My Sister's Sandwich Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, My Sister's Sandwich Cafe has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 30, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “controlling pests”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Dorchester restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Roach activity observed. PIC must continue to provide pest control service and provide a clean pest control report. Advised to pull equipment out and properly clean and sanitize all areas. Heavy food soils and spills observed on walls and frying equipment.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease and food soils splattered on the floors walls and door where the deep fryer is placed. A deep Clean required to remove all soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy debris observed behind the freezer and refrigerator units. Clean to remove *Check behind the radiator units
590.004/4-601.11-C
82
Apr 23, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Roach activity observed. PIC must continue to provide pest control service and provide a clean pest control report. Advised to pull equipment out and properly clean and sanitize all areas. Heavy food soils and spills observed on walls and frying equipment.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Paper towels missing at the handsink. Provide at all times
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed clean equipment stored in the handsink. Retrain staff on proper use of handsink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease and food soils splattered on the floors walls and door where the deep fryer is placed. A deep Clean required to remove all soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy debris observed behind the freezer and refrigerator units. Clean to remove *Check behind the radiator units
590.004/4-601.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Observed small rodent droppings behind multiple refrigeration and freeze units. Clean to remove Advised to pull equipment out and properly clean and sanitize the area. Heavy food soils and spills observed
590.006/6-501.111-C
64
Apr 16, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed clean equipment stored in the handsink. Retrain staff on proper use of handsink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Paper towels missing at the handsink. Provide at all times
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Observed small rodent droppings behind multiple refrigeration and freeze units. Clean to remove Advised to pull equipment out and properly clean and sanitize the area. Heavy food soils and spills observed
590.006/6-501.111-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease and food soils splattered on the floors walls and door where the deep fryer is placed. A deep Clean required to remove all soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils observed on the exterior and interior of all refrigertion and freezer units. Clean to remove Grease build up observed on the exterior and interior of the ice machine. Clean to remove Heavy food soils and grease build up observed on numerous counter tops and shelving units. Clean to remove Heavy debris observed behind the freezer and refrigerator units. Clean to remove *Check behind the radiator units
590.004/4-601.11-C
70
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 1 live roach seen under the microwave / Contact pest control and provide IPM reports
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Jan 17, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Noodles steak salad out on counter 65F / Items have been moved to refrigeration / Provide 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Stew in hot holding 109F out for 1 hour / Removed from line and will be reheated to 165F / Ensure 135F or greater
590.003/3-501.16-P1
74
May 16, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Several foods out on counter prepared and packaged on site - 50F / All were prepared about an hour prior to packaging and moved to refrigeration
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior glass of stand up refrigeration with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
74
May 2, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Single use gloves beimg re-used. Discontinue and esnure gloves are only being used once then discarded.
590.003/3-304.15-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Several containers with cooked rice and various meats observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and store all TCS foods at below 41F. Foods left out at room temperaure were removed at the time of the inspection and placed back under refrigeration. Fresh baby sprouts being left oout at room temperature (58F). Discontinue and enssure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Sprouts were placed back under refrigeration at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Moisture observed ont he lower shelf of the 2 door upright cooler. Address and clean to remove. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspection. Ice build-up observed on teh compressor of the 2 door Delfield cooler. Defrost and clean to remove. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Gel packs observed being placed directly on deli meats. Discontinue and ensure all meats are being stored in a clena dnprotected manner. Deli meast were at the appropriate temperature and the unit was operating properly.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Electric fryer being used inside not under a hood system. Remove unless otherwise authorized.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several grab and go containers of food with no labels. Provide labels on all grab and go food items.
590.003/3-302.12-C
61
Jan 3, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Ice machine to be used in the restaurant not completely installed at the time of the visit. Ensure ice machine has been completely installed and is functional.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Dec 28, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no food thermometers available. Provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Ice machine to be used in the restaurant not completely installed at the time of the visit. Ensure ice machine has been completely installed and is functional.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Several coolers with no evidence of equipment thermometers. Provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several grab and go food items have no labels. Provide proper labeling for all grab and go foods.
590.003/3-302.12-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was My Sister's Sandwich Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at My Sister's Sandwich Cafe on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at My Sister's Sandwich Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at My Sister's Sandwich Cafe.
How does My Sister's Sandwich Cafe compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
My Sister's Sandwich Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has My Sister's Sandwich Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at My Sister's Sandwich Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at My Sister's Sandwich Cafe 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 My Sister's Sandwich Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, My Sister's Sandwich Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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