King Do

1225 Dorchester Av, Dorchester, MA 02125
Chinese
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk

King Do has been inspected 15 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 31, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about seven violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.

Restaurants in Dorchester average 86, so King Do trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed roaches coming out of lo temp dishwasher mechanical compartment provide a current detailed pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Grouting on floor near dishmachine worn and some floor tiles are cracked repair.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Pressure measuring devices mechanical warewashing equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Pressure on dishmachine leaking repair.
590.004/4-203.13-C
82
Oct 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tofu on steam table at 130F properly hold at 135F or higher.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed roaches coming out of lo temp dishwasher mechanical compartment provide a current detailed pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Grouting on floor near dishmachine worn and some floor tiles are cracked repair.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on packaged dessart cup provide with ingredients name of establishment and address.
590.003/3-302.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Dough machine soiled at the Bakery Department clean to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Pressure measuring devices mechanical warewashing equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Pressure on dishmachine leaking repair.
590.004/4-203.13-C
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Oct 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tofu on steam table at 130F properly hold at 135F or higher.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed roaches coming out of lo temp dishwasher mechanical compartment provide a current detailed pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Dough machine soiled at the Bakery Department clean to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Grouting on floor near dishmachine worn and some floor tiles are cracked repair.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on packaged dessart cup provide with ingredients name of establishment and address.
590.003/3-302.12-C
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Jun 10, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge not maintaining temperature log for meals made for Adult Day Health Care Facility provide.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: expired giner honey jars products must be segregated to designated area away from food utensils equipment linens single service single use articles area with signage.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Water pooling inbetween some tiles at the kitchen area regrout.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue the use of hometype plastic strainers for food preparation and provide food service commercial grade strainer.
590.004/4-101.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides and inbetween cooking equipment to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
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Jan 25, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Must maintain temperature log for meals provided to Sara Care.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Repair leaky pipe near bakery area condensation tube from walk in cooler dripping into wash bay at 3 bay sink remove and provide adequate repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Grouting worn in some areas inside the rear kitchen near ware washing machine repair
590.006/6-201.11-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: Anti-choking certification expired provide current certification.
590.009(E)
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice serving ladels stored in stagnant water at 68F maintain in clean water at 135F.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Clay around wok range cracked and a portion is missing repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean cooking equipment to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
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Oct 12, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: At front counter found fish dish in holding unit at 127F. PIC will need to reheat and properly hot hold at 135F or higher.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Bean sprouts between 54F and 61F. Small amount PIC removed for service and discarded them. Going forward please cold hold them at 41F or lower.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until Nov 2023
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the curtains from food build up going into walk ins. Clean in place cooking equipment of any build up.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: In kitchen above dishwasher a tile was missing. Please replace.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: In back prep area and bakery please provide labels on small and large bulk food containers as discuused.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: In back prep rook found A/C vents to have a build up of mold. Please clean to remove.Paint if rusty.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Review with staff not to store products on the floor. Found boxes on the floor in the walk in.
590.003/3-305.11-C
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May 1, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced meats in flip top unit between 45F and 47F. Unit reading 47F. PIC will need to monitor and keep the lid closed when you can.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: A tray for food on freezer floor under shelf in walk in freezer. PIC corrected. Please review with staff.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean green wire shelves in kitchen area. Visibly soiled. Clean all shelves at front counter and in kitchen area. Dusty. Cean exterior of dishwasher of grime build up. Clean fan covers in walk in of dusty build up.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in kitchen not in the proper position. Please fix.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters and besure the correct size is being used.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Found on shelf a box thawing at room temperature. PIC moved into the walk in. Please review with staff to thaw the day before under running water or cook frozen.
590.003/3-501.13-C
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Feb 3, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken in sauce 119F and Tofu and beans 111F. PIC removed and will reheat a to 165F and turn up the hot holding unit.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Shrimp rolls at front counter (59F) Banh Tet rolls (58F) Must be cold held at 41F or below. PIC removed
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: GRab and go packaged foods in retail area without labels. PIC will need to provide lables.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff proper holding temperatures. I am finding the same holding violations when I come in for inspecton. Please correct as discussed.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Filter above grill soiled. Clean to remove. Hood sticker good until March 2023
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed PIC will need to replace missing grout in floor tile in kitchen.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under and behind cooking equiopment and in walk in. Visibly soiled
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Dec 5, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters on cooking line soiled. Clean to remove. Hood sticker is due the end of the month. Provide a date or have hood cleaned before re-inspection. 11-29-22 At this time filters are still soiled and hood is being cleaned tomorrow. 12-2-22 Filters have been cleaned but the hood cleaning company had to cancel due to employees being sink. PIC is told me it will be cleaned this Sunday at 5am. PIC will need to send a picture of the sticker when done on Sunday to my email.
590.004/4-202.18-C
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Dec 2, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace missing and stained ceiling tiles in kitchen.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters on cooking line soiled. Clean to remove. Hood sticker is due the end of the month. Provide a date or have hood cleaned before re-inspection. 11-29-22 At this time filters are still soiled and hood is being cleaned tomorrow. 12-2-22 Filters have been cleaned but the hood cleaning company had to cancel due to employees being sink. PIC is told me it will be cleaned this Sunday at 5am. PIC will need to send a picture of the sticker when done on Sunday to my email.
590.004/4-202.18-C
90
Nov 29, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Salmon and shrip dish 117F and Fish in sauce dish 116F. PIC removed and will reheat to 165F and hot hold to 135F or higher. PIC turned the hot holding unit up.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide labels for deserts at front counter grab and go. Not all had them.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters on cooking line soiled. Clean to remove. Hood sticker is due the end of the month. Provide a date or have hood cleaned before re-inspection. 11-29-22 At this time filters are still soiled and hood is being cleaned tomorrow.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under cooking equipment in kitchen and under dishwasher. Soiled
590.006/6-201.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace missing and stained ceiling tiles in kitchen.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean green wire shelf in kitchen that holds clean equipment as discussed. Monitor Remove all card board on shelves and carts used to transport food. Must be a cleanable and durable surface.
590.004/4-202.16-C
64
Nov 22, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Salmon and shrip dish 117F and Fish in sauce dish 116F. PIC removed and will reheat to 165F and hot hold to 135F or higher. PIC turned the hot holding unit up.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide labels for deserts at front counter grab and go. Not all had them.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean green wire shelf in kitchen that holds clean equipment as discussed. Monitor Remove all card board on shelves and carts used to transport food. Must be a cleanable and durable surface.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters on cooking line soiled. Clean to remove. Hood sticker is due the end of the month. Provide a date or have hood cleaned before re-inspection.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under cooking equipment in kitchen and under dishwasher. Soiled
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Aug 25, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Shrimp roll packed meals with rice and meats on front counter between 45F to 51F. Put into walk in and bring temperature back to 41F or below and then cold hold at front counter 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple Items at from counter out of temperature. Provide covers for food and besure hot holding until is turned on. Please reheat food to 165F and hot hold at 135F or higher. Roasted chicken 120F chicken wings 117F beef and veg dish 124F and shrimp and veg dish 127F. PIC will need to monitor foods to be sure in the proper temperature. PIC corrected at this time.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff to properly hot and cold hold foods thawing of frozen foods and general cleaning of location.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Found in back prep area multiple cans that had large dents. PIC discared and will review with staff to not use as discussed.
590.003/3-202.15-PF
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: Products that you package and put on retail shelves will need to have labels as discussed. Provide.
590.003/3-601.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have the filters cleaned on the cooking line. The hood sticker is due next week. PIC stated that it will be cleaned this Sunday.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean wire shelves in back prep area. Remove all cardboard that line the shelves soiled (grease and grime). The liner will need to be a material that can be washed.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: IN the back room by freezer found multiple packages of shrimp thawing out at room temperature. Discontinue and thaw the day before in refrigerator thaw under running water or cook frozen as discussed.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Most of the bulk food container did have lables but larger one in the back prep room did not. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
47
May 11, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed the grout in the kitchen floor is missing in some spots and very soiled. Clean and replace grout in floor. 5-6-22 PIC is working on having floor grout replaced with a contractor. Please provide work order or estimate from contractor.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the hood filters and the holders. Hood sticker good until May 2022 5-6-22 Hood filters have been changed but still visibly soiled and the holders for them have the same build up. PIC stated that it will be completely clean.
590.004/4-202.18-C
90
Apr 29, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temperature was out of sanitizer. PIC had to change the bottle. Please monitor and check to be sure always working.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of bulk food containers in back prep area. Clean shelves at front counter and back room. Top shelves very dusty. Clean the interior of the two deep fryers in the kitchen area.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the two door refrigerator at the front counter. Slider broken
590.004/4-201.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the hood filters and the holders. Hood sticker good until May 2022
590.004/4-202.18-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed the grout in the kitchen floor is missing in some spots and very soiled. Clean and replace grout in floor.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under and behind cooking equipment.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Found in kitchen and front counter wiping cloths sitting on counter and cutting boards. Be sure staff is using sanitizer buckets.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers at front counter kitchen and back prep area with out labels. Provide labels as discussed.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Found food and soiled equipment stored in kitchen with clean equipment. Discontinue
590.003/3-307.11-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to be sure all product in retail area is properly labeled. PIC corrected at this time.
590.003/3-601.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was King Do last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at King Do on file is from Oct 31, 2024. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at King Do?

Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at King Do.

How does King Do compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

King Do most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has King Do's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at King Do have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at King Do 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 King Do inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, King Do is inspected around six times per year on average.