Oasis Restaurant

33 Hancock St, Dorchester, MA 02125
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 14 inspections at Oasis Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Oasis Restaurant's 61 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Poisonous or toxic material containers-container prohibitions (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to have open loose poison bags along the ledge going to the basement and in basement.
590.007/7-203.11-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Please provide soap at hand sink in kitchen. Please monitor.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Eveidence of some rodent droppings found on ledge going to the basement and around water heater. As discussed please do a deep cleaning and have pest control come back out as many time as it takes to get a clean pest control reports with no repairs.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide paper towels at kitchen hand sink.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to do a deep cleaing of the floors under and behind equipment ledge going to the basement and along the walls in the basement.
590.006/6-201.11-C
61
Nov 4, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking line to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean backsplash to cooking line.
590.004/4-601.11-C
90
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Last Toilet inside womens restroom not flushing repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Jul 15, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at the hand sink area provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean cooking equipment sides and inbetween equipment to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment and prep area to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Last Toilet inside womens restroom not flushing repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
78
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of equipment and misc items from basement area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides inbetween and backsplash to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile missing at the basement area replace.
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leaky pipe dripping into pan below steamtable repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
82
Dec 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink needs backflow prevention repair.
590.005/5-202.13-P
86
Nov 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink needs backflow prevention repair.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current exhausthood sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light bulb defective replace inside walk in cooler and freezer.
590.006/6-303.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean cooking line sides backsplash and inbetween to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
74
Jun 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Toilet not operating inside womens restroom repair.
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Temp logs for monitoring temperatures for daycare prepared foods not up to date provide.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor paint at basement peeling repair.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Food Safety and Allergen certifications expired provide or proof registered for a class.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Opening on floor inside walk in freezer repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
67
Jan 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing some temps on temperature log maintain at all times.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove unnecessary non-inuse equipment from kitchen and basement prep/ware washing area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board worn replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leaky pipe at basement area repair. Floor drain missing cover repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Lighting not working inside walk in cooler repair.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by licensed hood cleaner.
590.006/6-501.14-C
70
Oct 25, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Poisonous or toxic material containers-container prohibitions (p)
Inspector notes: On top of water heater found green / blue powder. Discontinue and remove any poisonous materials and have pest control come out.
590.007/7-203.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent droppings around water heater steps to the basement. Please clean to remove and provide a pest control report. Dead mouse on floor to the left of prep sink in basement.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean shelves exterior of equipment and bulk food containers.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Gray trash barrel in basement will need to be cleaned.
590.005/5-501.116-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Red cutting board stored on back of the faucet at sink in kitchen
590.004/4-903.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean walls in kitchen. Clean floor under cooking equipment stairs to basement and under equipment in basement
590.006/6-201.11-C
64
Aug 29, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Rodent bait stations (p)
Inspector notes: Several blocks of open poison onbserved throughout the restaurant. Discontinue and ensure proper pest control.
590.007/7-206.12-P
Insect control devices design and installation (c)
Inspector notes: Sticky fly paper observed hanging off of heat lamp used for foods and other clean equipment. Discontinue and provide proper location to ensure no contamination to equipment/foods.
590.006/6-202.13-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the main service floor as well as the basement preparation area's. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no current Food Safety Certification. Provide the up to date certification or documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food Safety Course for the re-inspection.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several lights out above stove top and grill. Replace.
590.004/4-202.16-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handicap toilet in the womans room is not functioning/out of order. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
67
Mar 2, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until April 2023.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under and behind cooking equipment ledge next to stairs and basement floor.
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Oct 5, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Dump sink on cooking line leaking and hand sink in basement leaking and falling apart. Please have both repaired.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing ceiling tiles in basement prep area.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker expired Sept 2022. Please have hood cleaned.
590.004/4-202.18-C
86
May 26, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor in basement and under cooking equipment.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to be sure that all bulk food containers have labels.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have the filters and the hood cleaned. Please have a new sticker installed before re-inspection date.
590.004/4-202.18-C
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oasis Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oasis Restaurant on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oasis Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Oasis Restaurant.

How does Oasis Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Oasis Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Oasis Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Oasis Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Oasis Restaurant 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 Oasis Restaurant inspected?

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