Blaze Pizza

123 Stuart St, Boston, MA 02116

Pizza

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Blaze Pizza appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 9, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 9, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

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

Looking across the full record, “system maintained in good repair” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 9, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Prep sink leaking causing water to pool on the floor- Make proper repairs

590.005/5-205.15-C

Jan 25, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Rodent droppings noted in multiple areas in back kitchen- Provide updated detailed pest control report from a licensed pestcontrol company

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Numerous personal items including cell phones and keys in food prep areas- Removed

590.006/6-501.114-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy water buildup on floor in kitchen from leaking prep sink- clean with proper frequency

590.004/4-202.16-C

Warewashing equipment clean solutions (c)

Inspector notes: Wash water in wash bay of the 3 bay sink heavily soiled- Remove excess soils from equipment prior to placing in wash water

590.004/4-501.18-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Prep sink leaking causing water to pool on the floor- Make proper repairs

590.005/5-205.15-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired November 2022-Schedule hood cleaning/inspection Dust buildup on filters- Clean

590.006/6-501.14-C

Sep 20, 2022

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

When to wash (p)

Inspector notes: No observation of proper handwashing at the time of the inspection. Observed employees collecting monies and put on new gloves to handle foods with no handwashing. Review with all staff

590.002/2-301.14-P

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

Inspector notes: Products being held on the left side of the service refrigeration with temperatures of 49F-50F. Per the PIC the unit has been having issues properly cold holding in that section Foods removed during the inspection and placed in refrigeration at 39F Discontinue placing ffos in this area of refrigeration until proper repairs are made and foods are held at 41F or below for service

590.003/3-501.16-P

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Equipment in sanitizer bay of 3 bay sink with a sanitizer solution that tested at 0ppm. Sanitizer solution testing at 200ppm from the automated system Establishmnet shall change the sanitizer solution in the 3 bay sink more often or raise the ppm from the automated dispenser to ensure the sanitizer is dispensed at and holds at 200-400ppm Corrected at the time of the inspection

590.004/4-501.114-P

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report Repairs need to be properly done to equipment and review of proper handwashing prcedures with all staff

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Front service line fridge with issues holding foods at 41F or below in the left hand section of the unit Make proper repairs and discontinue using this area of the refrigeration unit until the repairs are made Other areas of the unit holding products at 39F or below

590.004/4-301.11-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Small leak below the 3 bay sink at the sanitizer bay- Make proper repairs

590.005/5-205.15-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blaze Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blaze Pizza on file is from Feb 9, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blaze Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Blaze Pizza.

How does Blaze Pizza compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Blaze Pizza most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Blaze Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Blaze Pizza have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blaze Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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