Pete's Dockside
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
70
Score
Pete's Dockside has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “sanitizing solutions testing devices” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no chlorine test kit for proper testing of sanitizer. Provide chlorine test strips and maintain on site. Tested with inspector kit - 100ppm
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed handsink with metal dish stored inside. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain handsink clear and accessible for handwashing only. COS
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy soiled bulk containers stored in kitchen. Clean to remove all soils / spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed large bulk containers and multiple squeeze bottles stored unidentified. Provide a label on all bulk containers and squeeze bottles with the common name of food items stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
70
Jul 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Mising hood filter above the baking oven. Provide Soiled filters above the pizza oven and baking oven. Clean
590.006/6-501.14-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Noted soiled wiping cloth on the counter. Remove and store in a sanitizer
590.003/3-304.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Noted staff without hair covering on the prep line/cookline. Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
86
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 11.24. PIC confirms maintenance is scheduled on 12.12.24. PIC will email proof of updated inspection sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Apr 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing soap at the handsink. Provide at all times.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple heavily solied paper towel dispenders. Clean to remove
590.004/4-202.16-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink fixtures observed with heavy soils and grease build up. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.18-C
82
Dec 26, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Several containers of dressings with past expiration dates from June-Oct 2023. Address and ensure all products are being checked frequently for past expiration dates.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no Vomit and Diarrhea clean up kit. Provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the 3 door pizza cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Fan cover of the walk-in cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: 2 Lights out above the pizza oven. Replace.
590.004/4-202.16-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
64
Jun 22, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Discard all cutting boards stored underneath the prep table in the kitchen that cannot be cleaned and sanitized to remove stubborn stains and soils
590.004/4-201.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure both sides of the shelving unit containming clean pots and pans have proper barriers on neither side to reduce potential contamination
590.004/4-501.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Store all in use soiled mops buckets and brooms away from all food service areas and food prep as discussed
590.006/6-501.16-C
86
Jun 24, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No V&D kit on site. Provide. Emailed procedures to PIC.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Time as a public health control ( pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment using TPHC for pizza slices. Emailed PIC holding log and proper procedures for this practice.
590.003(D)/3-501.19-PF
Ventilation hood systems drip prevention (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior discharged for hood vent is dripping grease onto loading dock. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-204.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Doors open. Maintain closed or provide pest proof screens.
590.006/6-202.15-C
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pete's Dockside last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pete's Dockside on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pete's Dockside?
Across the inspection record, “sanitizing solutions testing devices” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pete's Dockside.
How does Pete's Dockside compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Pete's Dockside most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Pete's Dockside's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pete's Dockside have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pete's Dockside 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 Pete's Dockside inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pete's Dockside is inspected around two times per year on average.
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