Sun Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Sun Pizza, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
The city-wide average for Dorchester sits at 86, putting Sun Pizza on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: There is no prep sink to wash produce lettuce is being washed in the three bay sink. Provide a food prep sink to protect produce during preparation. Application has been applied for and now waiting on approval from the City of Boston Health Department.
590.003/3-305.14-C
95
Feb 7, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Broccoli Mushrooms peppers slice deli meat and cheese cheese with elevated temperatures between 49-50F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Hamburger patties inside of the single door flip top cooler with elevated temperatures between 46F. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Foods to be removed form the unit and placed into a different refrigeration unit. Raw chicken wings observed being left out at room temperature (49F). Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F
590.003/3-501.16-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: No hand wash observed by employees when switching tasks. PIC to retrain staff on hand wash procedures
590.002/2-301.14-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of prep foods observed without date marking. Per PIC foods were prep before opening today.Provide made/discard date to all food prepped before storing in the refrigerator
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Due to unsanitary conditions found at the time of inspection voluntary closure was issue until establisment is deemed safe to reopen
590.008/8-404.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority and Priority Foundation viloations noted. Provide active manegerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed inside the cabinet with dry goods employee shoes on the counter with baking sheet pan and in the front counter on the ground througout the establishment .. Clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov. IPM report should cite notation on drop ceiling inspection. ***need to increase services(twice a week three times a week or daily) until the situation is brought under control(no activity/no catches/no structural voids/no sanitation issues
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed staff working on RTE foods without proper hair restraint. Provide and maintain
590.002/2-402.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiples Squeeze bottle observed without label/ Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed entire scoop handle inside sugar. Person in charge corrected Observed 1/6 inch size hotel pan containers used to scoop flour from bulk . Discontinue and provide handle utensil
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Containers with marinade chicken observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a miimum of 6 inches off the ground. Remove foods from open can and store in food grade containers.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: There is no prep sink to wash produce lettuce is being washed in the three bay sink. Provide a food prep sink to protect produce during preparation. Application has been applied for and now waiting on approval from the City of Boston Health Department.
590.003/3-305.14-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing 3 compartment sinks. Discontinue using sponge to wash food contact surfaces to prevent contamination
590.004/4-101.16-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Food prep unit observed without a conspiciuous thermometer. Provide a thermometer to all the refrigerator unit missing a thermometer
590.004/4-204.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Storage shelves observed visibly soiled and food spills. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor throughout the establishment inside walk -ins observed in need of deep cleaning. Clean to remove Walls and ceiling observed visibly soiled with food debris. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Back area and bathroom ceiling tile observed water damage and missing .Repair ceiling to maintain the area in good repair to prevent pest harborag
590.006/6-201.17-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No employee must wash hand sign available on both kitchen hand sink. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
29
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Faucet at the front service hand sink is cracked and leaking. Replace.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Feb 12, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Open carton of raw whole shell eggs observed being stored directly above ready to eat foods. Discontinue and store all foods appropriately to ensure no cross contamination from raw eggs.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced deli cheese meats and other food products inside of the walk-in cooler with elevated temperatures between 49-52F. Technician had been on site but wak-in still does not appear to be functioning properly. Address and disocontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a tmperature of below 41F. Technician is schuduled to be on site today 2/5/2025.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler with a slightly elevated temperature around 47F possibly due to the door being left open for an extended period of time. Card board being used to line several storage shelves in the back preparation room. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth. Address and discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Technician called at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-202.16-C
70
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced deli meats and cheese cheese with elevated temperatures between 47-50F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Hamburger patties and other meats inside of the single door flip top cooler with elevated temperatures between 50-55F. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Foods to be removed form the unit and placed into a different refrigeration unit. Raw chicken wings observed being left out at room temperature (59F). Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Open carton of raw whole shell eggs observed being stored directly above ready to eat foods. Discontinue and store all foods appropriately to ensure no cross contamination from raw eggs.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Management/ownership not properly overseeing in food saftey and equipment management. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-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
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Bag of frozen shrimp observed being left out at room temperature to defrost. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from 10/2024. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed where the bags of flour are being stored. Clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Containers of meats observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a miimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Single use to go containers observed being stored directly under the drainage pipes to the front service hand sink. Discontinue and store all to go containers in a clean adn protected manner.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Storage shelves where bags of flour are being stored visibly soiled and food spills. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Trash receptacle damaged adn cracked. Replace. Walk-in cooler with a slightly elevated temperature around 47F possibly due to the door being left open for an extended period of time. Card board being used to line several storage shelves in the back preparation room. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth. Address and discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Technician called at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-202.16-C
45
Sep 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Shaved meat inside of the single door cooler near stove top with an elevated temperature of 52F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed on storage shelves in the rear near the coffin style freezers. Clean to remove. Evidence of some roach activity noted during the course of the visit. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Containers of chicken and other foods observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Address and ensure all foods are being maintained 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Stainless steel barrier in between the wash rinse and sanitize bay of the 3 compartment sink is not sealed allowing water into both bays as the sink is being filled. Address and make any necessary repairs. Single door refrigeration unit near the stove top does not appear to be functioning properly. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. All foods to be removed from the unit until repairs have been made or replaced. Cardboard being used to line several storage shelves in teh main kitchen area. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth to help minimize any roach activity.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Excess ice build up observed on teh compressor of the single door refrigeration unit near the stove top. Defrost and clean to remove. Unit was operating at below 41F at the time of the visit.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in the main preparation area not draining properly. Front service hand sink is not draining proeprly. Address and make any necessary repairs to both sinks.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead mouse observed on glue board near the rear storage shelves. Address and remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
58
Apr 24, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Back hand sink with items in the basin / Discontinue and ensure hand sink remains free and clear at all times
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Test kits on site are for quaternary ammonia chlorine is currently being used in the 2 bay sink / Provide chlorine test kits or use quaternary ammonia
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling of walk in with visible dust / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
78
Jan 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap located at the hadn sink near the front service station. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Small hand sink near the walk-in cooler with a slow drain. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-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
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution. Provide.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No equipment thermometer observed inside of the small Pepsi cooler. Provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Small single door flip top cooler near the flat top grill with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Unit was functioninig properly at the time of the inspection. Back of the compressor to the walk-in cooler 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 tags with a past expiration date from Oct. 2023. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection date.
590.006/6-201.11-C
67
Aug 18, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when working with foods during hours of operation
590.002/2-402.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Replace remaining compromised ceiling tiles where needed in the food prep areas of the restaurant
590.006/6-201.16-C
90
Aug 3, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by licensed exhausthood clean and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Jul 21, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed evidence of cock roach at hand wash sink at rear ware washing area provide current detailed pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below ware washing sink prep areas and walk in cooler to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by licensed exhausthood clean and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Floor covering mats and duckboards (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue the use of cardboard box inside walk in cooler used as a mat provide cleanible commercial grade floor mat. Rear entrance floor missing tiles repair.
590.006/6-201.15-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean outdoor grease collector recepticle to remove visible soil.
590.005/5-501.15-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand wash sink water draining slow repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: No cover on some foods inside walk in cooler provide.
590.003/3-302.11-C
67
Nov 22, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food measuring thermometer provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: No pest control report onsite provide current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Sides inbetween cooking equipment soiled clean.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor below cooking equipment soiled clean to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease recepticles heavily soiled clean to remove grease soil.
590.005/5-501.15-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Shelving discolored repair.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No ingredient name on flour bulk food container.
590.003/3-302.12-C
64
Aug 5, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Designation-dressing areas and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Shoes stored on shelving near prep area remove and provide designated area for employees to store clothing.
590.006/6-305.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Missing one plug at ware washing sink provide.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove non-inuse meat slicer and organize.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired on 7/22 service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean cooking line storage shelving soiled clean to remove visible grease soil. Clean sides and inbetween cooking equipment to remove grease soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sun Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sun Pizza on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sun Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sun Pizza.
How does Sun Pizza compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Sun Pizza most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Sun Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sun Pizza have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sun 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 Sun Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sun Pizza is inspected around four times per year on average.
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