Drydock Cafe
7 DRY DOCK AV, BOSTON, MA 02210
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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Inspection history
Feb 26, 2026
✓10 violations
- Where to Wash (Pf)
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Feb 18, 2026
✕10 violations
- Where to Wash (Pf)
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Jul 29, 2025
✓1 violation
- Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)
Jul 25, 2025
✕1 violation
- Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)
Jul 24, 2025
✕1 violation
- Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)
Mar 12, 2025
✓1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Feb 26, 2025
✕3 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Feb 24, 2025
✕4 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Feb 14, 2025
✕4 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Sep 13, 2024
✓1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Sep 11, 2024
✕4 violations
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Sep 4, 2024
✕4 violations
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
May 7, 2024
✓11 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Apr 29, 2024
✕11 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Jan 3, 2024
–Jun 22, 2023
✓10 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Identifying Information Prominence-Original Containers (Pf)
Jun 15, 2023
✕10 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Identifying Information Prominence-Original Containers (Pf)
Oct 25, 2022
✓3 violations
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
Sep 14, 2022
–Jun 17, 2022
✓Jun 13, 2022
–Dec 23, 2021
✓8 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Dec 16, 2021
✕8 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Jul 27, 2021
✓3 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Jul 21, 2021
✕13 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Food-Accuracy (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
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