Papa Rino's Pizza

392 Geneva Av, Dorchester, MA 02122

Pizza

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Papa Rino's Pizza stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “backflow prevention air gap” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Papa Rino's Pizza's latest score of 95 sits above the Dorchester average of 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Gap between bottom of screen door and threshold. Provide door sweep or other means to prevent pests from entering.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: No prep sink provide

590.005/5-202.13-P

Sep 11, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: No prep sink provide.

590.005/5-202.13-P

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Prep sink not draining repair.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Nov 18, 2024

Routine

2 major violations.

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(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: No Allergen awareness certification for person in charge.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of mice droppings on floor near heating system provide a current pest control report.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Apr 24, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Allergen certification expired provide current allergen certification.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: Sanitizing bay at 3 bay sink is missing sink plug provide.

590.004/4-101.11-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

Jan 13, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: At this time Food Safty up to date 6/2026. PIC will need to update the Allergen Certificate.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Flour sifter is held together with duct tape. Please replace.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Jul 22, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood Filters need to be cleaned.ood sticker expired in May 2022. Have hood cleaned. 7-20-22 Hood filters have been cleaned. PIC stated that hood is being cleaned this week. Please send me a picture of the new hood sticker and paperwork from cleaning company.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Jun 30, 2022

Routine

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

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Reheating for hot holding (p)

Inspector notes: Meatballs in red sauce at 55F. PIC stated that he ran out of time to reheat. PIC removed and reheated properly. Monitor

590.003/3-403.11-P

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Witnessed staff washing knives in prep sink and putting them away to dry. PIC will need to review with staff to wash rinse and sanitizer equipment.

590.004/4-501.114-P

Clean condition-hands and arms (p)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff to properly wash hands. Be sure that soap paper towels and hot water is available.

590.002/2-301.11-P

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No hand soap at hand sink on cooking line and ware washing. Provide

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood Filters need to be cleaned.ood sticker expired in May 2022. Have hood cleaned.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to bleach out the cutting board on cooking line. Visibly soiled.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple plastic single service forks at pizza station used to poke pizza. Discontinue to and use a durable cleanable fork.

590.004/4-502.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa Rino's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa Rino's Pizza on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Papa Rino's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention air gap” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Papa Rino's Pizza.

How does Papa Rino's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Papa Rino's Pizza most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Papa Rino's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa Rino's Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Papa Rino's 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 Papa Rino's Pizza inspected?

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

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