Equis Pica Pollo
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
45
Score
Equis Pica Pollo, located at 600 Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester, MA, had a high-risk inspection on January 28, 2026, with a score of 45. This inspection identified two critical violations, three major violations, and four minor violations. Historical data indicates a pattern of high-risk scores across five previous inspections for this establishment.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
45
Jan 16, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
45
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Oct 9, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
50
Sep 25, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
52
Violations — Jan 28, 2026 Inspection
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed the handwashing sink with improper plumbing configuration. Drain and water supply lines are not properly installed and show signs of leaking. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired Dec.29.25. Provide updated sticker
590.006/6-501.14-C
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Water pipe stored in the handsink. Discontinue . The hand sink needs to be accessible.( corrected on site) There was a handsink in the front that was accessible and stocked where the employee could wash their hands)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Compartment three bay sink observed missing drain plugs/ Provide
590.004/4-501.11-C
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee returning from outside and failing to washing hands before resuming work duties. Ensure that all employees are trained properly on handwashing procedures.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No posted Allergen training observed on site. Post and ensure staff training is provided.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed Plantains storted inside the three compartment sink./ Discontinue. PIC stated the prep sinks leaks when filled with water resulting in standing water.
590.003/3-307.11-C
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed diced plantains held at ambient temperature of 60F Cold TCS food must be maintained at 41F or below to prevent bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Wrong test strips on site. Provide accurate testing strip for quat sanitizer
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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