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LUCKY CAFE

1107 DORCHESTER AV, MA 02125

Last inspected Jan 14, 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

  1. Jan 14, 2026

    ✓
    7 violations
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
    • Cooling (P)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)

  2. Jan 7, 2026

    ✕
    7 violations
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
    • Cooling (P)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)

  3. Nov 3, 2025

    ✓
    4 violations
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

  4. Oct 24, 2025

    ✕
    4 violations
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

  5. Jul 3, 2025

    ✓
    1 violation
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)

  6. Jun 23, 2025

    ✕
    6 violations
    • Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
    • Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

  7. Jun 16, 2025

    ✕
    6 violations
    • Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
    • Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

  8. Feb 28, 2025

    ✓
    5 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

  9. Feb 20, 2025

    ✕
    5 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

  10. Nov 7, 2024

    ✓
    6 violations
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • Cleaning Receptacles (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)
    • Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers (C)

  11. Nov 1, 2024

    ✕
    6 violations
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • Cleaning Receptacles (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)
    • Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers (C)

  12. Jul 25, 2024

    ✓
    5 violations
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

  13. Jul 16, 2024

    ✕
    5 violations
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

  14. Apr 1, 2024

    ✓
    8 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)
    • Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
    • Intensity-Lighting (C)
    • Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers (C)

  15. Mar 25, 2024

    ✕
    8 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)
    • Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
    • Intensity-Lighting (C)
    • Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers (C)

  16. Oct 26, 2023

    ✓
    2 violations
    • Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

  17. Oct 12, 2023

    ✕
    16 violations
    • When to Wash (P)
    • (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
    • (B) Cooling Methods (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Agents (Pf)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
    • Intensity-Lighting (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

  18. Oct 5, 2023

    ✕
    15 violations
    • When to Wash (P)
    • (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
    • (B) Cooling Methods (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Agents (Pf)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
    • Intensity-Lighting (C)

  19. Jul 18, 2023

    ✓
    2 violations
    • Toilets and Urinals (C)
    • Conveying Sewage (P)

  20. Jul 13, 2023

    –
    2 violations
    • Toilets and Urinals (C)
    • Conveying Sewage (P)

  21. May 16, 2023

    ✓
    6 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

  22. May 8, 2023

    ✕
    6 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

  23. Mar 22, 2023

    ✓
    1 violation
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

  24. Mar 10, 2023

    ✕
    6 violations
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

  25. Mar 1, 2023

    ✕
    6 violations
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

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