The Munchie Station
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2024, The Munchie Station has four inspections in the public record. On Nov 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about 10 violations before that.
“Temperature measuring devices-functionality” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The Munchie Station's latest score of 95 sits above the Dorchester average of 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by licensed exhausthood cleaner and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Apr 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Per PIC fruits and vegetables gets washed in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. PIC to request a variance and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple refrigeration units observed without a conspicious/visible thermometer. Provide and maintain visible
590.004/4-204.112-C
82
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 9 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cold holding: Buffalo chicken egg roll mix temp 51F from the night before store in the upright refrigeration unit.Observed raw shelled eggs stored at room temperature Product was voluntarily discard and denature with bleach by PIC. PIC to review cold holding and train staff.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Per PIC fruits and vegetables gets washed in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. PIC to request a variance and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main handsinks observed blocked by chair. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time to prevent contamination by hands . (corrected on site)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(c)(2) (3) and (17) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No illness policy developed at the location. Disscussed with PIC and will send training materials
590.002/2-102.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory observed missing reminder. Provide asterisk to all the menu item that requires consumer advisory.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Individually packed dessert containers stored in the refrigeration unit observed without label. Provide Multiple squeeze bottles and bulk bins observed without lablels . Label if removed from original package
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several containers off prep foods stored in various refrigeration unit observed without date marking. Provide made/ discard date Per PIC foods were prep the night before 4.16.25
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Employee restroom in the basement area and kitchen main hand sinks and juice station handsinks observed without paper towel. Provide means to drying hands (corrected on site kitchen )
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Must designate a knowledgeable PIC all operational hours. PIC to train staff on all violations on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot water throughout the facilty observed fluctuating between 83F-100F. Repair
590.005/5-103.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Bathroom located in the basement area handsinks observed without handsoap. Provide (Per PIC staff do not use this bathroom)
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple refrigeration units observed without a conspicious/visible thermometer. Provide and maintain visible
590.004/4-204.112-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Employee restroom handsinks observed without handwash sign. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired 12.13.24. Provide updated sticker after cleaning from a licensed hood cleaner
590.006/6-501.14-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile in the basement area above house model refigerator obsrved missing. Provide
590.006/6-201.16-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen floor observed lined with cardboard. Discontinue.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Facility uses yellow sponges to clean and wash food contact equipments. Discontinue
590.004/4-101.16-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic cup being used to dispense sugar out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination by hand.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored in stagnant water. Discontinue
590.003/3-303.12-C
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Sep 27, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Several ceiling tiles above the preparation table made of an acoustic material. Replace and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No equipment thermometer observed inside of the single door refrifgerator/freezer located in the basement.
590.004/4-204.112-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in the basement restroom not draining properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Toilet does not appear to be functioning properly. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Door to the basement cabinet is not sucure. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Munchie Station last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Munchie Station on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Munchie Station?
Across the inspection record, “temperature measuring devices-functionality” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Munchie Station.
How does The Munchie Station compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
The Munchie Station most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has The Munchie Station's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Munchie Station have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Munchie Station means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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