Kapow
Last inspected: Feb 14, 2025
58
Score
The most recent inspection for Kapow, located at 2257 Dorchester Av in Dorchester, MA, on February 14, 2025, resulted in a moderate risk score of 58. This inspection identified one critical violation, three major violations, and two minor violations, including issues with cleaning frequency, time/temperature control for hot and cold holding, and the use of wiping cloths. Kapow has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections across its ten recorded evaluations.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
58
Feb 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
58
Jun 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
64
Jun 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
64
Feb 2, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Jan 23, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Jul 28, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
64
Jul 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
Jan 13, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Jan 11, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Violations — Feb 14, 2025 Inspection
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under cookline are heavily soiled / Provide a deep clean Walls in back prep room with visble soils / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Rice 55F Bean sprouts 50F Cooked chicken 58F / PIC stated food was brought out for the lunch rush for an hour / Return to refrigeration and provide 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths left out on prep table / Store in a sanitizer solution when not in use
590.003/3-304.14-C
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Items in hand wash basin / PIC removed upon arrival / Ensure hand sink is free and clear at all times
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide liquid hand soap at hand sink
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide test kits for chlorine that will be used in sanitizer buckets
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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