The Mix

555 Talbot Av, Dorchester, MA 02124

American

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited The Mix five times, with records going back to 2024. The Mix was last inspected on Jan 14, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “cleaning agents and sanitizers availability” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which The Mix's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

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

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

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks missing paper towels. Provide at all designated handsinks.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

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

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed food soils on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove

590.004/4-101.19-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Employee designated restroom missing proper signage. Provide

590.006/6-301.14-C

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

Jun 20, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Threshold between kitchen prep and front kitchen broken / Repair

590.006/6-101.11-C

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Hood tag expired / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP

590.006/6-201.17-C

Mar 14, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Dumpster with trash piled up unable to close lids. Cardboard piled on ground behind dumpster cardboard should be added to dumpsters as well. Trash pick up is on Monday Wednesday and Friday. Suggested adding another dumpster receptacle or extra day for pickup.

590.005/5-501.115-C

Feb 14, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with visible soils / Clean to remove

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Salad reach in broken / Using ice in the top reach in to maintain temperatures during service / Nothing is stored in bottom or overnight / Repair or replace unit

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide test kits for the quaternary ammonia used at the 3 bay sink and the chlorine used in the low temp machine.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Door to patio without weather stripping / Provide

590.006/6-202.15-C

Mar 4, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink in the back prep/warewash area - Hot water faucet not working / Repair

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: 3 bay sink hooked up to detergent and dish soap / No sanitizer available. Provide a sanitizer to be used in the 3 bay sink and sanitizer buckets.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide test kits for the sanitizer to be used in the 3 bay sink

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Provide a deep clean to the floors in the bar kitchen and prep area. Bottom of walls in the kitchen with visible soils / Clean to remove.

590.006/6-501.12-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Provide signage to the cookline hand sink and the bar hand sink

590.006/6-301.14-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Dump sink next to dish machine at bar - sink is unattached broken / Repair

590.005/5-205.15-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Mix last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Mix on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Mix?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning agents and sanitizers availability” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Mix.

How does The Mix compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

The Mix most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has The Mix's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Mix have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Mix means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is The Mix inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Mix is inspected around three times per year on average.

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