace. First Winholt hot holding unit displaying and error message. Discontinue use if unit is not able maintain foods at 135F and above.
590.004/4-202.16-C
64
Mar 16, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection fried chicken on the lower shelf of the front service hot holding unit at 115F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. The upper shelf of the hot holding unit was functioning properly. Chicken to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
86
Feb 23, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Fried chicken on the lower shelf of the front service hot holding unit at 95F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. The upper shelf of the hot holding unit was functioning properly. Chicken to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken observed being left out at room temperature on top of the fryer. Discontinue and esure all TCS foods are bieng mainained at below 41F. Chicken to be removed at the time of the inspection. Cheese cake observed being stored in the front service lower cold holding unit that is not functioning properly. Discontinue the storage of any TCS foods in the unit unitl repairs have been made. Cheese cake to be removed at the time of the visit.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no test strips available. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the back storage room. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Vegetables observed being stored in the hand sink at the time of the inspection. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being stored in a clean adn protected manner.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Lower cold holding unit in the front service area is not fucntioning proeprly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit is not to be used for any TCS foods until repairs have been made.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Designation-dressing areas and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Jackets observed being stored directly on top of dry goods and other food products. Disocontinue and provide proper storage for all employee cloths and jackets.
590.006/6-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
50
Jun 6, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken wings inside of the front servcie hot holding station at 115F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. ALl other foods inside of teh unit were at 135F and above. Cooked chicken to be reheated ro 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor of the dry storage room with food spills. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: 2 Lights out inside of the front service hot holding unit. Replace to ensure the unit is able to maintain all TCS foods at 135F and above.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no sanitzing buckets set up at the different preparation stations Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flames Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flames Restaurant on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flames Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Flames Restaurant.
How does Flames Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Flames Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Flames Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Flames Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Flames Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Flames Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flames Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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