Domino's Pizza

205 Adams St, Dorchester, MA 02122
Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Domino's Pizza appears in inspection records 21 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 8, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability”, which has been cited 18 times.

The city-wide average is 86, putting Domino's Pizza squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

21
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor in the basement all along the walls around the water heater and oil tank. Also the floor in the walk in.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the top of the pizza oven. Dust build up.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters. Hood sticker was due in Dec 2025 to be cleaned. Please have hood cleaned before re-inspection.
590.004/4-202.18-C
86
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Hand wash signage missing at the hand wash sink next to pizza prep unit provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Back splash guard to ware washing sink discolored and peeling repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor to basement to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Jul 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Power loss in the establishment. Food items affected. ISD electrical inspector on site ISD building was requested by on call manager Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast notified. During the inspection Power was restored using a generator provided by Sunbelt rentals
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Outside trash observed is overflowing.Provide additional pickup Clean exterior around dumpster to remove debris.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling in the basement observed with visible leaks and damage.Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
82
May 14, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Grouting around hand wash sink worn repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Grouting on floor near walk in cooler worn repair.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling ventilation soiled near pizza prep area clean.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: No trash recepticle for hand wash sink areas provide small covered trash receptacle.
590.005/5-501.13-C
82
Jan 8, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Wall has openings near computer area repair.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean stairs to basement.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove milkcrate from below ware washing sink area. Remove clutter from basement area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
86
Aug 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: In line coffin cooked sausage 45F pepperoni 47F cut ham 45F shredded cheese 46F stored inl ine refrigeration unit and plastic containers. . Sonia voluntarily discarded both products and pulled new product from 2 door in line refregiration unit. at 35F thermometer located inside. Retrain staff to monitor accurate temp. Unit temp at 35F. Advised staff to invest in aluminum containers since palstic containers keeps heat in. Corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove. Sticker expires 11.28.24
590.004/4-202.18-C
82
Aug 12, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Stock metal carts blocking hand wash sink at ware washing area remove carts sinks shall be convenient for food employees as required
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Toilet tissue availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Toilet paper holder broken replace.
590.006/6-302.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No Allergen Awareness certification for person in charge provide.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Splash wall for ware washing sink soiled with mold like substance clean.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom ventilation not working repair
590.006/6-304.11-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Trash can cover broken and cracked replace.
590.005/5-501.113-C
64
Apr 10, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed opening between floor near ware washing area and inside restroom area repair.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hose for dispensing Quarts sanitizer to short for filling sanitizing bay repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
90
Mar 20, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of dead cock roaches on sticky board stuck between pipe and wall behind pizza prep unit provide a current pest control report after 3-20-24.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Splash guard missing from hand wash sink repair. Hose for dispensing Quarts sanitizer to short for filling sanitizing bay repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No Food Safety or Allergen certifications available onsite and person in charge has no certification Must provide an full time certified food safety person onsite.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Clean dumpster surrounding to remove loose trash.
590.005/5-501.110-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed opening between floor near ware washing area and inside restroom area repair.
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Jan 19, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: PIC emailed me and stated that he is waiting for contractor to finish repairs to the wall and trim areound the three bay sink. Please let me know when it is finished.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor in the basement along the walls of debris and water build up from damage to warewashing area. Cleaing in the basement will need to be repaired from water damage.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Due to the water leaking the PIC will need to address any mold build up in the stairway to the basement and celing next to it.
590.003/3-307.11-C
86
Dec 29, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to change out traps in the basement that have rodents on them.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: PIC emailed me and stated that he is waiting for contractor to finish repairs to the wall and trim areound the three bay sink. Please let me know when it is finished.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to repair tile floor in the warewashing area. Tile floor has a dip in the floor along the wall.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor in the basement along the walls of debris and water build up from damage to warewashing area. Cleaing in the basement will need to be repaired from water damage.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to address the three bay sink that is now cracked along the top of the wash bay. Plumbing Inspector stated that it will need to be replaced.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease trap in warewashing will need to be cleaning inside and out from any build up.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Due to the water leaking the PIC will need to address any mold build up in the stairway to the basement and celing next to it.
590.003/3-307.11-C
70
Dec 11, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to address the three bay sink that is now cracked along the top of the wash bay. Plumbing Inspector stated that it will need to be replaced.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor in the basement along the walls of debris and water build up from damage to warewashing area. Cleaing in the basement will need to be repaired from water damage.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Due to the water leaking the PIC will need to address any mold build up in the stairway to the basement and celing next to it.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease trap in warewashing will need to be cleaning inside and out from any build up.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to repair tile floor in the warewashing area. Tile floor has a dip in the floor along the wall.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to change out traps in the basement that have rodents on them.
590.006/6-501.112-C
74
Nov 17, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease trap in warewashing will need to be cleaning inside and out from any build up.
590.004/4-202.16-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: In the basement found pizza boxes. As discussed discontinue to store anything in the basement. PIC stated that the boxes are old and he put them in the trash.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to repair tile floor in the warewashing area. Tile floor has a dip in the floor along the wall.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor in the basement along the walls of debris and water build up from damage to warewashing area. Cleaing in the basement will need to be repaired from water damage.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to change out traps in the basement that have rodents on them.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to address the three bay sink that is now cracked along the top of the wash bay. Plumbing Inspector stated that it will need to be replaced.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Due to the water leaking the PIC will need to address any mold build up in the stairway to the basement and celing next to it.
590.003/3-307.11-C
70
Oct 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean condition-hands and arms (p)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to be sure hand sinks are stocked for staff to properly wash hands at all sinks.
590.002/2-301.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to work with pest control to address the fruit flies in the warewashing area.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Two hand sinks did not have paper towles. PIC stated that she did not have anu more. I made a call to a GM and told him that they need them now.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Black molding used in warewashing between the white boards to keep water out is missing in spots. Replace A broken floor tile is right at the front door. Please replace.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean walls and floor of dry food stains. this will help with fruit flies.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters above oven will need to be cleaned. The hood sticker is do this month 10-6-23 and should be cleaned before re-inspection
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace the moldy caulking at thr three bay sink.
590.004/4-202.16-C
58
Jul 11, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters will need to be cleaned from dust build up. 6-20-23 Hood filters still have dust and grease build up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: On the pizza prep line the floor was repaired last year but is now sinking down and tiles are cracking. Repair. 6-20-23 PIC at this this time did not have any paperwork to when the floor will be fixed. We were unable to reach the GM pn the phone.
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Jun 20, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: Wall coving next to three bay sink has falling off. Repair.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: On the pizza prep line the floor was repaired last year but is now sinking down and tiles are cracking. Repair. 6-20-23 PIC at this this time did not have any paperwork to when the floor will be fixed. We were unable to reach the GM pn the phone.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters will need to be cleaned from dust build up. 6-20-23 Hood filters still have dust and grease build up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
82
Jun 8, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters will need to be cleaned on dust build up.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: On the pizza prep line the floor was repaired last year but is not sinking and tiles are cracking. Repair.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Wall coving next to three bay sink has falling off. Repair.
590.006/6-201.16-C
86
Apr 4, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: The cover to one of the bulk food containers is cracked. Please replace.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Fan covers in the walk in will need to be cleaned of dust build up.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under shelves in walk in and under equipment in the kitchen area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters will need to be cleaned. The hood sticker was expired and will be cleaned on the 8th of April.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please clean the white larger bulk food containers in back room.
590.004/4-202.16-C
74
Dec 14, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Replace moldy caulking at three bay sink.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters above pizza oven need to be cleaned. ood sticker good until March 2023. Filters will need to be cleaned more often.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: IN basement found multiple boxes of plates towels and other items that will need to be stored off the floor 6 inches on a shelf and protected above so that nothing falls onto boxes or packages.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Floor by three bay sink has brocken floor tiles and needs grout. This has been a problem i the past. Needs to be repaired.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor in basement staires to basement and in the walk in. Visibly soiled.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Clean walls in mop sink area and behind three bay sink. Mold build up.
590.006/6-201.16-C
74
Jul 12, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor in walk in under shelves in walk in. Clean floor in warewashing soiled and broken tiles.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Some loose tiles near three bay sink. They are scheduled to be repaired next week. Repair properly.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Gray trash barrel has no lid cracked and falling apart. Provide a new one.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean in place cooking equipment. Oven is in need of a cleaning of food that falls off pizza while cooking.
590.004/4-202.16-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: At location found three Food Safety Certificates but they no longer work at this location per staff. Provide a Certificate for someone working at this location
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean and organize basement area. Water build up debris and other building items.
590.006/6-501.114-C
74
Jun 29, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at hand sink at three bay. Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink on cooking line had equipment in it. Staff still did use it to wash hands but hand sinks are not to be used for anything other than washing hands
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to repair hole in the floor on the prep line and all the broken and loose tiles at three bay sink from last inspection. Remove and then replace moldy caulking all around the three bay sink.
590.006/6-101.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: At location found three Food Safety Certioficates but they no longer work at this location per staff. Provide a Certificate for someone working at this location
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Gray trash barrel has no lid cracked and falling apart. Provide a new one.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean in place cooking equipment. Oven is in need of a cleaning of food that falls off pizza while cooking.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor in walk in under shelves in walk in. Clean floor in warewashing soiled and broken tiles.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean and organize basement area. Water build up debris and other building items.
590.006/6-501.114-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Domino's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Domino's Pizza on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Domino's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited 18 times, more than any other issue at Domino's Pizza.

How does Domino's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Domino's Pizza most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Domino's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Domino's Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Domino's Pizza 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 Domino's Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Domino's Pizza is inspected around six times per year on average.