Charlie's Pizza & Cafe

177 Allston St, Allston, MA 02134

Pizza

Last inspected: May 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Charlie's Pizza & Cafe has been inspected five times since 2022. On May 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “in-use utensils between-use storage”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Allston restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 19, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Knives stored between equipment at the front service line- Corrected on site

590.003/3-304.12-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Cardboard used on shelving along front service line- Discontinue using

590.006/6-101.11-C

Dec 17, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Can openers (c)

Inspector notes: Can opener observed soiled. Clean and sanitize to remove. Corrected on site by PIC

590.004/4-202.15-C

Feb 15, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No papertowels available at handwashing sinks at the time of the inspection-corrected

590.006/6-301.12-PF

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Utensils stored in stagnant water at the front service line- Corrected on site

590.003/3-304.12-C

Jun 26, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsinks at serving line and prep area without paper towels. PIC placed new rolls. Mantain all the time with paper towels

590.006/6-301.12-PF

(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)

Inspector notes: Box with take-out plastic containers stored on the floor at the lower level. Elevate properly.

590.004/4-903.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Some of the shelves and storing counters soiled and covered with soiled cardboard. Remove cardboard and clean properly. Top of bulk food storage unit soiled. Clean properly.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Some bulk food storage units without labeling. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Jul 19, 2022

Routine

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

Inspector notes: Can opener soiled with dried up food debris. Clean and sanitize properly.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area without soap. Provide.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area used to store plastic container on. Discontinue keep accessible all the time and use for handwashing only.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Some containers with food items stored in freezer without being covered. Cover properly. Some Boxes with food items stored on the floor inside walk-in . Elevate properly.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)

Inspector notes: Several plastic cups used to dispense bulk food items. Use handled utensils/scoops only.

590.004/4-903.11-C1

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Some bulk food containers without labels. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Charlie's Pizza & Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Charlie's Pizza & Cafe on file is from May 19, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Charlie's Pizza & Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils between-use storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Charlie's Pizza & Cafe.

How does Charlie's Pizza & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Charlie's Pizza & Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 80.

Has Charlie's Pizza & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charlie's Pizza & Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Charlie's Pizza & Cafe 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 Charlie's Pizza & Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Charlie's Pizza & Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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