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STEFANO'S PIZZA

Latest: PASS August 18, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Italian

📍 Neighborhood: Dorchester

🚇 Nearest Transit: Ashmont (Red Line)

Address
863 WASHINGTON ST
Dorchester, MA 02124
Inspection History
62 inspections
29 failures
License
License #80291
Last inspected: August 18, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS August 18, 2025 at 4:22 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood tag expired in April 2025 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP. Hood vent covers with visible grease / Clean to remove
FAIL August 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood tag expired in April 2025 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP. Hood vent covers with visible grease / Clean to remove
PASS February 4, 2025 at 5:39 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): CFPM certificate has expired / Register to renew | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood tag expired in September 2024 / Hood cleaning is scheduled for 1/2...
FAIL January 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): CFPM certificate has expired / Register to renew | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood tag expired in September 2024 / Hood cleaning is scheduled for 1/2...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 31, 2024 at 7:15 PM
0 violations
PASS June 18, 2024 at 5:19 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Equipment on cookline as well as bottom on prep tables with visible soils / Clean to remove | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood tag expired in May 2024 / Contact hood ...
FAIL June 4, 2024 at 6:25 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Equipment on cookline as well as bottom on prep tables with visible soils / Clean to remove | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood tag expired in May 2024 / Contact hood ...
PASS February 2, 2024 at 5:06 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Exterior of hot holding cabinet with visible soils / Clean to remove | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood tag expired in November 2023 / Contact hood cleaning company A...
FAIL January 22, 2024 at 4:37 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Exterior of hot holding cabinet with visible soils / Clean to remove | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood tag expired in November 2023 / Contact hood cleaning company A...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 3, 2024 at 8:23 PM
0 violations
PASS August 23, 2023 at 6:38 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Large bag of onions observed ...
FAIL August 15, 2023 at 5:59 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Large bag of onions observed ...
PASS February 16, 2023 at 4:45 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): 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 she...
FAIL February 8, 2023 at 6:16 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): 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 she...
PASS September 7, 2022 at 6:35 PM
4 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Lower shelf where meat slicer is located visibly soiled and...
FAIL August 31, 2022 at 3:56 PM
4 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Lower shelf where meat slicer is located visibly soiled and...
PASS April 19, 2022 at 3:36 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings and sauces have no labels. Provide. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact S...
FAIL April 12, 2022 at 6:14 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings and sauces have no labels. Provide. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact S...
PASS December 9, 2021 at 5:14 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): PIC will need to date mark sliced meats as discussed. | 590.004/4-202.11-PF - Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf): Clean flour container use at piz...
FAIL December 3, 2021 at 5:26 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): PIC will need to date mark sliced meats as discussed. | 590.004/4-202.11-PF - Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf): Clean flour container use at piz...
PASS July 23, 2021 at 5:29 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean shelves in kitchen area as discussed. Clean exterior od refrigeration equipment. Top of refrigeration unit and handles. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean h...
FAIL July 14, 2021 at 3:39 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean shelves in kitchen area as discussed. Clean exterior od refrigeration equipment. Top of refrigeration unit and handles. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean h...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 1, 2021 at 4:39 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): PIC will need to provide covers for bulk food containers (flour). | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)...
FAIL January 25, 2021 at 5:06 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): PIC will need to provide covers for bulk food containers (flour). | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)...
PASS September 11, 2020 at 3:46 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw chicken stored above raw beef and culd cuts. PIC corrected at this time. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premis...
FAIL September 4, 2020 at 2:49 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw chicken stored above raw beef and culd cuts. PIC corrected at this time. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premis...
PASS March 19, 2020 at 3:30 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Patties in hot holding unit at front counter between 122F and 126F. Must be hot held at 135F or higher. Reheat and properly hot hold. | 590.004/4-101....
FAIL March 12, 2020 at 3:24 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Patties in hot holding unit at front counter between 122F and 126F. Must be hot held at 135F or higher. Reheat and properly hot hold. | 590.004/4-101....
PASS October 8, 2019 at 6:29 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): At the time of the inspection there was no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit available. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths obs...
FAIL October 1, 2019 at 5:51 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): At the time of the inspection there was no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit available. Provide. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on sit...
PASS April 18, 2019 at 6:32 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings and sauces have no labels. Provide. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cases of sodas observed being stored under the drainage pipe of the hand sink....
FAIL April 3, 2019 at 6:19 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings and sauces have no labels. Provide. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cases of sodas observed being stored under the drainage pipe of the hand sink....
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 13, 2018 at 7:14 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cans of soda and packages of dressings being stored under the drainage pipe of the hand sink. Discontinue and store appropriatley. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Sponge being used at the bay sink. Di...
FAIL October 31, 2018 at 12:44 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cans of soda and packages o dressings being stored under the drainage pipe of the hand sink. Discontinue and store appropriatley. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Sponge being used at the bay sink. Dis...
PASS May 28, 2018 at 3:00 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Squeeze bottles filed with dressings and sauces with no labels. Provide. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Sponges being used at vthe 2 bay sink. Discontinue use of sponges in the sinks. |...
FAIL May 21, 2018 at 5:27 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Squeeze bottles filed with dressings and sauces with no labels. Provide. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Sponges being used at vthe 2 bay sink. Discontinue use of sponges in the sinks. |...
PASS January 5, 2018 at 4:15 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Clean stairs going basement to remove visible soil.
FAIL December 27, 2017 at 6:46 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair loose freezer lid. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean sides and inbetween cooking equipment to remove visible grease soil. Clean storage shelving to remove visible soil. | 36-6-50...
FAIL December 19, 2017 at 7:43 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair loose freezer lid. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean sides and inbetween cooking equipment to remove visible grease soil. Clean storage shelving to remove visible soil. | 36-6-50...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 5, 2017 at 3:59 PM
9 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide a hair restraints... | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: provide food grade containers.../NSF approved... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair or replace all defective ...
FAIL May 22, 2017 at 12:34 PM
17 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: properly store all raw foods away from deli/fruits... | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: seal all opened bulk bags in cellar... | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: provide pro...
FAIL May 15, 2017 at 12:44 PM
17 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: properly store all raw foods away from deli/fruits... | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: seal all opened bulk bags in cellar... | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: provide pro...
PASS December 7, 2016 at 4:17 PM
2 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide proper test kit for sanitizer you buy. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: PIC need to provide the proper sanitizer used in a two bay sink. PIC was addressing this today. Hand out of proper sanitiz...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 30, 2016 at 4:38 PM
8 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken and beef stored above vegetables. PIC will address and hand out left to help staff. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide a cover for cheese cake in refrigerato...
FAIL November 23, 2016 at 4:23 PM
7 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken and beef stored above vegetables. PIC will address and hand out left to help staff. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide a cover for cheese cake in refrigerato...
PASS September 3, 2015 at 5:22 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood and Ventilation Tags with a past expiration date of April 2015. Provide up to date Tags prior to the re-inspection being conducted. Referral being made to the City of Bostoin Fire Dep...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 28, 2015 at 5:45 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Sauce containers with no labels. Provide. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cans of tomatoe paste observed being stored on the ground under the stove top. Discontinue and store elevated at least...
FAIL August 20, 2015 at 4:59 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Sauce containers with no labels. Provide. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cans of tomatoe paste observed being stored on the ground under the stove top. Discontinue and store elevated at least...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 7, 2015 at 2:47 PM
5 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No evidence of an equipment thermometer inside of the upright refrigerator. Provide. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Disconti...
FAIL March 31, 2015 at 5:59 PM
5 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No evidence of an equipment thermometer inside of the upright refrigerator. Provide. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Disconti...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department