Navarrete Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 7, 2025
90
Score
Navarrete Restaurant appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Mar 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Among Dorchester restaurants, the typical score is 86; Navarrete Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 7, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Organized clutter of maintenance equipment at basement area.
590.006/6-501.113-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Glass on some windows door to entrance cracked repair.
590.006/6-501.11-C
90
Nov 21, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor is discolored inside walk in cooler repair.
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe below ware washing sink leaking repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
86
Jul 31, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: One side of the kitchen is dimmed replace defective ceiling light bulbs.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily scoreded and grooved replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing all floor tiles inside kitchen area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Mar 18, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at hand wash sink inside restroom provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No pest control report onsite provide.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove air condition condensation tube from ware washing sink area.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: No trash recepticle for hand wash sink provide.
590.005/5-501.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: In use utensils stored in stagnant water shall be stored in clean water of 135F.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No label rice bulk food container provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove plastic wrap and cloth from pizza dough handle and provide adequate repairs. Wooden shelving at basement not sealed repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Wall electrical panel loose next to exhaust repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
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Oct 16, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Roasted chicken 126F Pork ribs 128F and fried pork 117F. PIC will need to reheat to 165F and then besure hot held to 135F or higher.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
86
Jun 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Fried pork in hot holding case between 97F and 107F. PIC will need to hot hold this at 135F or higher. Other foods in same case ok. Unit was at 157F.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed before discontinue to store soiled equipment in the wash and rinse bay of the three bay sink. If staff working needed to wash something all three sinks could not be set up properly. Please provide and cart or area that keeps soiled equipment off the floor until you can wash them properly. This will make it so all three bay can be set up to clean it need be.
590.004/4-301.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters visibly soiled in main kitchen area. Both hood stickers are expired.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed discontinue to thaw foods in a tube of water even if you change the water a few times. Frozen foods can be thawed out the day before under running water or can be cooked frozen.
590.003/3-501.13-C
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Jan 26, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked white rice at 54F. Must be cold held at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to besure that hand sink shave paper towels. One sink did not have any. Provide and monitor.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: IN kitchen I found again covered containers of cooked foods. PIC i is going to continue this should provide a hot holding cabinet for the back stock food for the front counter. Food can not just be at room temperature.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: PIC has to have an area to store soiled equipment. Discontinue to use the floor grease trap in the three bays of the sink and end of the prep table. Provide a cart or table just for soiled equipment. Three bay sink will need to be set up before any equipment can be washed and can not do that if filled with soiled equipment.
590.004/4-301.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under and behind cooking equipment.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Besure all bulk food containers have labels small or large.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: A container of chicken thawing in a water. Thaw as discussed under running water in prep sink defrost the day before or cook frozen.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of bulk food containers. General cleaning of the shelves in the kitchen.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line visibly soiled. Hood stickers are expired (Nov 2022) please have both hood cleaned before re-inspection.
590.004/4-202.18-C
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Aug 24, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken in back room 110F and pork 90F. PIC will reheat. Fried pork at front counter 114F. Reheat and keep sliding doors closed. Baked chicken in large hot holding cabinet at 120F. PIC will need to reheat and provide door for unit to keep the heat in.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC is cutting cold cuts and making pizza dough in basement with no hand sink. PIC will need to provide a hand sink and be approved to be prep in the basement.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to date mark cold cuts in walk in as discussed.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Replace stained ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to discontinue to store product on the floor in walk in. Must be 6 inches off the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the basement floors and walls. Clean under shelves and organize all shelves.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store napkins on the floor in the basement.
590.004/4-903.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Large standing fan in kitchen did not have a front cover. PIC will need to provide so that its safe to use.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters and have hood cleaned and new sticker provided. Hood sticker expired April 2022
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean shelves in basement. Soiled.
590.004/4-202.16-C
50
Apr 11, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Clean condition-hands and arms (p)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with all staff to not block the hand sinks with anything and must be stocked at all timeas with paper towels ans soap. Hot must also be available.
590.002/2-301.11-P
Rodent bait stations (p)
Inspector notes: Open bait stations in basement. Please have pest control provide you with the proper stations. Fill in holes in wall as discussed.
590.007/7-206.12-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken dish at 127F in back room covered. PIC will need to reheat to 165F and properly hot hold above 135F. Please review with staff.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in kitchen next to prep sink blocked with soiled equipment.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at hand sink at front counter or restroom. PIC corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent dropings in the basement as discussed. Provide a pest control report at re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store food boxes or containers on the floor in the walk in.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean in place cooking equipment Refrigeration equipment and shelves in kitchen area. Clean fan covers in walk in soiled.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a table or cart to be able to hold all the soiled dishes. Discontinue to store in wash and rinse bay of the three bay sink and one side of the prep sink and the floor.
590.004/4-301.13-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 prep sink faucet.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing ceiling tile by back door.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff to not thaw at room temperature. Must be done as discussed.
590.003/3-501.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Navarrete Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Navarrete Restaurant on file is from Mar 7, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Navarrete Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Navarrete Restaurant.
How does Navarrete Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Navarrete Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Navarrete Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Navarrete Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Navarrete 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 Navarrete Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Navarrete Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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