BILLY'S TEXAS B.B.Q.
530 WASHINGTON ST, DORCHESTER, MA 02124
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for BILLY'S TEXAS B.B.Q., spanning January 2020 to July 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
The trend is positive: it improved from failed at the previous visit to passed now.
The most recent inspection noted 1 violation, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Jul 24, 2026
✓1 violation
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Jul 17, 2026
✕1 violation
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Feb 12, 2026
✓2 violations
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Feb 5, 2026
✕2 violations
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Jun 23, 2025
✓Mar 25, 2025
✓Aug 13, 2024
✓Mar 19, 2024
✓1 violation
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Nov 27, 2023
✓6 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Rodent Bait Stations (P)
Nov 17, 2023
✕6 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Rodent Bait Stations (P)
Mar 6, 2023
✓1 violation
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Sep 8, 2022
✓5 violations
- Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Aug 30, 2022
✕5 violations
- Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Apr 12, 2022
✓4 violations
- Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)
Apr 11, 2022
–4 violations
- Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)
Mar 15, 2022
–Dec 2, 2021
✓4 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Nov 22, 2021
✕4 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Jul 15, 2021
✓4 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Jul 8, 2021
✕4 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Jan 19, 2021
✓6 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)
- Pressure (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Jan 7, 2021
✕6 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)
- Pressure (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Sep 3, 2020
✓6 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Aug 25, 2020
✕6 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Jan 28, 2020
✓
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