Top of the Hill
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
64
Score
Top of the Hill has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 21, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average sits at 84, which Top of the Hill's 64 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken and fish inside of the flip top cooler with an elevated temperature of between 49-53F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at belwo 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Sanitzing buckets set up with no sanitizing solution. Address and ensure sanitizing buckets are being set up and tested properly.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed behind the pizza flip top cooler. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Flip top cooler with raw chicken and fish does not appear to be functioning properly. Address and discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Foods to be removed and placed into the walk-in cooler that was operating below 41F.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior od the flip top coolers visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Filters above stove top and grill with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
Jan 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken inside of the single door flip top unit with an elevated temperature of 55F. Discontiue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor of the walk-in cooler visibly soiled and with food spills. Clean to remove. Interior of the front service 2 door flip top cooler visibly soiled. Clean to rmeove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of meats and fish observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. 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: Single door flip top unit does not appear to be functioning properly. Address and discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Gasket around the door of the 2 door flip top cooler damaged not allowing the door to seal properly. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings/sauces have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
70
Jul 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced deli meats inside of the deli style cooler near teh stove top with an elevated temperature of 56F. Raw fish and chicken isnide of the flip top cooelr with elevated temperatures ranging from 52-58F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All foods were removed from both units and not to be used until repairs have been made.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Styrafoam cup being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent contamination from hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed beingleft out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 2 Small leaks observed under the 3 bay sink. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the 3 deli style coolers visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove all.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Glue boards observed in the basement storage area with cockroaches on them. Address and remove used glue boards when used.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Several containers of food products observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. 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: Flip top and additional deli style coolers both not functioning properly. Address and discontinue use unless the units are able to maintaina temperature of below 41F. All foods were removed from both units at the tim of the inspection and placed into the walk-in cooler that was operating below 41F.
590.004/4-202.16-C
58
Jan 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cole slaw and raw chicken inside of the small flip top cooler near the front service hand sink with a slightly elevated temperature between 48-51F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All foods to be removed from the unit unless it is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of a cat living on the premises. Remove.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Middle pipe of the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the small flip top pizza cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Interior of all small deli style coolers in the main kitchen area visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Evidence of cat droppings observed in the basement storage area. Address and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Small flip top deli style cooler near the front service hand sink does not appear to be functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit is not to be used unless it is able to maitain a temperature of below 41F.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed in teh basement storage area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
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Oct 6, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Repair cracked tiles near ware washing sink.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior ground to remove visible soil and loose trash surrounding trash recepticles.
590.005/5-501.15-C
90
Mar 22, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue the use of recycled bucket as trash recepticle provide small commercial grade trash recepticle with cover for behind service cover area.
590.005/5-501.113-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor at basement area to remove visible soil. water puddling at basement area repair.
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Mar 8, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice droppings under ware washing area provide service and current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: no labels on condiment squeeze bottles provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue the use of recycled bucket as trash recepticle provide small commercial grade trash recepticle with cover for behind service cover area.
590.005/5-501.113-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink behind service counter surrounding counter area discolored repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor at basement area to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Jul 5, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Counter surface near hand wash sink discolored repair or replace.
590.004/4-101.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inbetween and sides of cooking equipment to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor inside freezer below stoage shelving.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Apr 20, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice droppings on stairs service before compliance visit and provide current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily scoreded and grooved repair or replace.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean stairs and floor below prep and ware washing area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed staff prepping exposed foods with no hair restraints provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leaky pipe below santizing bay repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides and inbetween cooking equipment to remove visible soil. Clean prep table shelving to remove visible soil. Clean interior of salad unit to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Top of the Hill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Top of the Hill on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Top of the Hill?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Top of the Hill.
How does Top of the Hill compare to other restaurants in Mattapan?
Top of the Hill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Mattapan average of 84.
Has Top of the Hill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Top of the Hill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Top of the Hill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Top of the Hill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Top of the Hill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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