College Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
95
Score
College Pizza appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. College Pizza was last inspected on Apr 10, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “miscellaneous sources of contamination”, which has been cited four times.
College Pizza's latest score of 95 sits above the Boston average of 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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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
Apr 10, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: There is no prep sink to wash produce; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install a prep sink to wash produce.
590.003/3-307.11-C
95
Mar 30, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: There is no prep sink to wash produce; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install a prep sink to wash produce.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: There is no service sink on the premise; per the person in charge the mop bucket is filled from the three compartment sink and the soiled water is dumped into the restroom toilet. Provide an approved enclosed service sink to dispose of soiled water from the mop bucket.
590.005/5-203.13-C
90
Mar 16, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed grilled chicken and deep fried chicken tenders in hotel pans left out of active cold or hot holding at 109F that per the person in charge had been cooked at 10:00am. After the observation the health inspector had the person in charge move all the cooked chicken to the walk in refrigerator to cool to 41F. Hold cooked TCS foods at 135F and above or follow proper cooling methods and hold at 41F and below.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No vomit and diarrhea clean up procedures or kit was able to be produced during the inspection; provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: No hot water was able to be produced from the hand sinks due to the person in charge disabling the hot water heater for repairs that are scheduled to be completed in the afternoon. After the observation the person in charge reactivated the hot water heater and hot water was able to be produced from the hand sinks; water from hand sinks should be at or above 100F.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: There are individually packed desserts in the pepsi cooler in the customer area that have no labeling for allergens; provide allergen labels.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed prepared tunafish salad opened cheeses and deli meats without any date labeling; provide proper date labeling for TCS foods.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: At the hand sink next to the warewashing area there is no approved hand drying device; provide an approved hand drying device at all times at all hand sinks.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Per discussion with the person in charge there is no food prep sink at the establishment and the produce is washed in the three compartment sink. The three compartment sink is directly attached to a grease interceptor. Provide operational procedures on using a three compartment sink to wash produce.
590.003/3-307.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed usage of 2oz sauce cups in bulk containers in contact with foods; utensils shall have handles to prevent contamination by hands.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler handling food without an effective hair restraints; provide effective hair restraints for food handlers.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: There is no service sink on the premise; per the person in charge the mop bucket is filled from the three compartment sink and the soiled water is dumped into the restroom toilet. Provide an approved enclosed service sink to dispose of soiled water from the mop bucket.
590.005/5-203.13-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavily encrusted dust on the top of the vent pipe leading from the pizza oven to the ceiling; in multiple reach in units observed encrusted stains in the basement on the walls observed encrusted stains next to the stairs; clean and sanitize the nonfood contact surfaces of stains and dust.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple under counter reach in units and the walk in cooler without internal thermomters; provide thermometers in conspiciuous locations in all cooler units.
590.004/4-204.112-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: At the three compartment sink the location is using plastic bags to stuff the drains to hold water in the basin; provide proper drain plugs for the three compartment sinks.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple small cockroaches trapped on glue traps in kitchen area; remove captured pests from monitoring devices with more frequency.
590.006/6-501.112-C
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Aug 1, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Old chicken boxes used for storage in walk-in refrigerator. Discard chicken boxes and discontinue using for storage. Assume chicken boxes are contaminated.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Before use after cleaning (p)
Inspector notes: Staff observed washing but not sanitizing cutting board and knife between tasks. Retrain staff to wash rinse and sanitize all equipment.
590.004/4-702.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at warewashing station blocked with pan. Corrected on site. Keep hand sinks clear and available at all times.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead cockroaches observed in basement. Clean and sanitize. Provide current pest reports.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handler without hari restraint. Ensure all food handlers have hats or hairnets.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Cirgaette butts observed in basement. Clean and discontinue smoking in basement.
590.003/3-307.11-C
58
Jan 27, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Scheduled for tomorrow
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Jan 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings in basement under beverage shelves and under freezer at top of stairs. Clean and monitor for activity. Send current pest report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard lining shelf under bulk bins and top of refrigerator behind pizza oven. Discard cardboard to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide date for cleaning.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handler observed without hair resttraint. Provide hats or hairnets. Corrected on site.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile missing in rear of kitchen. Replace to prevent contamination.
590.006/6-501.11-C
74
Jun 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw beef stored above cooked pasta at cookline. Corrected on site. Store raw meat below cooked foods.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken at 100F in plastic container covered with plastic film. Spread out in shallow tray. Reviewed cooling methods.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Glue trap with dead roaches in basement. Discard dead pests to prevent contamination.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings in basement under shelves and freezers. Clean and monitor for activity. Provide current pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor of walk-in refrigerator with fod debris. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils cardboard on floor under fryers. Discard carboard. Keep floor clean and free of soils.
590.004/4-101.19-C
64
Jan 19, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tomato sauce in steam table at 105F. Reheat foods for hot holding to 165F before placing into hot holding.
590.003/3-403.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken from previous day at 65F. Discarded on site. Ensure cooked foods are held hot above 135F or held cold at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Packaged desserts for self-service without labels. Provide labels and discontinue selling unlabeled desserts for self-service.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Lids for hot holding foods soiled. Exterior of bulk containers visibly soiled. Store food in clean containers.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink not set-up for warewashing. Staff observed washing pans. Retrain staff to correctly setup 3 comartment sink.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing. Discontinue using sponges to wash food contact surfaces. Sponges do not dry and can harbor bacteria.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard lining shelf under bulk containers. Discard cardboard. Use materials that are cleanable and durable.
590.004/4-101.19-C
47
Mar 15, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Employees are going to the lower level and returning to food prep areas without washing hands- reviewed and corrected
590.002/2-301.14-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employees preparing raw chicken directly next to prepared vegetables- Reviewed and corrected
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Products held in hot holding unit at 80-90F- removed and reheated to 170F Ensure foods are held at 135F or above
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple priority violations noted on the inspection report- Review procedures with staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection employees were unable to properly demonstrate setting up sanitizer solutionin the 3 bay sink. Review procedures with employees
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: ultiple containers of RTE prepared foods in refrigeration with no labeling- Production/discard dates-Provide
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no sanitizer available for the 3 bay -Provide immediately for proper sanitizing of equipment in the 3 bay sink
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles on prep line with no labeling-Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
Warewashing equipment clean solutions (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was heavily soiled water in the sanitizing and wash bay of the sink- Change solutions with proper frequency
590.004/4-501.18-C
39
Jul 26, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was College Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at College Pizza on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at College Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “miscellaneous sources of contamination” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at College Pizza.
How does College Pizza compare to other restaurants in Boston?
College Pizza most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has College Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at College Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at College 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 College Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, College Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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