The Banshee
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, The Banshee has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Dorchester average 86, so The Banshee trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked potatoes in refrigerator at 60F. Staff stated cooked previous day. Discarded by PIC. Ensure potatoes are cooled completely prior to covering.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Mussel tags not stored with mussels. Tags not available. Reviewed invoice. Store tags with mussels date for last piece sold and hold for 90 days.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor drain at main bar with soils and debris. Soils and debris in basement under soda bibs and shelves. Clean and sanitize all areas to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Sep 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No astriks on reminder and disclosure provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand wash signage upper bar area provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair opening on the wall inside kitchen below hand wash sink.
590.006/6-501.11-C
82
Mar 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for quarts sanitizer.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Panini Machine heavily soiled clean. Ice Unit interior panel soiled clean. Clean crumbs surrounding pizza unit.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Excessive storage of milkcrates remove.
590.005/5-501.110-C
82
Nov 6, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily scoreded and grooved repair or replace. Discontinue the use of alluminum foil as liner for storage shelving inside kitchen area and provide food service commercial grade equipment.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean ceiling and attachments to remove visible soil inside kitchen area.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below prep and ware washing area inside kitchen area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides and inbetween of cooking equipment to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on some condiement bottles provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
78
May 30, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inbetween and sides of cooking equipment. Clean interior of beer walk in cooler.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Replace cracked tiles upper bar level area. Clean wall inside kitchen near salad units.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand wash signage at hand wash sink behind bar area.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No Anti choking certification provide.
590.009(E)
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Certifications for Donald expired provide current certifications or proof of class registration and allergen certification for person in charge onsite.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
78
Nov 1, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the interior lip of the ice machine. Potato cutting in basement prep soiled.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean walls and ceiling in kitchen. Grease and dust. Ceiling tiles and wall behing pizza oven have heavy stains. Please address Walk in for cages basement has heavy mold build up.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Repair wall between kitchen and storage room.
590.006/6-101.11-C
82
Jan 23, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Found flip top not holding temperature at this time. PIC removed all foods and used another refrigerator. PIC has order a new flip top and will be delivered in the next day or so. Food tempertures between 45F to 50F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean in place cooking equipment.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean walls in kitchen / prep area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bleach cutting board of any deep dark scores.
590.004/4-501.12-C
74
Aug 1, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean wall behind pizza oven. Vsibly soiled.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please replace the plywood used for the pizza. Provide a cutting board that can be properly wash and sanitized.
590.004/4-201.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean white cutting board on cooking line. Soiled with dark scores / stains.
590.004/4-501.12-C
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Banshee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Banshee on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Banshee?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Banshee.
How does The Banshee compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
The Banshee most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has The Banshee's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Banshee have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Banshee 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 The Banshee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Banshee is inspected around two times per year on average.
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