Maaz's Chicken
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
61
Score
Maaz's Chicken appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 21, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “wiping cloths use limitation”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Dorchester restaurant, which scores around 86. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored over raw beef at cookline. Store raw chicken below raw beef. Red onions stored in old chicken box. Discard chicken boxes and do not use for storage.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: French fries in hot holding at 60F. Discarded. Hold hot foods at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handler observed without hair restraint. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers. Corrected on site.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink without door. Provide enclosure for mop sink.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Daylight visible under back door. Repair/replace sweep to prevent pests from entering.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling in basement damaged. Repair for smooth finished surface.
590.006/6-501.11-C
61
Jul 16, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced cheese and other produce inside of the 2 doo flip top cooler with elevated temperatures between 48-51F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Employee observed slicing lettuce with no gloves. Discontinuen and ensure there is no bare hand contact with any ready to eat foods.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of live roach activity noted during the inspection. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink observed being blocked by a red bucket filled with fish. Discontinue and enusure all hand sinks are accessible.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Door flip top cooler appears to be to be running with an elevated temprature of 48F. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature below 41F. Address and make any necessary repairs. ront service drink machine appears to be leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-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
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Raw frozen fish observed being thawed in stagnant water. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing mehods.
590.003/3-501.13-C
50
Jan 13, 2025
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: Cooked chicken inside of the small steam table at 126F. Discontontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Chicken to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Front service ice cream chest with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-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 tasg with a past expiration date from July 2024. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
64
Jun 17, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Containers of flour and other food products observed being stored on the ground under the preparation table. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Rear door observed being left open during operational hours allowing flie to enter. Discontinue and provide a proper screen to prevent insect/rodent accessability.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Card board being used to line the basement storage shelves. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Ice cream scoop observed beuing stored in a bowl of water in the front service hand sink. Discontinue and use the ice cream scoop well located next to the hand sink.
590.003/3-307.11-C
78
Dec 26, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no Vomit and Diarrhea clean up kit. Provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Outside dumpster area with excess boxes and other debris. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles located in the main kitchen/preparation area made of an acoustic style material. Discontinue use and replace with a cleanable durable smooth material.
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Middle pipe of the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maaz's Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maaz's Chicken on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maaz's Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths use limitation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Maaz's Chicken.
How does Maaz's Chicken compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Maaz's Chicken most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Maaz's Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maaz's Chicken have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Maaz's Chicken 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 Maaz's Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maaz's Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.
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