Vaughn's Fish N Chips
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
86
Score
Vaughn's Fish N Chips appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 9, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Certified food protection manager” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Among Dorchester restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Some rodent activity noted around the building - address accordingly
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure current food safety / allergen awareness certificates are on site as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
86
Feb 28, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Small portion of flooring near the 2 bay sink slightly sagging. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the lower shelf of the preparation table. Clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration from Jan. 2025. Address and provide up to date tags.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Feb 12, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration from Jan. 2025. Address and provide up to date tags.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Small portion of flooring near the 2 bay sink slightly sagging. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the lower shelf of the preparation table. Clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food Saftey Course for the re-inspection.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
82
Oct 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the 2 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap/paper towels in the restroom. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration from Aug. 2024. Address and provide up to date tags. Hood cleaning has been scheduled for 10/27/204.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around the fryer and small flat top with excess grease. Clean to remove. Interior of the large coffin style freezer with frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Lower shelf of the preparation table visible soiled. 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 sanitzing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Small portion of flooring near the 2 bay sink slightly sagging. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food Saftey Course for the re-inspection.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the lower shelf of the preparation table. Clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
52
May 16, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired end of february 2023 service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Mar 21, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired end of february 2023 service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Food Safety Certification not posted Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
90
Mar 7, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels in dispenser provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove cardboard boxes from exterior grounds.
590.006/6-501.114-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Food Safety Certification not posted Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on bulk food containers provide with ingredient name.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment and prep equipment. Clean floor inside restroom.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired end of february 2023 service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
70
Feb 9, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels in dispenser provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove cardboard boxes from exterior grounds.
590.006/6-501.114-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Food Safety Certification not posted Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on bulk food containers provide with ingredient name.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment and prep equipment. Clean floor inside restroom.
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Nov 16, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Food safety certification not posted provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Aug 29, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Food safety certification not posted provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean storage shelving below prep table to remove visible.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking and ware washing equipment to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
82
Apr 14, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all discolored and stained ceiling tiles through out kitchen area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vaughn's Fish N Chips last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vaughn's Fish N Chips on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vaughn's Fish N Chips?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Vaughn's Fish N Chips.
How does Vaughn's Fish N Chips compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Vaughn's Fish N Chips most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Vaughn's Fish N Chips' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vaughn's Fish N Chips have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Vaughn's Fish N Chips 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 Vaughn's Fish N Chips inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vaughn's Fish N Chips is inspected around three times per year on average.
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