Top Griyo Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Top Griyo Restaurant has 18 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 9, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
Compared to the broader Dorchester restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
18
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from July 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection. Floor in front of the Performa refrigeration unit damaged and partially sagging. Address and make any necessary repairs. Hole in the floor of the restroom. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Filters above stove top and fryers with visible carbon build-up. Clean to remove. Floor around the 4 top burner visibly soiled and with grease spills. Clean to remove. Small coffin style freezer located in the main kitchen visibly soiled and with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Filters above stove top and fryers with visible carbon build-up. Clean to remove. Floor around the 4 top burner visibly soiled and with grease spills. Clean to remove. Small coffin style freezer located in the main kitchen visibly soiled and with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Both home style refrigeration units missing equipment thermometers. Provide.
590.004/4-204.112-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
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from July 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection. Floor in front of the Performa refrigeration unit damaged and partially sagging. Address and make any necessary repairs. Hole in the floor of the restroom. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
May 29, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 3 Bay sink does not appear to be draining properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
90
Apr 25, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked pasta and other meats observed being left out on the counter tops at room temperature between 80-120F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Foods to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Employee observed handling ready to eat onions with bare hands. Discontinue and ensure there is no bare hand contact with any ready to eat foods.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced carrots and onions observed being left out at room temperature 55F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintainde at below 41F. Foods to be removed and placed back under refrigeration.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at hand sinks. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at hand sinks. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of live roach activity noted during the inspection. Address and provide an up to date detailed pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometers on site at the time of the inspection. Provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-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
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Plastic table cloths observed lining storage shelves with pots ad pans. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No equipment thermometer observed inside of the single door upright refrigeration unit. Provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 3 Bay sink does not appear to be draining properly. Address and make any necessary repairs
590.005/5-205.15-C
33
Sep 12, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: No shields on lights located above the small coffin style freezer and 2 refrigeration units. Provide.
590.006/6-202.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from July 2024. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection. Hood and Ventilation cleaning has been scheduled for 9/6/2024.
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Sep 5, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: No shields on lights located above the small coffin style freezer and 2 refrigeration units. Provide.
590.006/6-202.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from July 2024. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection. Hood and Ventilation cleaning has been scheduled for 9/6/2024.
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Aug 26, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Drainage tube inside of the large Sir Lawrence cooler not attached. Address and ensure proper drainage. Screen door should be provided in order to minimize the amount of flies entering the establishment.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: No shields on lights located above the small coffin style freezer and 2 refrigeration units. Provide.
590.006/6-202.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from July 2024. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Aug 2, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Cat observed on the premises. Remove.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from July 2024. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No equipment thermometer observed inside of the Performa cooler/freezer. Provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Drainage tube inside of the large Sir Lawrence cooler not attached. Address and ensure proper drainage. Screen door should be provided in order to minimize the amount of flies entering the establishment.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: No shields on lights located above the small coffin style freezer and 2 refrigeration units. Provide.
590.006/6-202.11-C
74
Feb 28, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor directly in front of the Maytag refrigeration unit damaged and being covered with a seat cover. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
95
Feb 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at the hand sink in the main kitchen area. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Storage shelves throughout the main kitchen area visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-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 prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Large bag cabbage observed being store on teh ground in the main kitchen area. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor directly in front of the Maytag refrigeration unit damaged and being covered with a seat cover. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspectioon there did not appear to be an equipment thermometer inside of the Maytag refrigerator/freezer. Provide equipment thermoemters for all refrigeration units.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the visit there were not 3 drain plugs for the 3 compartment sink. Provide in order to properly wash rinse and sanitize alll equipment.
590.004/4-301.12-C
67
Dec 28, 2023
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice droppings on floor near ware washing sink provide current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Allergy Awareness Certification expired provide current certification. Person in charge must develop and maintain a cleaning schedule.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
82
Dec 7, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice droppings on floor near ware washing sink provide current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Allergy Awareness Certification expired provide current certification. Person in charge must develop and maintain a cleaning schedule.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of recepticles to remove visible soil.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor soiled under and around cooking and prep equipment clean.
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Nov 9, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Allergy Awareness Certification expired provide current certification. Person in charge must develop and maintain a cleaning schedule.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice droppings on floor near ware washing sink provide current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Prep table storage shelving paint worn repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor soiled under and around cooking and prep equipment clean.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove excessive empty single use containers from kitchen area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of recepticles to remove visible soil.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Observed personal clothing and approns at various areas of kitchen provide suitable facilities to store employee clothing possessions.
590.006/6-501.110-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhasuthood sticker expired service by licensed cleaner and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
61
Jun 7, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 11, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No grease pick up proveer provide.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Prep table discolored repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter from kitchen area and organize.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Filter at exhausthood indisrepair replace.
590.004/4-202.18-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: clean inbetween sides and backsplash on cooking equipment to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Outdoor enclosure (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior grounds to remove non inuse equipment and empty single use containers.
590.005/5-501.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
67
Jun 30, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue the use of hometype refrigerators and provide commercial grade equipment.
590.004/4-201.11-C
95
Jun 15, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by licensed hood cleaner and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels for bulk food containers provide with ingredient name.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue the use of hometype refrigerators and provide commercial grade equipment.
590.004/4-201.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No mop sink staff stated flush soiled water at toilet. Provide mop sink.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Wall color inside kitchen to dark provide light color.
590.006/6-201.16-C
78
May 24, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No Bodily Fluid Spill Kit provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(b) good repair and calibration (pf)
Inspector notes: Onsite thermometer not calibrated repair or replace.
590.004/4-502.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing unit thermometers.
590.004/4-204.112-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No Allergen certification for person in charge provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels for bulk food containers provide with ingredient name.
590.003/3-302.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean burners sides and inbetween equipment to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by licensed hood cleaner and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No mop sink staff stated flush soiled water at toilet. Provide mop sink.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Repair holes on floor at restroom and near ware washing area. Replace missing and stained ceiling tiles.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Wall color inside kitchen to dark provide light color.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter from rear kitchen area and organize.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue the use of hometype refrigerators and provide commercial grade equipment.
590.004/4-201.11-C
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Top Griyo Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Top Griyo Restaurant on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Top Griyo Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Top Griyo Restaurant.
How does Top Griyo Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Top Griyo Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Top Griyo Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Top Griyo Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Top Griyo Restaurant 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 Top Griyo Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Top Griyo Restaurant is inspected around five times per year on average.
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