Boston Kitchen Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Boston Kitchen Pizza has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 11, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“System maintained in good repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Boston Kitchen Pizza's latest score of 74 falls below the Boston average of 86. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection container of cheese inside of the flip top cooler at 53Fand shredded cheeses in the upper portion of flip top cooler at 54F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F>. All foods to be removed and placed into the walk-in cooler that was operating below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection the flip top pizza cooler was still not functioning properly. Address make any necessary repairs and discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Gasket around the lower drawer of the 4 drawer cooler damaged not allowing to properly close/seal. Address and repair or replace gasket.
590.004/4-202.16-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No one on site with a current Food Safety/Allergen Certifications. Provide an up to date Allergen Certification for the re-inspection. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in a Food Safety Certification course for the re-inspection.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 3 Bay sink with a slow drain with a slow drain. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
74
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Rodent bait stations (p)
Inspector notes: Open blocks of poison observed in the main kitchen area. Discontoninue the use of open blocks of poison. Store bought roach spray being used in teh main kitchen area. Discontinue use.
590.007/7-206.12-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken out on counter top at 55F. Raw chicken inside of the flip top pizza cooler at 50F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F>
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of love roach activity noted in the back preparation area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the 3 bay sink leaking and with a slow drain. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Flip top pizza cooler does not appear to be functioning properly. Address make any necessary repairs and discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Gasket around the lower drawer of the 4 drawer cooler damaged not allowing to properly close/seal. Address and repair or replace gasket.
590.004/4-202.16-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives observed being stored in between wall and pipe at the 3 bay sink. Discontinue and store all knivrs in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Containers of meats and other foods observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No one on site with a current Food Safety/Allergen Certifications. Provide an up to date Allergen Certification for the re-inspection. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in a Food Safety Certification course for the re-inspection.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
50
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Debris and soils on the floor in the back of house area. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Hole in the wall in back of house area. Repair.
590.006/6-201.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee making food without hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
86
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tomato at 55F on top of production line unit. Removed and placed into refrigeration. Hold cold items 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw beef stored above ready to eat product in walk in cooler. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Back alley observed with trash and debris on ground. Clean to remove all excess trash and debris.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only on production line hand sink.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken in bucket observed stored on the floor. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-305.11-C
64
Mar 26, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine sanitizer test strips on site. Tested with inpector kit. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at production line hand sink. Person in charge corrected on site.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Flour dredge observed stored on ground. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Buckets of grease in alley way uncovered. Remove.
590.005/5-501.113-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Sides of grill are soiled with grease build up. Top of shelfing observed with soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Stand up pepsi refrigerator observed with no thermometer. Provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
67
Jul 20, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live cockroaches observed under 3 compartment sink. PIC to provide pest reports via email. Consult licensed pest control for plan to eliminate roaches.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Rinse bay of 3 compartment sink leaks. Repair as neeed to avoid attracting pests.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris under 3 compartment sink and up right freezer unit. Clean and maintain to avoid attracting pests. Old rat droppings under service counter. Clean and monitor for activity.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing sink. Discard sponges and discontinue washing food contact surfaces with sponges.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Basin of hand sink observed soiled. Clean sink and maintain. Hand sinks for hand washing only
590.006/6-501.18-C
74
May 16, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expires this month. Cleaning postponed to 4/2/23
590.006/6-501.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Slow leak under rinse compartment of 3 compartment sink. Repair as needed to avoid attracting pests. Plumber has been contacted
590.005/5-205.15-C
90
Mar 7, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Slow leak under rinse compartment of 3 compartment sink. Repair as needed to avoid attracting pests. Plumber has been contacted
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expires this month. Cleaning postponed to 4/2/23
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Jan 31, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink blocked by pans. Corrected on site.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expires this month. Provide scheduled cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Slow leak under rinse compartment of 3 compartment sink. Repair as needed to avoid attracting pests.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor and grease trap under 3 compartment sink soiled with grime and old rat droppings. Clean and maintain. Montior for activity.
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Oct 21, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Cleaning scheduled for 10/19.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Sep 7, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Container of raw beef stored over preppared sauces in prep cooler. Corrected on site. Keep raw meat stored below cooked and ready to eat foods at all times.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Meat balls in steam table at 110F. Red sauce in steam table at 82F. Reheated to 171F. Ensure cooked foods reheated for hot holding are reheated to 165f before placing into hot holding. Steam table is not reheating equipment.
590.003/3-403.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple flies in back hallway. Rat droppings in back hallway. Clean back area; ensure mop sink is clean and dry.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Unused equipment in mop sink and back hallway. Discard unused items to prevent haborage of pests
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Provide scheduled cleaning date at compliance inspection.
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boston Kitchen Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boston Kitchen Pizza on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boston Kitchen Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Boston Kitchen Pizza.
How does Boston Kitchen Pizza compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Boston Kitchen Pizza most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Boston Kitchen Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boston Kitchen Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Boston Kitchen 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 Boston Kitchen Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Boston Kitchen Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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