Island Style
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
86
Score
Island Style has been inspected 13 times since 2022. Island Style was last inspected on Feb 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Among Dorchester restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: The prep sink drain line is not indirectly drained with required air gap. provide proper air gap to sink drain. Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected. 1.30.26 On compliance visit no invoice or final plumbing permit was presented for work done Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected.
590.005/5-202.13-P
86
Jan 23, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw Fish and raw chicken observed stored above cooked rice in the refrigerator.Food not properly separated to prevent cross-contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: The prep sink drain line is not indirectly drained with required air gap. provide proper air gap to sink drain. Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected.
590.005/5-202.13-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee not changing gloves between tasks. Ensure employee are training properly on gloves use.
590.003/3-304.15-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to train staff on violation noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide procedure & kit for vomit and diarrheal clean up events. Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Containers of prep foods stored in 1 door refrigeration unit observed without date marking. Provide made discard date before storing
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple food contact surfaces/ interior and exterior of refrigeration unit/ exterior of multiple bulk bins/Clean and sanitize to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed in the basement area ground and kitchen floor behind the door. Clean to remove address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed entire scoop stored inside the (sugar flour rice corn) bin. Ensure all bulk food utensils are stored with the handle presented and not in contact with food
590.003/3-304.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor throughout the establishment inside mop sink closet observed in need of cleaning. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling vent filter observed with dust build up. clean to remove
590.006/6-201.17-C
35
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Rodent bait stations (p)
Inspector notes: Open bags olf poison observed in the main kitchen and front service area's. Discontinue and ensure proper pest methods are in place.
590.007/7-206.12-P
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Frozen seafood observed being thawed at room temperature in the basement storage area. Discontinue and ensure there are proper thawing methods in place.
590.003/3-501.13-C
78
Jan 9, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Small area of flooring in the main kitchen area damaged and sagging. Portion of flooring in the basement area damaged. Address and make all necessary repairs. At the time of the inspection the basement floor was in the process of being repaired.
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Dec 18, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked salmon inside of the single door warmer at 126F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F. All other foods in the warmer were at above 135F.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Rodent bait stations (p)
Inspector notes: Open bags of poison observed in the main kitchen/front service area's. Discontinue and use proper baiting stations.
590.007/7-206.12-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being stored on the counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Cans of food observed being stored under the drainage pipe of the hand sink in the main kitchen. Discontinue and store all food products in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-305.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the hand sink located in the main kitchen leaking. Lower pipe under the hand sink the front service area with a small leak. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Small area of flooring in the main kitchen area damaged and sagging. Portion of flooring in the basement area damaged. Address and make all necessary repairs. At the time of the inspection the basement floor was in the process of being repaired.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed in the basement area. Clean to remove address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
52
Jul 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no hand sink loctaed in the front service area where food is being served. Address and provide an additional hand sink unless otherwise instructed.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Gasket around the single door upright steam cabinet is damaged with a portion missing and not allowing the door to close properly. Replace gasket. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspection. Door to the large coffin style freezer in the basement is damaged cracked adn with peices missing. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
86
Apr 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no hand sink loctaed in the front service area where food is being served. Address and provide an additional hand sink unless otherwise instructed.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Gasket around the single door upright steam cabinet is damaged with a portion missing and not allowing the door to close properly. Replace gasket. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspection. Door to the large coffin style freezer in the basement is damaged cracked adn with peices missing. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
86
Nov 20, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe leaking below ware washing sink and ware washing sink repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Nov 8, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Thawing chicken at room temperature discontinue practice and use approved thawing methods.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed opening below side exit door repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking ware washing equipment and dry storage shelving at basement area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe leaking below ware washing sink and ware washing sink repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Prep table shelving rusty repair or replace.
590.004/4-101.11-C
78
Nov 1, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Thawing chicken at room temperature discontinue practice and use approved thawing methods.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed opening below side exit door repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking ware washing equipment and dry storage shelving at basement area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe leaking below ware washing sink and ware washing sink repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Prep table shelving rusty repair or replace.
590.004/4-101.11-C
78
Apr 11, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Repair opening at ceiling inside restroom.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: repair loose and missing tiles.
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Mar 29, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (pf)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer bay leaking repair.
590.004/4-301.12-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove noniuse equipment and organize basement area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides inbetween equipment and backsplash to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor through out basement to remove visible soil and repair loose and missing tiles.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Repair opening at ceiling inside restroom.
590.006/6-201.16-C
74
Jun 2, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior grounds to remove cardboard boxes and non inuse equipment.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on some bulk food condtainers provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing tiles at basement area and near upper lever near stairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Island Style last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Island Style on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Island Style?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Island Style.
How does Island Style compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Island Style most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Island Style's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Island Style have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Island Style 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 Island Style inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Island Style is inspected around four times per year on average.
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