Plateau Shawarma

251 Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA 02122
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Jan 25, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Plateau Shawarma has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 25, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 25, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

“Food temperature measuring devices” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Dorchester restaurant, which scores around 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 25, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometers available at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection the pipe under the 2 bay sink was leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unecessary equipment from the back hallway.
590.006/6-501.114-C
82
Jan 24, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometers available at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedures or equipment for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit for quarts sanitizer provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand soap provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed opening below exit door repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand wash signage provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unecessary equipment from the back hallway.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired provide current exhausthood sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermoters for some refrigerator units units provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection the pipe under the 2 bay sink was leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
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Dec 27, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand soap provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit for quarts sanitizer provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedures or equipment for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed opening below exit door repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermoters for some refrigerator units units provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired provide current exhausthood sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand wash signage provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Plateau Shawarma last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Plateau Shawarma on file is from Jan 25, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Plateau Shawarma?

Across the inspection record, “food temperature measuring devices” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Plateau Shawarma.

How does Plateau Shawarma compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Plateau Shawarma most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Plateau Shawarma's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Plateau Shawarma have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Plateau Shawarma means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.