Stash's Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
50
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Stash's Pizza, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 26, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Stash's Pizza's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed prep cook enter the food preparation area and begin handing food without first washing hands. Employee was instructed to stop food preparation wash hands properly and follow required handwashing procedures before resuming work. An employee was observed answering the telephone at the cashier station and then proceeding to work on the grill without washing hands or change gloves in between tasks. PIC to retrain staff on hand wash procedures
590.002/2-301.14-P
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: work has been completed needs permit finalized.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food disposition (p)
Inspector notes: Observed container of diced chicken in the undercounter refrigeration unit next to the fryer with a date mark of 2/15/26. Use the product within 7 days. Employee stated the date mark was incorrect. Proper date marking is required to ensure food safety and stock rotation. PIC was instructed to verify accurate date marking relabel food items as needed and ensure employees are properly trained on date marking procedures.
590.003/3-501.18-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge must be properly trained to monitor hand washing understand proper procedures for manual ware washing of equipment ensure proper cleaning methods and frequency for clean in place of food and non food contact surfaces and review responsibilities for company illness procedures. Certified Manager must retrain all staff.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees observed prepping food in the kitchen without proper hair restraint. Provide proper hair restraint.
590.002/2-402.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink faucet leaking water and not maintained in good repair. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils including tongs and spatulas stored directly on the grill surface between use. properly store all utensils in hot water at 135 degrees or above for 2 hours/change water after 2 hours
590.003/3-304.12-C
50
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed.provide a license plumber's report.Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected 2.5.2026 PIC to Provide documentation to confirm when the air gap will be install 3/2/26 per PIC the prep sink air gap was installed by his business partner. /Plumbing works is required to be completed by a licensed plumber. Please provide documentaion for work completed by a licensed plumber and submit final plumbing permit
590.005/5-202.13-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food disposition (p)
Inspector notes: Observed container of diced chicken in the undercounter refrigeration unit next to the fryer with a date mark of 2/15/26. Use the product within 7 days. Employee stated the date mark was incorrect. Proper date marking is required to ensure food safety and stock rotation. PIC was instructed to verify accurate date marking relabel food items as needed and ensure employees are properly trained on date marking procedures.
590.003/3-501.18-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed prep cook enter the food preparation area and begin handing food without first washing hands. Employee was instructed to stop food preparation wash hands properly and follow required handwashing procedures before resuming work. An employee was observed answering the telephone at the cashier station and then proceeding to work on the grill without washing hands or change gloves in between tasks. PIC to retrain staff on hand wash procedures
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge must be properly trained to monitor hand washing understand proper procedures for manual ware washing of equipment ensure proper cleaning methods and frequency for clean in place of food and non food contact surfaces and review responsibilities for company illness procedures. Certified Manager must retrain all staff.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils including tongs and spatulas stored directly on the grill surface between use. properly store all utensils in hot water at 135 degrees or above for 2 hours/change water after 2 hours
590.003/3-304.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink faucet leaking water and not maintained in good repair. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees observed prepping food in the kitchen without proper hair restraint. Provide proper hair restraint.
590.002/2-402.11-C
50
Mar 2, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed.provide a license plumber's report.Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected 2.5.2026 PIC to Provide documentation to confirm when the air gap will be install 3/2/26 per PIC the prep sink air gap was installed by his business partner. /Plumbing works is required to be completed by a licensed plumber. Please provide documentaion for work completed by a licensed plumber and submit final plumbing permit
590.005/5-202.13-P
86
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed.provide a license plumber's report.
590.005/5-202.13-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced deli meats Lettuce Slice Tomatoes located inside of the second flip top cooler with elevated temperatures between 47-51F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Foods to be removed from the unit unless it is able to maintain a temperature below 41F
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Mariana sauce inside of the front service food wamer steam table at 113F. Discontintue and ensure all TCS foods are at 135F and above.Mariana Sauce to be reheated to 165F and above to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide complete vomit clean up kit
590.002/2-501.11-PF
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
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employee without hair restraints / provide proper hair restraints for all food prep workers ( COS)
590.002/2-402.11-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges being used at the 3 bay sink. Discontinue use.
590.004/4-101.16-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 label on all squeeze bottles.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Second flip top cooler at the front service area not functioning properly. Address and discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Foods to be removed and placed into the walk-in cooler that is operating at below 41F. clean interior and exterior of microave to remove food debris
590.004/4-202.16-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door observed without door sweep. provide door sweep to remove all daylight from exterior door/
590.006/6-202.15-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Roach observed on the glue trap near the 3 bay sink and behing the fridge . clean to remove
590.006/6-501.112-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Dec.8.2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Bag of bread observed on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Address and ensure all foods are stored elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Bags of Alfreso sauce observed being thawed in stagnant water. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.( Corrected on site)
590.003/3-501.13-C
35
Oct 7, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked meatballs inside of the front service steam table at 125F. Discontintue and ensure all TCS foods are at 135F and above. Meatballs to be reheated to 165F and above to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced deli meats and other food products located inside of the second flip top cooler with elevated temperatures between 47-50F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Foods to be removed from the unit unless it is able to maintain a temperature below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
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
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
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Sticky fly traps observed hanging above equipment and foods. Discontinue and use only at night time and remove during operational hours.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence fo fruit fly/house flies inside of the main kitchen area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Second flip top cooler at the front service area not functioning properly. Address and discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Foods to be removed and placed into the walk-in cooler that is operating at below 41F. Upper freezer does not appear to be functioning properly and with foods partially defrosted. Address and make any necessary repairs. Discontinue use unles the unit is able to maintain foods solid.
590.004/4-202.16-C
58
Jan 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken inside of the flip top cooler with an elevated temperature of 73F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintianed at below 41F. Chicken to be removed at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Storage rack with bags of cheese inside of the walk-in cooler visibly soiled and dusty. Address and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Tile flooring located next to the mop sink damaged and cracked. Stainless steel floor panels inside of the walk-in cooler not securely fastened possibly causing a tripping hazard. Address and make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Small storage rack inside of the walk-in cooler heavily rusted. Replace. Crad board being used to line several storage shelves in the back storage room. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth. Flip top pizza cooler not functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Discontinue use unless the unit is functioning at below 41F. All foods to be removed at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Severla squeee bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide on all squeeze bottles.
590.003/3-302.12-C
70
Feb 20, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked meatballs in the front hot holding unit at 110F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are at 135F and above. Meatballs to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Shredded cheese inside of the pizza cooler at 55F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are at below 41F. All other foods inside of the unit were at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection for the 3 bay sink. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Sponges being used at the 3 bay sink. Discontinue use.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Bag of oinions and other food products observed on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Address and ensure all foods are stored elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Dec. 2023. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
55
Feb 8, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked meatballs in the front hot holding unit at 110F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are at 135F and above. Meatballs to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Shredded cheese inside of the pizza cooler at 55F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are at below 41F. All other foods inside of the unit were at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection for the 3 bay sink. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Sponges being used at the 3 bay sink. Discontinue use.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Dec. 2023. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Bag of oinions and other food products observed on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Address and ensure all foods are stored elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
55
Apr 26, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No food Allergy certification for person in charge during day hours.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by license hood cleaning company and provide current exhausthood sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Apr 11, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Repair cracked floor tile at rear ware washing area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: No splashguard between hand wash sink and counter top meatball holding unit provide.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior door to walk in cooler discolored repair. Baseboard to walk in cooler discolored repair.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by license hood cleaning company and provide current exhausthood sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No food safety certification for person in charge during day hours.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on condiment bottles provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
74
Aug 17, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for Chlorine sanitizing solution.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Some floor tiles at prep and cooking areas missing replace.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on condiment squeeze bottles provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Pans of stored foods on floor inside walk in freezer elevate 6 to 8" or higher.
590.003/3-305.11-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stash's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stash's Pizza on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stash's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Stash's Pizza.
How does Stash's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Stash's Pizza most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Stash's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Stash's Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Stash's Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Stash's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Stash's Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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