J. P. Roti Shop
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
61
Score
J. P. Roti Shop has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to other Dorchester restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink missing paper towels. provide at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed prep food stored inside the handsink. Discontinue
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink missing soap. Provide at all times
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils and grease build up observed on multiple handsink fixtures. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Observed staff drinking from a personal beverage. Next to the cookline. Retrain staff to eat and drink in the designated area
590.002/2-401.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils observed on the interior and exterior of multiple refrigeration and freezer units. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings behind the cookline and under the front shelving unit with the pos system. Clean to remove all rodent activity. discard any non operating equipment and discard uncessary debris.
590.006/6-501.111-C
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May 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small rodent droppings noted in the kitchen and prep area / Remove and ensure daily cleaning / Waltham is out weekly reports are hand written but the carbon copy is illegible. Ensure full IPM reports that are detailed and can be clearly read.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Holes in walls in several areas / Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Doors observed with gaps on bottoms and sides of doors / Seal to prevent possible entry
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors equipment and walls throughout with visible grease build up soils and paint chipping in areas / Establishment is in need of a deep clean throughout and to clean walls and repaint where needed. Cleaning must be daily and thorough at the end of every shift
590.006/6-501.12-C
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May 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Observed prep bowls being washed with soap and water in the sanitizer bay of the 3 bay / Discontinue and ensure 3 bay sink is set up properly for all wareashing. PIC and staff knowledgeable on how to correctly set up a 3 bay sink
590.004/4-703.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide paper towels at the hand sink at the 3 bay sink
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Equipment on cookline with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors and walls throughout the kitchen and prep rooms are visibly soiled and dusted / Provide a deep clean to all non-food contact surfaces in the kitchen and prep rooms
590.006/6-501.12-C
70
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Nov. 2023. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Dec 8, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap/paper towels at the hand sink located near the 3 bay sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Nov. 2023. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Linoleum flooring located near the 3 bay sink is damaged and lifting. Address and make any necessary repairs. Hot water faucet missing at the hand sink located in the restroom. Replace.
590.004/4-202.16-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges being used at the 3 bay sink. Discontinue use of sponges.
590.004/4-101.16-C
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Apr 28, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels observed at the hand sink located near the 3 bay sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted near the 3 compartment sink. Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed on the floor around the 3 bay sink in the side storage room. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. Pest inspection to be conducted more frequently based on pest management recommendations.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink by the 3 compartment sink being blocked by pans. Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks are accessible during operational hours.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the Migali 3 door cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead mouse observed under the 3 bay sink. Remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the single bay sink located in the front service area is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor around the 3 bay sink visibly soiled and with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean to remove. Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Jan. 2023. Address and provide upn to date tags for the reinspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Current Food Allergen Certification with a past expiration date from 2021. Address and provide an up to date Certification for the re-inspection.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths in buckets with no sanitizer registering at the test strip. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained on how to set up and test sanitizer
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Oct 6, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked shrimp in the front steam table at 96F. Disocontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. All other foods isnide of the unit were at 135F and above. Shrimp to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap/paper towels at either hand sinks in the back preparation rooms. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings under the storage shelves in the storage room located directly next to the mop sink. Address and provide an up to date pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in the back preparation room blocked with equipment and miscellaneous items. Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks are accessible during operational hours.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around the stainless and wooden storage racks in the side room with evidence of rodent droppings. Clean to remove. Floor under the front service hadn sink with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from May 2022. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-insperction date. Referral to be made to the COB Fire Department for expired tags. Filters above stove top and grill visibly soiled. Filters should be cleaned on a regular basis.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Sticky fly paper observed hanging in the back preparation room . Fly paper is allowed but shall be removed during operational hours.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Bags of onions and other foods observed ebing stored on the ground. Disoncontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometer observed inside of the Migoli 3 door glass cooler. Provide. No thermometer observed inside of the front service refrigeration unit. Provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the first small single door Kenmore freezer located in the back preparation room visibly soiled and with food spills. Clean to remove. Interior of the 3 door glass cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Interior of the single door GE freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Green wall behind the preparation table with visible food spills. Clean to remove. Interior of the 3 door Beverage-Air cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the single bay sink located nest to the front service hand sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
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Apr 21, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed in the back preparation area. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at hand sink located near the 3 compartment sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink located near the 3 bay sink with no soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Bags of potatoes and boxes of other produce observed being stored on the ground. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being stored elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the first GE single door freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Interior of the front service refrigeration units visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Small preparation table located directly next to hand sink in the front service area with no splash guard. Provide a splash guard or relocate to ensure no contamination while washing dirty hands.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Colanders of raw chicken observed being stored at the 3 bay sink where soiled equipment is suppose to be placed. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being prepared in a designated clean and sanitized location.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was J. P. Roti Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J. P. Roti Shop on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J. P. Roti Shop?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at J. P. Roti Shop.
How does J. P. Roti Shop compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
J. P. Roti Shop most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has J. P. Roti Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at J. P. Roti Shop have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at J. P. Roti Shop means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is J. P. Roti Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, J. P. Roti Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.
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