Flames Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Flames Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability”, which has been cited nine times.
That's lower than the typical Mattapan restaurant, which scores around 84. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed.Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected 2.24.26 Per PIC a licensed plumber had not yet been found to install the air gap on the pre sink
590.005/5-202.13-P
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Sticker observed expired Jan.14/ Updated new sticker Insufficient ventilation over the cook range. 2.24.26 Per PIC hood sticker appointment is scheduled for this friday
590.006/6-501.14-C
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
78
Mar 2, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed.Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected 2.24.26 Per PIC a licensed plumber had not yet been found to install the air gap on the pre sink
590.005/5-202.13-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer test trip for chlorine observed expired. provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No posted certifications for allergen training. Provide
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of RTE foods in walkin refrigeration with no labeling- Provide label-production/discard dates
590.003/3-501.17-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
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Sticker observed expired Jan.14/ Updated new sticker Insufficient ventilation over the cook range. 2.24.26 Per PIC hood sticker appointment is scheduled for this friday
590.006/6-501.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Small amount rodent droppings observed in mop closet area. Provide a detailed pest control report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: kitchen/clean floor area under around and behind all shelving in between the frylator to remove grease build up reach in units to remove debris kitchen/clean walls to remove dust and debris Frylater observed with grease build up/clean to remove grease build up. Storage room clean floor area under all shelving Walk-in Fridge observed observed with debris. clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease build up in interior fryer cabinet. Fryer basket with crusted food sides of cookline equipment with heavy soils. Interior of walkin shelves walls ceiling fan floor with dried food / soils. Shelving in kitchen areas soiled. Clean all equipment to remove. Clean to remove throughout the kitchen. Mop sink floor of closet soiled and needs organization of tools.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Replace heavily scored white stained cutting boards. Resurface or replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
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Feb 17, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: The Chlorine sanitizer inside of the red buckets registered well over the required 50-100ppm. Review procedures for sanitizer set up with employees
590.007/7-204.11-P
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed.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
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of RTE foods in walkin refrigeration with no labeling- Provide label-production/discard dates
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles observed without label. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No posted certifications for allergen training. Provide
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer test trip for chlorine observed expired. provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Entire scoop observed stored inside the flour. Remove
590.003/3-304.12-C
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
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Sticker observed expired Jan.14/ Updated new sticker Insufficient ventilation over the cook range.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Small amount rodent droppings observed in mop closet area. Provide a detailed pest control report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: kitchen/clean floor area under around and behind all shelving in between the frylator to remove grease build up reach in units to remove debris kitchen/clean walls to remove dust and debris Frylater observed with grease build up/clean to remove grease build up. Storage room clean floor area under all shelving Walk-in Fridge observed observed with debris. clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Soield wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution
590.004/4-901.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease build up in interior fryer cabinet. Fryer basket with crusted food sides of cookline equipment with heavy soils. Interior of walkin shelves walls ceiling fan floor with dried food / soils. Shelving in kitchen areas soiled. Clean all equipment to remove. Clean to remove throughout the kitchen. Mop sink floor of closet soiled and needs organization of tools.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Replace heavily scored white stained cutting boards. Resurface or replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
33
Dec 23, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Leaf blower observed being stored on top of dry/canned goods. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being stored in a clean adn protected manner.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor of the walk-in cooler visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-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
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Filters above tove top grill and fryers with heavy carbon build-up. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection (11/10/2025) cooked sword fish inside of the single door uprigth hot holding unit at 94F. Discontinue 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: At the time of the re-inspection the Chlorine sanitizer inside of the red buckets registered well over the required 50-100ppm. Address and ensure all staff have bene 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: Floors and walls of the walk-in cooler visibly soiled and with food spills. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Oct 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked sword fish inside of the single door uprigth hot holding unit at 70F. Discontinue 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
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Fryer baskets observed with cacked on foods. Address and clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer inside of the red buckets registering at well over required 50-100ppm. Address and ensure all staff have bene 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: Floors and walls of the walk-in cooler visibly soiled and with food spills. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Storage shelves located near the stove top and grill with food/grease spills. Clean to remove all.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Equipment/leaf blower observed being stored on boxes of yams. Discontinue and provide proper storage of all equipment/tools.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple soiled wiping cloths observed layin on top of flip top cooler. Discontinue and ensure all soiled wiping cloths are being stored in a proper concentrated sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Address and provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some type of Food safety Course for the re-inspection.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
55
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked macaroni and cheese inside of the singel door upright hot holding unit at 122F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. All other foods inside of the unit were at above 135F.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips available at the time of the inspection. Provide and ensure all staff have access to the kits.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Card board observed lining some storage shelves. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth. Light fixture near the rear exit missing. Addres and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Bags of Red Kidney beans observed being stored in teh rear room next to the mop sink. Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-307.11-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
Area enclosures and receptacles good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Outside dumpster with half of the lid missing/damaged. Replace to help minimize any rodent activity.
590.005/5-501.111-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Drainage pipe to the hand sink located in the main kitchen not draining properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Additional hand sink to be used until repairs have been made.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors and walls of the walk-in cooler visibly soield and with food spills. Bulk food bins inside of the walk-in cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Interior of the Blodget oven with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove. Surface of the burners in the main kitchen area visibly soiled and with food build-up. Clean to remove. Tops of the bulk food spice containers with cacked on foods. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
58
Jul 24, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Management not properly overseeing in the general maintanence of equipment and food temperatures. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection the interior of the flip top cooler heavily soiled and with cacked on foods/spills. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection (5/10/2024) the flip top cooler with an elevated temperature of 50F. Staff must Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Foods inside of the unit to be removed and placed into the walk-in cooler if the unit doen not come down below 41F. At the time of the visit all foods were removed from the unit and placed into the walk-in cooler. Part has been ordered for the unit and waiting on its arrival for installation.
590.004/4-202.16-C
82
Apr 12, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Spray cans of oven and grease cleaner obsereved being stored on the same shelf as food products. Discontinue and store all chemicals awa from any type of food products to ensure no possability of contamination to foods.
590.007/7-201.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked macaroni and cheese inside of the flip top cooler with an elevated temperature 55F. Ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Foods to be removed from the flip top cooler and placed into the walk-in cooler that is operating at well below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
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
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Gasket around the door of the outside freezer is damaged and not closing properly. Address and replace gasket. Flip top cooler with an elevated temperature of 58F. Discontinue use unless th eunit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Foods inside of the unit to be removed and placed into the walk-in cooler if the unit doen not come down below 41F.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of frozen fish and other foods observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives observed being stored in between soiled wall and 3 single bay sink. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Feb 2024. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection. Floor under and around cookig equipment visibly soiled and with food debris.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the flip top cooler heavily soiled and with cacked on foods. Clean to remove. Storage rack located next to the flip top cooler visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Single use styrafoam container being used to dispense out of bulk food bin. Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.
590.004/4-502.13-C
52
Jan 19, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards heavily scoreded and groove replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Spray hose wrapped with due to leaking repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking line equipment and prep area to remove visible soil. Clean floor below shelving inside walk in cooler and dry storage shelving to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue the use of cardboard box as a trash recepticle provide additional covered trash recepticle.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior grounds to remove loose trash.
590.005/5-501.115-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides and inbetween equipment to remove visible.
590.004/4-601.11-C
74
Oct 18, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)
Inspector notes: Repair ware washing sink drain lever to hold water.
590.004/4-204.119-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers below oven stored on shelving less than 6" elevate.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Post hand wash signage on wall at hand wash sink area.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean grease to remove visible soil.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment and prep tables to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of empty storage racks from near trash area and organize.
590.005/5-501.110-C
74
Apr 18, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit for measuring concentration of chlorine sanitizer provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease container exterior is soiled with grease clean and remove spills from ground.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Some food bulk containers dont have labels with ingredient name provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Prep table Cutting board heavily grooved and worn replace. Handle to salad unit broken replace.
590.004/4-101.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inbetween equipment sides and backsplash to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Drains at ware washing sink are wrapped with celophane plastic to maintain water inside sink remove and provide proper repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below storage racks inside walk in cooler and below prep table and cooking equipment area. Clean interior of salad lid and interior to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
64
Aug 12, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored above raw fish in walk in cooler. Person in charge corrected
590.003/3-302.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Prep area hand sink is blocked. Person in charge corrected.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Clean and schedule appointment.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards in prep area are heavily scored. Replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler needs to be cleaned. Compressor is soiled. Walls have food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flames Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flames Restaurant on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flames Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Flames Restaurant.
How does Flames Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Mattapan?
Flames Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Mattapan average of 84.
Has Flames Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Flames Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five 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 four times per year on average.
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