Tavolo
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Tavolo, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 12, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Tavolo scores about where you'd expect for a Dorchester restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Noted no air gap on the prep sink.Provide
590.005/5-402.11-P
86
Oct 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Noted no air gap on the prep sink.Provide
590.005/5-402.11-P
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Wash gauge on the high temp dish machine not working.Repair
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted a plumbing tube draining into the hand sink at the dish area.Remove
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shell stock tags missing last day sold and not organized in chronological order.Provide
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Noted missing ceiling tile above the dough mixer.Repair Missing light shield above the refrigerator on the cookline.Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
61
Oct 24, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Lift top refrigeration in kitchen is not properly working and is not in use at the time of the inspection Adequate amount of functioning equipment available PIC states new refrigeration has been purchased- Remove inoperable unit from establishment
590.006/6-501.114-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light fixture at the rear entrance is not working- Replace bulb or repair
590.006/6-303.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous wiping cloths on counters- Maintain in sanitizer
590.003/3-304.14-C
86
Nov 21, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Several bags of uncooked pasta with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and ensure all foods are being checked for any type of adulteration. Bags of pasta were voluntarily discarded at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Rodent bait stations (p)
Inspector notes: Evidence of open bags of poison observed under the benches in the main dining room. Discontinue use and clean to remove.
590.007/7-206.12-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be gnaw markings and rodent droppings on storage shelves and bags of pasta in the dry storage room. 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: Underneath benches in the main dining area with what appears to be rodent droppings and open bags of poison. Clean to remove all.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink inside of the closet is not draining. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
61
May 12, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Employee observed handling onions without the roper use of gloves. Discontinue and ensure gloves are being worn while handling all ready to eat foods. Gloves were worn after observation was made.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Light above the dish machine with no shield. Provide.
590.006/6-202.11-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead mouse observed on trap. Ensure traps are being checked on a regular basis and removed upon discovery.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Frozen packaged meats observed being thawed in stagant water. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.
590.003/3-501.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no FRood Allergen Certification poste. Address and post current Allergen Certification.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Excess moisture observed on the lower shelf of the 2 door cooler located nest to the meat slicer. UNit as operating properly at the time of the visit. Excess moisture possibly due to the drain being clogged/being on an uneven surface.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Equipment observed being stored under the drainage pipe of the singlle bay sink. Discontinue and store all equipment and foods in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-305.12-C
64
Dec 8, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Temperature display on the high temperature dish machine is only reaching 160F. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspeciton and the temperature dish puck was reading at 166F. Address and make any necessary repairs. New unit has been ordered and is to be installed upon arrival.
590.004/4-202.16-C
95
Nov 10, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from July 2022. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection. Hood cleaning has been scheduled for 11/1/2022.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Temperature display on the high temperature dish machine is only reaching 160F. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspeciton and the temperature dish puck was reading at 166F. Address and make any necessary repairs. New unit has been ordered and is to be installed upon arrival.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the main kitchen area. Address and provide an up to date pet control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
86
Oct 21, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings with no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from July 2022. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection. Hood cleaning has been scheduled for 11/1/2022.
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the main kitchen area. Address and provide an up to date pet control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Temperature display on the high temperature dish machine is only reaching 160F. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspeciton and the temperature dish puck was reading at 171F. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
78
Oct 13, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the main kitchen area. Address and provide an up to date pet control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings with no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from July 2022. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Temperature display on the high temperature dish machine is only reaching 160F. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspeciton and the temperature dish puck was reading at 171F. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
74
May 6, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection the test strips on site appeared to have water damage. Replace.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no temperature measuring disc. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tavolo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tavolo on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tavolo?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tavolo.
How does Tavolo compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Tavolo most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Tavolo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tavolo have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tavolo 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 Tavolo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tavolo is inspected around three times per year on average.
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