La Familia Kitchen

224 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02121
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2024
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at La Familia Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. On Jun 12, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which La Familia Kitchen's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked meats and rice observed being left out at room temperature 110F. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from May 2024. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the basement storage area. Address.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Package of raw hambureger meat observed being thawed at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.
590.003/3-501.13-C
74
Feb 6, 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 an up to date tags for the re-inspection. Hood and Ventilation tags have been scheduled for a cleaning on 2/4/2024.
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Jan 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked meat lasagna in the front service hot holding unit at 108F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. All other foods inside of the unit were at above 135F.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Card board being used to line lower shelf of the preparation table. Disocontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanabel durable and smooth.
590.004/4-202.16-C
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
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Nov. 2023. Address and provide an up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Oct 3, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of empty boxes from basement and organize.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on the squeeze bottles provide with ingredient name.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of grease recepticle soiled clean to remove spills.
590.005/5-501.116-C
86
Mar 28, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Feb 27, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood missing light bulb provide.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Oct 3, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: No maintenance rack for mops and brooms provide.
590.006/6-501.113-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometer for Hot Holding cabinet provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
90
Jul 26, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Familia Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Familia Kitchen on file is from Jun 12, 2024. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Familia Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Familia Kitchen.

How does La Familia Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

La Familia Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has La Familia Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Familia Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Familia Kitchen 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 La Familia Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Familia Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.