Dirty Water Dough Company

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings6
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple cold holding units observed without internal thermometers; provide internal thermometers in all cold holding units in conspicuous locations.
  code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: The gaskets for the cold holding units for multiple units observed damaged and torn: unit below sandwich cooler where catering salads are prepared and the alcohol cooler behind the point of sale; repair or replace the damaged gaskets.
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
  Inspector note: There is encrusted food debris and soils observed in gaskets of cold holding units; clean and sanitize the gaskets of soils.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Service Sink (C)
  Inspector note: There is no service sink in the establishment and staff state they dump the soiled mop water in the restroom toilet; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an enclosed service sink for the mop.
  code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Signage (C)
  Inspector note: At the handwashing sink behind the service counter there is no handwashing signage; provide.
  code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️flagged at inspection
  Inspector note: Provide and post allergen awareness poster in back of house for staff Provide signage visible to customers stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available to view upon request." Provide signage on all menus (including digital main menu) for customers stating: "Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy."
  code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 13, 2025: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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