Perkin's Sq Deli

106 Dorchester St, South Boston, MA 02127
American
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Perkin's Sq Deli has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Perkin's Sq Deli was last inspected on Mar 13, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

“Nonfood contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Perkin's Sq Deli's latest score of 74 falls below the South Boston average of 87. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed broken food thermometer. Provide and maintain in good condition
590.004/4-204.112-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine. Frequently clean to remove all mold-like substances and maintain
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed handsink blocked with take out bags in kitchen area. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain clear and accessible for handwashing only. COS
590.005/5-205.11-PF
74
Aug 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing testing device for 3 compartment sink. Provide and have accessible at all times.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food labels (c)
Inspector notes: Observed brownies wrapped indivually without labels.Provide w/ allergen
590.003/3-602.11-C
86
Mar 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Muffins for retail sale wrapped not labeled. Provide.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floors in basment with exposed concrete. Clean and seal with cleanable materials.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
May 11, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean basement stairs of visible buildup of soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Dec 15, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit for quats sanitizer. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove out of use ice machine in rear of basement.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Basment storage area ceiling with several holes in drywall. Seal.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Coffee decanters stored in unfinished portion of basement. Store in protected areas.
590.004/4-903.12-C1
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Stair treads leading to basement with buildup of soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside ice machine in basment.
590.004/4-602.11-C
70
Jul 26, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs are 62F. Product cooled to below 41F. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Packaged muffins and cakes offered for retail sale with no ingredient labels. Provide.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Several holes in basement ceiling. Seal.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No signage at handsink in front area. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Walls and ceilings above flat griddle with visible buildup of grease and soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: HVAC vent above kitchen with buildup of grease and soils. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Perkin's Sq Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Perkin's Sq Deli on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Perkin's Sq Deli?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Perkin's Sq Deli.

How does Perkin's Sq Deli compare to other restaurants in South Boston?

Perkin's Sq Deli most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the South Boston average of 87.

Has Perkin's Sq Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Perkin's Sq Deli have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Perkin's Sq Deli 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 Perkin's Sq Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Perkin's Sq Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.