King Do
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
86
Score
King Do appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 1, 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.
The pattern that stands out is “food storage containers identified with common name of food”, which has been cited three times.
King Do scores about where you'd expect for a Dorchester restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Location has four prep sinks. I did not see an air gap on any of them. Pipes did go into wall on a few. Please provide an air gap on all prep sinks or paperwork from a plumber that they have them. If you need to have them installed plase have the plumber pull a permit. Let us know if this will need more time. Contractor on site. Air breaks will be replaced with air gaps on prep sinks.
590.005/5-202.13-P
86
Mar 11, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Location has four prep sinks. I did not see an air gap on any of them. Pipes did go into wall on a few. Please provide an air gap on all prep sinks or paperwork from a plumber that they have them. If you need to have them installed plase have the plumber pull a permit. Let us know if this will need more time.
590.005/5-202.13-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods on front counter steam table between 117F to 124F. Steam table was not up on high. PIC removed all out of temperature foods and reheated them to 165F. Steam table will need to be put on so hot when foods come out.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods in retail area out at room temperature. Pork and shrimp rolls and rice dishes. All between 46F to 52F. PIC removed and put into walk in to bring back down to 41F or below. Discontinue to store foods at room temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in basement prep area did not have any paper towels.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC need to make sure that the steam table at front counter is turned on and able to hot hold foods that you bring out.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff all violations and monitor to be sure not reoccurring. Proper storage of food. Hot and cold holding temperatures. General cleaning of location and to keep all hand sinks stocked.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to discontinue to store food containers on the floor of the walk in and also under the wire shelves. Foods in storage need to be properly covered unless in a cooling stage. Multiple found in refrogerators and walk ins. In kitchen found a bos of broccoli and some caulifloweron the floor under a broom leaning against the wall with a pile of debris on the floor next to it. PIC will need to remove from the floor and wash.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters on cooking line will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker good until May 2026
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean..... Bulk food containers. Shelves in kitchen on cooking line. exterior of refrigeration (handles) In place cooking equipment.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Food thawing in basement prep sink at room temerature. Please thaw under running water.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: In ware washing area found one of the four prep sinks for meat and fish. This sink is next to the three bay sinkwith no barrier but a metal conection tray between the drain board and the prep sink. Provide a barrier on the right side and the hand sink on the other side will work.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to label all bulk food containers small and large in location.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to set up sanitizer buckets for staff to use on the cooking line and prep areas.
590.003/3-304.14-C
33
Jan 30, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: Dishmachine not draining wash water repair.
590.004/4-501.15-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometer inside the steam bun box provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice utensil stored in stagnant water In-use utensils must be stored in food with handle above food and container on clean sanitized surface in cool running water to flush moist foods or in clean water of 135F.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on some packaged foods provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed opening at baseboard near basement Ice Machine repair.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand sink signage provide at basement area sinks.
590.006/6-301.14-C
70
Jun 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: As stated on opening inspection no preparation is allowed at the basement area no finished ceilings and exposed pipes needs an approved plan in order to use basement. Discontinue and remove all prep equipment.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed opening main entrance doors repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on some packaged food provide with establishment name ingredients and address.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue recycling single use food containers and provide commercial food service grade containers for storage of foods.
590.004/4-502.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove noninuse equipment from near main entrance area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
74
Mar 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was King Do last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at King Do on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at King Do?
Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at King Do.
How does King Do compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
King Do most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dorchester average of 86.
Has King Do's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at King Do have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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.
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