Puritan Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
67
Score
Puritan Restaurant has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Puritan Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 31, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “cleaning frequency and restrictions”, which has been cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Dorchester restaurant, which scores around 86. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
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.
View 5 violations
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
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
(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
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
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
67
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sauce in steam holding unit 118F / Ensure sauces are properly reheated on the stove top before transferring to hot holding. Discussed hot holding units do not reheat food. Sauce will be reheated to 165F on the stove
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Salami 57F / In top reach in across from the grill / Discussed keeping the lid down or using ice as a means to maintain temperature in the summer months / Moved to walk in to cool down.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent covers with heavy grease build up especially over fryers / Clean to remove and ensure maintainence in between hood cleanings
590.006/6-201.17-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under equipment and along walls in the kitchen and prep areas / Provide a deep clean
590.006/6-501.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Bag of onions on floor / Elevate at least 6" off of floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
64
Jan 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Restricted use pesticides criteria (p)
Inspector notes: Can of raid on counter / Discontinue use
590.007/7-206.11-P
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors and areas of walls with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils in 92F soiled stagnant water / Holder is on cool part of flat grill /Change water and Move to side that is on to maintain 135F or greater and maintain clean.
590.003/3-304.12-C
78
Jul 8, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Walls above hood vent with visible grease build up / Clean to remove Walls in back prep area near stand mixer visibly soiled / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils in stagnant water / Discontinue and store as described below
590.003/3-304.12-C
90
Jan 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken out on line at 56F / Out for 1 hour to use for pizza topping / Moved back to refrigeration to cool down / Provide 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No liquid hand soap at pizza station hand sink / Provide
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide test kits for the chemicals used in 3 bay sink
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Food soils on floors next to fryers / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling vent and surrounding tiles with visible dust build up / Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.17-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils stored in stagnant water / Discontinue and store as described below
590.003/3-304.12-C
61
May 30, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Drip tray of the walk-in cooler is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. New part has been ordered as of 5/23/2023 and will be installed upon delivery.
590.004/4-202.16-C
95
May 12, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Styrafoam cups being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent conamination from hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Drip tray of the walk-in cooler is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Dispensing tubes from the automatic sanitizer dispensor is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Drainage tube to the 2 door Cold drinks cooler is disconnected. Address and replace.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
82
Jan 23, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked meatballs inside fo the steam table at 95F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above.Meatballs to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Small single use plastic container being used to dispense out of hot holding unit. Disocontinue and use handles scoops.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Sliced tomaotes onions and peppers in the front service cooler between 48-51F. PIC had stated thet they had just been slcied and placed into the cooler. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place prior to being placed out for service. All other foods isnide of the unit were at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Disocontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hole in wall near the Hobart stand mixer. Address and make any necessary repairs. Hole in wall under the stainless steel table. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
64
Jun 16, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor of the restoom appears to have water damage. Once leak has been addressed ceiling is to be repaired.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottels filled with dressings and sauces have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Excess moisture observed on teh floor near the walk-in freezer. Clean to remove. Excess moisture observed on the lower shelf of the 2 door deli cooler. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling in the restroom appears to have a leak. Address and make any necessary repairs. Drainage pipe from the walk-in cooler is disconnected. Address make any necessary repairs and ensure the drainage pipe is properly plumbed. Excess moisture observed on teh lower shelf of the 2 door flip top cooler. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was operating properly at the time of the inspection.
590.005/5-205.15-C
82
May 16, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Puritan Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Puritan Restaurant on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Puritan Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning frequency and restrictions” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Puritan Restaurant.
How does Puritan Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Puritan Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Puritan Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Puritan Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Puritan Restaurant 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 Puritan Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Puritan Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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