Dacoopa's Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
39
Score
Dacoopa's Pizza, located at 474 Saratoga St, East Boston, MA, underwent a high-risk inspection on April 1, 2026, with a score of 39. This inspection identified one critical violation related to pest control, including the removal of pests and cleaning ventilation systems, along with four major and eight minor violations. Across twelve scored inspections, Dacoopa's Pizza has historically maintained a medium-risk profile.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
39
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
37
Dec 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
Dec 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
Dec 5, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
55
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
55
May 31, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
May 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
67
May 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
67
Jan 12, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Dec 29, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Violations — Apr 1, 2026 Inspection
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mise dropping observed on the floor under the three bay sink under the cashier station near the stairs and near the pizza oven under the food shelving with # 10 cans/ clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov. 04.01.2026 Old Dropping observed under the three bay sink. clean to remove/ Pest control service report from 03.28.2026 showing they remove 1 mouse from under the sink and activity on bait sation under the kitchen sink. Provide another pest control report showing no catches no activity
590.006/6-501.111-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Two mise observed on the glue trap under the three-compartmen sink. Remove
590.006/6-501.112-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Yellow Hood sticker observed expired 3/15/26./Provide Updated stickers Appointment scheduled for friday 04/03/2026
590.006/6-501.14-C
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of double door fridge observed soiled interior and exterior of the mixer observed heavly soiled . Clean to remove. Interior of handsink observed soiled
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Wrong test strip observed for quat sanitizer at the time of inspection. Provide quat test trip 04.01.2026 Provide pest strip for quat sanitizer
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed stored pizza sauce on the pizza prep station counter without proper refrigeration measured at 48F.Discontinue and store 41F or below to prevent bacterial growth.Person in charge was informed
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Bag of white onion and white bucket with Dill pickles observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler .Discontinue and store all itmes 6 inches of the floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge must be properly trained to monitor hand washing understand proper procedures for manual ware washing of equipment ensure proper cleaning methods and frequency for clean in place of food and non food contact surfaces and review responsibilities for company illness procedures. Certified Manager must retrain all staff
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Provide Allergen Awareness Certificate 4.1.2026 at the time of compliance visit no Allergen Awareness certifcate were post /Provide
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: The full time employee is not a certified food manager. Provide a full time certified food manager at this location. The three bay sink was not set up properly. Properly train the employees to wash equipment in soapy water rinse in clean water sanitize in the third bay and then air dry the items. The employees were unfamiliar with illness policy. Properly train employees
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: observed soiled wiping cloths on the counter/properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at the required 200ppm
590.004/4-901.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy accumulation of food debris and residue on the floors underneath the cooking equipment underneath the three compartment sink. Clean to remove through the establishment .
590.006/6-201.11-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: The bathroom door is not self-closing/ provide a self-closing door
590.006/6-202.14-C
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Core (Minor)
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