Fritay Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Fritay Restaurant, the earliest from 2025. On Mar 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.
“Food temperature measuring devices” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Dorchester restaurant, which scores around 86. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Walk in unit not operating. PIC states the walk in is unplugged due to electricity cost and is not being utilized. Advised pic to plug in the unit to operate properly and utilize for proper cooling methods.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing a thermometer to verify hot and cold holding tempertures. Provide proper equipment at all times
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing testing device for 3 bay sink. Provide for either chlorine or quats sanitizer
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweep missing at the front entrance way. Observed heavy light at the base of the doorway. Repair and provide proper door protection.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 1/26. Provide proof of proper maintenance. Maintenance scheduled on 2/28.
590.006/6-501.14-C
64
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Observed water sitting stagnant in the basement. At the time of inspection the water level ran from the bottom stair to the rear of the hallway.. PIC was not able to explain what happened.
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken sitting on the counter in a metal pan at 52f. PIC placed back in the refrigerator to cold hold properly. Retrain staff to properly store raw and cooked food at proper temps.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Walk in unit not operating. PIC states the walk in is unplugged due to electricity cost and is not being utilized. Advised pic to plug in the unit to operate properly and utilize for proper cooling methods.
590.003/3-501.14-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No pic designated at the time of inspection. You are required to designate a PIC during all operating hours. Retrain staff to deligate task as needed.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing a thermometer to verify hot and cold holding tempertures. Provide proper equipment at all times
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing testing device for 3 bay sink. Provide for either chlorine or quats sanitizer
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks missing soap. Provide at all times.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed equipment and plastic buckets stored in the handsink. PIC removed once directed. Retrain staff to properly utilize handsiks.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing paper towels at the handsink. Provide at all times
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweep missing at the front entrance way. Observed heavy light at the base of the doorway. Repair and provide proper door protection.
590.006/6-202.15-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils observed on multiple metal counter tops. Clean to remove Heavy food soils and debri observed under the 3 bay sink next to the grease trap. Clean and sanitize all areas. Observed food soils on the exterior of refrigeration and freezer units. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 1/26. Provide proof of proper maintenance. Maintenance scheduled on 2/28.
590.006/6-501.14-C
30
Feb 18, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Observed water sitting stagnant in the basement. At the time of inspection the water level ran from the bottom stair to the rear of the hallway.. PIC was not able to explain what happened.
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken sitting on the counter in a metal pan at 52f. PIC placed back in the refrigerator to cold hold properly. Retrain staff to properly store raw and cooked food at proper temps.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing paper towels at the handsink. Provide at all times
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing a thermometer to verify hot and cold holding tempertures. Provide proper equipment at all times
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing testing device for 3 bay sink. Provide for either chlorine or quats sanitizer
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed equipment and plastic buckets stored in the handsink. PIC removed once directed. Retrain staff to properly utilize handsiks.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks missing soap. Provide at all times.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No pic designated at the time of inspection. You are required to designate a PIC during all operating hours. Retrain staff to deligate task as needed.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 1/26. Provide proof of proper maintenance.
590.006/6-501.14-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils observed on multiple metal counter tops. Clean to remove Heavy food soils and debri observed under the 3 bay sink next to the grease trap. Clean and sanitize all areas. Observed food soils on the exterior of refrigeration and freezer units. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweep missing at the front entrance way. Observed heavy light at the base of the doorway. Repair and provide proper door protection.
590.006/6-202.15-C
35
Jul 30, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection the outside temperature guage was installed but not functioning. Address and make any ncessary repairs or replace.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection the basement walk-in cooler was not functioning properly. Address and ensure the unit is running upon the re-inspection to verify it is working properly. 2 Door Artic Air freezer does not stay shut. Address and make nay necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
90
Jul 24, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Basement walk-in cooler with no visible Equipment thermometer. Provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection the basement walk-in cooler was not on/functioning. Address and ensure the unit is running upon the re-inspection to verify it is working properly.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Drip tray to the single door upright freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fritay Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fritay Restaurant on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fritay Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food temperature measuring devices” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fritay Restaurant.
How does Fritay Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Fritay Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Fritay Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fritay Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fritay Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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