Venice Pizza

39 Savin Hill Av, Dorchester, MA 02125
Pizza
Last inspected: Jul 31, 2023
74
Score
Medium Risk

Venice Pizza has been inspected five times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 31, 2023. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Venice Pizza's record stops at Jul 31, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to three violations per visit.

“Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Dorchester restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 31, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Conveying sewage (p)
Inspector notes: Due to a broken pipe in the rear location has sewage water coming into the basement. This pipe will need to be address by a plumber.
590.005/5-402.13-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Due to broken drain pipe in the rear of the building this location has a fruit fly issue. PIC will need to address violation.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean and sanitize the basement floor by the pump.
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Jun 30, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean and sanitize the basement floor by the pump.
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Mar 8, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 20, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have hood filters and hood cleaned. Hood sticker expired.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
May 13, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Properly store product off the floor in the walk in. Must be 6 inches off the floor as discussed.
590.003/3-305.11-C
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Venice Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Venice Pizza on file is from Jul 31, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Venice Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Venice Pizza.

How does Venice Pizza compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Venice Pizza most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Venice Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Venice Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Venice Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.