Via Cannuccia

1739 Dorchester Av, Dorchester, MA 02124

Italian

Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Via Cannuccia stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 30, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Via Cannuccia's latest score of 95 sits above the Dorchester average of 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 30, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in August 2025 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP

590.006/6-201.17-C

May 15, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Baked ham and cheese foccacia mushroom pizza bread on counter 78F / Discussed keeping a sample for "display only" /Provide 41F or below. Food baked an hour ago moved to refrigeration

590.003/3-501.16-P

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 1, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Ham and cheese criossant mushroom cheese pastries out at 61F / Discussed keeping "display only" sandwiches and pastries out. Provide 41F or below. Items moved to refrigeration to cool down after being out for less than 2 hours.

590.003/3-501.16-P

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

590.003/3-501.16-P

Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)

Inspector notes: Fryer not under hood at time of inspection / Move fryer under the hood indefinately.

590.004/4-301.14-C

Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)

Inspector notes: Fryer not under hood at time of inspection / Move fryer under the hood indefinately.

590.004/4-301.14-C

Covering receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: 2 trash bins without covers outside / Provide covers

590.005/5-501.113-C

Covering receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: 2 trash bins without covers outside / Provide covers

590.005/5-501.113-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored in stagnant sanitizer solution / discontinue and store as described below Utensils stored in stagnant water / Discontinue and store as described below.

590.003/3-304.12-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored in stagnant sanitizer solution / discontinue and store as described below Utensils stored in stagnant water / Discontinue and store as described below.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Mar 25, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

590.003/3-501.16-P

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored in stagnant sanitizer solution / discontinue and store as described below Utensils stored in stagnant water / Discontinue and store as described below.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Covering receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: 2 trash bins without covers outside / Provide covers

590.005/5-501.113-C

Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)

Inspector notes: Fryer not under hood at time of inspection / Move fryer under the hood indefinately.

590.004/4-301.14-C

Aug 2, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Test strips on site with what appears to be water damage. Replace in order to provide an accurate concentration reading.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expration date from May 2023. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Several portions of flooring in the basement preparation area damaged and sagging. Address and make any necessary repairs. Quotes are in the process of being made for all repairs to be completed on the floor.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Apr 3, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Via Cannuccia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Via Cannuccia on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Via Cannuccia?

Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Via Cannuccia.

How does Via Cannuccia compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Via Cannuccia most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Via Cannuccia's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Via Cannuccia have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Via Cannuccia 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 Via Cannuccia inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Via Cannuccia is inspected around three times per year on average.

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