M & M BBQ

1250 Massachusetts Av, Dorchester, MA 02125

American

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, M & M BBQ has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Dorchester restaurants, the typical score is 86; M & M BBQ is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 24, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Noted feta cheese at 48F stored at 11Am in the refrigerator.Monitore the temperature to be at 41F or below.Voluntarily discarded by PIC

590.003/3-501.16-P

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Noted CFPM certificate expired.Renew

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Mar 5, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: PIC Geovani CFPM expired in December 2024. Renew

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Noted the floor by the ovens and prep table heavily soiled. Clean with frequency

590.006/6-501.12-C

Nov 20, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Raw chicken wings in the bottom shelf of the refrigerator under the grill at 47F. stored an hour ago. Removed by PIC into a refrigerator unit. The unit temperature 40F. All other product at 39F.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Hood filters above the grill and frylator has a heavy grease build. Clean with frequency

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Floors on the side of the smoker has heavy greese build. Clean

590.006/6-501.12-C

Mechanical-ventilation (c)

Inspector notes: Hood ventilation has expired sticker. Service

590.006/6-304.11-C

Jul 30, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 3, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: Non irreversible high temp measuring device for high temp dishmachine. Provide properly functioning irreversible thermometer.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Vent cover over the warewash has dust. Remove and clean. Hood vent- filters are heavily soiled and there is visable grease dripping. Clean to remove.

590.006/6-201.17-C

Intensity-lighting (c)

Inspector notes: 3 light bulbs over the hood exhaust vent are out. Replace light bulbs.

590.006/6-303.11-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Juice bottles not labeled. Provide proper labeling for all juice bottles.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Mechanical-ventilation (c)

Inspector notes: No ventilation in both bathrooms. Repair.

590.006/6-304.11-C

Feb 28, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 10, 2022

Routine

4 minor violations.

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In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled Knife and tongs on cutting board with food residue- Place all in use utensils with handles up inside food or place in a dipwell of clean water 135F or above corrected on site

590.003/3-304.12-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood is expired since April 2022- Provide a Current hood cleaning from a licensed hood cleaning company.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Brooms and mops on floor in warewash area- Place all brooms and mops either on mop rack or closet off of the floor.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles and containers with no labels had white powder substance- Labell all containers and bins with common name. PIC corrected on site

590.003/3-302.12-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was M & M BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at M & M BBQ on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at M & M BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at M & M BBQ.

How does M & M BBQ compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

M & M BBQ most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has M & M BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at M & M BBQ have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at M & M BBQ 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 M & M BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, M & M BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.

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