The Blarney Stone
Last inspected: May 24, 2024
74
Score
Inspectors have visited The Blarney Stone seven times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 24, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “system maintained in good repair” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Dorchester average 86, so The Blarney Stone trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Bar glass machine - sanitizer not registering. Main dish machine can be used until repair is made / Repair to provide 50ppm-100ppm of chlorine
590.004/4-703.11-P
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Areas in basement cluttered / Remove all unnecessary items organize and maintain free of clutter
590.006/6-501.114-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Floors in basement - grout is very low allowing for standing water and debris / Re-grout floors
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweep ripped/missing at back door leading from basement to dumpster area / Replace
590.006/6-202.15-C
74
May 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Bar glass machine - sanitizer not registering. Main dish machine can be used until repair is made / Repair to provide 50ppm-100ppm of chlorine
590.004/4-703.11-P
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Areas in basement cluttered / Remove all unnecessary items organize and maintain free of clutter
590.006/6-501.114-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Floors in basement - grout is very low allowing for standing water and debris / Re-grout floors
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweep ripped/missing at back door leading from basement to dumpster area / Replace
590.006/6-202.15-C
74
Jan 2, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils in stagnant water / Move to stove top with the other utensil holder or store as described below
590.003/3-304.12-C
95
Jun 29, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the basement hand sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several lights out above stove top. Replace. Excess moisture observed inside of the second 2 door deli cooler. Address and clean to remove. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-202.16-C
90
Apr 3, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing filters on cooking line and clean them from build up.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under cooking equipment shelves and prep tables in kitchen area. Clean floor in basement under wire shelves with clean equipment on the shelf. Clean walls behind dishwasher. Please pipe along wall in warewashing
590.006/6-201.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Soap dispensers paper towel holder electrical boxes with dust rust build up.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide covers for food in storage in reach in (sea food) and bread crumbs on cooking line.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: In basement prep found frozen salmon thawing at roome temperature. Thaw the day before under running water or cook frozen.
590.003/3-501.13-C
78
Jan 25, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Sliced tomatoes inside of the flip top deli cooler at 53F. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place prior to being placed out foe service. All other foods inside of the unit were all at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Automatic sanitizer dispensor for the single bay sink is leaking onto the floor when turned on. Address and make any necessary repairs. Urinal in the restroom not operating proeprly. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Light out above stove top. Replace. Leg to the 3 bay sink damaged on not attached. Address and make any necssary repairs. Light inside of the beer walk-in cooler is hanging and not securely fastened. Address and make any necessary repairs. Drainage tube coming from the basment walk-in cooler is draining directly on the floor. Clean to remove excess moisture and ensure proper drainage.
590.004/4-202.16-C
82
Jun 28, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity in the main kitchen. Address and provide an up to date pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Lights near the Ecolab dish machine not shielded. Provide.
590.006/6-202.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Faucet to the hand sink behind the bar is not operating properly. Toilet in the mens room is not functioning. Address and make all necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Small sinlge door cooler near the large coffin style freezer with excess moisture on the lower shelf. Clean to remove. Lower shelf of the 2 door Delffield cooler with excess moisture. Clean to remove. Units were operating properly at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Food Allergen Certifiaton with a past expiration date. Provide an up to date Allergen Certifcation for the re-inspection.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Blarney Stone last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Blarney Stone on file is from May 24, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Blarney Stone?
Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Blarney Stone.
How does The Blarney Stone compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
The Blarney Stone most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has The Blarney Stone's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Blarney Stone have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Blarney Stone 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 Blarney Stone inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Blarney Stone is inspected around four times per year on average.
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