Savin Hill Yacht Club
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Savin Hill Yacht Club nine times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “cutting surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to other Dorchester restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled kitchen equipment. Clean the interior and exterior of all refrigeration units.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings on the kitchen floor next to the hand sink. Contact licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: KITCHEN- Observed soiled walls and floors in the kitchen under the 3 bay sink. Clean floors remove extension cord/tighten it up. WOMEN ROOM- Observed stained ceiling tiles in the womans room. Replace or repaint WOMEN ROOM SHOWER- Observed no cover over the light in the shower. Repair
590.006/6-201.11-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no trash bins with lids in the women's bathroom stalls. Provide trash bins with lids.
590.005/5-501.17-C
74
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled kitchen equipment. Clean the interior and exterior of all refrigeration units.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no trash bins with lids in the women's bathroom stalls. Provide trash bins with lids.
590.005/5-501.17-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: KITCHEN- Observed soiled walls and floors in the kitchen under the 3 bay sink. Clean floors remove extension cord/tighten it up. WOMEN ROOM- Observed stained ceiling tiles in the womans room. Replace or repaint WOMEN ROOM SHOWER- Observed no cover over the light in the shower. Repair
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
Jun 10, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit for the 3 bay sink. Provide test kit
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No indicators next to foods on the menu that are served raw or uncooked. Provide reminder/disclosure for consumer advisory on all menus. Provide allergen warning on all menus. Font no smaller than 11.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide thermometer inside refrigeration unit.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired in May. PIC contacted hood company. Scheduled for June 30th.
590.006/6-501.14-C
74
Nov 6, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No vomit and diarrhea kit on site- Provide kit.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance inside the ice machine. Empty and sanitize. Clean the interior and exterior of kitchen refrigeration unit. Clean the exterior of the lower 2 door refrigeration unit.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards are worn and scored. Resurface/Replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed grease build up on the floor under the stove and fryolator. Clean floors to remove grease build up.
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Feb 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: The interior of the ice machine will need to be cleaned from the mold build up.
590.004/4-602.11-P
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board on cooking line will need to be resurfaced or replaced. Deep dark stains and scores.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: pIC will need to have the filters and the hood sticker cleaned. Sticker is expired.
590.004/4-202.18-C
78
Nov 21, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: The interior of the ice machine will need to be cleaned from the mold build up.
590.004/4-602.11-P
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board on cooking line will need to be resurfaced or replaced. Deep dark stains and scores.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: pIC will need to have the filters and the hood sticker cleaned. Sticker is expired.
590.004/4-202.18-C
78
Apr 19, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 17, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the deep dark scores in the white cutting board on the cooking line.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker and filters will need to be cleaned. PIC will need to provide a new hood sticker for the hood.
590.004/4-202.18-C
90
Apr 13, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker and filters will need to be cleaned. PIC will need to provide a new hood sticker for the hood.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the deep dark scores in the white cutting board on the cooking line.
590.004/4-501.12-C
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Savin Hill Yacht Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Savin Hill Yacht Club on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Savin Hill Yacht Club?
Across the inspection record, “cutting surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Savin Hill Yacht Club.
How does Savin Hill Yacht Club compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Savin Hill Yacht Club most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Savin Hill Yacht Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Savin Hill Yacht Club have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Savin Hill Yacht Club 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 Savin Hill Yacht Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Savin Hill Yacht Club is inspected around two times per year on average.
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