Dirty Water Dough Company

222 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116

Pizza

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Dirty Water Dough Company stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 13, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surfaces”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 15, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 16, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: Food Protection Manager Certification expired. Provide current certification

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Mouse droppings under dry storage shelving 3 compartment sink and cabinet behind register. Clean and monitor for activity. Provide current pest report

590.006/6-501.111-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Grease trap covered in aluminum foil. Discard and discontinue covering in foil.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Dead mouse on glue trap under chemical storage shelf. Discard

590.006/6-501.112-C

Jul 24, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Food protectio manager certification and allergen expired. Provide updated certificate or proof of registration for certifications

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Feb 7, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Dish machine not testing for sanitizer. Sanitizer replaced- machine sanitizing at 50ppm. Monitor machine for safe sanitizer level.

590.004/4-501.114-P

Cooling (p)

Inspector notes: Cokked chicken in service line refrigerator at 60F. Cooked previous day. Refrigerator holding at 40F. Ensure cooked foods are cooled thoroughly according to cooling parameters. Confirm refrigeration unit is functioning properly. Discarded by PIC

590.003/3-501.14-P

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs stored over lettuce in walk-in refrigerator. Store raw eggs under produce to prevent contatmination.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Grease trap covered in aluminum foil. Discard foil and discontinue covering in foil. Use materials that are smooth durable and cleanable.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: Trash in bathroom is not covered. Provide covered trash for bathroom.

590.005/5-501.17-C

Jun 7, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)

Inspector notes: In use sanitizer set up in the 3 bay sink tested at well above 100ppm Corrected to test at 50-100ppm Properly monitor

590.007/7-204.11-P

Food temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No metal stem thermometer available at the time of the inspection- Provide

590.004/4-302.12-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy dust buildup on the vents in the kitchen- Clean

590.004/4-602.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dirty Water Dough Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dirty Water Dough Company on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dirty Water Dough Company?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dirty Water Dough Company.

How does Dirty Water Dough Company compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Dirty Water Dough Company most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Dirty Water Dough Company's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dirty Water Dough Company have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dirty Water Dough Company 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 Dirty Water Dough Company inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dirty Water Dough Company is inspected around three times per year on average.

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