Wahlburgers
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2024
100
Score
Wahlburgers appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 25, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Wahlburgers's record stops at Mar 25, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to zero violations per visit.
“Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Dorchester restaurant scores 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 25, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Dishmachine chemicals stored behind blender on counter. Remove chemicals or discontinue using station for food prep and equipment storage.
590.007/7-201.11-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer for high temperature dishmachine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at the hand sink. Employee stated hands were washed in the kitchen. Utilize the hand sink convenient an accssible to the bar. Hands were re-washed and gloved before cutting fruit.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink soiled. Vents on fryers with carbon build up. Clean to remove. Clean floor under equipment at the bar.
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled serviceware stored on clean serviceware shelving. Removed by PIC
590.004/4-903.11-C1
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Apr 10, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Quats sanitizer was 500PPM and was set up in sanitizer bucket also in warewash area a ;arge pot was soaking inside 3 bay sanitizer and it was over 500PPM - Train satff to properly set up sanitizer solution discotinue the soaking food contact in sanitizer solution it was at a toxic level - PIC removed the pot and had to properly clean. Staff at bar set up the sanitizer bucket for wiping cloths - Properly set up sanitizer solution at 200PPM- Re check and it was 200PPM COS
590.007/7-204.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced tomatoes 49F and Chicken tenders 52F on cookline All prepped food must be 41F or below before placing on cookline- Train staff
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Crates stacked on one another in front of handsink and in the handsink on cookline was with food debris- Discontinue blocking handsink and using as a dump sink- PIC cos
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Staff was cutting lemons and limes but handsink sink was dry so I asked where did she washed hands she states in kitchen area which is too far from bar area- Discontinue Cutting fruits at hand sink without washing hands and fruits - Discontiue train staff to wash fruits and prep in designated area
590.002/2-301.15-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Pot was soaking inside sanitizer solution- Staff removed and placed at the high temp dishwasher to properly clean
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood expired - Provide a hood cleaning from a licensed hood cleaning company
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ice Machine with soils around interior perimeter- Clean to remove soils to prevent contamination to ice
590.004/4-101.19-C
Washing fruits and vegetables (c)
Inspector notes: Staff says she wash fruits behond the counter and cut- Discontinue using dump sink as a prep sink and cuting fruits behind the bar
590.003/3-302.15-C
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Oct 6, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Handsink at the drink station was dry and not in use. I observed worker coming in after me but did not observed him washing hands- The other handsink on cookline had sanitizer bucket inside and a drink on top of it. - Train staff to wash hands when starting shift and or easily accessible without anything hindering handwashing by staff.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Soiled knives on clean knive rack on the wall opposite of the cookline- Remove and properly wash rinse and sanitize food contact equipment then air dry before storing on clean rack
590.004/4-602.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer bucket inside the handsink on cookline along with personal drink preventing proper handwashing - I had staff remove the bucket inside the sink- Train staff to keep handsinks clear and easily accessible for proper handwashing
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Several Immature flies throughout especially at the bar and inside the kitchen by drink area. Mature Flies inside the food prep area landing on top of prepared foods cooling- Provide an updated pest control report from a licensed pest control company after the last September 12th date.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No Sanitizer set up in 3 Bay sink nor the sanitizer buckets or any set up in low temp dishwasher- Set up sanitizer in all areas to ensure proper cleaning and sanitizing equipment tables and food contact equipment. - PIC set up after I advised them there was none set up Corrected on site
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ice machine in back inside perimeter has soils - Clean to remove soils to prevent conmination to ice
590.004/4-202.16-C
Washing fruits and vegetables (c)
Inspector notes: at the bar area there was lemons and limes set to be cut ithout washing I asked staff what did wash with she stated with water and her hands- Properly wash fruits using a proper fruit wash before cutting and serving in drinks
590.003/3-302.15-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Several wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution nor the buckets set up had sanitizer in them. - Train staff to properly set up sanitizer at the start of shift woth proper concentration
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wahlburgers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wahlburgers on file is from Mar 25, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wahlburgers?
Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wahlburgers.
How does Wahlburgers compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Wahlburgers most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Wahlburgers' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wahlburgers have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wahlburgers 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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