Stefano's Pizza
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
95
Score
Across the available record, Stefano's Pizza has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Among Dorchester restaurants, the typical score is 86; Stefano's Pizza is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in April 2025 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP. Hood vent covers with visible grease / Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.17-C
95
Jan 24, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: CFPM certificate has expired / Register to renew
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in September 2024 / Hood cleaning is scheduled for 1/25/2025
590.006/6-201.17-C
90
Jun 4, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Equipment on cookline as well as bottom on prep tables with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in May 2024 / Contact hood cleaning company
590.006/6-201.17-C
90
Jan 22, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in November 2023 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP
590.006/6-201.17-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of hot holding cabinet with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors in front deli area with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
86
Aug 15, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent dropp[ings observed on the storage shelf located under where the meat slicer is being stored. Address clean to rmeove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the large coffin style freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tasg with a past expiration date from May 2023. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Large bag of onions observed being stored on the ground in the basement storage area. Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected manner. Onions observed being stored in the same bin with other equipment and batteries in the main kitchen area. Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-305.12-C
74
Feb 8, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed in the main kitchen area. Clean to rmeove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Surface of the 2 top burner with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove. Stainless steel table holding meat slicer with evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean to remove. Lower shelf where the meat slicer is located visibly soiled and with debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tasg with a past expiration date from Dec. 2022. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
Aug 31, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration daet from July 2022. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Lower shelf where meat slicer is located visibly soiled and with debris. Clean to remove. Interior of the front service flip top cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed oon the lower where the meat slice is being stored. Clean to remove and provide and up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
82
Apr 12, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of the filling machine visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from March 2022. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings and sauces have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stefano's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stefano's Pizza on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stefano's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Stefano's Pizza.
How does Stefano's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Stefano's Pizza most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Stefano's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stefano's Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Stefano'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 Stefano's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Stefano's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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