Cappy's Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
74
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Cappy's Pizza stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 12, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “effectiveness-hair restraints”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Jamaica Plain average 83, so Cappy's Pizza trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Second hand sink in kitchen without paper towels. Corrected on site. Ensure hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine test strips for testing sanitizer dilution. Provide test strips.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Faucet handle at hand sink in warewashing area loose. Repair as needed to ensure hot water for hand washing.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handlers observed without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.
590.002/2-402.11-C
74
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling above kitchen handsinks observed leaking. Repair.
590.006/6-501.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Warewashing handsink observed clogged. Repair. (provide invoice) Staff advised to use the main handsink to wash hands.
590.005/5-205.15-C
90
Jan 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food prep the day before observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood system observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove. Hood sticker expires: 1.17.25
590.004/4-202.18-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple staff observed working with RTE foods without hair restraint. Provide (Corrected on site)
590.002/2-402.11-C
82
Oct 7, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 13, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 4, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed shell eggs store at room temperature. Discontinue and keep refrigerated .
590.003/3-501.16-P
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Per PIC fruits and vegetable are washed in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
590.005/5-203.14-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of pepsi unit observed soiled 2 door refrigeration unit gasket observed soiled in between equipments around cook line observed visible soiled exterior of bread holder drawer observed soiled hand sink fixture observed soiled. Clean and sanitize .
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sitcker observed expired 3.2.24. Provide updated sticker.
590.004/4-202.18-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic containers stored inside bulk items as dispensing utensils. Discontinue .
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cases of beverage observed stored on the floor. Discontinue.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiples bulk bins observed without lables. Provide labels.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood ventilation system observed heavily soiled and full of dust. Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Nov 30, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Cooking steak and cheese subd beside underr cooked eggs with egg yolk visibly running in to the steak - steak sub was discarded as were the eggs- PIC then used a seperate small pan to cook the eggs
590.003/3-302.11-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Electric menu boards are missing the proper disclosure / remindewr on certain menun items offered under cooked - address immediately
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store soiled empty food containers inside the basin of the designated hand sink by the front counter area - keep clean and clutrter free at all times diuring hours of operation
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Some rodent activity in the rear kitchen doorway heading to the alleyway in the rear - address immediately
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up properly - seperate colored buckets can assist with potgential confusion
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all foods off the floors during storage includingh the walk-in unit at least 6 inches as discussed
590.003/3-305.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Rmove heavily soiled vents and soak them overnight in chlorine or another abrasive cleanser
590.004/4-202.18-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Place a sign behind the hand sink stating " Hand Washing Only"
590.006/6-301.14-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Keep lids tightly closed after use - clean to remove all loose trash anddebris scattered throughout the area around the barrels
590.005/5-501.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the facility to remove all visible food spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior and exterior of all refrigeration / freezer units - all cooking equipment on the line - bulk food storage bins - all sinks shelving units inside the walk-in and inside the microwave from all visible food soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: All food handlers need to wear proper hair restraints when working withy foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify properly as discussed
590.003/3-302.12-C
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Mar 9, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Pooles raw shell eggs are being stored in a plstic container on top of the refrigerated sandwich unit not inside the unit [ 80F] discarded immediately
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shells eggs stored directly aboce sliced meats in the sandwich unikt on the line - discontinue and keep segragated as discussed
590.003/3-302.11-P
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue purchasing foods from other "retail establishments "only commercial and properly licensed wholesale food purveyors are to be used
590.003/3-101.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Some roden t activity visible in the rear of the kitchen / trash area - address
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace mikssing chlorine test strips
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Address all menu items offered undercooked on the menu as we discussed during inspection
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: clean where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify all designated hand sinks
590.006/6-301.14-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors and the walls behind all in line cooking equipment --under all sinks and prep tables from visible food spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris
590.005/5-501.15-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Maintain clean throughout the day with tight fitting lids available when not in use
590.005/5-501.116-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all grease and grime
590.005/5-402.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of all cooking equipmet - exterior of all bulk food storage bins - shelving units underneath prep tables - inside microwave from all visiblefood spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discard wooden spoons with cracks and burn marks on the edges
590.004/4-101.17-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue useing plstic bowls to scoop out condim ents - ensure commercial grade utensil; with handles are avaialble to reduce potential contamination
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label top properly identify the content icluding all clear plastic spray bottles
590.003/3-302.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Provide were needed
590.002/2-402.11-C
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Jun 27, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Meatballs out for hot holding ar 126F - 130 F - maintain at 135F and / or above as discussed
590.003/3-501.16-P
Closing toilet room doors (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure the restroom door is self closing asn discussed
590.006/6-501.19-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors and walls by the front windows as well as insode the restroom from all visible spillos styains and soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean vents in the hood where needed from all visible soils
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface black painted wooden container in the kitchen used to store pizza trays -
590.004/4-101.19-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Remove cases of [ 2 liter soda ] from the rest room area and relocate in a clean and safe location of the restaurant as discussed
590.003/3-305.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Recent plumbing work in the restroom has left the floors in disrepair and not leval address and repair as discussed
590.006/6-201.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cappy's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cappy's Pizza on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cappy's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “effectiveness-hair restraints” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cappy's Pizza.
How does Cappy's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?
Cappy's Pizza most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.
Has Cappy's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cappy's Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cappy'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 Cappy's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cappy's Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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