In/Out Mama's Kitchen

1403 Dorchester Av, Dorchester, MA 02122

American

Last inspected: Oct 17, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, In/Out Mama's Kitchen has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 17, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Dorchester facility scores 86, putting In/Out Mama's Kitchen on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 17, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)

Inspector notes: Remove utensils from hand wash sink for accessibilty to employees.

590.005/5-203.11-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking line and prep tables to remove visible soil.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove clutter from prep areas and organize.

590.006/6-501.114-C

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

Inspector notes: No labels on some storage containers provide with ingredient name.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Mar 5, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored over chicken broth separate raw from ready to eat.

590.003/3-302.11-P

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

Inspector notes: Person in charge must provide training in proper storage of food and equipment. Reduce menu to original approved menu

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floor inside walk in cooler to remove visible soil.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Some foods inside walk in cooler stored with no cover provide Food Ingredients stored above ware washing sink area remove and provide proper storage.

590.003/3-302.11-C

Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: Discontinue the use of plastic home type bowl for storage of food provide commercial food service grade equipment.

590.004/4-101.11-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: No thermometer for chicken hot holding unit provide.

590.004/4-204.112-C

Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)

Inspector notes: Discontinue recycling single use buckets for storage of foods.

590.004/4-502.13-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: No hand wash signages at the sinks provide (employee must wash hands)

590.006/6-301.14-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove clutter from prep table area and organize.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Oct 11, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

Inspector notes: Shrimp spring rolls out on counter 76F / Moved to refrigeration to cool down after being out for an hour / Provide 41F or below

590.003/3-501.16-P

Compliance with food law (p)

Inspector notes: Containers of beef deer and squid jerky on counter / Unclear on where from / Provide wholesaler receipts of purchase

590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No soap at either of the hand sinks / PIC corrected on site

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide paper towels to the front hand sink

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Plastic cups in grab and go without labels / Provide labels that include ingredients

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Front hand sink blocked with cutting board and utensils / PIC moved during inspection. Ensure all hand sinks remain free and clear

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in August 2023 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP

590.006/6-201.17-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Ice cream scoop being used for all flavors without being cleaned before changing flavors / Provide a dipper well for scoop and provide 1 scoop for each bucket of ice cream

590.003/3-304.12-C

May 8, 2023

Routine

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide a test strip for three bay sink. PIC was using bleach at 100ppm. Provide a kit.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide paper towles and holders for all hand sinks and sink in restroom.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide soap at all hand sinks and in restroom.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Toilet rooms enclosed (c)

Inspector notes: As discussed provide a self closing door on restroom door.

590.006/6-202.14-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Provide divider between prep sink and three bay sink as discussed.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was In/Out Mama's Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at In/Out Mama's Kitchen on file is from Oct 17, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at In/Out Mama's Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at In/Out Mama's Kitchen.

How does In/Out Mama's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

In/Out Mama's Kitchen most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has In/Out Mama's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at In/Out Mama's Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at In/Out Mama's Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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