Holiday Inn Express
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Holiday Inn Express, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 22, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat time/temperature control”, showing up four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Dorchester restaurant scores 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chobani yougurt recorded 50F at the front refrigerator atored half hour ago. Monitor the temeperature of the unit.COS by the PIC moved the product to another refrigerator to cool it below 41F
590.003/3-501.16-P
86
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Noted refrigerator in the front area where the contiental breakfast is served Milk 48F/Yogurt 42F stored at 7 am. Removed by the PIC/ PIC stated that the refrigerator is opened many times by the customers so that is why the temeprature is elevated.Monitor the temperature
590.003/3-501.14-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted in the pest report small roaches in the dish area. Provide pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Noted outside trash dumpster lids not closed. Provide and monitor the area after trash pickup
590.005/5-501.113-C
74
Nov 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: High Temp dish machine has no Irreversible thermometer. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Back of the Ice machine has lot of debris/decomposing vegetable matter.Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.12-C
86
Aug 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp rinse 170F. Repair. Alternative means to sanitize equipment on site in three bay sink.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
90
Jul 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp rinse 170F. Repair. Alternative means to sanitize equipment on site in three bay sink.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
90
Aug 29, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Faucet on hand sink with leak / Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Apr 3, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: A Large bag of Sausages and omelets at the bottom of reach in unit in kitchen is not marked when it was opened - Date make all products that is opened and stored in refrigerator unit for 24 hours or more .
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Bucket filled with grease inside a pan not properly disposed- Disposed grease inside grease trap for proper disposal
590.003/3-307.11-C
Warewashing machine data plate operation specifications (c)
Inspector notes: No data plate or test strips for high tempo dishwasher - Provide
590.004/4-204.113-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dishwasher needs motor replaced- Not properly working - Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
78
Mar 6, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: A Large bag of Sausages and omelets at the bottom of reach in unit in kitchen is not marked when it was opened - Date make all products that is opened and stored in refrigerator unit for 24 hours or more .
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dishwasher needs motor replaced- Not properly working - Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Warewashing machine data plate operation specifications (c)
Inspector notes: No data plate or test strips for high tempo dishwasher - Provide
590.004/4-204.113-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Bucket filled with grease inside a pan not properly disposed- Disposed grease inside grease trap for proper disposal
590.003/3-307.11-C
78
Oct 7, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Soiled food contact equipment (knife) stored with plastic utensils clean utensils stored on the soiled side of the 3 bay sink and soil grease was on the clean side of the 3 bay sink- Clean properly to remove soils and store air dried utensils properly. Soiled equipment is for the wash bay remove soiled equipment out of rinse bay set up with clean water and sanitizer bay is to be set up with proper concentration. Train staff on above mentioned
590.004/4-602.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: 2 bags Sausages stored in refrigerator in plastic wrapping was 50F/55F. Store pre-cooked sausage in refroigerator at 41F or lower. PIC removed and placed in freezer until reached 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: No Sanitizer at the time I arrived was set up- When prompted to set up sanitizer the PIC filled the bucket and tested it was at toxic level. - Train staff to properly set up sanitizer solution at proper concentration for food contact equipment and utensils. 200PPM with warm water 70-95F -for easy clean up and spills
590.007/7-204.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No managerial control by staff food out of temperature set up of sanitizer solution after being prompted was at toxic level soiled food contact equipment cold holding issues- Train staff to on the above mentioned.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No Allergen certificate was posted expired CFPM was posted but PIC showed me the updated copy- Post a current copy of allergen training from an accredited food safety program
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: No items in refrigerator was date marked - Date mark all prepared and ready to eat foods with the date opened or used for proper 1st in and 1st out method- Train Staff
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ice Machine is soiled interior perimeter- Clean to remove soils refrigerator exterior is soiled - clean to remove soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths were not stored in sanitizer solution- Store all wiping cloths in sanitizer solution with correct concentration
590.003/3-304.14-C
43
Sep 29, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: No Sanitizer at the time I arrived was set up- When prompted to set up sanitizer the PIC filled the bucket and tested it was at toxic level. - Train staff to properly set up sanitizer solution at proper concentration for food contact equipment and utensils. 200PPM with warm water 70-95F -for easy clean up and spills
590.007/7-204.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: 2 bags Sausages stored in refrigerator in plastic wrapping was 50F/55F. Store pre-cooked sausage in refroigerator at 41F or lower. PIC removed and placed in freezer until reached 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Soiled food contact equipment (knife) stored with plastic utensils clean utensils stored on the soiled side of the 3 bay sink and soil grease was on the clean side of the 3 bay sink- Clean properly to remove soils and store air dried utensils properly. Soiled equipment is for the wash bay remove soiled equipment out of rinse bay set up with clean water and sanitizer bay is to be set up with proper concentration. Train staff on above mentioned
590.004/4-602.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No managerial control by staff food out of temperature set up of sanitizer solution after being prompted was at toxic level soiled food contact equipment cold holding issues- Train staff to on the above mentioned.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: No items in refrigerator was date marked - Date mark all prepared and ready to eat foods with the date opened or used for proper 1st in and 1st out method- Train Staff
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ice Machine is soiled interior perimeter- Clean to remove soils refrigerator exterior is soiled - clean to remove soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths were not stored in sanitizer solution- Store all wiping cloths in sanitizer solution with correct concentration
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Holiday Inn Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Express on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn Express?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn Express.
How does Holiday Inn Express compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Holiday Inn Express most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Holiday Inn Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holiday Inn Express have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Holiday Inn Express 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 Holiday Inn Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Holiday Inn Express is inspected around four times per year on average.
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