Halftime Pizza

115 Causeway St, Boston, MA 02114

Pizza

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Halftime Pizza has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 4, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Halftime Pizza on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted High temp dish machine recorded Final Rinse temperature 150F and wash 120F at the gauge.Repair

590.004/4-501.112-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Noted both hood stickers for pizza oven and flat top grill expired.Service and update the stickers EXP-11/6/2025 & 8/25

590.006/6-501.14-C

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Noted visible dusts on the air vents on the cookline and kitchen hoods.Clean Noted floors under the frylator with heavy grase build up.Clean

590.006/6-501.12-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Noted grease build up inside and around the frylator.Clean with the frequency

590.004/4-601.11-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Provide door sweep to the side door leading to causeway st. to prevent pest entry. Noted keep the door closed at all times to prevent pest entry.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Jun 6, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 14, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation hood systems drip prevention (c)

Inspector notes: Hood stickers expired on both hoods in February have cleaned by licensed hood compnay with BFD

590.004/4-204.11-C

Sep 28, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 3, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy soils and food spills on plastic hanging flaps in warewash area. Clean to remove Soils and food spills on coffee cup holder counter. Clean to remove. Heavy dust on exterior of ice chest in the basement. Clean to remove

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker behind prep line expired on 12.22. Provide updated proof of inspection.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy soils and debris on the floor in restroom located in the basement. Clean to remove soils and debris

590.006/6-501.18-C

Sep 7, 2022

Routine

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No detergent dispensing from high temp dish machine.Provide. Per manufactures label only ecolab detergents will operate properly. Provide proper detergent for equipment. Discontinue use of dishmachine until correct ecolab detergent is available. Informed staff and CFPM by phone to manually wash all equipment in compartment sink.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No irreversable thermometer testing device available for dishmachine. Provide

590.004/4-302.14-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: No staff member delegated as Person in charge. Provide during all operating hours.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 7/22. Schedule inspection or provide confirmation of appointment.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy soils and food debris on knife holder. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

May 19, 2022

Routine

1 major violation.

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Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)

Inspector notes: Only one hand sink at the front counter nothing in back cooking / prep area provide (Invoice from plumber for hand sink and install on site at time of inspection)

590.005/5-203.11-PF

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Halftime Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Halftime Pizza on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Halftime Pizza?

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

How does Halftime Pizza compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Halftime Pizza most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Halftime Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Halftime Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Halftime Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Halftime Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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