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Santo Domingo Restaurant

179 WASHINGTON ST, DORCHESTER, MA 02121

Last inspected Jul 10, 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. Jul 10, 2026

    ✓
    6 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)

  2. Jul 2, 2026

    ✕
    6 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)

  3. Oct 29, 2025

    ✓
    14 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)(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)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

  4. Oct 21, 2025

    ✕
    14 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)(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)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

  5. Apr 18, 2025

    ✓
    5 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

  6. Apr 11, 2025

    ✕
    5 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

  7. Aug 7, 2024

    ✓
    1 violation
    • Controlling Pests (C)

  8. Jul 25, 2024

    ✕
    1 violation
    • Controlling Pests (C)

  9. Jul 17, 2024

    ✕
    10 violations
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Food Storage Prohibited Areas (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)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)

  10. Jan 17, 2024

    ✓
    7 violations
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
    • (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

  11. Jan 9, 2024

    ✕
    7 violations
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
    • (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

  12. Jul 3, 2023

    ✓
    8 violations
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Compliance with Food Law (P)
    • Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)

  13. Jun 27, 2023

    ✕
    8 violations
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Compliance with Food Law (P)
    • Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)

  14. Apr 25, 2023

    ✓
    5 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Receptacles (C)
    • Frequency-Removal (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

  15. Apr 13, 2023

    ✕
    5 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Receptacles (C)
    • Frequency-Removal (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

  16. Jan 18, 2023

    –

  17. Aug 23, 2022

    ✓
    5 violations
    • Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Outside Receptacles (C)

  18. Aug 16, 2022

    ✕
    5 violations
    • Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Outside Receptacles (C)

  19. Jun 13, 2022

    –

  20. Mar 15, 2022

    –

  21. Feb 2, 2022

    ✓
    7 violations
    • Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Intensity-Lighting (C)

  22. Jan 26, 2022

    ✕
    7 violations
    • Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Intensity-Lighting (C)

  23. Nov 10, 2021

    ✓
    6 violations
    • When to Wash (P)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

  24. Nov 2, 2021

    ✕
    6 violations
    • When to Wash (P)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

  25. Jul 6, 2021

    ✓
    9 violations
    • Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)

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