Inbound Pizza & Restaurant

1232 Commonwealth Av, Allston, MA 02134
Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
45
Score
High Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Inbound Pizza & Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 13, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

“Nonfood contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

Restaurants in Allston average 80, so Inbound Pizza & Restaurant trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels inside the toilet. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several prepared food items inside the refrigerating units without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Can opener soiled with encrusted food debris. Clean properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed roaches in glue traps at the prep area. Provide an IPM report by a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: CFPM expired for more than 2 years ago. Provide a current one or enroll to take the exam (evidence of it).
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several bulk food storage contianers without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Several knives stored between three bay sink and the wall. Store properly on clean/sanitized surface after cleaning and sanitizing.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored wet/soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of several refrigerating and freezing units at both levels soiled. Clean proeprly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outside storage prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Loose trash and debris near the grease containers at the rear (outside). Clean properly.
590.005/5-501.112-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor at lower level soiled. Clean properly. Paint with sealing paint to close gaps.
590.006/6-201.11-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
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Dec 18, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Broken and missing floor tiles. Repair floor for smooth cleanable surface.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handler observed without hair restraint. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.
590.002/2-402.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink faucet loose. Reseal to prevent water from leaking under counter.
590.005/5-205.15-C
86
May 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Marinara sauce in hot holding at 110F- Unit turned up at the time of the inspection heated to above 165F
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings notedbehind equipment in the kitchen- Provide a detailed updated pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Area of ceiling at the pizza oven is cracking and pieces are loose- Make proper repairs
590.006/6-501.11-C
74
Sep 3, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit kit available for chlorine sanitizer- Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority volations noted on inspection report- Review with all staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live cockroach noted on the wall behind the 3 bay sink- Evidence of rodent activity behind the large stand up mixer and noted in a section of thewall that has been cut/removed Provide an updated detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of a leak noted at the grease trap located next to the 3 bay sink- Make proper repairs
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interiors and exteriors of refrigeration including door handles with encrusted buildup Areas of floor under and behind the equipment with built up soils and debris Areas include but not limited to behind and under refrigeration prep tables and large stand up mixer- Clean all areas of the establishment properly
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous areas with notable damage in the back kitchen Area of floor throughout with heavy damage to the tiles and the wood below- Repair properly Holes cut into multiple areas of the wall in the back prep including above the 3 bay sink and behind a freezer unit- Close properly
590.006/6-501.11-C
64
Feb 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Pest activity noted in the lower area- Droppings noed on top of refrigeration units Provide an updated pest control report from a licenced pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple products on counters in the back prep partially defrosted Reviewed proper procedures with the pIC and the products were placed in refrigeration at 40F
590.003/3-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors and tops of equipment in lower level
590.004/4-602.13-C
Equipment clothes washers dryers and storage cabinets contamination prevention location (c)
Inspector notes: To go containers stored in lower level on top of refrigeration units that area heavily soiled- Store in clean area
590.004/4-401.11-C1
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food container with no labeling- Provide
590.004/4-903.12-C
74
Feb 6, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at employee toilet without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Employee can not find food thermometer. Provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Area at the rear exterior with loose debris. Clean properly.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of some refrigerating and freezer unit soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board scored and stained at serving line. Resurface and clean/sanitize properly.
590.004/4-501.12-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
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Some bulk food containers without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
64
Jun 9, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed beans (41F) and marinara sauce( 41F) placed on a hot holding unit without re-heating it first. Ensure that TCS food items are re-heated properly within 2 hours at 165F before placing them for hot holding.
590.003/3-403.11-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of proper warewashing. Employee washing without setting three bay sink properly. Several pans placed for air drying still soiled to the touch and sight. Provide proper warewashing all the time (wash rinse sanitize).
590.004/4-501.114-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit on site for chlorine sanitizer used at three bay sink. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Slicer not in use from yesterday soiled. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink inside toilet (sitting area) without paper towel. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing and re-heating.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of several refrigerating and freezer units soiled (including gaskets). Exterior of bulk food container near cooking line soiled. Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Some refrigerating units missing interior thermometers provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Inbound Pizza & Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Inbound Pizza & Restaurant on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Inbound Pizza & Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Inbound Pizza & Restaurant.

How does Inbound Pizza & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Inbound Pizza & Restaurant most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.

Has Inbound Pizza & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Inbound Pizza & Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Inbound Pizza & Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Inbound Pizza & Restaurant inspected?

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