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The Pearl Seafood Grill & Raw Bar
20 DISTRICT AV, DORCHESTER, MA 02125
Last inspected Aug 16, 2025
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for The Pearl Seafood Grill & Raw Bar, spanning March 2022 to August 2025 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
The most recent inspection noted 4 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Aug 16, 2025
✓4 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Aug 12, 2025
–5 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Aug 5, 2025
✕5 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Mar 20, 2025
✓3 violations
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Mar 14, 2025
✕13 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Mar 7, 2025
✕13 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Dec 20, 2024
✓6 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Thawing (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Dec 13, 2024
✕6 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Thawing (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Oct 29, 2024
✓5 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Oct 22, 2024
–18 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Package Integrity (Pf)
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Reheating for Hot Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Oct 11, 2024
✕18 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Package Integrity (Pf)
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Reheating for Hot Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jan 3, 2024
–Jun 26, 2023
✓2 violations
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Jun 23, 2023
–11 violations
- Cleaning Procedure (P)
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- (B)-(D) Gloves Use Limitations (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Jun 14, 2023
✕11 violations
- Cleaning Procedure (P)
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- (B)-(D) Gloves Use Limitations (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Feb 22, 2023
✓8 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Feb 14, 2023
✕8 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Jan 18, 2023
–Oct 4, 2022
✓10 violations
- Cleaning Procedure (P)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- (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 (P)
- Grease Trap(C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Sep 30, 2022
✕10 violations
- Cleaning Procedure (P)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- (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 (P)
- Grease Trap(C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Aug 16, 2022
✓15 violations
- Where to Wash (Pf)
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- (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)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Aug 9, 2022
✕15 violations
- Where to Wash (Pf)
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- (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)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Jun 13, 2022
–Mar 15, 2022
–Mar 3, 2022
✓11 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Standards of Identity (C)
- Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
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