Dublin House of Pizza

197 Humboldt Av, Dorchester, MA 02121
Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 13 inspections at Dublin House of Pizza stretching back to 2022. On Feb 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to five violations.

Across the inspection history, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Dublin House of Pizza's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mouce droppings observed on the floor under the sink behing the cooking equipement under the shelvings with flat top grilled. Clean and sanitize to remove. Buono Pest control service was on site 2/12/2026 Documented noticed 2 mice caught in ketch alls **need to increase services(twice a week ) until the situation is brought under control(no activity/no catches/no structural voids/no sanitation issues
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Backdoor observed in need of door sweep. Possible entryway for pests / rodents.Provide weather strip to prevent daylight
590.006/6-202.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Basement area is cluttered with products. Discard unused items and organize products so effective cleaning can be done. observed in need of organizing and cleaning .Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Observed Multiples dead cockroach on the glue trap. Clean to remove . Provide detailed pest control reports to keila.depina@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.112-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood vents filters with grease build up. Provide proper cleaning and schedule cleaning of interior hood to ensure current sticker on hood
590.004/4-202.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor throughout the facility observed in need of deep cleaning from mouse dropping grease build up and loose debris . Clean to remove Walk-in unit and walk-in freezer observed floor with debris. clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Sticker observed expired Oct 27/2025. Updated new sticker *** Appoitment schedule for sunday 2.22.2026
590.006/6-501.14-C
67
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Middle drainage pipe of the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (c)
Inspector notes: Drain plungers not functioning properly at the 3 bay sink. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-301.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Light out above stove top. Replace.
590.004/4-202.16-C
82
Sep 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine test strips available for the sanitizer in the buckets. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (c)
Inspector notes: Drain plungers not functioning properly at the 3 bay sink. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-301.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Middle drainage pipe of the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeee bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Light out above stove top. Replace.
590.004/4-202.16-C
74
Jan 15, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Light out above stove top and grill. Replace.
590.006/6-202.11-C
95
Jul 23, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Light above stove top is out. Replace.
590.004/4-202.16-C
95
Oct 10, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior of walk in cooler to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by licensed hood cleaner.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: clean exterior of grease container and surrounding are area to remove loose trash.
590.005/5-501.15-C
86
May 9, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean stairs to basement to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior of walk in coolers to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by license hood cleaner.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood light bulb not working replace.
590.006/6-303.11-C
82
Nov 18, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of cockroach on glueboard service and provide current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Trash overloaded provide frequent pick up.
590.005/5-502.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket detached repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
82
Sep 14, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Aug 16, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpster overloaded provide frequent pickup.
590.005/5-502.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
May 18, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot water repair corrected hot water at 104F pending plumbers report.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
90
May 11, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Water at restroom hand wash sink reading at 40F shall be at 100F or higher.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label all bulk food containers with ingredient name.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing handle on Salad unit.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Handwashing aids and devices use restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: No paper towel holder provide.
590.006/6-301.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean and seal basement floor.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior grounds to remove beverage racks plastic pallets and loose debris.
590.005/5-501.110-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean backsplash and inbetween equipment to remove visible soil. Clean interior of walk in cooler to remove visible soil. Clean exterior of flour bin.
590.004/4-601.11-C
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dublin House of Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dublin House of Pizza on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dublin House of Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Dublin House of Pizza.

How does Dublin House of Pizza compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Dublin House of Pizza most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Dublin House of Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dublin House of Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Dublin House of Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dublin House of Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.