Freeport Street Cafeteria

179 Freeport St, Dorchester, MA 02122
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Freeport Street Cafeteria, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 4, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “hot water and chemical-methods” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Dorchester restaurants, the typical score is 86; Freeport Street Cafeteria is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer is not registering in the low temp dish machine / Machine will be taken out of service until chlorine can be verified 50ppm-100ppm / 3 bay sink can be used. Establishment does not use glass and all plates are disposable
590.004/4-703.11-P
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Chicken and egg salad sandwiches in grab and go reach in without labels / Provide lables with all ingredients
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in November 2024 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP
590.006/6-201.17-C
74
Jul 30, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dish machine - Sanitizer not registering / Machine will be taken out of service until repaired. Provide 50-100ppm of chlorine. 3 bay sink can be used. **update 3/4/2024 - part has been replaced on the back of the machine - Sanitizer is still not registering. Digital temperature gauge appear to be broken. Wash 99F rinse 45F provide 120F-140F on the wash and rinse
590.004/4-703.11-P
86
Feb 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dish machine - Sanitizer not registering / Machine will be taken out of service until repaired. Provide 50-100ppm of chlorine. 3 bay sink can be used.
590.004/4-703.11-P
86
Aug 1, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Freeport Street Cafeteria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Freeport Street Cafeteria on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Freeport Street Cafeteria?

Across the inspection record, “hot water and chemical-methods” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Freeport Street Cafeteria.

How does Freeport Street Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Freeport Street Cafeteria most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Freeport Street Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Freeport Street Cafeteria have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Freeport Street Cafeteria 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 Freeport Street Cafeteria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Freeport Street Cafeteria is inspected around three times per year on average.