Domino's Pizza

163 Old Colony Av, South Boston, MA 02127
Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Domino's Pizza has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “wiping cloths use limitation”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in South Boston average 87, so Domino's Pizza is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink to left of Pizza Oven not draining properly repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Jun 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning maintenance tools preventing contamination (pf)
Inspector notes: Hood above the pizza oven expired May 23 2025.Service
590.006/6-501.15-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Side door has an opening on the frame.Repair to prevent rodent entry
590.006/6-202.15-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Noted soiled cloth on the shelf. Discontinue and store all soiled cloths in a sanitizer
590.003/3-304.14-C
82
Feb 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Diced chicken in the cookline at 50F. All TCS foods to be kept below 41F. Discarded/Corrected on site by the PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Plastic single use soda bottles stored in the mechanical room. Remove
590.004/4-903.12-C
Toilets and urinals (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in the utility room. Repair
590.005/5-203.12-C
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker on the pizza oven expired in may 2024. Service
590.006/6-304.11-C
74
Oct 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: AC excess water observed dripping inside handsink. Repair discontinue
590.005/5-205.15-P
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired 09.27.24. Provide updated sticker .
590.006/6-501.14-C
82
Apr 2, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 7, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 25, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Several immatureflies in front of store - Provide a Detailed report from licensed pest control company for treatment of flies.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: There is No signage at the handsink - Provide signage stating for handwashing only
590.006/6-301.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: In the back there a several empty blue container stacked on top of one another cluttering up the back area by the handsink up front there is bucket broom and dustpan cluttering that area- Clean to remove clutter.
590.006/6-501.114-C
82
Jan 9, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer set up in 3 bay sink was over the proper concentration for quats it was way over the 400PPM- Train staff to properly set up 3 bay sink and sanitizer to proper concetration. The sanitizer was at a toxic level. - Remove and re-set up sanitizer to proper concentration
590.007/7-204.11-P
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Staff was told to remove cut tomatoes out of handsink she proceeded to strain them with her bare hands inside the sink - Discontinue storing anything inside handsink and using barehand contact. _PIC Voluntarily discarded
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: There are several violations including bare hand contact and hahndwashing not met at the time of inspection Date Marking and Not knowledgable of illness policy and many things I asked. Manager was not available but staff was able to reach him via telephone- Train staff ther importance of day to day operation and to utilize handsinks for hanwashing only Sanitizer was at toxic level and staff could not tell me where and if they had pest control for the flies.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Bowl filled with tomatoes in juice was sitting inside handwash sink- when asked what was doing PIC stated she was stocking the lowboy when I asked her to remove them she used her bare hands inside the tomatoes to remove excess liquid from them- Discontinue storing anything inside handsink or using for other purpose other than handwashing
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: There is No signage at the handsink - Provide signage stating for handwashing only
590.006/6-301.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Several immatureflies in front of store - Provide a Detailed report from licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: In the back there a several empty blue container stacked on top of one another cluttering up the back area by the handsink up front there is bucket broom and dustpan cluttering that area- Clean to remove clutter.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer buckets set up for sanitizer solution- provide a sanitizer bucket for all wipining cloths during service
590.003/3-304.14-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: In warewash area a Large pizza cutter was soiled on clean rack- Remove and properly clean by wash rinse and sanitize then air dry before storing
590.004/4-602.11-C
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Aug 31, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Red Sauce/ marinara is 64F sitting on the counter at room temperature- Place tomato based sauce in a refrigerator unit until ready to use
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer set up in rinse bay the sanitizer was well over the criteria and concentration passed the 400PPM- PIC attempted 2 more times until it reached the proper concentration 200PPM.
590.007/7-204.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mature flies was throughout the restaurant especially flying onto prepared crust that was not covered- Provide a current pest control report from a license exteminating company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Outside of Pizza oven has visible soils and encrusted grease- Clean to remove soils. Dust behind the oven- clean to remove dust
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood is expired since July 2022- provide a hood cleaning from a licensed hood cleaning company
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not in sanitizer solution on sink and counters- Place all wiping cloths oin sanitizer solution for easy clean up
590.003/3-304.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: CFPM certificate hanging in the store is expired 5/15/22- Provide an Updated Certified food protection managers training by an accredited food safety program.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink sanitizer bay has a leak- Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-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 Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths use limitation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Domino's Pizza.

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

Domino's Pizza most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the South Boston average of 87.

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

No. Recent inspections at Domino's Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the 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 three times per year on average.