Yely's Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
70
Score
Yely's Restaurant has been inspected eight times since 2022. Yely's Restaurant was last inspected on Oct 15, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Yely's Restaurant's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 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: Cooked potatoe salad in the front service cold holding unit at 48F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Carton of raw whole shelled eggs observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Small front service cold holding unit with a slightly elevated temperature of 49F. Address and discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintian a temperature of below 41F. All TCS foods to be removed from unit until operating below 41F.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence light fruit fly activity. Address.
590.006/6-501.111-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Drainage lever under the single bay preparation sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Floor drain on the sliding door glass cooler does not appear to be draining properly. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Lower shelf of the singel door upright True refrigeration unit with visible food spills. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Feb 21, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of preparation being done in the basement area with no hand sink. Discontinue or provide a hand sink that is accessible to the preparation area.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer in the large bucket registering at well over the required 50-100ppm. Address and ensure all staff have been trained on how to set up and test sanitizing solution.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Gasket around the door of the True refrigerator used for vegetables damaged and torn. Replace.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings in the basement storage area. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
74
Dec 6, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mice droppings on floor at basement area behind freezer.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on squeeze bottles provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Remove empty boxes and old range stove from exterior ground.
590.005/5-501.115-C
82
Jun 13, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw eggs observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Eggs were removed adn placed back under refrigeation at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Large plastic bus buckets filled with cooked beans observed inside of the single door refrigeration unit at 90F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being properly cooled prior to being used for service. At the time of the visit beans were placed into smaller batches and then placed back under refrigeration.
590.003/3-501.14-P
74
Jan 31, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw eggs observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all raw eggs are being maintained at 45F and below. Eggs to be removed and placed back under refrigeration at the time of the inspection. Raw pork inlarge bucket being left out at room temperature with a vinegar mixture. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All pork was removed at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked beef in pan placed on the steam table (not in it) with a temperature of 98F. 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
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Test strip registering at well over the required 50-100ppm. Address and ensure all staff have been proeprly trained on how to set up and test sanitizing solution.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at the front service station with a slow drain. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Fan covers to the single sliding glass door coolers visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
61
Sep 20, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below prep tables and cooking equipment to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Trash recepticles overloaded provide frequent pick up of trash frequency that will minimize odors and conditions to attract insects and rodents.
590.005/5-502.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on bulk food storage containers near cooking line and containers inside refrigerator provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: In-use utensil stored at 75F behind service line In-use utensils must be stored in food with handle above food and container on clean sanitized surface in clean water of 135F.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometer inside the hot holding unit and inside 2 door cold holding unit at the basement area provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
78
Mar 28, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(b) good repair and calibration (pf)
Inspector notes: Food thermometer not calibrated provide.
590.004/4-502.11-PF
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Empty boxes stored outside provide frequent pickup.
590.005/5-502.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels for squeeze bottles provide with ingredient name.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: inuse wiping cloths stored on counter with no sanitizer provide.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometer for counter top display unit provide.
590.004/4-204.112-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
70
Dec 22, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yely's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yely's Restaurant on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yely's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Yely's Restaurant.
How does Yely's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Yely's Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Yely's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yely's Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Yely's Restaurant 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 Yely's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yely's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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