My Diner
Last inspected: Aug 8, 2025
74
Score
My Diner has been inspected seven times since 2022. My Diner was last inspected on Aug 8, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “(p) person-in-charge-duties”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other South Boston restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 8, 2025
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC did not report establishment not having a fuctioning hot water tank. Advised to pic that it is the permit holders responsibility to contact the health dept when there is an occurence that interferes with operations.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Not reporting imminent health hazard. Due to the water heater not operating the handsinks are not able to provide hot water. Upon the inspection it was discovered that the water heater was not operating properly. Voluntary closure was issued and reinspection date scheduled for 8.8.25
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot water not operating properly...PIC Voluntary Closed
590.005/5-103.11-PF
74
Feb 26, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC operating without permit; took over ownership about one month ago; instructed PIC to contact Health Division @ 1010 Mass Ave to complete application for change of ownership immediately
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
90
Dec 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored in container above Nutella spreads in reach in unit. Discussed with PIC to ensure all raw and ready to eat foods are maintained seperately while stored in refrigerated units. PIC COS
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled knives stored in between equipment; stored inside knife rack; soils inside ice machine; soiled cutting boards. Discussed with PIC to maintain clean and sanitized equipment and utensils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple ready to eat foods stored in walk in cooler held over 24hrs without date marking. Discussed with PIC to provide on all ready to eat foods held over 24hrs per PIC
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC operating without permit; took over ownership about one month ago; instructed PIC to contact Health Division @ 1010 Mass Ave to complete application for change of ownership immediately
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no internal thermometers inside refrigerated units. Provide for all units
590.004/4-204.112-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple soiled wiping cloths on countertops throughout kitchen. Remove and maintain in a sanitizng solution after each use
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored in stagnant water. Discontinue practice and maintain clean and sanitized utensils on clean surfaces
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles unidentified. Provide a label on all squeeze bottles with the common name of the food items inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Observed previous owner Certified Food Protection Manager certificate. Discussed with PIC to remove and replace with valid certificate
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
50
May 24, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 4/24. PIC states the cleaning is scheduled next week. Provide updated inspection sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Aug 4, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide signage on the front door stating that only " service animals " are allowed on site
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Identify all bulk food containers as well as all clear plastic spray bottles where needed
590.003/3-302.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post a current copy of your food safety certificate as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Change aprons when they become heavily soiled throughout the day
590.002/2-304.11-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all obnoxious odors
590.005/5-402.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up properly as discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible grease and grime on the in line cooking equipment where needed
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all the vents above the char grill containing heavy dark soils
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all splintered wooden utensils in the kitchen
590.004/4-101.17-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue thawing foods out in stagnant water - ensure water is running / trickling over the frozen product as discussed
590.003/3-501.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Addressed on site
590.002/2-402.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors from all visible soils under and behind all cooking equipment
590.006/6-101.11-C
52
Sep 27, 2022
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: Turkey hash 46F. Product made one hour prior placed cooled to below 41F. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Potatoes in walkin cooler not date marked. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Dump sink has been covered with a piece of sheet metal. Repair to be fully operational. Remove sheet metal.
590.005/5-205.15-C
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment is cooling diced cooked potatoes in deep 5 gallon plastic buckets. Increase surface area under refrigeration or use indirect contact with ice.
590.003/3-501.15-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was My Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at My Diner on file is from Aug 8, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at My Diner?
Across the inspection record, “(p) person-in-charge-duties” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at My Diner.
How does My Diner compare to other restaurants in South Boston?
My Diner most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the South Boston average of 87.
Has My Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at My Diner have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at My Diner 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 My Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, My Diner is inspected around two times per year on average.
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