Hummingbird Jamaican Cuisine

310 Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA 02122

African

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Hummingbird Jamaican Cuisine stretching back to 2022. Hummingbird Jamaican Cuisine was last inspected on Mar 19, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

The pattern that stands out is “ventilation hood systems filters”, which has been cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Dorchester restaurant scores 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 19, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by license hood cleaner and provide a current sticker.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Some stored food containers are not labeled provide with ingredient name.

590.003/3-302.12-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Clean sides and inbetween cooking line equipment.

590.004/4-601.11-C

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

Inspector notes: Remove clutter from prep area and organize.

590.004/4-903.11-C1

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment and prep areas to remove visible soil.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Mar 22, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Clean sides of cooking equipment to remove visible soil.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove non-inuse equipment from basement area and organize.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floor below ware washing sink to remove visible soil.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nov 21, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: At this time PIC could not find the test kit for the sanitizer. Bleach is used and was at 100ppm.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean to removed deep dark stains on the cutting boards. If not able to please replace.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: The hood filters will need to be cleaned on the cooking line. The hood sticker expires this month. PIC stated that he will have it cleaned on the 27th.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Mar 7, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. Hood sticker was done in Nov 2022 and the date to be cleaned has two dates marked off. PIC stated that the hood company is aware and will be bring out a new sticker. PIC will need to follow up on this.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Oct 25, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Please properly cover food in storage unless in a cooling stage.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Clean hood filters and have the hood cleaned and new sticker provided.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Apr 25, 2022

Routine

1 major violation.

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

Inspector notes: PIC will need to remove or cover the old business name on the front of the bulding and replace it with the new name or a temporary sign in window until new sign is made.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hummingbird Jamaican Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hummingbird Jamaican Cuisine on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hummingbird Jamaican Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “ventilation hood systems filters” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hummingbird Jamaican Cuisine.

How does Hummingbird Jamaican Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Hummingbird Jamaican Cuisine most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Hummingbird Jamaican Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hummingbird Jamaican Cuisine have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hummingbird Jamaican Cuisine 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 Hummingbird Jamaican Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hummingbird Jamaican Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.

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