Dolce

270 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113

Italian

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Dolce appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Dolce was last inspected on Nov 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

“Food contact with equipment utensils and linens” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Dolce is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 7, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 11, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food contact with equipment utensils and linens (p)

Inspector notes: Break down the ' Gelato " machine after each use -a high Coliform count came in from your last state test - 2 negetive test results back to back will be needed in order to use the gelato machine again- address

590.003/3-304.11-P

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure the food safety and allergen awreness certificates have matching names

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Food contact with equipment utensils and linens (p)

590.003/3-304.11-P

Compliance with food law (p)

Inspector notes: Discontinue to purchase foods from " Retail Establishments" such as " Market Basket " only purchase from licensed wholesalers only

590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Missing the proper " chlorine" test strips - provide as discussed

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Set up accordingly

590.003/3-304.14-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Clearly identify all bulk food storage containers to properly identify the contents

590.003/3-302.12-C

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

Inspector notes: Cover all exposed foods in containers inside the walk-in coolers

590.003/3-302.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure the food safety and allergen awreness certificates have matching names

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)

Inspector notes: Enlarge the current area used to air dry the gelato parts to te machine so iy air drys properly - do not rinse off the sanitizer spray when used at the end

590.004/4-204.119-C

Jun 13, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 6, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 24, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: health permit for 2022 not paid ensure payment

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Oct 6, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 14, 2022

Routine

3 major violations.

View 3 violations

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No soap at gelato ahnd sink or ware washing area hand sink in basement supply at all hand sinks

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No dish plate simulator or strips to test the internal temperature of high temperature dish machine supply

590.004/4-204.115-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: health permit for 2022 not paid ensure payment

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dolce last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dolce on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dolce?

Across the inspection record, “food contact with equipment utensils and linens” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dolce.

How does Dolce compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Dolce most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Dolce's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dolce have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dolce 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 Dolce inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dolce is inspected around three times per year on average.

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