Puritan Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
67
Score
The Puritan Restaurant, located at 735 William T Morrissey Bl in Dorchester, MA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 31, 2026, resulting in a score of 67. This inspection identified one critical violation, one major violation, and three minor violations, including issues related to handwashing sink operation and equipment maintenance. Across its 16 recorded inspections, the Puritan Restaurant has historically maintained a low-risk profile.
16
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
67
Jun 23, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Feb 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Jan 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Jul 8, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Feb 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
Jan 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
May 30, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
May 23, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
May 12, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Jan 30, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
64
Jan 23, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
64
Jun 24, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 16, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
May 16, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Mar 31, 2026 Inspection
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple handsinks with soiled equipment stored in the basin. Clean and remove. Retrain staff on proper use of handsinks.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Observed ice build up on the floor of the walk in freezer. Clean to remove Handsink with visible leak. PIC turned off water and provided documentation for repair order. PIC will utilize the handsink at the other end of cookline until repair if made. Handsink must be accesible at all times.
590.005/5-205.15-P
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food soils on the interior and exterior of all refrigeration and freezer units. Clean to remove Observed heavy debri under the 3 compartment sink metal shelving units and refrigeration units. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings observed on the floor and on cardboard utilized on the shelving units. Remove all cardboard and sanitize all areas.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple plastic squeeze bottles missing labels. Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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