Flames Restaurant III
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Flames Restaurant III has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
The city-wide average is 86, putting Flames Restaurant III squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. provide proper air gap to sink drain. Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected 2.10.2026 The PIC report that the plumber indicated an air gap cannot be installed on the prep sink due to limited space and the existing connection to the grease trap. Provide written documentation from a licensed plumber. During the compliance visit on 2.17.2026 no invoice or final plumbing permit was presented for work that was completed. Please provide documentation from licensed plumber. If a permit was not obtained a plumbing permit must be pulled so the work can be inspected. Once the permit is issued please have the Licensed plumber contact the plumbing division directly to schedule the inspection and ensure the work is approved and signed off
590.005/5-202.13-P
86
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. provide proper air gap to sink drain. Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected 2.10.2026 The PIC report that the plumber indicated an air gap cannot be installed on the prep sink due to limited space and the existing connection to the grease trap. Provide written documentation from a licensed plumber. During the compliance visit on 2.17.2026 no invoice or final plumbing permit was presented for work that was completed. Please provide documentation from licensed plumber. If a permit was not obtained a plumbing permit must be pulled so the work can be inspected. Once the permit is issued please have the Licensed plumber contact the plumbing division directly to schedule the inspection and ensure the work is approved and signed off
590.005/5-202.13-P
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Sticker observed expired 12.9.25/ Updated new sticker Appointment is scheduled for Wed 2.11.2026
590.006/6-501.14-C
82
Feb 3, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. provide proper air gap to sink drain. Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected
590.005/5-202.13-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked mixed veggies and fish inside the oven at 113F and 98F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are at 135F and above. Foods to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Handwashing sink water temperature 50F. Handsink water temperature must be 100F through mixing valve
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood vents filters with grease build up. Provide proper cleaning and schedule cleaning of interior hood to ensure current sticker on hood.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor in the back area under the 3 bay sink and under the prep table observed in need of deep cleaning. Clean to remove Dust build up observed on the ceiling above the service line. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mise dropping observed inside the 2 bay sink cabinet in dry storage on the ground / clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov. IPM report should cite notation on drop ceiling inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of live roach observed on the glue near the ice machine during the inspection. clean to remove
590.006/6-501.112-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Sticker observed expired 12.9.25/ Updated new sticker
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of all bins storing roots bananas plantains and other veggies observed in need of cleaning The cabinet beneath the two -bay sink observed visible soiled clean to remove residue Inside of both ovens observed soiled clean to remove . Clean the prep table to remove debris
590.004/4-202.16-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board observed heavily scored. Resurface/ Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
47
Oct 8, 2025
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 chicken on the lower shelf of the glass hot holding unit at 112F. Discontinue and esnure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. All other foods inside of the glass hot holding unit were at above 135F. Meats inside of the 2 door upright hot holding cabinet at 110F. Discontinue reheat to 165F and ensure all TCS foods are being held at 135F and above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Heavy fruit fly activity observed were plantaines bananas and other vegetables and roots are being stored. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Frozen raw meats observed being thawed at room temperature in stagnant water. Discontinue and esnure proper thawing methods are in place.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Pan full of peppers stored directly at the hand sink. Discontontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected manner to avoid any contamination from hand sink.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of all bins storing roots bananas plantaines and other vegetables to be cleaned and sanitized to help minimize any insect activity.
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken wings inside of the front glass hot holding unit at 118F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS food are being maintained at 135F and above. Cooked chicken to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-401.14-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Test strips registering well over the required limits specified on the container itself. Address and ensue all staff have been trained on how to setup and test sanitizing solution.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags not properly hole punched with the year that the inspection was completed. Address and provide properly marked Hood tags.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the cabinets storing single use to go containers visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.16-C
74
Nov 13, 2024
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 chicken and beef patties with temperatures between 97-115F. Possibly due to several heat lights being burnt out. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Foods to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer in bucket registering at well over the required 50-100ppm. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained on how to set up and test sanitizing solution.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Oct. 2024 Address and provide up to date tasg for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several lights out inside of the front service hot holding unit. Replace. Several lights out above stove top/fryer/grill. Replace.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Large bag of rice observed being stored under the hand sink near the 8 top burner. Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-305.12-C
67
Jan 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection cooked chicken on the lower shelf of the glass hot holding unit at 109F. Cooked mac and cheese inside of the same unit at 124F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Chicken and MAc and cheese to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
90
Jan 11, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the back storage room where the plantaines and other roots are being stored. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken inside of the 2 door stackable warmer (Metro C5) with a temperature of 112F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintaine at 135F and above. All other foods inside of the unit were at above 135F. Cooked chicken on the lower shelf of the glass hot holding unit at 114F. Cooked mac and cheese inside of the same unit at 124F. Drop in temperature possibly due to the heating light being out. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Small metal bowl being used to dipsense out of bin of bread crumbs. Discontinue and use a handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled pots and pans observed being stored on top of boxes of produce. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being stored in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heating light out inside of the front service hot holding cabinet. Replace.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ice build-up observed on the compressor of the single door Fagor freezer. Defrost and clean to remove. Unit was functioninig properly at the time of the visit.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Moisture appears to be drip[ing onto the floor from the Hood Vent. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No one site withh a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
58
Jul 7, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of live cockroach activity noted at the time of the inspection. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the storage room used for produce and other foods. Address.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Chloring sanitizer in buckets registering well over the required 50-100ppm. Address adn ensure all staff have been properly trained oon how to set up and test sanitizing solution.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from June of 2023. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Several pipes under the 3 bay sink leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Lower shelf of the single door flip top cooler storing eggs with excess moisture. Address clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. Unit was functioning below 41F at the time of the visit.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Feb 2, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior grounds to remove loose trash.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Prep table storage shelving pitted repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Replace heavily scorded worn cutting boards.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: clean floor below cooking and prep areas to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
Jan 26, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hot water was available repaired during inspection corrected onsite.
590.005/5-103.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: clean floor below cooking and prep areas to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior grounds to remove loose trash.
590.005/5-501.15-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Replace heavily scorded worn cutting boards.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Prep table storage shelving pitted repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
74
Aug 2, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Replace soiled grease at frialator.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Tiles surrounding floor drain missing cracked and pooling water repair. Clean wall inside dry storage and produce storage area.
590.006/6-101.11-C
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flames Restaurant III last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flames Restaurant III on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flames Restaurant III?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Flames Restaurant III.
How does Flames Restaurant III compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Flames Restaurant III most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Flames Restaurant III's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Flames Restaurant III have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Flames Restaurant III 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 III inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flames Restaurant III is inspected around three times per year on average.
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