PERKIN'S SQ DELI
106 DORCHESTER ST, SOUTH BOSTON, MA 02127
Last inspected Oct 14, 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 PERKIN'S SQ DELI, spanning July 2020 to October 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 5 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Oct 14, 2026
✓5 violations
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Oct 5, 2026
✕5 violations
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Mar 20, 2026
✓3 violations
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Mar 13, 2026
✕3 violations
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Aug 25, 2025
✓2 violations
- Food Labels (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Aug 18, 2025
✕2 violations
- Food Labels (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Mar 14, 2025
✓Jul 18, 2024
✓Jan 9, 2024
✓Nov 27, 2023
✓2 violations
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Nov 17, 2023
✕2 violations
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
May 18, 2023
✓1 violation
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
May 11, 2023
✕1 violation
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Jan 18, 2023
–Dec 22, 2022
✓6 violations
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Prohibitions (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Dec 15, 2022
✕6 violations
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Prohibitions (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Aug 2, 2022
✓6 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jul 26, 2022
✕6 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jun 13, 2022
–Mar 15, 2022
–Sep 27, 2021
✓4 violations
- Bottled Drinking Water (P)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
- Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Sep 20, 2021
✕4 violations
- Bottled Drinking Water (P)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
- Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Mar 11, 2021
✓3 violations
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (C)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Aug 7, 2020
✓5 violations
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers (C)
Jul 31, 2020
✕5 violations
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers (C)
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