Molinari's

789 Adams St, Dorchester, MA 02124

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Molinari's stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 28, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

“In-use utensils between-use storage” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Dorchester sits at 86, putting Molinari's on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 28, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 9, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Pizza cutters and tongs in stagnant water / Discontinue and store as described below

590.003/3-304.12-C

Apr 9, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 29, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: Provide covers for trash receptacles in restrooms

590.005/5-501.17-C

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Hood tag missing on main hood / Provide

590.006/6-201.17-C

Toilet rooms enclosed (c)

Inspector notes: Provide restroom doors to be self closing

590.006/6-202.14-C

Apr 2, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Utensils stored in stagnant water / Discontinue and store as described below

590.003/3-304.12-C

Dec 13, 2023

Routine

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

View 5 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked chicken fillets observed being left out at room temperature (69F). Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and higher. Chicken to be removed at the time of the inspection.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No paper towels at the hand sink loctaed next to the pizza oven. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Sept. 2023.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Flip top pizza cooler with a damaged equipment thermometer. Replace.

590.004/4-204.112-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: No hand signage near the pizza oven. Provide.

590.006/6-301.14-C

May 11, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Sanitizer from teh automatice dispensor registering at well over the required 200-400ppm. Address and make any necessary adjustments. Techinicain was called at the time of the inspection.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Food storage prohibited areas (c)

Inspector notes: Containers of food observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Disontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.

590.003/3-305.12-C

Oct 19, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection the wrong test strips were being used for the 3 bay sink. Address and provide the proper Quartinary Ammonium test strips to ensure accurate readings.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no soap/dispensor at the front bar hand sink. Provide.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: No signage located at the the hand sink in the front service area and dish room. Provide.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Hand sink in the small bar area located directly next ice well and squeeze bottles with no splash guard. Provide in order to prevent splash back while washing soiled hands.

590.003/3-307.11-C

May 26, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Pipe under the hand sink located in the basement area is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Molinari's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Molinari's on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Molinari's?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils between-use storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Molinari's.

How does Molinari's compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Molinari's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Molinari's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Molinari's have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Molinari's 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 Molinari's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Molinari's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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