Dorchester Pizza & Fried Chicken

159 Washington St, Dorchester, MA 02121

Pizza

Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2025, Dorchester Pizza & Fried Chicken has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 23, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.

“Backflow prevention air gap” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Dorchester restaurant, which scores around 86. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 23, 2026

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

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

Jan 5, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

Food temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No food thermometers available at the time of the inspection. Provide.

590.004/4-302.12-PF

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponges being used at the 3 bay sink. Provide.

590.004/4-101.16-C

Covering receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no covered trash recepticles. Provide.

590.005/5-501.113-C

Drain boards (c)

590.004/4-301.13-C

Dec 22, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: No air gap installed at the preparation sink. Provide.

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.

590.004/4-202.11-PF

Food temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No food thermometers available at the time of the inspection. Provide.

590.004/4-302.12-PF

Covering receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no covered trash recepticles. Provide.

590.005/5-501.113-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponges being used at the 3 bay sink. Provide.

590.004/4-101.16-C

Drain boards (c)

Inspector notes: No drain boards at the 3 bay sink. Address and either provide drain boards or drying racks.

590.004/4-301.13-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dorchester Pizza & Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dorchester Pizza & Fried Chicken on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dorchester Pizza & Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention air gap” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dorchester Pizza & Fried Chicken.

How does Dorchester Pizza & Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Dorchester Pizza & Fried Chicken most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Dorchester Pizza & Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dorchester Pizza & Fried Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dorchester Pizza & Fried Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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