Molinari's
789 ADAMS ST, DORCHESTER, MA 02124
Last inspected Aug 26, 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 Molinari's, spanning June 2020 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 26, 2026
✓4 violations
- Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Aug 19, 2026
✕4 violations
- Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Apr 28, 2026
✓Sep 9, 2025
✓1 violation
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Apr 9, 2025
✓Sep 11, 2024
✓3 violations
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
Aug 29, 2024
✕3 violations
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
Apr 2, 2024
✓1 violation
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Dec 28, 2023
✓5 violations
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Dec 13, 2023
✕5 violations
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
May 17, 2023
✓2 violations
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
May 11, 2023
✕2 violations
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Nov 4, 2022
✓4 violations
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Oct 19, 2022
✕4 violations
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
May 26, 2022
✓1 violation
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–Aug 20, 2021
✓6 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Aug 4, 2021
✕6 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Apr 1, 2021
✓1 violation
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Mar 9, 2021
✕4 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Feb 26, 2021
✕4 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Oct 16, 2020
✓3 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Standards of Identity (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Oct 8, 2020
✕3 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Standards of Identity (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Jun 26, 2020
✓1 violation
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Jun 23, 2020
✕1 violation
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
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