Rompe Dieta Restaurant

14 Hancock St, Dorchester, MA 02125
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2023
37
Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Rompe Dieta Restaurant has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Rompe Dieta Restaurant was last inspected on Nov 24, 2023. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Note that Rompe Dieta Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 24, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 15 violations per visit versus roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.

Rompe Dieta Restaurant's latest score of 37 falls below the Dorchester average of 86. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Food temperature measuring devices (p)
Inspector notes: Replace the chlorine test strips that have been compromised
590.004/4-201.12-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in the restaurant - a visible mouse sighting and mouse droippings were observed inside the restaurant during the inspection - contact your pest control as we discussed and to provide an IPM report as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at any hand sink - replace
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC needs to dom a much better job in the overall cleanliness of the restaurant - at the end of every evening a thorough cleansing should be done on all food contact surfaces - floors as well as to wash-rinse and sanitize all utensild pots and pans that were in use throughout the day
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair remaining compromised areas of the floor under the cooking equipment and the wooden shelves in the back room where needed
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all broken and unused equipment collecting soils located in the rear of the kitchen as discussed
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all bikes broken mechanical equipment and personal belongings not affiliated with the restaurant
590.006/6-501.114-C
Preclearing (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove stubborn food soils before attempting to clean and sanitize them inside the three bay sink - pans sitting in the "wash "basin containing visible burnt food debris
590.004/4-603.12-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Keep the inside and outside of all trash receptacles in the alleyway free from loose food waste and ensure the covers are being placed on tightly after use
590.005/5-501.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean kitchen floors and the walls behind the cooking line from visible food spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Equipment compartments drainage (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure each basin inside the three bay sink has its own drasin plug
590.004/4-204.120-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: remov e all wooden cutting boards that appear compromised with cracks and burn marks
590.004/4-101.17-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Remove al;l foods being stored directly on the floors and keep them elevated at least six inches off the floors
590.003/3-307.11-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure there is a clean and segragated are to store clean pots and pans when needed to air dry
590.004/4-301.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of all cooking equipment - all counter and table tops - shelving units from visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
37
Nov 3, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food temperature measuring devices (p)
Inspector notes: Replace the chlorine test strips that have been compromised
590.004/4-201.12-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in the restaurant - a visible mouse sighting and mouse droippings were observed inside the restaurant during the inspection - contact your pest control as we discussed and to provide an IPM report as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at any hand sink - replace
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC needs to dom a much better job in the overall cleanliness of the restaurant - at the end of every evening a thorough cleansing should be done on all food contact surfaces - floors as well as to wash-rinse and sanitize all utensild pots and pans that were in use throughout the day
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Equipment compartments drainage (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure each basin inside the three bay sink has its own drasin plug
590.004/4-204.120-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: remov e all wooden cutting boards that appear compromised with cracks and burn marks
590.004/4-101.17-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean kitchen floors and the walls behind the cooking line from visible food spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Remove al;l foods being stored directly on the floors and keep them elevated at least six inches off the floors
590.003/3-307.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all bikes broken mechanical equipment and personal belongings not affiliated with the restaurant
590.006/6-501.114-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Keep the inside and outside of all trash receptacles in the alleyway free from loose food waste and ensure the covers are being placed on tightly after use
590.005/5-501.15-C
Preclearing (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove stubborn food soils before attempting to clean and sanitize them inside the three bay sink - pans sitting in the "wash "basin containing visible burnt food debris
590.004/4-603.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of all cooking equipment - all counter and table tops - shelving units from visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure there is a clean and segragated are to store clean pots and pans when needed to air dry
590.004/4-301.13-C
41
Nov 3, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove the remaining broken equipment and loose debris inside the restaurant we discussed during inspection
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cip equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Clean underneath the four foot flat top grill on the cooking line up front filled with grease - this should be clean and open so greace from the flat top can filter inside the hole and then flow inside the catch basin
590.004/4-202.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Both fryolators still need to be cleaned from the remaining grease and grime inside the bottom swing door as well as the exterior and top sections
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Oct 27, 2022
Routine
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC on site not overseeing the cleaning and sanitizing of the esablishment - need to keep the restaurant clean and not allow non employees to walk into the back of the food service areas as I observed during inspection
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine test strips on site - replace
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Empty roll of paper towels above the only designated hand sink in the prep area
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Compliance with food law (pf)
Inspector notes: Discontinue purchasing foods from " retail businessed" such as " Market Basket - Stop and Shop " all foods being sold at your restaurant needs to be purchased from whaolesale suppliers as we discussed
590.003(A)/3-201.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent activity observed in areas of the restaurant - contact your pest control company as we talked about during the inspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all areas behind the small front counter from the visible food spills
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all remaining trash and loose debris scattered throughout the rear of the restaurant around the trash barrels - make sure all the lids for each receptacle can fit tighlty
590.005/5-501.15-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all trash barrels and keep them clean throughout the days to reduce the rodent activity on going in and around the facility
590.005/5-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of the refrigeration / freezer units - all cooking equipment- all shelving units and table tops counter tops microwave exterior of all sinks and trash receptacles from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Both fryolators still need to be cleaned from the remaining grease and grime inside the bottom swing door as well as the exterior and top sections
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cip equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Clean underneath the four foot flat top grill on the cooking line up front filled with grease - this should be clean and open so greace from the flat top can filter inside the hole and then flow inside the catch basin
590.004/4-202.12-C
Preventing contamination from hands (c)
Inspector notes: Front of the hand sink is blocked with baggage and other articles - relocate and keep clear during hours of operation especially when working with food
590.003(C)/3-301.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove the remaining broken equipment and loose debris inside the restaurant we discussed during inspection
590.006/6-501.114-C
41
Oct 21, 2022
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine test strips on site - replace
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Empty roll of paper towels above the only designated hand sink in the prep area
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent activity observed in areas of the restaurant - contact your pest control company as we talked about during the inspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Compliance with food law (pf)
Inspector notes: Discontinue purchasing foods from " retail businessed" such as " Market Basket - Stop and Shop " all foods being sold at your restaurant needs to be purchased from whaolesale suppliers as we discussed
590.003(A)/3-201.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC on site not overseeing the cleaning and sanitizing of the esablishment - need to keep the restaurant clean and not allow non employees to walk into the back of the food service areas as I observed during inspection
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all trash barrels and keep them clean throughout the days to reduce the rodent activity on going in and around the facility
590.005/5-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of the refrigeration / freezer units - all cooking equipment- all shelving units and table tops counter tops microwave exterior of all sinks and trash receptacles from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Preventing contamination from hands (c)
Inspector notes: Front of the hand sink is blocked with baggage and other articles - relocate and keep clear during hours of operation especially when working with food
590.003(C)/3-301.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all areas behind the small front counter from the visible food spills
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rompe Dieta Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rompe Dieta Restaurant on file is from Nov 24, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rompe Dieta Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Rompe Dieta Restaurant.

How does Rompe Dieta Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Rompe Dieta Restaurant most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Rompe Dieta Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Rompe Dieta Restaurant have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Rompe Dieta Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.