Greenhills Bakery

780 Adams St, Dorchester, MA 02122

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Greenhills Bakery has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

By comparison, the average Dorchester facility scores 86, putting Greenhills Bakery on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Packaged soup observed without proper labeling in the grab and go unit. Provide ingredients and proper labeling on all containers.

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed a dog inside of establishment at the time of inspection. Retrain staff of proper guidelines for permitting animals. Signage will be provided to post accordingly.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Missing valid Servesafe certificate. Provide and post accordingly

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Observed a hole in the wall at the bottom of basement stairs. Repair

590.006/6-501.11-C

May 5, 2025

Routine

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide test kits for chlorine used in 3 bay sink

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Rodent droppings noted in the basement / Orkin is out weekly / Remove droppings and maintain clean

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Aug 29, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Small rodent droppings noted along basement floors and on wooden shelving behind deep reach in freezer and microwave stand / Remove and maintain

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Mar 25, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Ceiling vents with visible dust build up / Clean to remove Exterior of the dairy chest with visible soils / clean to remove

590.006/6-501.12-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Plastic cup used as an ice scoop / Discontinue and provide a proper scoop

590.003/3-304.12-C

Dec 1, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the front service area. Address and provide an up to date pestv control report for the re-inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Nov. 2023. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Ice build observed on the inside of the front service sliding glass door cooler. Defrost and clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage prohibited areas (c)

Inspector notes: Containers of food observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Address and ensure all food is being stored a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.

590.003/3-305.12-C

May 23, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tag with a past expiration date from April 2023. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection. Hood cleaning has been scheduled for 5/17/2023.

590.006/6-201.11-C

May 3, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Rodent bait stations (p)

Inspector notes: Ope blocks of poisonn observed in the basement storage area. Remove and discontinue the use open bait blocks in the restaurant.

590.007/7-206.12-P

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tag with a past expiration date from April 2023. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection. Hood cleaning has been scheduled for 5/17/2023.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Oct 7, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with past expiration date fromAug. 2022. Address and provide up to tags for the re-inspection.

590.006/6-201.11-C

May 12, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the floor of the basement storage area. Clean to remove. Pest control reports were up to date at the time of the inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floor of the basement storage area with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Dec. 2021. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection date.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Light bulbs protective shielding (c)

Inspector notes: Light inside of the single door True refrigeration unit with no shield. Provide.

590.006/6-202.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)

Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed being stored on the ground near the oven. Discontinue and store all equipment in a clean and protected manner.

590.004/4-903.11-C1

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Greenhills Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Greenhills Bakery on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Greenhills Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Greenhills Bakery.

How does Greenhills Bakery compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Greenhills Bakery most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Greenhills Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Greenhills Bakery have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Greenhills Bakery 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 Greenhills Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Greenhills Bakery is inspected around two times per year on average.

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