Kim's Fish Market

551 Washington St, Dorchester, MA 02124
Seafood
Last inspected: May 19, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Kim's Fish Market, the earliest from 2022. Kim's Fish Market was last inspected on May 19, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Compared to the broader Dorchester restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 19, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Area enclosures and receptacles good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpster lid with hole in the side / Replace lid
590.005/5-501.111-C
95
Feb 26, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact with equipment utensils and linens (p)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.003/3-304.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Shrimp - 49F Conch - 49F / Items prepped upon opening. Discussed cooling down after prepping and before putting out for sale or using ice in the display case to help bring the temperature down to 41F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Weather stripping at bottom of entrance and back doors are missing or broken / Repair or replace
590.006/6-501.11-C
70
Mar 14, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Small portion of the basement flooring with moisture. Address and clean to remove. Possibly seeping through the basement walls when raining.
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Aug 26, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kim's Fish Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kim's Fish Market on file is from May 19, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Kim's Fish Market compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Kim's Fish Market most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Kim's Fish Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kim's Fish Market have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kim's Fish Market 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 Kim's Fish Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kim's Fish Market is inspected around three times per year on average.