R&S Jamaican Restaurant

36 Norfolk St, Dorchester, MA 02124
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at R&S Jamaican Restaurant, the earliest from 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 13, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to eight violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “system maintained in good repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Dorchester facility scores 86, putting R&S Jamaican Restaurant on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Clogged pipes observed at the 3 bay sink. At the time of inspection pic was not able to demonstrate proper procedures. Establishment utilizes disposables only. Due to no means to warewash advised to notify via email the status of repair by email to isdhealth@boston.gov and Shemica.debnam@boston.gov.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink missing soap. Provide at all times
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a hole in the wall on the baseboard next to rear door. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy build up of papers and personal times stored on the steam table. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 2/26. Provide proof of routine maintenance
590.006/6-501.14-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweep missing at rear door. Provide
590.006/6-202.15-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils observed inside and outside of all refrigeration and freezer units. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple handsinks and prep sinks with heavy soils. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
58
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: A licensed plumber has been contacted and has been on site and is currently working with the establishment to install a proper air gap
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap under the prep sink / Contact a licensed plumber
590.005/5-202.13-P
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: A licensed plumber has been contacted and has been on site and is currently working with the establishment to install a proper air gap
590.005/5-205.15-C
82
Nov 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap under the prep sink / Contact a licensed plumber
590.005/5-202.13-P
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a splash guard between the mop sink and hand sink
590.003/3-307.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was R&S Jamaican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at R&S Jamaican Restaurant on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at R&S Jamaican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at R&S Jamaican Restaurant.

How does R&S Jamaican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

R&S Jamaican Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has R&S Jamaican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at R&S Jamaican Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at R&S Jamaican Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.