Pelloma Nigerian Cuisine
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged 16 inspections at Pelloma Nigerian Cuisine, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Controlling pests” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Dorchester restaurant scores 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
16
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a clean pest control report to show no catches no voids no structure issues. Provide report prior to reinspection date for proper reivew. No activity noted. 2-4-26 PIC will need to do a deep cleaning of the location and have pest control come out as many times a weeks that it takes to provide you with a clean pest control report. Report should be free of catches repairs / voids and any structure issues. I found multiple dead roaches and one live roach. Please keep kitchen clean and dry.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a clean pest control report to show no catches no voids no structure issues. Provide report prior to reinspection date for proper reivew. No activity noted. 2-4-26 PIC will need to do a deep cleaning of the location and have pest control come out as many times a weeks that it takes to provide you with a clean pest control report. Report should be free of catches repairs / voids and any structure issues. I found multiple dead roaches and one live roach. Please keep kitchen clean and dry.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a wiping cloth bucket for wiping clothe to be stored in.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean along the walls in the kitchen and remove any wiping cloths under equipment. Clean walls in kitchen cooking and prep areas. By doing this it will help with the issue you are having with roaches.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed on the phone please clean all the inplace equipment check under the in place equipment. Shelves in kitchen will need to be cleaned also. Bulk food containers will need to be cleaned.
590.004/4-202.16-C
78
Jan 27, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a clean pest control report to show no catches no voids no structure issues. Provide report prior to reinspection date for proper reivew. No activity noted.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 12/26. Provide proof of required maintenance.
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Jan 16, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing testing device for 3 compartment sink. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live roaches around 3 compartment sink. provide active pest control service and clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 12/26. Provide proof of required maintenance.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a clean pest control report to show no catches no voids no structure issues. Provide report prior to reinspection date for proper reivew.
590.006/6-501.111-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed mutliple refrigeration and freezer units with heavy food soils. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
70
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing testing device for 3 compartment sink. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing device for temperature measuring. Provide at all times
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live roaches around 3 compartment sink. provide active pest control service and clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 12/26. Provide proof of required maintenance.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Handwashing aids and devices use restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks missing paper towels. provide
590.006/6-301.13-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed mutliple refrigeration and freezer units with heavy food soils. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
64
Aug 20, 2025
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: Meat pie 125F Puff puff 119F in hot holding display unit / Discussed turning unit up to help with heat loss as the doors are opened frequently /Provide 135F or greater Rice in hot holding cabinet 120F / Cabinet set to 143F increase holding temperature on cabinets in order to maintain proper hot holding temperatures / Provide 135F or greater Food will be reheated to 165F and returned to units
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a hot holding thermometer inside the meat pie holding case
590.004/4-204.112-C
82
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Prep sink next to dish machine - faucet is leaking / Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Aug 21, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in June / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP
590.006/6-201.17-C
95
Feb 8, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 26, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Beef patties inside of the front service hot holding unit at 122F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Foods to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Single use plastic cup being used to dispense out of bulk food bin in the main kitchen area. Discontinue and use a handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Light out inside of the front service hot holdin unit. Replace.
590.004/4-202.16-C
74
Mar 31, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked beef patties in the hot holding unit next to the fryers at 109F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Patties to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Single door upright basement refrigeration unit not functioning properly and with an elevated temperature. Foods to be voluntarily discarded at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Bug light hanging above the preparation sink located on the first floor. Discontinue and ensure ensure all food preparation is being done in a safe and protected manner.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Single door upright basement refrigerator/freezer not operationg properly. Addres and make any necessay repairs or replace.
590.004/4-202.16-C
67
Oct 6, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date. Address and provide up to date Hood Tags for the re-inspection date. Hood and Ventilation cleaning has been scheduled for 9/26/2022.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Limited fruit fly activity noted in the basement storage area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. Pest control had been scheduled to be on site and had canceled the original appointment for 9/19/2022. Ownership has called pest management to re-schedule an inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
90
Sep 21, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Limited fruit fly activity noted in the basement storage area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. Pest control had been scheduled to be on site and had canceled the original appointment for 9/19/2022. Ownership has called pest management to re-schedule an inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date. Address and provide up to date Hood Tags for the re-inspection date. Hood and Ventilation cleaning has been scheduled for 9/26/2022.
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Sep 7, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 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-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date. Address and provide up to date Hood Tags for the re-inspection date.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Bug lights observed being placed over small preparation sink and other dry goods. Discontinue and store appropriately to ensure no contamination to any food/dry goods.
590.003/3-305.11-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
82
Aug 30, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Bug lights observed being placed over small preparation sink and other dry goods. Discontinue and store appropriately to ensure no contamination to any food/dry goods.
590.003/3-305.11-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
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date. Address and provide up to date Hood Tags for the re-inspection date.
590.006/6-201.11-C
78
Apr 12, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pelloma Nigerian Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pelloma Nigerian Cuisine on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pelloma Nigerian Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pelloma Nigerian Cuisine.
How does Pelloma Nigerian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Pelloma Nigerian Cuisine most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Pelloma Nigerian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pelloma Nigerian Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pelloma Nigerian Cuisine 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 Pelloma Nigerian Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pelloma Nigerian Cuisine is inspected around four times per year on average.
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