Crispy Dough Pizzeria
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Crispy Dough Pizzeria has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to one violation per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “ventilation hood systems filters” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Crispy Dough Pizzeria's latest score of 95 sits above the Mission Hill/ average of 82. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
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
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water faucet at warewashing hand sink damaged. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Sep 9, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous small flies observed downstairs in the basment area. *** PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Aug 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous small flies observed downstairs in the basment area. *** PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Jul 31, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple chest freezer observed with heavy ice build up interior of upright 2 door and drawer refrigerator unit observed soiled with visible dry foods encrusted and food spills cook range and flat grill oberved soiled by carbon buildup and grease build up exterior of storage bins observed soiled from visible food spills refrigerator shelvings and prep table shelvings observed rusry. Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violation noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous small flies observed downstairs in the basment area. Multiple old mice droppings observed downstairs in the basment area. Clean to remove *** PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several containers of prep foods stored in different refrigerator unit observed without date marking. Provide made/discard before storing. Per PIC foods were prep earlier today.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous small flies observed downstairs in the basment area. *** PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple refirgerator unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide and maintain visible
590.004/4-204.112-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired July 6th 2025. Provide updated hood sticker from a license hood cleaning company.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment main door and basement door observed without door sweep. possible entryway for pests. Provide/install
590.006/6-202.15-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom observed without hand washing sing. Provide and maintain.
590.006/6-301.14-C
50
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple chest freezer observed with heavy ice build up interior of upright 2 door and drawer refrigerator unit observed soiled with visible dry foods encrusted and food spills cook range and flat grill oberved soiled by carbon buildup and grease build up exterior of storage bins observed soiled from visible food spills refrigerator shelvings and prep table shelvings observed rusry. Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous small flies observed downstairs in the basment area. Multiple old mice droppings observed downstairs in the basment area. Clean to remove *** PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violation noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several containers of prep foods stored in different refrigerator unit observed without date marking. Provide made/discard before storing. Per PIC foods were prep earlier today.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired July 6th 2025. Provide updated hood sticker from a license hood cleaning company.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple refirgerator unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide and maintain visible
590.004/4-204.112-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove
590.004/4-202.18-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom observed without hand washing sing. Provide and maintain.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment main door and basement door observed without door sweep. possible entryway for pests. Provide/install
590.006/6-202.15-C
52
Jan 24, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood system observed soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 3.11.25
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Jun 17, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed tuna stored in refrigerated unit @ 50F and raw hamburgers @ 45F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC corrected and stored in refrigerated unit @ 39F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Observed prep sink without air gap. Instructed PIC to contact licensed plumber for repairs and/or provide variance request; temporarily use collander for all prep
590.005/5-202.13-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at hand sink. Discussed with PIC to provide and maintain hand soap at all hand sinks at all times. PIC corrected on site
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen / basement prep hand sink. Discussed with PIC to provide and maintain paper towels at all hand sinks at all times. PIC corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food spills inside reach in unit at pizza station. Clean to remove all spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed sliced produce and deli meats stored in refrigerated units held over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide date marking for all ready to eat food items held over 24hrs in refrigerated units.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no chlorine test strips on site. Tested appropriately with Inspector strips. Provide chlorine test strips for properly testing sanitizer
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Using drain plugs (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no drain plugs for warewashing sink. Provide
590.005/5-501.114-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed gap underneath rear exit door and trash room. Provide proper door gap to prevent pest entry
590.006/6-202.15-C
41
Apr 9, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple equipments observed heavily soiled deep freezer observed with heavy ice build up clean and sanitize all refrigeration unit from visible soil and food spills.
590.004/4-602.11-P
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink observed without proper air gap.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
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towel available at the kitchen main hand sink. Provide. Corrected by CM.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main handsink observed blocked by dishes. Discontinue. Corrected by CM.
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips available on site to test sanitizer concentration. Provide. Inspector test kit was used.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of foods held in the refrigerator unit observed without date marking . Provide. Per CM food was prep ealier this morning.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Basement are observed extremely clutter . Remove .
590.006/6-501.114-C
Manual warewashing equipment chemical sanitization using detergent-sanitizers (c)
Inspector notes: Observed staff washing dishes and air drying without prior sanitizing the dishes. Instructed staff to immerse all dishes in sanitzer prior to air drying.
590.004/4-501.115-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple bucktes holding food observed stored on the floor inside walking unit. Discontinue.
590.003/3-305.11-C
39
Oct 23, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)
Inspector notes: Bottom of the pizza holder by the front counter is missing a small plastic section where customers can easily contaminate - repair as discussed
590.003/3-306.11-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove all the wooden pizza boards with splintered and black edges and replace with new pizza boards that are inclean and intact
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Thawing out shaved steak in stagnant water of the prep sink - ensure the water is trickling / runniong over the actual product as discussed
590.003/3-501.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label to properly identify all bulk food storage bins where needed
590.003/3-302.12-C
Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the missing drain cover inside the middle three bay sink basin - currently using a wiping cloth
590.004/4-204.119-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: RTemove all filters and clean as discussed
590.004/4-202.18-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 exterior of all cooking equipment - refrigeration - freezer equipment along with all under counter shelving units where corn meal and flour have spilled all over the area along with other visible food soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post other managers current food certificate on site along with the PIC as we discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Clean linens (c)
Inspector notes: Store all clean lines in a clean and dry area away from the soiled aprons - keep in a cointainers to minimize potential contamination
590.004/4-801.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being elevated off the floors including the basment area [ pizza boxes and to go containers ] a minimum of six inches during storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when working with foods including salad preperation
590.002/2-402.11-C
Storage of soiled linens (c)
Inspector notes: Relocate the storage of soiled linen stored on the floor by the rear door - elevate and segragate as discussed
590.004/4-803.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed - raw food prep stations seperate from ready to eat / pizza stations
590.003/3-304.14-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all dull light bulbs above the food prep areas where needed
590.006/6-303.11-C
41
Jan 4, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Conformance with approved procedures (p)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to explain how long slices of pizza stay out of temperature for - address with staff as discussed
590.008/8-103.12-P
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure there is a properly operating food thermometer on site
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clealn flosors behind the front counter area and walls in the warewashing room from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Enlarge the section currently being used to store clean pots and pans so they are not stored on top of one another
590.004/4-301.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all employees are wearing proper hair restraints when working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair remaining section of the floor by the front counter area as discussed
590.006/6-501.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Seal the broken screen on the back door to reduce insects
590.006/6-501.111-C
Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Repair all remaining unfinished surface areas as we discussed
590.006/6-102.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior / exterior of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of all cooking equipmemnt from all visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up accordingly as we discussed during inspection
590.003/3-304.14-C
52
Apr 28, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Meatballs are 120F 125F on the hot line - re-heat to 165F and maintain at 135F or higher keep the lid on the container to mainrtain the proper temperature
590.003/3-501.16-P
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink on the cooking line is completely blocked with soiled equipment and trash - keep clear as discussed so staff can wash hands properly
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Make the correction on the new menu board where needed for the items offered undercooked uch as [ steak tips - eggs any style ]
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Washing fruits and vegetables (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove raw foods particles from the prep sink and clean and sanitize the basin as discused - clearly identify the sink as " prep sink only"
590.003/3-302.15-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in the rear of the kitchen and back door location where the warewashing sink is - contact pest control company and provide an "IPM" report as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove visible food soils remaining on knives that are supposed to be cleaned and sanitized inside the knife rack - discard the old knife rack and replace it with a clean one - rack should be cleaned and sanitized just as much as the knives themselves
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all areas behind the cooking line as well as in the warewashing area from visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean in side and outside of all refrigeration and freezer units - exteriuor of all cooking equipmemnt - exterior of all bulk food storage bins - botton shelves under the prep tables from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Storage of soiled linens (c)
Inspector notes: Segragate soiled linen from the clean linens and store in seperate containers - ensure the container / bag used for soiled linens and rags can be closed
590.004/4-803.11-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue placing wiping cloths all around the kitchen euipment surfaces -store away from foods and food service locations - in a container / bag that can close
590.004/4-901.12-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the broken front section of the mop sink so it can be enclosed when not in use
590.005/5-203.13-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove the collection of visible soils collecting all around the container
590.005/5-402.12-C
Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure there is an ample area to properly air dry clean pots and pans in a clean area of the restaurant
590.004/4-204.119-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all food spills and soils on the outside of all trash receptacles - keep the lids tightly fit when not in use
590.005/5-501.15-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean filter sin the hood from grease and grime
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed - raw foods and another for ready to eat foods
590.003/3-304.14-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: The kitchen overall is very dark - dim lighting throughout the kitchen - replace all bulbs accordingly so surfaces can be easily seen to clean properly
590.006/6-303.11-C
Closing toilet room doors (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure the door to the restroom is self closing as discussed
590.006/6-501.19-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all piza boxes and paper goods for all " to go foods" are stored off the floor and kept stored in a clean and segragated area of the facility
590.003/3-302.11-C
Equipment compartments drainage (c)
Inspector notes: Identify all three basins of the three bay sink accordingly as discussed during inspection
590.004/4-204.120-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crispy Dough Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crispy Dough Pizzeria on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crispy Dough Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “ventilation hood systems filters” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Crispy Dough Pizzeria.
How does Crispy Dough Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Mission Hill/?
Crispy Dough Pizzeria most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Mission Hill/ average of 82.
Has Crispy Dough Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Crispy Dough Pizzeria have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Crispy Dough Pizzeria 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 Crispy Dough Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Crispy Dough Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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