Sweet Sip
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
95
Score
Sweet Sip has been inspected 12 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 25, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.
“Cleaning frequency and restrictions” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Dorchester average 86, so Sweet Sip is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Rodent activity observed behind the ice machine and next to the yogurt machine. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Dec 18, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Walls and ledges behind ice cream rolling units with visble soils / Clean tor remove Floors under and behind equipment with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
95
May 8, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors visibly soiled / Clean to remove Walls and ledges visibly soiled / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
95
Jan 2, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors especially in between equipmen and exterior of grease trap with visible soils / Clean to remove Visible dust build up along wall above waffle and drink stations / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
95
May 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed few live immature flies in mop sink at this time. PIC stated roach activity as well. Pest report provided (3/2024). Instructed PIC to schedule pest services - appt scheduled Wednesday 5/29
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy dust and food debris behind dining room seats and stagnant water under mop sink. Clean with frequency and maintain floors dry
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
May 14, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Gaskets on low boy ripped / Replace
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Areas of floors with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
90
Jan 17, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under equipment and walls behind equipment with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
95
Apr 14, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipes under the 3 bay sink are leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the glass sliding door cooler located in the side storage room visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Bag of powdered creamer in the back storage room observed being stored on the ground. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection employee behind the service counter was not wearing a hair restraint. Address and ensure all staff are wearing some form of hair restraint while handling/preparing foods behind the counter.
590.002/2-402.11-C
82
Jan 5, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelf located in front of the waffle station visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: There appears to be a small leak in the drainage pipe of the 3 bay sink. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
90
Jul 18, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted near the mop closet and front service area. Pest control reports were up to date at the time of the inspection. Address.
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Jul 11, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Large containers of flour and sugar observed being stored on the ground of the back storage room. Discontinue and store all food products elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food Safety Course for the re-inspection.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted near the mop closet and front service area. Pest control reports were up to date at the time of the inspection. Address.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the deli style coolers at the front service area visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Interior of the coffin style freezer in the back storage room with excess frost build-up and food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Jun 27, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted near the mop closet and front service area. Provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the deli style coolers at the front service area visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Interior of the coffin style freezer in the back storage room with excess frost build-up and food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food Safety Course for the re-inspection.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Large containers of flour and sugar observed being stored on the ground of the back storage room. Discontinue and store all food products elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sweet Sip last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sweet Sip on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sweet Sip?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning frequency and restrictions” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sweet Sip.
How does Sweet Sip compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Sweet Sip most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Sweet Sip's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sweet Sip have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sweet Sip 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 Sweet Sip inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sweet Sip is inspected around three times per year on average.
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