Pollo Centro
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
52
Score
Pollo Centro, located at 223 Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA, had a high-risk inspection on April 2, 2026, with a score of 52. This inspection identified one critical violation, three major violations, and four minor violations, including issues with handwashing cleanser availability and toilet room receptacle coverings. While this recent inspection indicated a high risk, Pollo Centro's inspection history of 23 scored inspections shows a pattern of mostly low-risk outcomes.
23
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
52
Mar 26, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
52
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
86
Dec 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
86
Nov 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
86
Nov 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
70
Oct 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
70
Aug 7, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 30, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
May 19, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Apr 18, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 9 major violations. 11 minor violations.
13
Apr 16, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 9 major violations. 11 minor violations.
13
Aug 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Aug 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Aug 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Aug 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
May 10, 2024
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
May 3, 2024
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Aug 16, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
45
Aug 8, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
45
Apr 19, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
45
Apr 6, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
45
Apr 15, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
52
Violations — Apr 2, 2026 Inspection
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Service counter hand sink out of soap. Ensure all hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Women's bathroom trash without cover. Provide covered trash bins.
590.005/5-501.17-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Basement floor pitted and damaged. Resurface for smooth cleanable floor. Contractor estimate pending
590.006/6-501.11-C
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Warewashing hand sink out of paper towels. Ensure all hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Food at front steam table 90-100F. Reheated for hot hodling. Monitor food temperatures to ensure safe holding temperatures.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelves under kitchen tables covered with soiled aluminum foil. Discard foil and discontinue covering shelves.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Trash and debris in dumpster area. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle without label. Label chemicals to prevent contamination.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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