Raphael's Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
74
Score
Raphael's Restaurant, located at 487 Washington St in Dorchester, MA, had a moderate risk inspection on February 6, 2026, with a score of 74. This inspection identified two major and two minor violations, including issues related to pest control, employee practices, and equipment sanitation. The restaurant has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its nine recorded evaluations.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Oct 20, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Jun 6, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Aug 5, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Mar 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Violations — Feb 6, 2026 Inspection
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent activity on multiple shelving units with stored dry good products. Clean to remove all areas Observed rodent droppings on the front ledge window. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Observed staff eating at the front counter with gloved hands utilized to serve food. Retrain staff to eat in designated area.
590.002/2-401.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food soils and debri inside of multiple stand up freezer and refrigeration units. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed a dead mouse on the wood pallet. Remove and disinfect the area
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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