Totto Ramen
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Totto Ramen has 14 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 30, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“Cleaning procedure” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Compared to other Dorchester restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink / food prep sink does not appear to have an air gap ensure that there is a proper air gap at the sink
590.005/5-402.11-P
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Bagged chicken in sink thawing in stagnant water ensure proper thawing methods (under cold running water under refrigeartion or thru the cooking method)
590.003/3-501.13-C
82
Jun 27, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop in the ice machine in contact with the ice. Discontinue
590.003/3-304.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Noted white cutting board heavily scored. replace/Resurface
590.004/4-501.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Noted stand in freezers on the ground floor with food residue. Clean
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food residue on the paper towel dispenser and the wall surrounding the hand washing sink. Clean
590.006/6-501.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Noted hood filters heavily greased. Clean
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of food and single use take out containers on the floor. Discontinue and store 6 inches from the floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
74
Mar 3, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted intake vents on the ceiling above the ice machine heavily soiled. Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: upright refrigerator/freezer bottom shelf heavily soiled with food. Clean with frequency
590.004/4-601.11-C
90
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Noted no employees washed hands during changing task or prepping. Retrain staff
590.002/2-301.14-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink across from the ice machine blocked by trash barrel. Remove and provide easy access to all the hand sinks
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Noted white and green cutting board heavily scored. Resurface/Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: upright refrigerator/freezer bottom shelf heavily soiled with food. Clean with frequency
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted intake vents on the ceiling above the ice machine heavily soiled. Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.12-C
Storage-other personal care items (c)
Inspector notes: Noted staff personal items stored with single use items on the second floor in the dry storage area. Remove
590.007/7-209.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Noted bag of onions stored on the floor location second floor. Remove and store 6 inches above the floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
61
Nov 25, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dish machine is out off sanitizer. Provide. Instructed PIC to use 3 bay sink to wash dishes while waiting for the sanitizer.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Corn cans dented in the upstair storage area. Remove out of service
590.003/3-202.15-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC had stepped out during the inspection. Designate a person in charge who is knowledgeable and performs duties
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Both hand sinks blocked by trash barrel.Remove/ Handsinks need to be accesible.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot Saki machine has food spill on the nozzle. Clean
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Red cutting board heavily scored with black spots. Resurface/ Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Upstairs near the water heater lot of unnecessary items stored. Remove and organize.
590.006/6-501.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigerator on the cook line has rust on the door. Clean to remove Upright freezers and refrigerator has food spills on the bottom shelf.Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Gaskets on the cookline refrigerator needs repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Lettuce stored in stagnant water in the refrigeration on the line.Discontinue
590.003/3-303.12-C
47
Sep 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Observe no air gap on prep sink. Contact licensed plumber for installation of air gap to prevent back flow
590.005/5-202.13-P
86
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Observe no air gap on prep sink. Contact licensed plumber for installation of air gap to prevent back flow
590.005/5-202.13-P
86
Aug 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Observe no air gap on prep sink. Contact licensed plumber for installation of air gap to prevent back flow
590.005/5-202.13-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at hand sink near warewashing bay. Provide
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cut lettuce stored in stagnant water. Discontinue
590.003/3-303.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris / spills on floor in upstairs storage room. Clean to remove all trash
590.006/6-201.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed pooled water inside 2 door reach in unit at front counter. Contact company for services to ensure properly operating without condensation
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills / debris inside upright freezers and 2 door reach in refrigerated units. Clean to remove all soils / spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
Jul 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: I observed cook wash his hands and did not dry them off because no papertowel he attempted to dry with wiping cloths - Train staff to wash hands properly
590.002/2-301.12-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips to test concentration of sanitizer - Provide testing strips to test concentration I used mines and the sanitizer inside the handsink was too high remove and re do 6.23.23- Sanitizer was not set up at thr time of re-inspection - Properly set up sanitizer at the start of shift
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: There was no paper towels at the handsink at front sink and there was a bucket inside the back sink filled with sanitizer. - Train staff to wash hands properly with soap and towles to dry hands 6.23.23- I observed both members of staff washing their hands and not drying them still no paper towels - PIC came in washed hands and had place or fix papertowel- Train staff
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Nothing preprared is date mark in coolers - date mark all products prepared and stored for 24 hors and more
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: 6.23.23- Thawing raw chicken inside sink in plastic emerged in water - Remove and drain and properly thaw chicken.
590.003/3-501.13-C
61
Jun 23, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Soiled knives hanging on clean knife rack- remove and properly wash rinse and sanitize
590.004/4-602.11-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: I observed cook wash his hands and did not dry them off because no papertowel he attempted to dry with wiping cloths - Train staff to wash hands properly
590.002/2-301.12-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Bean sprouts at 52F- remove and place in cooler until reach 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspectin there was no person in charge I called Katelyn with no answer - Provide a PIC at all times of operation
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: There was no paper towels at the handsink at front sink and there was a bucket inside the back sink filled with sanitizer. - Train staff to wash hands properly with soap and towles to dry hands 6.23.23- I observed both members of staff washing their hands and not drying them still no paper towels - PIC came in washed hands and had place or fix papertowel- Train staff
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Nothing preprared is date mark in coolers - date mark all products prepared and stored for 24 hors and more
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips to test concentration of sanitizer - Provide testing strips to test concentration I used mines and the sanitizer inside the handsink was too high remove and re do 6.23.23- Sanitizer was not set up at thr time of re-inspection - Properly set up sanitizer at the start of shift
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: 6.23.23- Thawing raw chicken inside sink in plastic emerged in water - Remove and drain and properly thaw chicken.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Several sleeves of Pork Belly are thawing underneathe the stairwell after previously told this cannot be done- Repeated violation- remove and place thawed pork inside cooler
590.003/3-305.12-C
39
Jun 14, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: I observed cook wash his hands and did not dry them off because no papertowel he attempted to dry with wiping cloths - Train staff to wash hands properly
590.002/2-301.12-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Bean sprouts at 52F- remove and place in cooler until reach 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Soiled knives hanging on clean knife rack- remove and properly wash rinse and sanitize
590.004/4-602.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips to test concentration of sanitizer - Provide testing strips to test concentration I used mines and the sanitizer inside the handsink was too high remove and re do
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspectin there was no person in charge I called Katelyn with no answer - Provide a PIC at all times of operation
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: There was no paper towels at the handsink at front sink and there was a bucket inside the back sink filled with sanitizer. - Train staff to wash hands properly with soap and towles to dry hands
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Nothing preprared is date mark in coolers - date mark all products prepared and stored for 24 hors and more
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Several sleeves of Pork Belly are thawing underneathe the stairwell after previously told this cannot be done- Repeated violation- remove and place thawed pork inside cooler
590.003/3-305.12-C
41
Mar 29, 2023
Routine
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: I came in after the store was opened and staff did not wash hands - I observed him doing other things. Only after I washed my hands did he wash his hands but there was no papertowels available and remove trash barrel in front- Staff need to be trained on the improtance of handwashing throughout the shift and when coming in from outside
590.002/2-301.12-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Eggs stored in reach in cooler is over ready to eat foods - Remove and store eggs and poultry on the bottom shelf Raw Chicken under the low boy stored on top of cooked meat - Properly store on bottom
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Octopus cakes was 58F in low boy cooler- PIC Voluntarily discarded was in low boy for over 24 hours Cut lettuce not honestly presented in stagnat water and 58F- PIC voluntarily discarded
590.003/3-501.16-P
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Several soiled knives hanging on clean knife rack ice cream scoop and tongs are stored with clean items - Properly wash rinse and sanitize equipment and then air dry before storing
590.004/4-602.11-P
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: 20 Gallons of peeled potatoes stored in brown soiled water since yesterday 68F was the water it was stored in. Deemed not safe since the water was reported brown by property management - Staff Voluntarily discarded 16 Quart container of Takoyaki ( Octopus cakes) was 58F- in low boy unit stored more than 24 hours.- Voluntarily discarded by staff Brownish cut lettuce stored in water under the low boy cooler was 58F- Staff Voluntarily discarded Provided a disposal order
590.003/3-701.11-P
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No data plate or test strips available- Provide
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No evidence of vomit and diarrhea kit available - Provide the supplies of vomit and diarrhea kit
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No Papertowels at either handsink - Provide COS
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink have a leak3 bay at the base - Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Immature flies throughout the back room and upstairs- Provide a current IPM style pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: Large Bins and squeeze bottles with no labels - Provide labels with common Name of all bottles and large bins
590.003/3-601.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood is expired since January- Provide a updated hood cleaning inspection and cleaning from a licensed hodd cleaning company
590.004/4-202.18-C
29
Mar 17, 2023
Routine
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: I came in after the store was opened and staff did not wash hands - I observed him doing other things. Only after I washed my hands did he wash his hands but there was no papertowels available and remove trash barrel in front- Staff need to be trained on the improtance of handwashing throughout the shift and when coming in from outside
590.002/2-301.12-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Eggs stored in reach in cooler is over ready to eat foods - Remove and store eggs and poultry on the bottom shelf Raw Chicken under the low boy stored on top of cooked meat - Properly store on bottom
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Octopus cakes was 58F in low boy cooler- PIC Voluntarily discarded was in low boy for over 24 hours Cut lettuce not honestly presented in stagnat water and 58F- PIC voluntarily discarded
590.003/3-501.16-P
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: 20 Gallons of peeled potatoes stored in brown soiled water since yesterday 68F was the water it was stored in. Deemed not safe since the water was reported brown by property management - Staff Voluntarily discarded 16 Quart container of Takoyaki ( Octopus cakes) was 58F- in low boy unit stored more than 24 hours.- Voluntarily discarded by staff Brownish cut lettuce stored in water under the low boy cooler was 58F- Staff Voluntarily discarded Provided a disposal order
590.003/3-701.11-P
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Several soiled knives hanging on clean knife rack ice cream scoop and tongs are stored with clean items - Properly wash rinse and sanitize equipment and then air dry before storing
590.004/4-602.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No Papertowels at either handsink - Provide COS
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No data plate or test strips available- Provide
590.004/4-204.115-PF
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Due to issue with the brown water The establishment will follow proper protocols to reopen I provided in an email
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No evidence of vomit and diarrhea kit available - Provide the supplies of vomit and diarrhea kit
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Immature flies throughout the back room and upstairs- Provide a current IPM style pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: Large Bins and squeeze bottles with no labels - Provide labels with common Name of all bottles and large bins
590.003/3-601.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood is expired since January- Provide a updated hood cleaning inspection and cleaning from a licensed hodd cleaning company
590.004/4-202.18-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink have a leak3 bay at the base - Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
26
Aug 9, 2022
Routine
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw Pork stored on top of Ready to eat vegetables - Discontinue - Store properly raw meat is not to be stored with or over ready to eat foods
590.003/3-302.11-P
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked pork was frozen placed on tray and chef used Fuel butan to char but he did not reheat for hot holding he place charred meat in hot holding unit at 107F- Remove and reheat to proper temperature of 165F or above then hot hold.
590.003/3-403.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Several Cooked eggs were over stock and was not held cold 54F- Chef removed 9 eggs and disposed voluntarily Bean Sprouts 50F- Removed and placed in reach in unit. Chef replaced with beansprouts that tempted 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Handwashing was not automatically done without reminding handsink was not easily accessible and other handsinks were dry- Train staff the importance of handwashing -Staff washed hands after prompted
590.002/2-301.12-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink was blocked by large trash can and was not easily accessible for staff- Staff member removed the trash can I washed my hands and prompted staff to wash theirs. Train staff on handwashing
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Several Immature flies are in food prep upstairs and on the cookline- Provide a Detail pest control report from a licensed pest control company.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Restriction-presence and use (pf)
Inspector notes: Fuel Butane used to char pork was used - Cook and staff could not provide Spec sheets on product used - provide Spec sheet for the Butane used
590.007/7-202.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No supplies and no Instruction for a dirrheal and vomiting epoisode.- Provide supplies and instructions
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: There was no CFPM on site - No Managerial control - CFPM needs to be onsite all operational hours Staff was not knowledgable
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: There is no test strips to test sanitizer buckets - Provide test strips to test the strength of sanitizer solution.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Ice Machine heavily soiled - Clean to remove soils to prevent contamination of Ice
590.003/3-307.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Cerified Food Protection Manager Certi is Expired - Provide current CFPM Certificate from an Accredited food safety program
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: no labels for bins stored throughout- Label all large bins with common name of foods
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping Cloths stored on counter and not in sanitizer solution- Store all soiled wiping cloths in sanitizer solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Frozen food (c)
Inspector notes: 4 Cases of Pork Ribs and 4 Cases of Raw Noodles are stored under the stairwell completely thawed Invoices showed delivery for the {ork belly was yesterday 8.8.22 and temperature of the pork is 56F- Store pork in Freezer units until ready to prep and cook.
590.003/3-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Pooling water over the drain at the cookline- Clean to remove excess water and repair to make sure water drains properly
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Totto Ramen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Totto Ramen on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Totto Ramen?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning procedure” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Totto Ramen.
How does Totto Ramen compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Totto Ramen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Totto Ramen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Totto Ramen have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Totto Ramen 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 Totto Ramen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Totto Ramen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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