Mana Grill

220 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02121

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Mana Grill appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 12, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

“(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Mana Grill's latest score of 70 falls below the Dorchester average of 86. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: The cold holding unit with a sneeze guard has TCS foods with elevated temperatures: romaine lettuce 60F shredded cheese 62F. The internal thermometer reads 65F. The person in charge voluntarily discarded all the foods in the cold holding unit and adjusted the dial of the unit to lower the temperature. Hold cold TCS foods at 41F or below.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: There is no V&D cleanup procedures or kit on site they do have a CPR kit; provide vomit and diarrhea cleanup procedures or kit.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: The floor tiles near the register are damaged and loose as well as grout lines are low; repair or replace the floor tiles and regrout low grout lines.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: The white hood inspection sticker expired 2/4/2026; have your approved hood cleaner perform a service on the hood and provide the updated hood inspection sticker.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Aug 20, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test strips available for the 3 bay sink. Provide.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Jul 29, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked chicken and beef pastelitos inside of the front service warmer at 110F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Pastelitos to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)

Inspector notes: No hand sink located in the basement are where minimal preparation is being conducted. Discontinue preparation unless there is a hand sink accessible and authorization has been given by the City of Boston Health Department.

590.005/5-203.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test stripa available for the 3 bay sink. Provide.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

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

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Small single door cooler running with an elevated temperature of 52F. Discontinue use unles the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Elevated temperature possibly due to the power strip being tripped.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Light bulbs protective shielding (c)

Inspector notes: No protective shield observed on light inside of the Nantucket cooler. Provide.

590.006/6-202.11-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from April 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Jan 28, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Sliced ham and cheese observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and esnure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Ham and cheese to be placed back under refrigeration.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags witha past expiration date from 12/2024. 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: Squeeze bottles filled with dressings and sauces have no labels. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Sep 20, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mana Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mana Grill on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mana Grill?

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 Mana Grill.

How does Mana Grill compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Mana Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Mana Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mana Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mana Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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