Raphael's Restaurant

487 Washington St, Dorchester, MA 02124

Italian

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Raphael's Restaurant appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Controlling pests” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Dorchester facility scores 86, putting Raphael's Restaurant on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed rodent activity on multiple shelving units with stored dry good products. Clean to remove all areas Observed rodent droppings on the front ledge window. Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed a dead mouse on the wood pallet. Remove and disinfect the area

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)

Inspector notes: Observed staff eating at the front counter with gloved hands utilized to serve food. Retrain staff to eat in designated area.

590.002/2-401.11-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy food soils and debri inside of multiple stand up freezer and refrigeration units. Clean to remove

590.004/4-601.11-C

Oct 20, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Remove cardboard from bottom of prep tables

590.006/6-101.11-C

Jun 6, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Walls and back door with visible soils / Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.12-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Remove soiled cardboard from floors and bottom of prep tables

590.006/6-101.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Wire storage racks with visible soils / Clean to remove

590.004/4-602.13-C

Mar 26, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide test kits for the quaternary ammonia used in 3 bay

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Walls and sides of refrigeration with visible soils / Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.12-C

Storing maintenance tools (c)

Inspector notes: Mops and brooms on floor / Store at least 6" off of floor when not in use

590.006/6-501.113-C

Aug 5, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Screen at back door ripped and curtain like allowing for fly entrance / Discontinue and provide a solid screen door or keep back door closed

590.006/6-202.15-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Walls near back door with hole visible soils and paint chipping / Repair clean and repaint

590.006/6-501.11-C

Mar 7, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Cooling (p)

Inspector notes: 3 bags of rice in the stand up reach in 67F 68F 77F / All were wrapped in plastic. PIC states rice was cooked yesterday cooled at room temp and wrapped up. All 3 bags were voluntarily disposed of due to being out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time. / Review proper cooling time and procedures (as described below) with all staff.

590.003/3-501.14-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: 1 dead mouse on glue trap in basement / Exterminator is on a monthly schedule last IPM report dated 2/15/2024. Contact exterminator for additional services and move to bi-weekly.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Bottom of prep table rusted / Repaint

590.004/4-101.19-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Raphael's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Raphael's Restaurant on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Raphael's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Raphael's Restaurant.

How does Raphael's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Raphael's Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Raphael's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Raphael's Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Raphael's 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 Raphael's Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Raphael's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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