Mario's Subs & Salads

651 Warren St, Dorchester, MA 02121

American

Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Mario's Subs & Salads stretching back to 2024. On Apr 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

“Nonfood-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Dorchester sits at 86, putting Mario's Subs & Salads on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 30, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponge observed at warewashing. Discard sponge and discontinue using to wash food contact surfaces.

590.004/4-101.16-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expires today. PIC stated call has been placed for service. No service date confirmed.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Sep 5, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

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

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Large glass non-operational cooler being stored in the main dining area. Address and either remove or ensure repairs are going to begin.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Mar 25, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Sliced deli cheese and tomatoes inside of the large flip top cooler with elevated temperatures between 53-58F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All foods were removed from the flip top cooler at the time of the inspection.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: Large package of frozen raw meat observed being defrosted at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.

590.003/3-501.13-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Large flip top cooler not fucntioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit is not to be used unless the unit is able to maintain a tmperature of below 41F.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Mar 18, 2025

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)

590.003/3-501.16-P

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Large flip top cooler not fucntioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit is not to be used unless the unit is able to maintain a tmperature of below 41F.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: Large package of frozen raw meat observed being defrosted at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.

590.003/3-501.13-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

Dec 17, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Consumer advisory on paper menu does not provide an asterisk for specific menu items that will be cooked to order. Provide.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)

Inspector notes: No hand sink located in the main kitchen area. No hand sink located in the front service area near hte location of the front service steam table. Address and provide hand sinks that will be accessible to all food preparation/handling area's.

590.005/5-204.11-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Pipe under the single bay sin in teh main kitchen is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Third drain plug at the 3 bay sink is stucke and unable to be removed at the time of the inspection. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: Mop sink located in the main kitchen area. Address and either relocate or request the ability to use the restroom for waste water disposal.

590.005/5-203.13-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mario's Subs & Salads last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mario's Subs & Salads on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mario's Subs & Salads?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mario's Subs & Salads.

How does Mario's Subs & Salads compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Mario's Subs & Salads most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Mario's Subs & Salads' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mario's Subs & Salads have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mario's Subs & Salads means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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