The Fusion
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
82
Score
The Fusion has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Mar 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about nine violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which The Fusion's 82 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection there was no handwashing sink located in the front service area where food is being served. Address and provide an additional handwashing sink unless otherwise instructed.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: There is no prep sink to wash produce lettuce is being washed in the two bay sink. Provide a food prep sink to protect produce during preparation
590.003/3-305.14-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: There is no mop sink.Provide (PIC stated that mop water is being disposed of in toilet fixtures)
590.005/5-203.13-C
82
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Restriction and storage-medicines (p)
Inspector notes: Properly store all employee medicines away from food storage
590.007/7-207.11-P
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection there was no handwashing sink located in the front service area where food is being served. Address and provide an additional handwashing sink unless otherwise instructed.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiples Squeeze bottle observed without label/ Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Sticker observed expired Jan.18 2026/ Updated new sticker
590.006/6-501.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Basement area is cluttered with products. Discard unused or empty boxes and organize products so effective cleaning can be done. observed in need of organizing and cleaning .Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: There is no mop sink.Provide (PIC stated that mop water is being disposed of in toilet fixtures)
590.005/5-203.13-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: There is no prep sink to wash produce lettuce is being washed in the two bay sink. Provide a food prep sink to protect produce during preparation
590.003/3-305.14-C
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Nov 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: 2 bay sink using chlorine / 2 bay sinks require a detergent no rinse sanitizer with the proper test kits / Provide both
590.004/4-703.11-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: New reach in unplugged / Unable to verfiy proper operating temperatures / Plug in and bring to temperature
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpster area overflowing / Remove and ensure frequent pick ups and maintain area clean
590.005/5-501.115-C
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Nov 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shelled eggs observed stored above RTE cheese and cherry tomato. Discontinue and keep separated.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towel avaiable at the kitchen/warewashing handsinks. Provide proper means to clean hands.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No handsoap available at the kitchen/warewashing hand sink. Provide and maintain.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food and non food contact surfaces soiled . Clean to remove soils from clean interior of 2 bay sink all condiment holders exteriors / interiors / gaskets of all refrigeration units cookline/ flat grill and backsplash interior and exterior of microwave interior of deep freezer and upright freezer unit observed with heavy ice buil up exterior of multiple strorage bins observed soiled and interior and around kitchen hand sinks observed heavily soiled Clean and sanitize all the above equipment and surfaces.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a test strips to measure sanitizer concentration. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a metal probe thermometer. Provide
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: No non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink available on site . Provide
590.004/4-204.117-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food held for more than 24hours observed without date marking . Provide made/ discard date. Per PIC food was prep earlier
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge not demonstrating proper cleaning of equipment illness policy unknown not monitoring cleaning warewashing and handsinks supplies. CFPM to retrain all staff on all violations noted.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems drip prevention (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters observed soiled with dust and grease dripping. Clean to remove
590.004/4-204.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled mop stored in soiled stagnant water. Remove
590.006/6-501.16-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired 3.1.23. Provide updated sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed floor under all equipments under warewashing sink with heavy soiled build up and grime build up .Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a Certified food protection manager certificate. Post current certificate
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
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Dec 7, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Flats of raw shell eggs being syored directly above produce and an open container of red sauce - ensure all raw foods including raw shell eggs are being stored underneath all ready to eat foods as duscussed
590.003/3-302.11-P
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being purchased from reputable wholesale food suppliers and not from local retailers such as "Market Basket" - keep receipts on site as discussed
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips on site for the sanitizer beingh used [ Quaternary ammonium ] provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No thrermometer oin site to take an internal temperature of foods when fully cooked - provide
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand soap available at any designated hand sink - replace and ensure there is replacement hand soap available on site
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed - raw foods and anothe rfor ready to eat foods
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure to keep all foods elevated off the floors in the kitchen and the dry goods in the basement a minimum of six inches where needed
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface all exposed wooden shelving units and rusted shelves underneath the two prep tables where needed
590.004/4-101.19-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No allergen awareness certificate on site - and a " manager's serve safe cdrtificate " PIC stated that he has a current food safety ceryificate at home - address aswe discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of the floor dough mixer - shelving units for the dry goods items from mall visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
43
Jan 18, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No mop sink on site.Provide
590.005/5-203.13-C
95
Jan 11, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No mop sink on site.Provide
590.005/5-203.13-C
95
Dec 16, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No vomit clean up procedures on site or kit. Provide vomit clean up kit. Procedures to be Emailed to the PIC
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under/around all the cook line equipment to remove grease & soils.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the rear stainless steel wall & attached pipes to remove grease build up.
590.006/6-201.17-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove excess interior ice buildup from the single door freezer unit.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters observed soiled with dust/dripping grease.Clean to remove soils/grease
590.004/4-202.18-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No mop sink on site.Provide
590.005/5-203.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 3.2.22.Provide proper hood service from a licensed company.Post new sticker. PIC to forward Email confirmation to the Health Division.
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Fusion last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Fusion on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Fusion?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Fusion.
How does The Fusion compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
The Fusion most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has The Fusion's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Fusion have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Fusion 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 The Fusion inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Fusion is inspected around two times per year on average.
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