Dorchester Pizza & Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
74
Score
Dorchester Pizza & Fried Chicken, located at 159 Washington St in Dorchester, MA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 23, 2026, with a score of 74. This inspection identified one critical, one major, and one minor violation, including issues with drain boards, backflow prevention air gaps, and the cleanability of food-contact surfaces. Across three scored inspections, the facility has historically received mostly medium-risk ratings.
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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
Jan 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Jan 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
Dec 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
Violations — Jan 23, 2026 Inspection
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: No drain boards at the 3 bay sink. Address and either provide drain boards or drying racks. 01/05/2026 Install secure drain shelving to properly store dishes and allow adequate drainage.
590.004/4-301.13-C
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap installed at the preparation sink. Provide. 01.05.25 work done but no final plumbing permit was presented for work done. Provide final plumbing permit for work.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no preparation tables/places to do preparation. Provide. 01/06/2026 install an additional prep table for food preparation
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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