Dacoopa's Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
78
Score
Dacoopa's Pizza has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 8, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to other East Boston restaurants (averaging 91), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
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) 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
78
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
(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
(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
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) (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
(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
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
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) 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
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
39
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
(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
Controlling pests (pf)
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.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(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
(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
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(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
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
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
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
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
590.006/6-501.14-C
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
37
Dec 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food disposition (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cheese stored on the pizza station on the counter without refrigeration at 50F.Discontinue and store below 41F
590.003/3-501.18-P
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted Person in charge not on site during the inspection.Provide
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed pans stored in the hand sink near the 3 bay sink.Discontinue
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Noted food boxes stored on the floor in the walkin.Discontinue and store 6 inches above the floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed staff not wearing hair restraint during food prep.Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Noted hood sticker expired 12/4/25.Service
590.006/6-501.14-C
61
Dec 5, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean all grease spills and visible soils in between and behind all cooking equipment on the cooking line
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove all cutting boards with deep lacerations that connot be cleaned and sanitized properly moving forward - replace where needed
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove cat from the premises - licensed pest control company is also available to the company
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Remove and then replace all glue boards containing dead insects dead mice and loose debris stuck on the surfaces
590.006/6-501.112-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the vents in the hood and soak overnight to help remove stubborn soils
590.004/4-202.18-C
Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the alleyway behind the shop from all visible loose trash and debris - apartments above are also storing trash behind the building compounding the issue - Address
590.006/6-102.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean kitchen floors underneath and behind all cooking equipment from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Storage areas rooms and receptacles capacity and availability (c)
Inspector notes: Label to properly identify the business trash receptacles as discussed to ensure you have an ample amount to coincide with business - purchase commercial grade receptacles with tight fitting lids [ need at least two [ 2 ] more trash barrels so you don't overload them
590.005/5-501.16-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Keep lids to the trash receptacles closed after use to reduce potential rodent activity
590.005/5-501.15-C
55
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean all grease spills and visible soils in between and behind all cooking equipment on the cooking line
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove all cutting boards with deep lacerations that connot be cleaned and sanitized properly moving forward - replace where needed
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove cat from the premises - licensed pest control company is also available to the company
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the alleyway behind the shop from all visible loose trash and debris - apartments above are also storing trash behind the building compounding the issue - Address
590.006/6-102.11-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Remove and then replace all glue boards containing dead insects dead mice and loose debris stuck on the surfaces
590.006/6-501.112-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean kitchen floors underneath and behind all cooking equipment from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Keep lids to the trash receptacles closed after use to reduce potential rodent activity
590.005/5-501.15-C
Storage areas rooms and receptacles capacity and availability (c)
Inspector notes: Label to properly identify the business trash receptacles as discussed to ensure you have an ample amount to coincide with business - purchase commercial grade receptacles with tight fitting lids [ need at least two [ 2 ] more trash barrels so you don't overload them
590.005/5-501.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the vents in the hood and soak overnight to help remove stubborn soils
590.004/4-202.18-C
55
May 31, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
May 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of proper warewashing. The sanitizer dispenser does not work and three bay sink not set up. Provide proper warewashing all the time (wash rinse sanitize)
590.004/4-501.114-P
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Large amount of trash and debris at the trash area outside rear of building. Clean properly.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles at cooking line soiled with grease build up. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Bags of trash stored on the ground outside the trash barrels. Store properly in enclosed barrels.
590.005/5-501.110-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
67
Dec 29, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand sink in the restroom / Provide
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small rodent droppings noted in the chemical room and around the edge of the floors in the prep area / Page Extermination provides exterminations last known visit was in November 2023 /Contact Page for extermination and move to bi-weekly schedule / Remove all droppings and maintain
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Can opener with visible soils and rust / Clean to remove Stand up refrigeration with soils on the exterior / Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Walls in areas of prep area with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
74
Aug 30, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors and walls with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in April 2023 / Cleaning scheduled for after Labor Day
590.006/6-201.17-C
90
Jul 13, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dacoopa's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dacoopa's Pizza on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dacoopa's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Dacoopa's Pizza.
How does Dacoopa's Pizza compare to other restaurants in East Boston?
Dacoopa's Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.
Has Dacoopa's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dacoopa's Pizza have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dacoopa's 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 Dacoopa's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dacoopa's Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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