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Only One Jamaican Restaurant

160 Norfolk St, Dorchester, MA 02124
African
Last inspected: Aug 22, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Only One Jamaican Restaurant has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Only One Jamaican Restaurant was last inspected on Aug 22, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Sanitizing solutions testing devices” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Dorchester sits at 86, putting Only One Jamaican Restaurant on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 22, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Test kits are locked in the office / Staff does not have access to them to verify / Provide accessible test kits
590.004/4-302.14-PF
90
Feb 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Several small flies noted in the back prep area / AAA makes monthly exterminations contact for extra services in order to help eradicate flies
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Jan 3, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by licensed exhausthood cleaner. Cleaning has been scheduled for Mon. 1/1/2024.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Dec 11, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by licensed exhausthood cleaner.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Some dials are missing on stove replace.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed non-inuse refrigerators from neighboring residents stored on restaurant side exterior grounds and remove excessive wooden pallets from exterior grounds.
590.005/5-501.115-C
86
Sep 22, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 14, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer in buckets registering way of the required 50-100ppm. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained on how to set up and test sanitizer.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor of the walk-in freezer with what appears to be blood spills from box of meats. Address and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was still fruit fly activity noted. Pest control reports were up to date at the time of the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
82
Aug 30, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted near the basement staircase. Address and provide an up to date pest control report reflecting fruit fly treatment.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer in buckets registering way of the required 50-100ppm. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained on how to set up and test sanitizer.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor of the walk-in freezer with what appears to be blood spills from box of meats. Address and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Mar 21, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Fried chicken in the front service hot holding unit at 109F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Fried chicken to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Basement hand sink with a slow drain. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
82
Jul 21, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Only One Jamaican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Only One Jamaican Restaurant on file is from Aug 22, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Only One Jamaican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “sanitizing solutions testing devices” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Only One Jamaican Restaurant.

How does Only One Jamaican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Only One Jamaican Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Only One Jamaican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Only One Jamaican Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Only One Jamaican 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 Only One Jamaican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Only One Jamaican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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