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El Dugout
122 SEAVER ST, DORCHESTER, MA 02121
Last inspected Aug 25, 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 El Dugout, spanning January 2023 to August 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 4 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Aug 25, 2026
✓4 violations
- Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Aug 18, 2026
✕4 violations
- Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
May 12, 2026
✓1 violation
- Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Mar 16, 2026
✕1 violation
- Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Feb 25, 2026
✕9 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Feb 18, 2026
✕9 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Jun 20, 2025
✓25 violations
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Cooling (P)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
- Restriction and Storage-Medicines (P)
- (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Jun 18, 2025
–25 violations
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Cooling (P)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
- Restriction and Storage-Medicines (P)
- (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Apr 2, 2025
✓1 violation
- Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C)
Mar 25, 2025
✕7 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Prohibitions (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C)
- Rodent Bait Stations (P)
Mar 17, 2025
✕7 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Prohibitions (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C)
- Rodent Bait Stations (P)
Nov 25, 2024
✓6 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Rodent Bait Stations (P)
Nov 18, 2024
✕6 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Rodent Bait Stations (P)
Jun 13, 2024
✓5 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Jun 4, 2024
✕5 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Jan 22, 2024
✓8 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Jan 10, 2024
✕8 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Jan 3, 2024
–Sep 5, 2023
✓3 violations
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Aug 28, 2023
✕3 violations
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
May 2, 2023
✓2 violations
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
Apr 24, 2023
✕5 violations
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Apr 12, 2023
✕5 violations
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jan 11, 2023
✓1 violation
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jan 5, 2023
–3 violations
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
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