Home Stead

1448 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122

American

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Home Stead appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 14, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

By comparison, the average Dorchester facility scores 86, putting Home Stead on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: As discussed please be sure all bulk food containers have labels. Thats in basement storage and kitchen area.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to defrost the large freezer in the basement.

590.004/4-202.16-C

(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)

Inspector notes: High temperature dishwasher was not working properly. PIC will need to have it looked at for repair. PIC does have china and coffee cups but I dod not see any chips. The three bay sink used quats and was set up properly at this time.

590.004/4-502.11-C

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to repair the wall behind the three bay sink. You have some peeling spots.

590.006/6-201.16-C

Jul 18, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 7, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 6, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Egg salad at 48F shall be at 41 or below.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Salad unit temperature at 48F shall be at 41F repair.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Apr 30, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Double stack oven unit in question no sticker on exhausthood referring to BFD.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Apr 17, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove brooms and dust pans from kitchen area.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Observed some staff preparing foods with no hair restraints provide.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Double stack oven unit in question no sticker on exhausthood referring to BFD.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Nov 2, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: At this time no staff could find the irreversible measuring device for the high temp. dishwasher. Please provide.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Clean hood filters and holders. Dis not see a hood sticker for this hood? Please check with BFD to see what sticker you will need.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean walls in kitchen behind three bay sink In prep area under window and yellow pole by dishwasher.

590.006/6-201.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Please post an up to date Food Safety Certificate.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean metal shelves in basement prep door handles to refrigeration equipment.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Jan 10, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Patch the wall behind the prep line sandwich unit. Peeling

590.006/6-101.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the wall behind the three bay sink and the floor under the three bay sink.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the exterior of the dishwasher (top) as discussed.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Jun 13, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Provide labels to bulk food container that do not have them.

590.003/3-302.12-C

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

Inspector notes: Dishwasher get water all over the floor when running. PIC has a call in to have repaired.

590.006/6-501.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Home Stead last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Home Stead on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Home Stead?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Home Stead.

How does Home Stead compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Home Stead most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Home Stead's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Home Stead 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 Home Stead inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Home Stead is inspected around three times per year on average.

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