Nu Flav Restaurant

1098 Blue Hill Av, Dorchester, MA 02124

African

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Nu Flav Restaurant has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “system maintained in good repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.

Nu Flav Restaurant scores about where you'd expect for a Dorchester restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Assignment (pf)

Inspector notes: No posted certifications for food safety. PIC stated he has an appointment scheduled 03/11/2026 PIC Ricardo Orelus provided invoice for appointment scheduled for May 16.2026

590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF

Food preparation (c)

Inspector notes: There is no prep sink to wash produce Per PIC produce is being washed in the three bay sink. Provide a food prep sink to protect produce during preparation 03/19/2026 PIC to Provide a written proposal or assessment from a license plumber regarding the installation of prep sink. the Proposal must explain why the prep sink cannot be installed

590.003/3-305.14-C

Mar 18, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Assignment (pf)

Inspector notes: No posted certifications for food safety. PIC stated he has an appointment scheduled 03/11/2026 PIC Ricardo Orelus provided invoice for appointment scheduled for May 16.2026

590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF

Food preparation (c)

590.003/3-305.14-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Evidence of large rodent dropping were observed in the kitchen inside the oven and behing the oven in the basement floor .Clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report.Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov. IPM report should cite notation on drop ceiling inspection. *****recommmend to increase services until the situation is brought under control(no activity/no catches/no structural voids/no sanitation issues 03/11/2026 Evidence of rodent dropping were observed inside the oven at the time of compliance visit. The area was cleaned and sanitized during the compliance./Please continue with the updated services until there are evidence or no structural voids noted

590.006/6-501.111-C

Mar 11, 2026

Routine

3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 17 violations

Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

Inspector notes: Oil in the fryolator observed heavily discolored. Change more often

590.003/3-101.11-P

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Food Item on the steam table white rice 101F Chicken stew 98F degrees/ Products must be 135 degree or above / PIC to reheated the chicken and rice to165F and up. train staff on monitoring temperature

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Packages cooked fish was observed stored directly on top of uncover raw ground beef.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Reach in Unit/ Properly date mark all ready to eat foods.Provide made/discard date to all food prepped before storing in the refrigerator

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Handwashing sink in the front service area observed without paper towels. Provide and maintain

590.006/6-301.12-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Priority and Priority Foundation viloations noted. Provide active manegerial control.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Assignment (pf)

Inspector notes: No posted certifications for food safety. PIC stated he has an appointment scheduled 03/11/2026 PIC Ricardo Orelus provided invoice for appointment scheduled for May 16.2026

590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF

(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)

Inspector notes: Due to unsanitary conditions found and pest activity resulted in unsanitary conditions observed during the inspection. At the time of inspection voluntary closure was issue until establisment is deemed safe to reopen

590.008/8-404.11-PF

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Reach-in unit there are multiples uncovered container with food items. All foods must be covered to prevent contamination. Remove all foods from open #10 containers/properly store in covered food service grade container

590.003/3-302.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Excessive unnecessary materials including wood boards ladder cardboard boxes debris and miscellaneous equipement were stored in the basement area. Items were observed stored directly on the floor and in damp conditions. Remove unnecessary items and maintain proper storage at least 6 inches of the ground. Clean and organize A strong persistent foul odor was present throughout the basement area. Odor may be associated with moisture .

590.006/6-501.114-C

Controlling pests (c)

590.006/6-501.111-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Several floor tiles near the 3 bay sink and near the stairswell observed damaged . Address and make any necessary repairs Floor throughout the establishment observed in need of deep cleaning. Clean to remove Walls and ceiling observed visibly soiled with food debris. Clean to remove.

590.006/6-201.11-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Interior of the 2 door cooler being used to store flour visibly soiled Interior of all refrigetaror observed visibly soiled. Clean to remove all. Interior of the small glass hot holding unit located at the front service station visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Unit was functioning proeprly at the time of the inspection. Coffin Freezer in the basement was observed visible soiled with blood spills and unplugged and not operation with meat products stored inside. Inside of the oven observed with large rodent dropping. clean to remove

590.004/4-601.11-C

Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)

Inspector notes: Single use small plastic container observed being used to dipense out of bulk food bag of sugar and flour. Discontinue and use a handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands

590.004/4-502.13-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing 3 compartment sinks. Discontinue using sponge to wash food contact surfaces to prevent contamination

590.004/4-101.16-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Meat Product were observed stored inside a coffin-style freezer unplogged located in the basement. The freezer was unplugged and not operation for unknown time .Discard all meat products stored in the unit

590.003/3-307.11-C

Food preparation (c)

590.003/3-305.14-C

Oct 30, 2025

Routine

13 minor violations.

View 13 violations

Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)

Inspector notes: Single use small plastic container being used to dipense out of bulk food bag of sugar. Discontinue and use a handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.

590.004/4-502.13-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Light out above the stove top. Replace. Fryer basket damaged and with metal hanging loosley. Replace.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)

Inspector notes: Single use small plastic container being used to dipense out of bulk food bag of sugar. Discontinue and use a handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.

590.004/4-502.13-C

Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)

Inspector notes: Provide 3 operational drain plugs in order to properly wash rinse and sanitize all equipment.

590.004/4-204.119-C

Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)

Inspector notes: Provide 3 operational drain plugs in order to properly wash rinse and sanitize all equipment.

590.004/4-204.119-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Light out above the stove top. Replace. Fryer basket damaged and with metal hanging loosley. Replace.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Interior of the 2 door cooler being used to store flour visibly soiled and with cacked on foods. Clean to remove all. Interior of the small glass hot holding unit located at the front service station visibly soiled and with cacked on foods. Clean to remove. Unit was functioning proeprly at the time of the inspection.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

590.004/4-602.13-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Pipe under the hand sink in the main kitchen area is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Pipe in the basement storage area is leaking onto the basement floor. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

590.005/5-205.15-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Several floor tiles near the 3 bay sink damaged and missing. Address and make any necessary repairs. Repairs were in the process of being completed as of 10/30/2025.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed near where onions and plantaines are being stored. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed near where onions and plantaines are being stored. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Oct 24, 2025

Routine

7 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

590.004/4-602.13-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

590.005/5-205.15-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Several floor tiles near the 3 bay sink damaged and missing. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Light out above the stove top. Replace. Fryer basket damaged and with metal hanging loosley. Replace.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)

Inspector notes: Provide 3 operational drain plugs in order to properly wash rinse and sanitize all equipment.

590.004/4-204.119-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed near where onions and plantaines are being stored. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)

Inspector notes: Single use small plastic container being used to dipense out of bulk food bag of sugar. Discontinue and use a handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.

590.004/4-502.13-C

Apr 9, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Before use after cleaning (p)

Inspector notes: Employee observed not properly washing rinsing and cleaning utensils prior to lacing them back into service. Discontinue and ensure all staff have been properly trained on how to set up and use the 3 compartmetn sink.

590.004/4-702.11-P

Food contact with equipment utensils and linens (p)

Inspector notes: Fryer oil very dark and murky. Address and ensure fryer oil is being changed more frequently.

590.003/3-304.11-P

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Fryer baskets with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Test strips for the 3 compartment sink appear to have water damage. Replace.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)

Inspector notes: Plastic single use cups being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent contamination from hands.

590.004/4-202.11-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: 3 Bay sink does not appear to be draining properly. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Interior of the 2 door Beverage Air cooler being used for dry storage visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove all. Shelf in front of the Turbo Fan oven visibly soiled. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-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

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was not a Food Safety Certification visible. If certification is not current than provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in a Food safety course for the re-inspection date specified.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Oct 3, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the basement storage area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspeciton.

590.006/6-501.111-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Large pipe in the basement storage area with a small leak. Address and make any necessary repairs. Leak was not affecting any food products/equipment located in the basement.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Sep 25, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Sanitizer in the 3 bay sink registering well over the required 200ppm. Address and ensure all staff have been properly tagged on how to set up and test the sanitzing solution.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Large pipe in the basement storage area with a small leak. Address and make any necessary repairs. Leak was not affecting any food products/equipment located in the basement.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Small single door freezer located in the basement storage area with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the basement storage area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspeciton.

590.006/6-501.111-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

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Small portion of flooring near the basement staircase is damaged and slightly sagging. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Sep 17, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Sanitizer in the 3 bay sink registering well over the required 200ppm. Address and ensure all staff have been properly tagged on how to set up and test the sanitzing solution.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the basement storage area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspeciton.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Small portion of flooring near the basement staircase is damaged and slightly sagging. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.006/6-201.11-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

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Small single door freezer located in the basement storage area with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Cold water faucet to the hand sink in the main kitchen area is not functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Large pipe in the basement storage area with a small leak. Address and make any necessary repairs. Leak was not affecting any food products/equipment located in the basement.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Apr 8, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection the test strips on site apeared to have water damaged. Replace in order to get an accurate sanitizer reading.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Interior of the 2 door Beverage-Air cooler storing flour/sugar visibly soiled and with food spills. Clean to remove. Interior of the singel door upright basement refrigeration unit with excess ice/frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Cold water faucet to the hand sink in the main kitchen area is not functioning properly. Very slow drain at the hand sink in the main kitchen area. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (c)

Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was only 1 functioning drain plug. Address and provide all 3 in order to proper;y wash rinse and sanitize all equipment.

590.004/4-301.12-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

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Address and provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food Safety Course for the re-inspection. No one on site with a current Allergen Certification. Provide for the re-inspection.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Dec 7, 2023

Routine

8 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily scorded and grooved replace.

590.004/4-101.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No Food Safety Certification and Allergen Certification for person in charge provide.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)

Inspector notes: Remove empty cans and bottles from basement area.

590.005/5-501.110-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Leaky pipe below hand wash sink at kitchen repair.

590.005/5-205.15-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Interior of freezer at basement area soiled clean to remove visible soil. Clean inbetween sides and backsplash to remove heavy encrusted grease.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Repair openings at basement area. Replace ripped screen to door.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove clutter of noninuse equipment from basement old seating and refrigerator unit.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: One ceiling tile at kitchen area loose repair of replace.

590.006/6-201.17-C

Apr 13, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Repair ceiling above stairs to basement. Replace loose ceiling tiles inside kitchen area.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove clutter of noninuse equipement from basement area.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and post current sticker.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Apr 7, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw hamburger stored over fish provide proper storage.

590.003/3-302.11-P

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Person in charge to develop and implement a cleaning schedule.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove clutter of noninuse equipement from basement area.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and post current sticker.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment ware washing areas and basement stairs to remove visible soil. Repair ceiling above stairs to basement. Replace loose ceiling tiles inside kitchen area.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: cutting board heavily scoreded and worn replace.

590.004/4-101.11-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Ware Washing sink faucet broken repair.

590.005/5-205.15-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Clean sides inbetween and back splash to cooking equipment to remove visible soil.

590.004/4-601.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Food safety certifications not posted provide or proof of paid class appointment.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Thermometer broken for hot holding unit repair. Thermometer broken for 2 door refrigerator unit.

590.004/4-204.112-C

Aug 30, 2022

Routine

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and post current sticker.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Ceiling tile missing at seating area replace. Repair opening on floor ware washing sink. Missing and broken tiles repair and replace.

590.006/6-201.11-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Cold Handle at handsink not gripping repair.

590.005/5-205.15-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Clean sides inbetween and backsplash to cooking equipment to remove visible soil.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: Replace missing sink plugs at ware washing sink provide.

590.004/4-101.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nu Flav Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nu Flav Restaurant on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nu Flav Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Nu Flav Restaurant.

How does Nu Flav Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Nu Flav Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Nu Flav Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nu Flav Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nu Flav 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 Nu Flav Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nu Flav Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.

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