Puritan Restaurant
735 WILLIAM T MORRISSEY BL, DORCHESTER, MA 02122
Last inspected Jul 31, 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 20 inspections on record for Puritan Restaurant, spanning May 2022 to July 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 6 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Jul 31, 2026
✓6 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Jul 24, 2026
✕6 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Apr 7, 2026
✓5 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
- Controlling Pests (C)
Mar 31, 2026
✕5 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
- Controlling Pests (C)
Jun 23, 2025
✓5 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Jun 12, 2025
✕5 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Feb 7, 2025
✓3 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Restricted Use Pesticides Criteria (P)
Jan 30, 2025
✕3 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Restricted Use Pesticides Criteria (P)
Jul 8, 2024
✓2 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Feb 6, 2024
✓6 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Jan 29, 2024
✕6 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
May 30, 2023
✓1 violation
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
May 23, 2023
✕3 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
May 12, 2023
✕3 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Jan 30, 2023
✓5 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Jan 23, 2023
✕5 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Jan 18, 2023
–Jun 24, 2022
✓4 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Jun 16, 2022
✕4 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
May 16, 2022
✓
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