California Pizza Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
90
Score
California Pizza Kitchen appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so California Pizza Kitchen is doing better than most peers. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Gauges on dish machine inoperable. Replace. Unit is rinsing at the proper temperature.
590.004/4-204.115-PF
90
Sep 2, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: The handsink at the service station is not operating.Repair Alternate handwash sink is available for use
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Items in the pizza station open top unit reading 60-64F for 30-40 min.Maintain items 41F or below. (unit is under repair) Manager instructed to remove items to an alternate unit to cool/hold 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide paper towels at the prep room & service station handsinks.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Per the complaint pest reports were reviewed.Reports are stating no activity. PIC instructed to provide an additional pest report at the time of re-inspection for further review. No evidence of activity observed during the inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walls throughout to remove food spills & soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: The open top refrigeration unit is not operating.Repair Maintain temp 41F or below Repair is on site
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exterior of the mop closet door to remove built up soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: The ice machine buckets were observed stored on the floor.Provide a designated location for storage inverted to air dry.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items in the walkin freezer observed stored unwrapped & no covers.Provide covers & wraps during storage(label & date)
590.003/3-305.11-C
45
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of pest activity observed(gnawing at hole under bench seat 41) Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all excess water from the floors under/around the ice machine & dish room
590.006/6-501.114-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light is not operating in the trash closet.Repair
590.006/6-303.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Per recommendation of the most recent pest report from Eco lab(6.9.25) Clean the interiors of the ceiling tiles to remove debris. Discussed with the manager to identify location with pest control and address.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all bulk storage bins.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: There were unwrapped items observed in the freezer.Provide proper wrapping/covers for all stored items
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Remove stagnate water from the lower shelving units in the dish room.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the hole in the floor under seat 41 Service location--Repair the wall behind the single door reach in refrigeration unit.
590.006/6-101.11-C
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Nov 22, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under the ice machine to remove stagnate water. Clean the floor under the soad syrup dispensing rack to remove soils.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the linen/trash closet
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the wall around the grease barrel to remove soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Apr 5, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove the excess water on the floor in front of the ice machine. Clean the floor under/around the coffee counter to remove debris.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Secure all CO2 tanks next to the ice machine. There are personal employee items stored on the floor behind the bar.Discontinue. Provide a designated location for employee storage
590.006/6-501.114-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light bulb in the mop closet not operating.Repair/replace
590.006/6-303.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water fixture at the bar handwash station is not operating.Repair (Plumber is on site)
590.005/5-205.15-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the cover for the high temp dish machine rinse guage.
590.004/4-502.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the missing cover for the cut fruit at the bar.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items in the freezer observed uncovered.Provide wrapping /covers during storage.
590.003/3-305.11-C
70
Nov 17, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mouse activity in the dining location(droppings) Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection Discussed with the manager to develop an action plan moving forward.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: There are gaps & cracks observed at the exterior base of the patio windows.Seal all gaps & cracks to prevent possible pest access.
590.006/6-101.11-C
86
Nov 3, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mouse activity in the dining location(droppings) Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection Discussed with the manager to develop an action plan moving forward.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: There are gaps & cracks observed at the exterior base of the patio windows.Seal all gaps & cracks to prevent possible pest access.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Pasta station-Open top refrigeration unit not operating.Repair Upon re-inspection manager stating unit to be replaced on 11.3.23
590.004/4-501.11-C
82
Oct 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Items in the open top unit reading 48-52F(onions cheese corn peppers) Maintain items 41F or below PIC removing items to cool/hold 41F or below PIC to submerge in ice repair is scheduled per PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit flies at the bar Evidence of mouse activity in the dining location(droppings) Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection Discussed with the manager to develop an action plan moving forward.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor around the ice machine to remove excess water. Maintain floor clean & dry
590.006/6-501.13-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide an internal thermometer in the walk in refrigeration unit
590.004/4-204.112-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine rinse guage cover is missing.Replace to prevent possible damage. Pasta station-Open top refrigeration unit not operating.Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the soda gun drain hose to remove built up soils. Dining--Clean the interiors of the booth seats under cushions to remove evidence of mouse droppings Address the issue with pest control
590.004/4-601.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: There are gaps & cracks observed at the exterior base of the patio windows.Seal all gaps & cracks to prevent possible pest access.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ice machine is leaking.repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
58
May 30, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked pasta in production line unit at 60F. Drawer not properly closing. Person in charge discarded.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored thawing above ready to eat foods. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings observed in dining room by dining room expo POS System. Rodent droppings observed under soda machine. Updated pest reports have been provided. Clean and sanitize all effected areas.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled pizza pans in pizza station hand sink. Person in charge removed. Hand sinks should only be used for handwashing.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Water build up observed under ice machine. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee food observed in close proximitey to pizza dough. Discontinue.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of food stored on ground in walk in cooler. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-305.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Expo hand sink observed leaking. Person in charge indicated a service call has been placed. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Approved system and cleanable fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Prep sink drain observed soiled and clogged. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-202.11-C
47
Feb 7, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Pea and Barley Soup in hot holding well ready for service at 115F. Soup had been heated one hour prior per PIC. Removed and reheated to acceptable temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed unlabled chemical in bar area. Label as necessary.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soil build up around caulking in warewash area. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer dispenser at bar is not functioning. Quat sanitizer at bar tested at 300ppm when manually added. Repair dispenser to properly disperse correct amount.
590.004/4-501.11-C
70
Sep 26, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked pasta being cooled in walk in cooler stored below raw chicken. Person in charge corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Pepper and onion on cookline at 54F. Person in charge indicated it had been prepped one hour prior. Person in charge retured to walk in to properly cool.
590.003/3-501.16-P
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils stored in stagnet water. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles on cookline are not labled. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
67
Apr 28, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator available. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine has visable soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Food debris in warewash hand sink and production line hand sink. Hand sinks must only be used for hands.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Carboard being used on shelves. Remove.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Printer above pizza cookline is heavily soiled. Clean to prevent potential contamination in food products.
590.003/3-307.11-C
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was California Pizza Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at California Pizza Kitchen on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at California Pizza Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at California Pizza Kitchen.
How does California Pizza Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Boston?
California Pizza Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has California Pizza Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at California Pizza Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at California Pizza Kitchen 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 California Pizza Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, California Pizza Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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