Mofongo Factory Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Mofongo Factory Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 18, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about seven violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “controlling pests”, which has been cited three times.
Among Dorchester restaurants, the typical score is 86; Mofongo Factory Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
7
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Damaged tiles and missing grout on floor at warewashing. Repair as needed for smooth cleanable surface.
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Jul 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide additional pest control service.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed evidence mice droppings on floor at basement area near equipment storage shelving provide a current detailed pest control report. Clean and sanitize area.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair all openings in the ceiling through out basement area including boiler room.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of non-use equipment from basement area and maintain.
590.006/6-501.114-C
82
Apr 18, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Cold holding: chopped romaine lettuce 51F sliced cucumber 48F prep 15 minutes before stored in the open case refrigeration unit. Advise PIC to cool down the products after prep to 41F below before serving.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Per PIC fruits and vegetables gets washed in the prep sink direct to waste. PIC to install airgap or request a variance and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Individually packed dessert containers and multiple juice jugs stored in the refrigeration unit observed without label. Provide Multiple squeeze bottles and bulk bins observed without lablels . Label if removed from original package
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple mice droppings observed downstairs in the basement storage area. PIC to provide current detailed IPM report to: inca.prince@bosto.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Kichen main hand sink observed blocked by trash can . Discontinue and maintain accessible to provide contamination by hands. (Corrected on site). Observed additional handwashing during the inspection
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of microwave hot holding unit in the kitchen in between equipments interior of 3 door freezer cooking range backsplash interior and exterior of toaster exterior of blender observed soiled by dry food encrust visible food spills and heavy ice build up. Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Must designate a knowledgeable PIC all operational hours. PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on all violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide an irreversible thermometer for the high temp diswasher. Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several containers off prep foods stored in various refrigeration unit observed without date marking. Provide made/ discard date Per PIC foods were prep the night before 4.17.25 and today 4.18.25
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Basement area observed heavily clutter by equipments boxes decor. Clean and organize to remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cutting boards observed heavily scored. Resurface/ Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cases of food items observed stored inside walking cooler on the floor and box of food items observed stored on the floor in the basement area. Discontinue and elevate
590.003/3-305.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed single serving plastic container being used to dispense sazon sauce out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination by hand.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed staff using yellow sponge to clean dishes and food contact equipments. Discontinue.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Observed peeled sweet potato stored in stagnant water. Discontinue
590.003/3-303.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent observed soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires: 7.1.25
590.004/4-202.18-C
26
Dec 19, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below dry storage shelving at the basement area.
590.006/6-201.16-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Seal barewood shelving at basement area.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Repair openings in the ceiling at the basement.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Jan 8, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Single door upright freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauce and dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
90
Jun 26, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please provide a divider between sanitizer bay and the prep table.
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mofongo Factory Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mofongo Factory Restaurant on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mofongo Factory Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mofongo Factory Restaurant.
How does Mofongo Factory Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Mofongo Factory Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Mofongo Factory Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mofongo Factory Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mofongo Factory Restaurant 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 Mofongo Factory Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mofongo Factory Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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