Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Perkin's Sq Deli

106 Dorchester St

Last inspected Oct 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Perkin's Sq Deli last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 14, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 5 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 11 inspections on record, from Nov 17, 2023 to Oct 14, 2026.
Has Perkin's Sq Deli ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 11 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 17, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

11 inspections

Inspection

Oct 14, 2026

Passed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official Wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide food labels for all grab n go muffins and include minimum requirements such as ingredients

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

majorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide complete consumer advisory on all menus which includes the disclosure & reminder plus asterisks (*) to identify food items being consumed raw or undercooked

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

criticalCode 590.003(C)/3-301.11-PHandwashing

Official Wording

Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed cooked bacon being handled without gloves on sandwiches. Instructed PIC to ensure gloves are being worn while handling food items. COS

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

majorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide and maintain sanitizer during hours of operation for proper sanitization at cooking station & counter service

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine. Clean to remove all substances

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 14, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 5, 2026

Failed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official Wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide food labels for all grab n go muffins and include minimum requirements such as ingredients

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

majorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide complete consumer advisory on all menus which includes the disclosure & reminder plus asterisks (*) to identify food items being consumed raw or undercooked

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

criticalCode 590.003(C)/3-301.11-PHandwashing

Official Wording

Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed cooked bacon being handled without gloves on sandwiches. Instructed PIC to ensure gloves are being worn while handling food items. COS

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

majorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide and maintain sanitizer during hours of operation for proper sanitization at cooking station & counter service

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine. Clean to remove all substances

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 5, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 20, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-204.112-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed broken food thermometer. Provide and maintain in good condition

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine. Frequently clean to remove all mold-like substances and maintain

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed handsink blocked with take out bags in kitchen area. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain clear and accessible for handwashing only. COS

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 20, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 13, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-204.112-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed broken food thermometer. Provide and maintain in good condition

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine. Frequently clean to remove all mold-like substances and maintain

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed handsink blocked with take out bags in kitchen area. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain clear and accessible for handwashing only. COS

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 13, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 25, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-602.11-CFood source and labeling

Official Wording

Food Labels (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed brownies wrapped indivually without labels.Provide w/ allergen

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Missing testing device for 3 compartment sink. Provide and have accessible at all times.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

Allergen certificate exp. Post and provide a current certificate.

In Plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 25, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 18, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-602.11-CFood source and labeling

Official Wording

Food Labels (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed brownies wrapped indivually without labels.Provide w/ allergen

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Missing testing device for 3 compartment sink. Provide and have accessible at all times.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

Allergen certificate exp. Post and provide a current certificate.

In Plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 18, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 14, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 14, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 18, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 18, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 9, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 9, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 27, 2023

Report filed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official Wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Muffins for retail sale wrapped not labeled. Provide.

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Floors in basment with exposed concrete.Seal with cleanable materials.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 27, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 17, 2023

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-602.11-PFFood source and labeling

Official Wording

Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Muffins for retail sale wrapped not labeled. Provide.

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Floors in basment with exposed concrete. Clean and seal with cleanable materials.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 17, 2023 · Original Source