Five Star Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Five Star Pizza has 11 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 14, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood contact surfaces”, showing up four times.
Compared to the broader Dorchester restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils observed on interior and exterior of all refrigeration and freezer equipment. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
95
Jun 10, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in December 2024 / Contact hood cleaning company
590.006/6-201.17-C
95
Jul 30, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Shredded cheese - 65F Red Sauce 65F / In non-working reach in unit. Food has been voluntarily disposed of due to being out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time. Provide 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Shredded cheese - 65F Red Sauce 65F / In non-working reach in unit. Food has been voluntarily disposed of due to being out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time. Provide 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Pizza unit not working / PIC stated that power went out for less than 2 hours the previous day and the pizza unit did come back on. Repair unit to provide 41F or below / Unit has been taken out of service until properly repaired
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Pizza unit not working / PIC stated that power went out for less than 2 hours the previous day and the pizza unit did come back on. Repair unit to provide 41F or below / Unit has been taken out of service until properly repaired
590.004/4-301.11-PF
61
Mar 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Shredded cheese - 65F Red Sauce 65F / In non-working reach in unit. Food has been voluntarily disposed of due to being out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time. Provide 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Pizza unit not working / PIC stated that power went out for less than 2 hours the previous day and the pizza unit did come back on. Repair unit to provide 41F or below / Unit has been taken out of service until properly repaired
590.004/4-301.11-PF
78
Oct 23, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the single door upright freezer visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Apr 25, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at the hand sink next to the 2 top burner. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no test strips available. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Storage shelves on the left hand side of the walk-in cooler visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Exterior of the bulk food bins with cacked on foods. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Dec 5, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the 3 door deli style cooler visiby soiled and with food debris. Several storage racks inside of the walk-in cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Shelf storing to go containers with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on storage shelf for to go containers. Clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the r-re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Several dead mice observed on traps. Remove and replace traps on a regular basis.
590.006/6-501.112-C
78
Jun 23, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from May 2022. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Jun 2, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Blade of the can opener visibly soiled. Clean to remove or replace blade.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels observed at hand sinks in the restroom or main kitchen area. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the back storage shleves where boxes of pasta were observed being stored. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the plastic bin storing metal pizza pans with excess food debris. Door of the single door upright freezer visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Surface to the 2 top burner with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove. Exterior of teh large Hobart stand mixer with cacked on foods. Clean to remove. Lower storage shelf of preparation table for pizza pans visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from May 2022. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and store in a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Bags of frozen french fries observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Door to the large coffin style freezer heavily damaged and duct taped togther. Address and either make permanent repairs or replace. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the visit.
590.004/4-202.16-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Five Star Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Five Star Pizza on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Five Star Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Five Star Pizza.
How does Five Star Pizza compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Five Star Pizza most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Five Star Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Five Star Pizza have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Five Star 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 Five Star Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Five Star Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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