Fresh Food Generation

191 Talbot Av, Dorchester, MA 02124

American

Last inspected: Aug 22, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Fresh Food Generation, the earliest from 2022. Fresh Food Generation was last inspected on Aug 22, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food storage prohibited areas”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Dorchester facility scores 86, putting Fresh Food Generation on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspection History

Aug 22, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked chicken inside of the upright hot holding unit at 115F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintaine at 135F and above. All other foods inside of the unit were at above 135F. Chicken to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

(a )cooling methods (pf)

Inspector notes: Cooked salmon inside of the under the gril top cooler at 53F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being properly cooler prior to being placed into the coolers. Salmon was placed back into a blast chiller at the time of the visit.

590.003/3-501.15-PF

Food storage prohibited areas (c)

Inspector notes: Boxes of meats and other foods observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler/freezer. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being stored elevated a minimumof 6 inches off the ground.

590.003/3-305.12-C

Mar 13, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 15, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 3, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection test strips for the 3 bay sink appeared to be water damaged. Replace.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Food storage prohibited areas (c)

Inspector notes: Boxes of foods observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler/freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.

590.003/3-305.12-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection hot water at the hand sinks were only reaching 75F. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Sep 14, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove non working equipment from behind service counter and organize.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: No labels on condiment containers provide

590.003/3-302.12-C

Apr 19, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 5, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: No temp logs for shipped foods provide.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: No Consumer advisory disclosure and reminder for undercooked food items burgers provide.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking line equipment.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Frequency-removal (c)

Inspector notes: Grease container full provide requent pickup.

590.005/5-502.11-C

Aug 22, 2022

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking line 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 sticker.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Intensity-lighting (c)

Inspector notes: Light bulb missing at exhausthood replace.

590.006/6-303.11-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Visible opening at front entrance doors pest proof.

590.006/6-202.15-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fresh Food Generation last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fresh Food Generation on file is from Aug 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fresh Food Generation?

Across the inspection record, “food storage prohibited areas” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fresh Food Generation.

How does Fresh Food Generation compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Fresh Food Generation most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Fresh Food Generation's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fresh Food Generation have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fresh Food Generation 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 Fresh Food Generation inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fresh Food Generation is inspected around three times per year on average.

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