Big Daddy's Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Big Daddy's Pizza 14 times, with records going back to 2022. Big Daddy's Pizza was last inspected on Feb 10, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “controlling pests”, showing up 12 times.
Big Daddy's Pizza's latest score of 61 falls below the Brighton average of 88. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked pizzas held in front display for customers at 70F; hold TCS foods at 41F and below or 135F and above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: The interiors of the deep fat fryer cabinets are heavily soiled with grease stains and food debris; the surfaces between equipment of the cook line are heavily soiled; clean and sanitize surfaces of grease and soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There are small dark rodent droppings throughout the basement on ledges in the small vestibule where the french fry freezer is and on a piece of ceiling in the basement restroom. Clean and sanitize the basement of droppings. Provide the most recent pest control report to damien.yee@boston.gov and have your pest control operator perform a service prior to the reinspection; the pest control report must show no activity no captures and remedy any exclusionary work recommended by the pest control operator. The PIC indicates pest control performs a service twice a month but was unable to provide the most recent report during the inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: There is no posted Certified Food Protection Manager Certification or Allergen Awareness Certificate; provide.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: The glass of the at the front door entrance is damaged; repair or replace the glass.
590.006/6-501.11-C
61
Jan 30, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked pizzas held in front display for customers at 70F; hold TCS foods at 41F and below or 135F and above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: There is no posted Certified Food Protection Manager Certification or Allergen Awareness Certificate; provide.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: The interiors of the deep fat fryer cabinets are heavily soiled with grease stains and food debris; the surfaces between equipment of the cook line are heavily soiled; clean and sanitize surfaces of grease and soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There are small dark rodent droppings throughout the basement on ledges in the small vestibule where the french fry freezer is and on a piece of ceiling in the basement restroom. Clean and sanitize the basement of droppings. Provide the most recent pest control report to damien.yee@boston.gov and have your pest control operator perform a service prior to the reinspection; the pest control report must show no activity no captures and remedy any exclusionary work recommended by the pest control operator. The PIC indicates pest control performs a service twice a month but was unable to provide the most recent report during the inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: The glass of the at the front door entrance is damaged; repair or replace the glass. There is a hole in the ceiling of the basement restroom; repair or replace the ceiling.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee handling food while chewing or eating food in back of house; food handlers must eat food in designated spaces and not eat or chew while handling food.
590.002/2-401.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food handlers in the back of house handling and preparing food with no effective hair restraints; provide effective hair restraints for food handlers.
590.002/2-402.11-C
55
Aug 13, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Pints of ice cream for retail sale without Frozen Dessert permit. Contact isdhealth@boston.gov to add permit. 2022 Permit posted- post current permit 2025
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Pints of ice cream for retail sale without Frozen Dessert permit. Contact isdhealth@boston.gov to add permit. 2022 Permit posted- post current permit 2025
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Day light visible around edge of screen door. Add edging to door to prevent pests from entering. Work order placed
590.006/6-202.15-C
78
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings in basement under stairs under pizza oven. Clean and monitor for activity. Provide current pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Pints of ice cream for retail sale without Frozen Dessert permit. Contact isdhealth@boston.gov to add permit. 2022 Permit posted- post current permit 2025
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handler without hair restraint. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Day light visible around edge of screen door. Add edging to door to prevent pests from entering.
590.006/6-202.15-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Rinse bay of 3 compartment sink leaks. Repair as needed. Keeop floor clean and dry to avoid attracting pests.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils on floor and walls at cookline. Mouse droppings in basement areas. Clean and sanitize all areas to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent activity with what appears to be rat droppings in outside trash area around dumpster track marks in snow. What appears to be mice droppings in basement IT equipment room. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide an updated IPM pest control report to isdhealth@boston.gov that states treatments have been applied to the outside areas and basement.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Hole in wall with what appears to be mice gnaw marks inside IT closet. Seal with pest proof material. Area appears to have been previously sealed to no affect as they have gnawed through spray foam. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Matresses in front of waste oil bin old jet ski with gnaw marks in cover empty pizza dough containers trees growing above dumpsters enticing pigeon & rodent activity in dumpsters. REMOVE.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpster doors open dumspter lids are plastic with gnaw marks. Replace with tight fitting pest proof lids.
590.005/5-501.113-C
78
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Cleaning completed. Provide current pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Meatballs 95-120F. Reheated to 180F. Move meatballs from cooking to hot holding to ensure temperature remains above 135F after cooking.
590.003/3-403.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken at pizza station 75F. PIC stated chicken cooked in past hour. Removed to refrigerator. Ensure cooked foods are cooled to 41F before placing into service. Cooled to 65F in 10 minutes
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Dead mouse on trap behind heater in basement. Mouse droppings under and around basement refrigertors. Clean and sanitize. Provide current pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handlers observed without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for all food service employees.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths on counters. Store wiping cloths in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under sanitizer sink of 3 compartment leaks. Repair as needed to prevent water accumulating and attracting pests.
590.005/5-205.15-C
58
Jun 21, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings on stairs. Clean stairs regularly and monitor for activity. Pest report states there is mouse activity and building in need of repairs. Follow pest control reccomendations.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken in pan at pizza station 90F. PIC stated cooked in past hour and diced. Cool cooked foods completely before placing into service at cook station. Moved to walk-in refrigerator.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. PIC stated cleaning set for next Monday
590.006/6-501.14-C
78
Jan 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw beef stored over ready to eat foods in walk-in refrigerator. Portions of raw beef stored next to ready to eat foods at cookline. Store raw meat below and away from ready to eat foods. Coorected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Basement prep hand sink out of towels. Ensure all hand sinks have soap and towels at all times. Corrected on site.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prpped foods held over 24 hours without date marking- roasted garlic steak and cheese. PIC confirmed foods cooked in last two days. Retrain staff to date mark all prepped foods held over 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead mice in basement. Remove dead pests to prevent contamination
590.006/6-501.112-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer bay of 3 compartment sink with slow leak. Repair as needed. Remove standing water.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease and food debris under fryers. Mouse droppings under service counter cookline equipment stairs and basement. Clean all areas and monitor for activity. Reviewed pest reports- follow pest control reccommendations for cleaning and patching holes.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Prep cooks observed without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for all kitchen staff.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Top of grease trap with water and soils. Grease trap covered with plastic maps. lean and dry grease trap resurface as needed to provide smooth cleanable surface.
590.004/4-101.19-C
55
May 13, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Products stored in fryolator baskets and at the cookline including chicken tenders and chicken breast with temperatures of 105F-110F. Removed at the time of the inspection and placed in refrigeration 05/09/23 Two baskets of cooked chicken tenders being held at the fryolators with a temperature of 104F Per the employees at the station the product is held there for sandwiches. Product was in the basket for less than an hour per employees Reviewed hot and cold holding procedures with staff- Product was removed and placed in refrigeration at 39F
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings noted throughout the upper and lower areas including behind equipment Pest control report provided at the time of the inspection from August 2022 Provide an updated pest control report to the Health Department from a licensed pest control company 05/09/23 Evidence of pest activity at the establishment- Rodent droppings noted in upper and lower areas Numerous sticky traps in restroom used by employees PIC unable to provide and updated pest control report from a licensed pest control company at the time of the reinspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpster used by establishment with a missing lid- Repair Grounds around dumpster with soils and debris- Clean
590.005/5-501.113-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Wall to the left of the 3 bay sink in the lower level with damage annd missing tiles- Repair to make smooth durable nonpourous and cleanable
590.006/6-501.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple employees throughout kitchen with no hair restraints- Corrected
590.002/2-402.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles at the prep line with no labeling- Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
64
May 2, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Products stored in fryolator baskets and at the cookline including chicken tenders and chicken breast with temperatures of 105F-110F. Removed at the time of the inspection and placed in refrigeration
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee handling cooked chicken tenders with bare hands while preparing a sub- Product was discarded and the employee washed his hands and put on gloves- Review with all staff
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple utensils stored on the wall at the cookline with heavy encrusted grime- Clean properly
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings noted throughout the upper and lower areas including behind equipment Pest control report provided at the time of the inspection from August 2022 Provide an updated pest control report to the Health Department from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe below 3 bay sink with heavy leak causing water to pool on the floor- Make proper repairs by a licensed plumber. Provide invoice to the Health Department
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles at the prep line with no labeling- Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom used by employees with with heavy soils Clean all plumbing fixtures including the sink and toilet
590.006/6-501.18-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Wall to the left of the 3 bay sink in the lower level with damage annd missing tiles- Repair to make smooth durable nonpourous and cleanable
590.006/6-501.11-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpster used by establishment with a missing lid- Repair Grounds around dumpster with soils and debris- Clean
590.005/5-501.113-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Cups used in bulk food containers- Provide a scoop with handle
590.003/3-304.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple employees throughout kitchen with no hair restraints- Corrected
590.002/2-402.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple heavily scored cutting boards in lower level prep- Repair or replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple areas of the establishment with built up soils and grease Areas include but are not limited to: Walls behind the cookline with grease and soils Area along the vents of the cookline with dripping grease Floors under and behind equipment including in corners with soils and debris Walls behind breading station with encrusted soils Clean all areas with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
39
Dec 19, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous small black flies noted on walls and surfaces of warewashing area and in lower level prep. Provide an updateddetailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company 10/06/22 Continue to observe small black flies in lower level- Establishmnet did not schedule a pestcontrol treament- No pest control provided on 10/06/22. 10/13/22 Pest Control scheduled for 10/17/22 Provide detailed report to the Health Department
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Heavily worn grout between tiles in lower level causing water to pool- Make proper repairs 10/06/22 No repairs made to floors in lower level. Violation noted on 09/28/22 Heavily worn grout between tiles causing water to pool 10/13/22 Floors repaired with adhesive type material. Make proper repairs to make floors smooth durable nonpourous and cleanable
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Oct 13, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous small black flies noted on walls and surfaces of warewashing area and in lower level prep. Provide an updateddetailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company 10/06/22 Continue to observe small black flies in lower level- Establishmnet did not schedule a pestcontrol treament- No pest control provided on 10/06/22. 10/13/22 Pest Control scheduled for 10/17/22 Provide detailed report to the Health Department
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Heavy black buildup on internal panel of ice machine- Clean 10/06/22 Black buildup noted on interior panel of ice machine
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Heavily worn grout between tiles in lower level causing water to pool- Make proper repairs 10/06/22 No repairs made to floors in lower level. Violation noted on 09/28/22 Heavily worn grout between tiles causing water to pool 10/13/22 Floors repaired with adhesive type material. Make proper repairs to make floors smooth durable nonpourous and cleanable
590.006/6-501.11-C
78
Sep 28, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Foods placed in hot holding wells in service area at 71F. Reviewed with the owner to ensure foodsare held at 135F and above for service.
590.003/3-403.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous small black flies noted on walls and surfaces of warewashing area and in lower level prep. Provide an updateddetailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Conditions of use (pf)
Inspector notes: Cans of insect killer noted at front service counter- Use only products from a licensed pest control company
590.007/7-202.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Heavy black buildup on internal panel of ice machine- Clean
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard used on the top of the pizza oven- Remove
590.004/4-101.19-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Heavily worn grout between tiles in lower level causing water to pool- Make proper repairs
590.006/6-501.11-C
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Daddy's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Daddy's Pizza on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Daddy's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Big Daddy's Pizza.
How does Big Daddy's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Brighton?
Big Daddy's Pizza most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brighton average of 88.
Has Big Daddy's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Daddy's Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Big Daddy's Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Big Daddy's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big Daddy's Pizza is inspected around four times per year on average.
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