Restaurant Y Cafeteria Los Nietos

962 Blue Hill Av, Dorchester, MA 02124

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Restaurant Y Cafeteria Los Nietos stretching back to 2022. On Aug 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

“Food storage containers identified with common name of food” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Dorchester average 86, so Restaurant Y Cafeteria Los Nietos trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 21, 2025

Routine

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

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(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked rice and beef in the front service stea table at 128F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are at 135F and above. Foods to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of live roach activity noted during the course of the inspection. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection the flip top cooler was not functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was not in use at the time of the inspection and repairs have been schuduled.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Feb 21, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Interior of the 2 door North American refrigeration unit visibly soiled. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Sep 20, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Apr 8, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food storage prohibited areas (c)

Inspector notes: Bag of onions observed being stored on the ground in the upper storage room. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.

590.003/3-305.12-C

Aug 1, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove clutter from restroom and oraganize.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Outside receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Grease collector recepticle soiled clean. Clean floor behind to remove loose trash.

590.005/5-501.15-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: No labels on condiment squeeze bottle provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Feb 15, 2023

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floor below prep and cooking equipment to remove visible soil.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove clutter from restroom some shelving areas and organize.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Observed visible opening below side exit door repair.

590.006/6-202.15-C

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

Inspector notes: Inbetween and sides of cooking equipment soiled clean.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: No labels on some food containers provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Aug 3, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit flies exterior rest room area provide pest control service and current report.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: No labels on condiment squeeze bottles provide with ingredient name. Ketchup mustard and mayonaise etc.

590.003/3-302.12-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Restaurant Y Cafeteria Los Nietos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Restaurant Y Cafeteria Los Nietos on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Restaurant Y Cafeteria Los Nietos?

Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Restaurant Y Cafeteria Los Nietos.

How does Restaurant Y Cafeteria Los Nietos compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Restaurant Y Cafeteria Los Nietos most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Restaurant Y Cafeteria Los Nietos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Restaurant Y Cafeteria Los Nietos have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Restaurant Y Cafeteria Los Nietos 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 Restaurant Y Cafeteria Los Nietos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Restaurant Y Cafeteria Los Nietos is inspected around two times per year on average.

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