Morton's Pizzeria

896 Morton St, Dorchester, MA 02124

Italian

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Morton's Pizzeria stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surfaces”, showing up three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Dorchester restaurant scores 86. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 6, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 11/25. Provide proof of routine maintenance.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Jan 5, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 11/25. Provide proof of routine maintenance.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Sep 3, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 21, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 8, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in January 2024 / Contact hood cleaning company

590.006/6-201.17-C

Aug 17, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: At the time of teh inspection the quartinary ammonium test strips had water damage. Replace in order to provide an accurate reading.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Lower shelf of the flip top pizza cooler with excess moisture. Address and clean to remove. Unit was operating at below 41F at the time of the inspection.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Food storage prohibited areas (c)

Inspector notes: Boxes of produce and other food items observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.

590.003/3-305.12-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings and sauces have no labels. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Mar 31, 2023

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Single door basement freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No one on site with a current Food Allergen Ceritification. Provide.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Beverage-Air freezer not operating properly at the time of the inspection. Address and make any necessary repairs. Service call was made at the time of the inspection. Foods were removed from the unit at the time of the inspection. Temperature of the foods was at 30F.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Aug 26, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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(a )cooling methods (pf)

Inspector notes: Sliced deli meats inside of the flip top deli cooler at 49F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being properly cooler prior to being placed out for service. All other foods inide of the unit were at below 41F. Deli meats had just recently been sliced.

590.003/3-501.15-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Excess moisture observed on the basement floor from the AC unit possibly due to the humidity. Address clean to remove and make any necessary repairs.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage prohibited areas (c)

Inspector notes: Buckets filled with seafood observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in refrigerator. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being store a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. Excess moisture observed on teh lower shelf of the pizza cooler. Address clean to remove and make any necessaryv repairs. Unit was operating properly at the time of the visit.

590.003/3-305.12-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Single door Beverage Air Freezer not functioning properly. Address make any necessary repairs and discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintaint eh appropriate temperature. All foods inside of the unit were at the appropriate temperature and removed at the time of the inspection. Several lights aout above the stove top. Replace.

590.004/4-202.16-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

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Morton's Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Morton's Pizzeria on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Morton's Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Morton's Pizzeria.

How does Morton's Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Morton's Pizzeria most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Morton's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Morton's Pizzeria have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Morton's Pizzeria 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 Morton's Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Morton's Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.

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