The Dorset
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2024
74
Score
Going back to 2022, The Dorset has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at The Dorset since Mar 12, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Controlling pests” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
By comparison, the average Dorchester facility scores 86, putting The Dorset on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Downstairs bar glass machine - sanitizer not registering / repair to provide 50ppm-100ppm chlorine. Main dish machine or upstairs bar glass machine can be used until repair is made
590.004/4-703.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Meat slicer with visible soils encrusted food debris / Clean to remove Interior panel of main ice machine with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of bulk food bins visibly soiled / Clean to remove Exterior of stand up refrigeration with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
74
Sep 29, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was evidence of live roach activity in the main kitchen area. Address and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection. Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the first floor bar. Address.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Copper pipe behind the 8 top burner is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs ti help minimize any fruit fly activity.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Lower shelf of both 4 drawer cooler with excess moisture. Clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. Units were functioning properly at the time of the inspection. Light out above stove top. Replace.
590.004/4-202.16-C
82
Sep 18, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked mashed potatoes being stored in teh lower shelf of the 4 drawer cooler with an elevated temperature of 54F. Discontiue and ensure all foods are being maintained at below 41F. Mashed potatoes had been prepared from the previous night and were voluntarily disposed of at the time of the inspection. All other foods inside of the unit were at beow 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was evidence of live roach activity in the main kitchen area. Address and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection. Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the first floor bar. Address.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Lower shelf of both 4 drawer cooler with excess moisture. Clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. Units were functioning properly at the time of the inspection. Light out above stove top. Replace.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of meats and other seafoods observed being stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. Large bag of flour observed being stored on the back staircase. Discontinue.
590.003/3-305.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Copper pipe behind the 8 top burner is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs ti help minimize any fruit fly activity.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Several trash containers in the basement as well as behind the bar with no covers. Management should provide in order to minimize any insect activity.
590.005/5-501.113-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the last Blodgett oven on the cooking line with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Sep 8, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked mashed potatoes being stored in teh lower shelf of the 4 drawer cooler with an elevated temperature of 54F. Discontiue and ensure all foods are being maintained at below 41F. Mashed potatoes had been prepared from the previous night and were voluntarily disposed of at the time of the inspection. All other foods inside of the unit were at beow 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of live roach activity noted in the main kitchen area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the first floor bar. Address.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the last Blodgett oven on the cooking line with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Several trash containers in the basement as well as behind the bar with no covers. Management should provide in order to minimize any insect activity.
590.005/5-501.113-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Lower shelf of both 4 drawer cooler with excess moisture and food debris. Clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. Units were functioning properly atg the time of the inspection. Light out above stove top. Replace.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of meats and other seafoods observed being stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. Large bag of flour observed being stored on the back staircase. Discontinue.
590.003/3-305.12-C
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Jun 16, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken and scallops inside of the lower drawers of the first flip top cooler with an elevated temperature of 49F. Addres and ensure all TCS foods are being cooled properly prior to beung placed out for service. Chicken and scallops were removed at the time of the inspection and placed into a refrigerator to continue the cooling process.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of live roach activity noted in the main kitchen area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. Evidence of fruit fly activity noted on the first floor bar area. Address.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Water bottles observed being stored on top of foods inside of the flip top cooler. Discontinue and provide a designated area.
590.002/2-401.11-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of food products observed being stored ont eh ground of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Drainage pipe under the hand sink located next to the walk-in cooler is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Excess moisture observed on the lower shelf of the first flip top cooler. Clean to remove and make any necessary repairs.. Upper portion of the unit was functioning at below 41F. Vents of teh ice machine visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: First 2 flip top coolers with the lower shelves not being able to maintain the proper temperature of below 41F. Address and mak any necessary repairs. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. All foods from the lower portion of the coolers were removed at the time of the inspection. Technician was callled at the time of the inspection. Hand sink located in teh restroom damaged and cracked. Replace. Hand sink has been ordered and will be installed upon arrival.
590.004/4-202.16-C
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Mar 31, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced cucumbers and dressings inside of the salad unit with elevated temperatures between 48-55F. Ensure all TCS foods are being maintaiend at below 41F. All foods were removed from the unit at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-501.16-P
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
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection 3/28/2023 the small flip top salad unit was still not fiunctioning properly and with an elevated temperature of 55F. Discontinue use until repairs have been made or replace. All foods were removed at the time of the re-inspectin and placed into a refrigerator that was operating beoow 41F.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Bag of onions observed being stored on the ground in the back hallway. Bags of oysters and other types of foods observed being stored on teh ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elvated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
70
Mar 15, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced cucumbers and dressings inside of the salad unit with elevated temperatures between 48-55F. Ensure all TCS foods are being maintaiend at below 41F. All foods were removed from the unit at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of live roach activity noted during the inspection. Address. Up to date pest control report was provided at the time of the inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Small flip top salad unit does not appear to be functioning properly possibly due to the door being left open. Address and discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. All foods were removed at the time of the inspectin adn placed into a refrigerator that was operating beoow 41F.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Bag of onions observed being stored on the ground in the back hallway. Bags of oysters and other types of foods observed being stored on teh ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elvated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
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
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Excess debris/tools/trash and other items observed in the small storage building located next to the restaurant. Address and clean to remove to help minimize any type of rodent harborage.
590.006/6-501.114-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: PVC pipe to the hand sink near the preparation area is completely disconnected. Address and make any necessary repairs. Additional hand sinks to be used until repairs have been made.
590.005/5-205.15-C
58
Jan 9, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at the first hand sink located at the entrance of the main kitchen. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of roach activity noted in the back office area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Disocontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Lower shelf of the single door Beverage-Air cooler with excess moisture. Clean to remove. Interior of the 4 drawer cooler visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Interior of the Blodgett oven located next to the fry station with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove. Far conrner of the walk-in cooler with excess moisture. Address and clean to remove. Floor around the soda boxes visibly soiled and with debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the hand sink located at the end of the kitchen completely disconnected. Address and make any necessary repairs. Pipe under the first floor bar hand sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
70
Aug 12, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live roaches in office/storage area. Provide updated pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Observed dead mouse in trap in back store room. Remove and replace.
590.006/6-501.112-C
86
Jul 27, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw salmon and cod inside of the 4 drawer cooler with elevated temperatures of 49F. PIC stated that foods had been placed in the unit from earlier that day. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All other foods inside of the unit were at below 41F. Foods were removed at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken tenders observed being left out at room temperature at 85F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being properly cooled.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Food contact with equipment utensils and linens (p)
Inspector notes: Interior of the ice machine with a sludge like substance. Clean to remove.
590.003/3-304.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted first floor bar. Address and provide an up date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the hand sink in the main kitchen area is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Lower shlef of the 4 drawer cooler with excess moisture posibly due to a clogged drain. Address and clean to remove. Top portion of the unit was functioning properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand washing signage observed in the main kitchen area. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces adn dressings with no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Dorset last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Dorset on file is from Mar 12, 2024. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Dorset?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at The Dorset.
How does The Dorset compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
The Dorset most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has The Dorset's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Dorset have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Dorset means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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