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VENEZIA RESTAURANT (HARBOR LIGHTS)
20R ERICSSON ST, DORCHESTER, MA 02122
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for VENEZIA RESTAURANT (HARBOR LIGHTS), spanning March 2019 to August 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
It has held failed across its last two inspections.
The most recent inspection noted 15 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Aug 20, 2026
✕15 violations
- Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Aug 12, 2026
✕15 violations
- Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Mar 10, 2026
✕6 violations
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Sep 23, 2025
✕4 violations
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Anti-Choking
Oct 31, 2024
–Apr 9, 2024
✕6 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Feb 14, 2024
✕Jan 3, 2024
–Oct 24, 2023
✕7 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Mar 1, 2023
✓3 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Feb 22, 2023
✕5 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Feb 15, 2023
✕5 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Aug 24, 2022
✕8 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- Thawing (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–Feb 11, 2022
✓6 violations
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Cooling (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Feb 3, 2022
✕6 violations
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Cooling (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Oct 21, 2021
✕7 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
Jul 30, 2021
✓1 violation
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
Jun 22, 2021
✓12 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Jun 9, 2021
✕12 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Nov 19, 2020
✓16 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Closing Toilet Room Doors (C)
Nov 12, 2020
✕16 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Closing Toilet Room Doors (C)
Jul 30, 2019
✓3 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Service Sink (C)
Jul 22, 2019
✕3 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Service Sink (C)
Mar 5, 2019
✓6 violations
- Tags & Records
- Food Protection
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
- Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
- Installed and Maintained
- Insects Rodents Animals
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