Dimitrios House of Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
64
Score
Dimitrios House of Pizza has been inspected nine times since 2022. Dimitrios House of Pizza was last inspected on Jan 12, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Sanitizing solutions testing devices” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Dorchester restaurant, which scores around 86. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing testing device for 3 compartment sink. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed scrubbing utensils inside the handsink. Remove and retrain staff to properly utilize the handsink
590.005/5-205.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed grease leaking from the pipe attachment. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Rodent activity observed on the floor and on the staircase.Clean to remove Provide a current pest report prior to reinspection date.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed tiles broke and missing from the floor. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy soils and debris in the restroom. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils observed in the stand up freezer. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
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Jun 11, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Bucket of onions on floor / Elevate at least 6" off of floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Deli cutting board heavily scored / replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling fan and vents with visible dust build up / Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.17-C
86
May 21, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of hood vent covers with grease build up / Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.17-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of walk in cooler with visible soils / Clean to remove Walls near hand sink with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
90
Mar 24, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter from equipment storage area and organize.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: staff storing back pack at equipment storage area discontinue practice and store at designated area.
590.006/6-501.110-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment and prep areas.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometer inside dressing refrigerator unit at basement area provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed opening below exit door repair to prevent pest entry.
590.006/6-202.15-C
78
Jan 30, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels observed at either hand sinks. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Insect control devices design and installation (c)
Inspector notes: Bags of poison observed being placed in the basement storage area. Discontinue the use of online poiso purchases in the restaurant. Remove all extra bags of poison from the premises.
590.006/6-202.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from DEC. 2022. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No equipment thermometer observed on the inside of the single door Pepsi cooler. Provide. Unit was operating at below 41F at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Box of bread observed being stored directly next to hand sink. Address and DISCONTINUE the storage of bread near the hand sink.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No signage at either hand sinks. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
70
Dec 8, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hamburger meats and cheeses inside of the pizza cooler with elevated temperatures between 50-55F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All foods to be removed and placed into a unti that was operating below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no sanitizer registering at the strip inside of the small red buckets. Address and ensure sanitizing buckets are are the appropriate concentration.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings in the basement dry storage area. Address and provide an uo to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Insect control devices design and installation (c)
Inspector notes: Many packages of poison as well as other open sources of bait for rodent control being used in the basement storage area. Discontinue the use of any types of open poison inside of the food service establishment.
590.006/6-202.13-C
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Box of single use to go containers in the basement storage area with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and discontinue use of any damaged to go containers.
590.004/4-903.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Lower shelf where empty pizza pans are being stored visibly soiled and with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Flip top pizza deli cooler does not appear to be operating properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit is not to used unless it is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Drip tray to the compressor of the walk-in cooler is leaking. Address adn make any necessary repairs. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the visit.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Bag of loaves of bread observed being stored directly on top of hand sink. Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected manner. Bags of onions observed being stored on the ground near the 3 bay sink. Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected area.
590.003/3-305.12-C
55
May 31, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels observed at the hand sink at the front service station. Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no test strips available. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the top portion of the basement storage shelves. Clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Box of fresh bread observed being stored on top of the hand sink. Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected manner. Bag of onions observed being stored on the ground under the 3 bay sink. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground and in a clean and protetced manner. Large container of flour observed being stored in a closet along with grease bins. Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of several bulk food containers visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile near the 3 bay sink appears to be leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dimitrios House of Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dimitrios House of Pizza on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dimitrios House of Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “sanitizing solutions testing devices” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dimitrios House of Pizza.
How does Dimitrios House of Pizza compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Dimitrios House of Pizza most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Dimitrios House of Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dimitrios House of Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dimitrios House of Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Dimitrios House of Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dimitrios House of Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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