Felcaro Pizzeria

276 Cambridge St, Boston, MA 02114
Italian
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Felcaro Pizzeria appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition”, showing up seven times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Boston restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Took a temperature of the pizzas and chicken pizza- 71F Cheese- 70F . Provide a hot holding unit to ensure pizzas are being held at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
86
May 28, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide current
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Mar 12, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide current
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Jan 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Handsink at cookline inoperable. Repair. Alternative handsink at warewashing area in fully operational.
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No certified food protection manager certificate on site for PIC. Provide
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple bags of empty soda bottles in back alleyway. REMOVE.
590.005/5-502.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide current
590.006/6-501.14-C
70
Jul 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Food preparation/culinary sink does not have an indirect waste drain. Install.
590.005/5-203.14-P
86
Jul 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Food preparation/culinary sink does not have an indirect waste drain. Install.
590.005/5-203.14-P
86
Jun 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Food preparation/culinary sink does not have an indirect waste drain. Install.
590.005/5-203.14-P
86
Jun 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Food preparation/culinary sink does not have an indirect waste drain. Install.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Condensation drain from air conditioner drains into handsink. Relocate to an indirect waste drain.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Both hood tags expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
74
Apr 24, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Food preparation/culinary sink does not have an indirect waste drain. Install.
590.005/5-203.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chopped tomatoes 60F. Product removed from service and placed indirectly on ice to cool to below 41F. Refrigerated unit was unplugged. Unit was below 41F inside. Unit plugged back in and flip top section temperature began to self correct to below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Certified food protection manager certificate is expired. Provide current or proof of enrollment.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
(c)(2) (3) and (17) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: CFPM lacks knowledge of illness policy and exlcusionary symptoms for food employees. Retrain staff. Emailed handout.
590.002/2-102.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand dryer in restroom is inoperable. Repair. Instructed PIC to place roll of paper towels in restroom until repairs are made.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Condensation drain from air conditioner drains into handsink. Relocate to an indirect waste drain.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Both hood tags expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Waste oil container with visible soils. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Provide beard restraints for food employees.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Coffin freezer storaging foods under waste pipe in basement. Relocate.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Inside walk in cooler with dust and soils on floors and walls. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
39
Jun 15, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide Quats test kit (test done using inspectors test kit)
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Properly labels all chemical spray bottles.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Posted certified food managers certificate has expired.Provide current certificate from a full time employee.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 5.9.23.Provide a proper cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
74
Jul 20, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Items in the pizza prep unit reading 50-55F fo 45-60 min per PIC.Maintain items 41F or below PIC to remove items to alternate unit until repairs completed
590.003/3-501.16-P
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Prep sink leaking from the drainpipe.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: 2 door open top reach in pizza unit reading 58F.Repair Maintain 41F or below
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker reading expired on 6.17.22.Provide proper cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker PIC to provide appt confirmation.
590.006/6-501.14-C
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Felcaro Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Felcaro Pizzeria on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Felcaro Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Felcaro Pizzeria.

How does Felcaro Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Felcaro Pizzeria most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.

Has Felcaro Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Felcaro Pizzeria have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Felcaro 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 Felcaro Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Felcaro Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.