Cappy's Pizza & Subs
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
74
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Cappy's Pizza & Subs, the earliest from 2022. On Dec 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 10 violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods”, which has been cited six times.
That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink missing paper towels. Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings around the grease trap. Clean to remove and disinfect the area
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils observed on the exterior of the microwave. Clean to remove Heavy food soils observed inside the stand up freezer rear of kitchen. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils and grime build up observed. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
74
Jul 3, 2025
Routine
8 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: 4 drawer refrigeration unit not working properly. PIC removed food items prior to inspection. Repair. Discontinue use until unit is repaired.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed cold cuts not being properly date marked in the walk in refrigeration unit. Provide proper date marking.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed dirt/soil inside hand sink located near the office. Clean/Sanitize
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: 4 drawer refrigeration unit not working properly. PIC removed food items prior to inspection. Repair. Discontinue use until unit is repaired.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed cold cuts not being properly date marked in the walk in refrigeration unit. Provide proper date marking.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed dirt/soil inside hand sink located near the office. Clean/Sanitize
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Remove dust/bugs inside the light shields.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed scorned cutting boards. Replace/Resurface
590.004/4-501.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed scorned cutting boards. Replace/Resurface
590.004/4-501.12-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Remove dust/bugs inside the light shields.
590.006/6-201.17-C
37
Sep 12, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers and employees continously wearing single use gloves - Leaving and returning to work stations/handling dirty equipment/handling multiple food items I provided training materials at this inspection and previous inspection
590.003/3-304.15-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers not washing hand properly during inspection (I provided instruction at this inspection and previous inspections)
590.002/2-301.12-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of flies in ware washing/prep area Evidence of rodent droppings on floor shelving and old equipment in basement Provide full extermination by a licensed exterminator and Intergrated Pest Management report prior to reinspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing disclosure on menu board Information provided via email
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple repeat Priority Prior Foundation and Core violations noted on inspection Proof that the PIC/CFPM is not overseeing day to day operations and taking corrective action as required Proof that the PIC/CFPM has not trained employees in food safety and sanitation as required
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No PIC at time of my arrival. Owner was contacted and PIC arrived during inspection
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution between uses
590.003/3-304.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Exposed insulation around pipes in basement storage areas
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Old equipment unnecessary artiles stored on basement under stairwell. Landlord has been contacted to remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy build up of soils on floors under and behind all equipment - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/basement storage areas Heavy build up of grease on hood and filters Built up soils on ceiling walls and attachments - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/basement/storage and walk in refrigeration
590.006/6-201.11-C
Storage areas redeeming machines receptacles and waste handling units location (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy grease build up on all 3 grease bins in basement Grease bins stored on soild cardboard
590.005/5-501.19-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy build up of grease food particles on cooking equipment including fryolators stove etc on cooking line Stuffing cloth towels between fryolator and refrigeration unit
590.004/4-602.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Food contact strainers for flour has chipped paint - Provide NSF food grade food contacts
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Using soda crates to store food items in basement
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze food containers and storage containers not label
590.003/3-302.12-C
32
Sep 4, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 24 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers not washing hand properly during inspection (I provided instruction at this inspection and previous inspections)
590.002/2-301.12-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Top of refrigeration unit 60 F Ham 55 F Hot Capicola 55 F Mortidella 55 F Salami 51 F Provolone cheese 54 F Diced tomatoes 44 F All of these items have been removed and replaced with items from walk in unit These items have been voluntarily discarded Ice has been added to the top of the salad unit and the refrigeration complany has been contacted by owner
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers and employees continously wearing single use gloves - Leaving and returning to work stations/handling dirty equipment/handling multiple food items I provided training materials at this inspection and previous inspection
590.003/3-304.15-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of flies in ware washing/prep area Evidence of rodent droppings on floor shelving and old equipment in basement Provide full extermination by a licensed exterminator and Intergrated Pest Management report prior to reinspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written instructions for the clean up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (inspections provided at this inspection and past inspections) Kit not complete (reviewed with PIC)
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple repeat Priority Prior Foundation and Core violations noted on inspection Proof that the PIC/CFPM is not overseeing day to day operations and taking corrective action as required Proof that the PIC/CFPM has not trained employees in food safety and sanitation as required
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing disclosure on menu board Information provided via email
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Old equipment unnecessary artiles stored on basement Grease in pan stored in back stairwell/hallway Food containers and other equipment stored on steps and in hallway (this is also a egrees for residents in apartments above
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Exposed insulation around pipes in basement storage areas
590.006/6-501.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints
590.002/2-402.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze food containers and storage containers not label
590.003/3-302.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Food contact strainers for flour has chipped paint - Provide NSF food grade food contacts
590.003/3-307.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution between uses
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Using soda crates to store food items in basement
590.003/3-305.11-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Using sponges
590.004/4-101.16-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometer in refrigerated draws
590.004/4-204.112-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn and deep cuts on cutting boards
590.004/4-501.12-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy build up of grease food particles on cooking equipment including fryolators stove etc on cooking line Stuffing cloth towels between fryolator and refrigeration unit
590.004/4-602.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on wire and wooden shelving in basement/ware washing.walk in refrigeration/prep areas
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: To Go containers not inverted - Kitchen/prep/storage areas Disposable utensils for customers not inverted with handles upright
590.004/4-903.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers not inverted - Storage/ware washing areas
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Pizza boxes stored in side storage - Ceiling is not smooth durable easily cleanable and in good repair Pizza boxes stored on floor in side storage
590.004/4-903.12-C
Storage areas redeeming machines receptacles and waste handling units location (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy grease build up on all 3 grease bins in basement Grease bins stored on soild cardboard
590.005/5-501.19-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy build up of soils on floors under and behind all equipment - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/basement storage areas Heavy build up of grease on hood and filters Built up soils on ceiling walls and attachments - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/basement/storage and walk in refrigeration
590.006/6-201.11-C
18
Jun 13, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No food prep sink - Install Variance granted to use middle bay - SOP submitted with variance request
590.003/3-307.11-C
95
May 29, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Broken lid on chest type freezer Rust on exterior of grease tap
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy build up of food/grease/soils on all cooking equipment including fryolators
590.004/4-602.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No food prep sink - Install Using food containers that were originally labled and used for mushrooms to store other food items
590.003/3-307.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floors walls ceiling and attachments in prep/kitchen/ware washing/storage areas Built up soils on hood
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exterior of all refrigeration/freezer units Built up ice on interior of Yogurt
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused and unnecessary articles from prep/basement/storage
590.006/6-501.114-C
74
May 8, 2024
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: Cut tomatoes 47 F Mortadella 47 F Removed and placed in walk in unit
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy build up of food/grease/soils on all cooking equipment including fryolators
590.004/4-602.12-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Using sponges
590.004/4-101.16-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Rusted shelving on white shelving above 3 bay sink - Shelving in being held together by rope Rust on door to walk in unit Tape on walk in unit's door handle Broken lid on chest type freezer Worn paint on tops of chest type freezers Shelving in disrepair/exposed wood above prep unit Rust on bottom shelving of prep tables Rust on exterior of grease tap/grease tap not secure
590.006/6-501.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No food prep sink - Install Using food containers that were originally labled and used for mushrooms to store other food items
590.003/3-307.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused and unnecessary articles from prep/basement/storage Remove all articles and freezer from back step/hallway/egress
590.006/6-501.114-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Using crates for shelving basement
590.003/3-305.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floors walls ceiling and attachments in prep/kitchen/ware washing/storage areas Built up soils on hood and filters
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exterior of all refrigeration/freezer units
590.004/4-602.13-C
58
Apr 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepped items in the walk in unit missing datemarkings. Provide datemarkings on all prepped items held over 24hours 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate all storage at least 6 inches off the floor. Provide covers/wraps on all stored items in the reach in freezers(basement/upper kitchen)
590.003/3-305.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the damaged basement stairs Repair/replace the damaged coffin freezer cover Replace the missing door at the mop closet.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exteriors of the grease barrels and adjoining wall to remove grease & soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the storage room floors under/around the shelving to remove soils & food debris.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/discard all clutter at the bottom of the basement stairs.
590.006/6-501.114-C
70
Jun 1, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walls around the grease barrels to remove grease/soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 5.19.23.Provide proper hood service from a licensed company.Post new sticker. PIC calling for appt & will forward appt confirmation to the Health division.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Resecure the missing floor drain cover in front of the walk in unit.
590.006/6-501.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exteriors of the grease barrels to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters above the char broiler/grill observed soiled.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items in the walk in unit observed stored on the floor.Discontinue. Elevate all storage at least 6 inches off the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
74
Apr 11, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors behind the large chest freezers to remove debris.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee observed missing a hair restraint.Provide Corrected on site
590.002/2-402.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exteriors of the grease barrels & adjoining wall to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
86
Aug 16, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters above the char broiler observed with grease/soils.Clean to remove grease /soils
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers at the basement storage.
590.003/3-302.12-C
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cappy's Pizza & Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cappy's Pizza & Subs on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cappy's Pizza & Subs?
Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Cappy's Pizza & Subs.
How does Cappy's Pizza & Subs compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Cappy's Pizza & Subs most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Cappy's Pizza & Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cappy's Pizza & Subs have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cappy's Pizza & Subs 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 & Subs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cappy's Pizza & Subs is inspected around three times per year on average.
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