Broadway's Best Pizza

483 E Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

Pizza

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Broadway's Best Pizza 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Broadway's Best Pizza was last inspected on Apr 21, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

The pattern that stands out is “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader South Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood filters with grease buil up clean to remove

590.004/4-202.18-C

Nov 6, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 28, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 5, 2025

Routine

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

View 6 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Noted stored raw chicken with ready to eat foods. Remove and store accordingly

590.003/3-302.11-P

(d) and (f) responsibility of permit holder person in charge and conditional employees responsibility of the pic to exclude or restrict (p)

Inspector notes: Reviewed illness policy with the PIC and provided a copy of illness policy via email.

590.002/2-201.11-P

Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)

Inspector notes: Diced Tomatoes and lettuce stored in a container above the ready to eat foods. Remove and train staff. COS by PIC

590.003/3-701.11-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed dropings on the floor near the dough mixer in the back prep area. Clean with frequency/Provide pest report

590.006/6-501.111-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted clean knives stored on soiled surface in the back prep area. Remove and store on clean surface or in a knife rack.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Observed no hair restrain while prepairing food. Provide

590.002/2-402.11-C

Aug 15, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Expired hood sticker 3/24. Provide updated inspection sticker.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Jul 29, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Expired hood sticker 3/24. Provide updated inspection sticker.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy activity of rodent droppings. Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.111-C

Mar 7, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 27, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Heavy presence of flies in kitchen and basement. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection for treatment of flies.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Consumer advisory present on paper menu although not on website. Provide.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: No mop sink on premises. Install.

590.005/5-203.13-C

Insect control devices design and installation (c)

Inspector notes: Bug zapper light in basement. Remove. Replace with fly light caged with glue trap inside so deceased insects do not fall out onto surfaces.

590.006/6-202.13-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Walls behind cookline damaged with exposed drywall. Repair.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Food employees without hair restraint. Provide.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Jan 10, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Setup sanitizer in three compartment sink. COS. Reverse direction until condensation drains can be rerouted from sanitizer bay.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Condensation drains from HVAC leading into sanitizing bay of three compartment sink. Properly plumb.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Remove leaves debris and out of use janitorial tools from outside storage area. Store mop bucket with designated mop sink in basement.

590.005/5-501.115-C

Cleaning receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Trash barrels with heavy buildup of soils. Clean to remove or contact trash company for replacement containers.

590.005/5-501.116-C

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Remove peeling paint and resurface basement walls where needed.

590.006/6-201.16-C

Jul 19, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: Cut tomatoes at 51F. Corrected on site.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Frequency-removal (c)

Inspector notes: Containers of waste oil accumulating in outside area. Increase pickups as needed.

590.005/5-502.11-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood at cookline with visible buildup of grease. Clean to remove.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Waste oil in plastic containers with some waste oil that has leaked on to surface and neighgboring lawn. Clean to remove.

590.005/5-501.115-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Dust on ceiling above kitchen. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Outside storage prohibitions (c)

Inspector notes: Waste oil being stored in plastic gallon containers. Provide pest proof means of storage for waste oil.

590.005/5-501.112-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Broadway's Best Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Broadway's Best Pizza on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Broadway's Best Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Broadway's Best Pizza.

How does Broadway's Best Pizza compare to other restaurants in South Boston?

Broadway's Best Pizza most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the South Boston average of 87.

Has Broadway's Best Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Broadway's Best Pizza have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Broadway's Best 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.

How often is Broadway's Best Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Broadway's Best Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.

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