Rino's Pizza
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
78
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Rino's Pizza stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 22, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Nonfood-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Dorchester facility scores 86, putting Rino's Pizza on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Blade of the table mounted can opener visibly soiled. Clean to remove or replace.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Card board being used to line shelves storing pizza pans. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth. No screen door on rear exit allowing for flies to enter the establishment. Provide.
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
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives observed being stored in between coolers as well as soiled wall and electrical conduit. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-304.12-C
78
Jan 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced sausage and peperoni in the single door flip top cooler at 49F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer in buckets registering at well over the required 100-200ppm. Address and ensure the proper amounts of sanitizer are being used at the 3 bay sink and buckets.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink located near the 3 bay sink blocked by equipment/utensils. Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks are fully accessible during all operational hours.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at the hand sinks. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Single door flip top cooler seems to be running at a slightly elevated temperature possibly due to the door being left open. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature below 41F.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Raw frozen beef observed being thawed in stagnant water. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Divider in between the bays of the 3 compartment sink not securely sealed. Addres and make all necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives observe being stored in between coolers at the front service station. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-304.12-C
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Jul 25, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Siced pepperoni and sausage inside of the single door flip top cooler with an elevated temperature of 50F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Money observed being stored inside of the single door flip top cooler. Discontinue and store money appropriatley.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard being used to lines shleves for storage of pizza pans. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth. Small singel door flip top cooler does not appear to be functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repais
590.004/4-202.16-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives observed being stored in between coolers at the front nservice line. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-304.12-C
74
Jan 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Emoployee observed preparing/handling ready to eat produce with bare hands. Address and ensure staff are wearing gloes while handling ready to eat foods.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilatiojn tasg with a past espiration date. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection. Cleaning has been scheduled for 1/9/2024.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of staff smoking inside of the establishment. Discontinue smoking inside and provide a designated area for staff to smoke.
590.002/2-401.11-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Bag of onions 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
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Metal storage rack inside of the walk-in cooler visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Jul 17, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Person in charge food safety certification expired provide current certification.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inbetween equipment to remove grease soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on some condiment squeeze bottles provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: clean floor below cooking line and prep areas to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove condensation tube from wash bay at ware washing sink area.
590.005/5-205.15-C
78
Jun 16, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: clean floor below cooking line and prep areas to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on some condiment squeeze bottles provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove condensation tube from wash bay at ware washing sink area.
590.005/5-205.15-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inbetween equipment to remove grease soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Person in charge food safety certification expired provide current certification.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
78
Feb 27, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Sink blocked by utensils and scrubs at ware washing area remove handwashing sinks shall be convenient for food employees at all times.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on the condiment bottles provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Ware washing sink rinse compartment drains slowly repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Some filters indisrepair replace.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Storage racks inside refrigerator rusty repair or replace.
590.004/4-101.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Certified Food protection manager not onsite Provide additional food proctection manager to cover all hours of operation.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
70
Jun 22, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Eggs stored over deli meats and produce provide proper storage separate from raw from ready to eat and cooked foods.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment and walk in cooler to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Replace worn splash guard between prep sink and hand wash sink front kitchen area. Door gasket loose at walk in cooler door repair. Remove cardboard box as liner and provide commercial food service grade liner.
590.004/4-101.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean cooking equipment sides sides inbetween and inside frialator to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rino's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rino's Pizza on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rino's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rino's Pizza.
How does Rino's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Rino's Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Rino's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rino's Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 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 Rino's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rino's Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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