Mangu Dominican Bistro
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
64
Score
Mangu Dominican Bistro has been inspected 13 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 3, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which Mangu Dominican Bistro's 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken inside of the glass hot holding unit at 122F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are at 135F and above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Rodent bait stations (p)
Inspector notes: Open plates poison observed being stored on the ground of the basement floor. Discontinue and use appropriate bait stations.
590.007/7-206.12-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Singel use plastic container being used dispense out of bulk food bin with black beans. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent contamination from hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
64
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store cutting board on the back of the three bay sink faucet. Store properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to repair the wall to the left of the three bay sink that is peeling and has some mold. It is by the left drain board. Please install a door sweep on the door in the kitchen. 7-17-25 Please repair wall to the left of the three bay sink. 7-24-25 As discussed please repair the wall to the left of the three bay sink. In basement found a puddle of water along the wall. This will need to be addressed. Please find out where the water is coming from and repair.
590.006/6-101.11-C
90
Jul 24, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: In basement in front of the walk in freezer you have a floor drain that will need a cover. Please address this. 7-17-25 Floor drain in front of the walk in in the basement will need a cover. Also address the water build up under shelves along the wall
590.006/6-501.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store cutting board on the back of the three bay sink faucet. Store properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to repair the wall to the left of the three bay sink that is peeling and has some mold. It is by the left drain board. Please install a door sweep on the door in the kitchen. 7-17-25 Please repair wall to the left of the three bay sink. 7-24-25 As discussed please repair the wall to the left of the three bay sink. In basement found a puddle of water along the wall. This will need to be addressed. Please find out where the water is coming from and repair.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to remove the bags of empty cans in basment and any other equipment that is not needed. Make all areas available for pest control to inspect and put doen traps. 7-17-25 Please remove bags of cans in basement.
590.006/6-501.114-C
82
Jul 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to date product in the refridgerator. Please read attachement about date marking.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to repair the wall to the left of the three bay sink that is peeling and has some mold. It is by the left drain board. Please install a door sweep on the door in the kitchen.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean shelves in kitchen area.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Filters on cooking line will need to be cleaned. The hood sticker is good until the end July 2025. Please provide a date when the hood will be cleaned.
590.004/4-202.18-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store cutting boards and tongs on fauset for three bay sink. Store properly after cleaned.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the ceiling A/C vents in the dining room and kitchen area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor and walls arounf grease buckets in basement. Clean the wall behind the cooking equipment. Also The back wall basement does have some water leaking from it. Please address and seal the walls.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace missing ceiling tile in kitchen by door.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to remove the bags of empty cans in basment and any other equipment that is not needed. Make all areas available for pest control to inspect and put doen traps.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: In basement in front of the walk in freezer you have a floor drain that will need a cover. Please address this.
590.006/6-501.11-C
58
Jan 23, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff not to store clean cutting boards on the fauset of the tree bay sink. The boards should be stored in a clean area to dry.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the wall ceiling and attached fire equipment to the right of the hood and abive the hand sinks.
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Sep 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw whole eggs out at 69F. PIC will need to cold hold at 45F or below at all times. PIC removed and discarded.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed PIC will need to install some kind of ceiling protection above the pile of rice bags and other wire shelves in basement area. Some shelves are protected with plywood. In the back corner of the basement under the eletrical box please fill the hole were the floor and wall meet. PIC will need to patch the floor in front of the three bay sink.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to properly store to go containers in the basement area. Must be 6 inches off the floor.
590.004/4-904.11-C1
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean ceiling vent with dust build up at front counter.
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Apr 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Clean condition-hands and arms (p)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff not to block hand sinks with equipment keep them stocked with soap and paper towels and to wash hand more often and not in any other sink but a hand sink.
590.002/2-301.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Three bay sink used bleach at 50ppm. PIC did not have a test kit on hand. Please provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at front counter had a bowl and a pot in the hand sink on the cooking line. Please review with staff to use hand sinks for hand washing only. Hand sink can never be blocked with anything.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink on cooking line and restroom did not have paper towels. Please monitor.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: In kitchen PIC will need to replace missing ceiling tiles. PIC will also need to clean A/C vents in the ceiling in the kitchen.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a label for all small and large containers in the kitchen and storage.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)
Inspector notes: In basement found to go containers stored under pipes leaking. Please address the leak and provide protection from pipe above storage shelves in basement. At front counter to go container stored next to hand sink and under paper towel holder. Please move to protect from getting wet.
590.004/4-904.11-C1
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace drain plugs at three bay sink that have towels help plug the drain.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: In basement please remove glue trap with dead mice on them.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: IN basement found a leaking water pipe above to go containers. Please have leak fixed.
590.006/6-501.11-C
47
Dec 14, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed without label. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only sign at production line sink.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled glue traps in basement. Remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Prepped avocado observed stored on top of sanitizer bucket. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-307.11-C
78
Sep 1, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink missing paper towels. Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing sanitizer testing device for 3 compartment sink. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils and food debris on handsink fixtures. Clean to remove Grease and dust build up on soap dispenser and paper towel dispenser. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.18-C
78
Sep 19, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: The hot water faucet is spinning at the back hand sink. Repair. (the plumber has been scheduled to be on site as of 9/9/2022). Additional hand sink is to be used until all repairs have been made.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was evidence of fruit fly activity in the basement area around where bags of onions were observed hanging. Provide an up to date pest control report addressing the fruit fly issue and management is to provide a copy of the report for the next inspection. Fruit flies possibly originating from spoiled onions observed at the time of the visit.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: There is clutter in the basement. Remove unecessary items.
590.006/6-501.114-C
82
Sep 9, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: The hot water faucet is spinning at the back hand sink. Repair. (the plumber has been scheduled to be on site as of 9/9/2022). Additional hand sink is to be used until all repairs have been made.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: There are some droppings outside around the barrels and cracks along the side of the building. Clean area and talk to exterminator about treating the area.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: There is clutter in the basement. Remove unecessary items.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was evidence of fruit fly activity in the basement area around where bags of onions were observed hanging. Provide an up to date pest control report addressing the fruit fly issue and management is to provide a copy of the report for the next inspection. Fruit flies possibly originating from spoiled onions observed at the time of the visit.
590.006/6-501.111-C
78
Aug 23, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: The hot water faucet is spinning. Repair. (the plumber has already been called)
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: There is clutter in the basement. Remove unecessary items.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: There are some droppings outside around the barrels and cracks along the side of the building. Clean area and talk to exterminator about treating the area.
590.005/5-501.15-C
82
May 2, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: They are doing some renovations at the locationa dn there does not to be any permits pulled or plans approved. Have the manager get plans approved.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: They are not date marking ready to eat food. Properly date mark all ready to eat food items.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: There is no handwash signage in the employee bathroom. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: There is some buildup on the handles of the equipment and ice buildup on the freezers. Clean surfaces to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: The hot water at the employee/customer handwash sink is over 140F. Provide proper temperature in the plumbing code for handwash sinks.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: The floor in the walk-in cooler is plywood. Properly seal the wood so that it is smooth cleanable and durable.
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mangu Dominican Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mangu Dominican Bistro on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mangu Dominican Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mangu Dominican Bistro.
How does Mangu Dominican Bistro compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?
Mangu Dominican Bistro most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.
Has Mangu Dominican Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mangu Dominican Bistro have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mangu Dominican Bistro 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 Mangu Dominican Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mangu Dominican Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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