The Mix
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
50
Score
The Mix, located at 555 Talbot Avenue in Dorchester, MA, had a high-risk inspection on January 21, 2026, with a score of 50. This inspection identified two critical violations, including issues with nonfood-contact surfaces and the use of ice as an exterior coolant, along with two major and four minor violations. While this recent inspection indicated a higher risk level, the facility's inspection history of ten scored inspections has predominantly been low-risk.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
50
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
50
Jul 15, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jun 20, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Feb 14, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Mar 7, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Mar 4, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Violations — Jan 21, 2026 Inspection
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing a handsink barrier at handsink. Replace to prevent contamination of ice utilized for beverages. Faucet valve broke at 3 compartment sink. Repair and remove the wrench utilized.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Ice used as exterior coolant prohibited as ingredient (p)
Inspector notes: Observed bottled beverages stored in the ice bucket. Retrain staff to properly use ice buckets.
590.003/3-303.11-P
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food soils on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove
590.004/4-101.19-C
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temp machine missing sanitizer. Upon inspection water was filled in the sanitizer bottle. PIC replaced. Retrain staff to utilize proper chemicals for sanitizing.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Water sitting stagnant in the handsink. Remove possible glog to allow proper water drainage.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent grids heavily soiled with grease and char build up. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.17-C
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks missing paper towels. Provide at all designated handsinks.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Employee designated restroom missing proper signage. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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