Pantry Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Pantry Pizza has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food protection manager”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Dorchester facility scores 86, putting Pantry Pizza on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed the handsink blocked by a metal shelving unit. Remove and allow access to all handsinks as required.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Heavy rodent activity observed in the basement stairs and on stored equipment. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Observed the brooms and dustpans stored on the floor. Provide proper equipment to store elevated.
590.006/6-501.113-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils observed inside multiple refrigeration and freezer units. Clean to remove Heavy rodent activity observed under the 3 compartment sink. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Missing Servesafe certificate. Post and provide
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 11/25. PIC states the inspection is scheduled on 3/6. Provide proof of updated maintenance.
590.006/6-501.14-C
67
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: No prep sink provide.
590.005/5-202.13-P
86
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: No prep sink provide.
590.005/5-202.13-P
86
Sep 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: No prep sink provide.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Some areas of the walk in cooler floor worn repair.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on food containers and squeeze bottle provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
78
Mar 19, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Grouting worn inbetween tiles inside pizza area.
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Mar 6, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Grouting worn inbetween tiles inside pizza area.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on some squeeze condiment bottles provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Thermometer missing inside refrigerator unit provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
86
Oct 16, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Mop and broom stored inside kitchen area remove.
590.006/6-501.113-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on condiment squeeze bottles provide labels with ingredient name.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Pest proof bottom of front entrance door.
590.006/6-202.15-C
86
Jan 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for quarts sanitizer at 200ppm-ok
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove duct tape from 2 door freezer and repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below storage shelving to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed opening below front entrance door repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
78
Nov 21, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken wings 45F and raw chicken tenders 44F. PIC will need to review with staff to properlt cold hold at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken wings 124F and cooked chicken fingers 110F. PIC will need to hot hold at 135F or higher. PIC stated that the fingers will be cut up and used for salads. Please cut or store in refrigerator to properly cool.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to set up wiping cloth buckets on the cooking line for cloths. I found multiple cloths on cooking line.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to thaw in a sink of water. Please defrost the day before in refrigerator under running water or you can cook frozen.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have the filters cleaned on the cooking line above the grill. Also the hood sticker on the cooking line is good until Jan 2024 but the pizza sticker reads expired Oct 2023. Please address.
590.004/4-202.18-C
64
May 2, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor under and behind cooking equipment (pizza oven and cooking line) of dust old mouse droppings and any other debris. 3-31-23 PIC stated that the ceiling tiles have been ordered and will be in and installed Monday. 4-24-23 PIC will have this repaired this week. Contractor was a no show.
590.006/6-201.16-C
95
Apr 24, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor under and behind cooking equipment (pizza oven and cooking line) of dust old mouse droppings and any other debris. 3-31-23 PIC stated that the ceiling tiles have been ordered and will be in and installed Monday. 4-24-23 PIC will have this repaired this week. Contractor was a no show.
590.006/6-201.16-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Food Safety Certificate expired March 9th 2023. Please provide an up to date Food Safety Certificate. 3-31-23 PIC is signed up to take a class next week and will provide results to me at that time.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
90
Apr 14, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Food Safety Certificate expired March 9th 2023. Please provide an up to date Food Safety Certificate. 3-31-23 PIC is signed up to take a class next week and will provide results to me at that time.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor under and behind cooking equipment (pizza oven and cooking line) of dust old mouse droppings and any other debris. 3-31-23 PIC stated that the ceiling tiles have been ordered and will be in and installed Monday.
590.006/6-201.16-C
90
Mar 22, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken on cooking line at 44F chicken wings 46F and cooked chicken 50F. All must be stored at ot below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored in reach in two door on cooking like above ready to eats foods. Chicken needs to be stored on the bottom shelves and not above cut vegetables. Raw whole eggs stored on top shelf in walk in above cooked bacon. Please move eggs to bottom shelf.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to properly date mark food in walk in. Please review attached paperwork on date marking.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Food Safety Certificate expired March 9th 2023. Please provide an up to date Food Safety Certificate.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood above pizza oven has some build up of dust hood sticker on cooking line will expire 3-22-23. Please have cleaned.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: White cutting board on cooking line and smaller one in storage rack will need to be bleach to remove dark stains.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor under and behind cooking equipment (pizza oven and cooking line) of dust old mouse droppings and any other debris.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling above pizza boxes by walk in and also on prep line above cutting boards storage will need to be repaired.
590.006/6-201.16-C
52
Jul 27, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken on cooking line between 48F to 50F. Pizza cheese at 48F on pizza prep counter.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Sliced meats will need to be date marked while in storage.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to use cardboard containers for fried foods on cooking line.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood fillters not installed.
590.004/4-202.18-C
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pantry Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pantry Pizza on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pantry Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pantry Pizza.
How does Pantry Pizza compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Pantry Pizza most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Pantry Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pantry Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pantry 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 Pantry Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pantry Pizza is inspected around four times per year on average.
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