Safari African Restaurant

1336 Blue Hill Av, Mattapan, MA 02126

African

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Safari African Restaurant appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. Safari African Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 19, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Backflow prevention device when required” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Mattapan sits at 84, putting Safari African Restaurant on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Observed frozen meat being stored in trash bags. Provide proper storage for all frozen meats.

590.003/3-307.11-C

May 8, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Backflow prevention device when required (p)

Inspector notes: Prep sink is in direct to waste. Contact a licensed plumber to repair. Utilize a colander until sink is properly plumbed. 4/26/24- PIC contacted a licensed plumber. Please have the licensed plumber write on company letter head that the back flow prevention device is in direct waste if this is what he saw when he came out.

590.005/5-203.14-P

Apr 19, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)

Inspector notes: Quats sanitizer concentration is above 500ppm. Maintain at 200ppm- 400pm. Properly set-up sanitizer solution to the correct concentration. PIC corrected on site. Recommended using a measuring cup and posting the directions near the sink.

590.007/7-204.11-P

Juice treated-commercially processed (p)

Inspector notes: Observed juice being stored inside the refrigeration unit not labled. Provide proper labels.

590.003/3-202.110-P

Backflow prevention device when required (p)

Inspector notes: Prep sink is in direct to waste. Contact a licensed plumber to repair. Utilize a colander until sink is properly plumbed.

590.005/5-203.14-P

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed several food inside the refrigeration unit not date marked. Provide proper date marking.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed the hood vent being visibly soiled near filters. The hood sticker is fine it expires in June. Clean the exterior to remove any visible soil.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Rinsing procedures (c)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled pots and bowls inside the rinse bay. Ensure that all employees are following proper procedures to wash rinse sanitize. Discontinue placing soiled pots pans dishware inside the rinse bay.

590.004/4-603.16-C

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: Establishment does not have a mop sink. Contact a licensed plumber to install a mopsink.

590.005/5-203.13-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Observed lamb chops in a white trash bag being stored in the refrigarator. Provide commerical grade food containers for proper storage.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Jul 11, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 18, 2022

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: clutter of non inuse equipment inside kitchen area and behind service counter area remove and organize.

590.006/6-501.114-C

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

Inspector notes: Sides and between of cooking equipment soiled clean.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Spills below cooking equipment clean. Ceiling tiles missing at rear kitchen near exit door replace.

590.006/6-201.11-C

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

Inspector notes: No labels on some storage food containers provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

May 31, 2022

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: repair restroom walls and ceiling kitchen panels shall be made smooth and easy cleanable.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: remove all unnecessary articles throughout.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: clean hood and filters/clean screen door.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: clean all equipment as needed

590.004/4-602.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Safari African Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Safari African Restaurant on file is from Mar 19, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Safari African Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention device when required” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Safari African Restaurant.

How does Safari African Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Mattapan?

Safari African Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Mattapan average of 84.

Has Safari African Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Safari African Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Safari African Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Safari African Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Safari African Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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