Boston Pizza & Grill
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Boston Pizza & Grill 16 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 29, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Across the inspection history, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical Dorchester restaurant, which scores around 86. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
16
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to date mark the sliced meats in the walk in in the basement.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the filters on the cooking lines. The hood sticker are good until March and pizza Feb 2026
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Please bleach the cutting boards to remove the deep dark stains.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Please be sure the each cooking line has a sanitizer bucket.
590.004/4-901.12-C
78
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Meat balls being reheated in the hot holding unit temperature at 128F discontinue practice reheat on grill or cooking range to 165F or higher.
590.003/3-403.11-P
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Remove excessive beverage racks and clean exterior grounds.
590.005/5-501.110-C
82
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: No gaps at the prep sinks provide.
590.005/5-202.13-P
86
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: No gaps at the prep sinks provide.
590.005/5-202.13-P
86
Aug 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: No gaps at the prep sinks provide.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed opening a bottom of side exit door repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
82
Jun 13, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service y licnensed hood cleaner and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease containers soiled clean.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service y licnensed hood cleaner and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Prep table shelving rusty repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
86
May 29, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Prep table shelving rusty repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease containers soiled clean.
590.005/5-501.116-C
90
Feb 5, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on condiment squeeze bottles provide with ingredient name.
590.003/3-302.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Condensation hose dripping into sink remove and provide adequate repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior grounds to remove loose trash.
590.005/5-501.110-C
82
Oct 24, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Today no evidence of mice droppings observed follow up with an additional detailed pest control report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Oct 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice dropping below dry storage shelving at basement area provide a current detailed pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
86
Jan 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed evidence of a fly on the basement floor drain provide a current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior grounds to remove non inuse equipment and returnables.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below storage shelving inside walk in coolers. Clean floor drain at basement area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No label on flour bulk food container.
590.003/3-302.12-C
78
Oct 10, 2023
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Please review with staff to properly lable sliced meats in the basement walk in as discussed.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC is working with pest control now to address the fruit flies in the basement area. Location is kept clean.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
82
Apr 5, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff to use sanitizer buckets. Buckets set up but not being used.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean in place cooking equipment (fryolator grill)
590.004/4-202.16-C
90
Oct 18, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked ckicken in a container on a grill top that is not no. Chicken was at 131F. PIC will reheat and hot word above 135F. Please review with staff.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken at 45F. PIC put back into refrigerator and will review with staff.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: As discussed please date mark sliced meats in basement walk in.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on pizza hood and cooking line. Hood sticker due Oct 19th. Have hood cleaned and get new sticker.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace moldy caulking at three bay sink.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a sanitizer bucket for the cook line and prep areas.
590.003/3-304.14-C
58
Jun 16, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters of grease build up. Hood sticker good until July 2022
590.004/4-202.18-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to find a location for staff to store personal items (phones pocketbooks hair clip) in a non cooking or food prep area. Found them on cooking line and pizza station. Hair clip under grate at pizza station.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to thaw at room temperature. Thaw the day before in refrigerator from the freezer run it under water or cook frozen.
590.003/3-501.13-C
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boston Pizza & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boston Pizza & Grill on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boston Pizza & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Boston Pizza & Grill.
How does Boston Pizza & Grill compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Boston Pizza & Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Boston Pizza & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boston Pizza & Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Boston Pizza & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Boston Pizza & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Boston Pizza & Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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