Jenny's Pizza
Last inspected: May 1, 2026
18
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Jenny's Pizza, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from May 1, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 12 violations per visit versus roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked”, which has been cited eight times.
That's lower than the typical Charlestown restaurant, which scores around 93. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
7
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food disposition (p)
Inspector notes: Several containers of prep foods observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing
590.003/3-501.18-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer bucket at cookline observed reading 00ppm. Set up to read according to regulation (cos)
590.004/4-501.114-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw beef and chicken tenders observed stored above package of romaine lettuce. Discontinue to prevent contamination (cos)
590.003/3-302.11-P
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide metal probe food thermometer. Provide & maintain accessible
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Grab and go brownies/cookies observed without any labels. Provide or remove from customer accessibility
590.003/3-602.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide procedure & kit for vomit & diarrheal clean up events. Provide & keep accessible. Inspector will provide procedure to the operator.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple pieces of equipments observed soiled to the touch . PIC to deep clean and sanitize the establishment (equipments/ refrigeration/ 3 bay sink/ open case freezer/ meat slicer)
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide sanitzer test strips (quats) . Provide. Inspector test strips was used to record the pH concentration
590.004/4-501.116-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Prep room handsink observed without paper towel. Provide (cos)
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink observed missing drain boars. Provide means to store soiled and air drying dishes.
590.004/4-204.119-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment uses yellow sponge for warewashing. Discontinue
590.004/4-101.16-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink observed inside kitchen area without an effective enclosure. Provide effective enclosure
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bucket of marinara sauce stored on the floor under 3 bay sink. Discontinue (cos)
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Storage bins squeeze bottles condiments observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed staff working with RTE foods and cookline without hair restraint. Provide & maintain
590.002/2-402.11-C
Closing toilet room doors (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple hand sinks observed visible soiled. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.19-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hole observed on wall in the prep room. Seal to prevent pest/ rodent entry
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Basement area observed heavily clutter. Clean & organize to remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor throughout the establishment (under equipments) observed in need of deep cleaning from visible soils accumulation build up grease and loose debris. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cutting boards observed soiled / scored. Replace/ resurface
590.004/4-501.12-C
18
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the back yard from loose debris wood and loose trash scattered around the rear of the store
590.005/5-501.115-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all employees working with foods have on clean outer garments uniforms or aprons
590.002/2-304.11-C
90
Sep 16, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mice activity outside in the trash area - address accordingly
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Make the necessary corrections to the new [2025] menu where needed
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Make the corrections on the menu for " eggs any style "
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove and replace compromised cutting boards where needed
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up with sanitizer and the wiping cloths inside the buckets upon completion
590.003/3-304.14-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Set up the barriers missing on both sides of the basin
590.005/5-203.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors and walls of the kitchen where needed from all visible food soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Signage at all designated hand sinks stating " Hand Washing only "
590.006/6-301.14-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all hood vents at the end of the day to soak overnight
590.004/4-202.18-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the sponges from the three bay sink - not used for food contact surfaces
590.004/4-101.16-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate off the floors after use
590.006/6-501.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all equipment on site as well as all freezers and refrigeration units - bulk food storage bins from all visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Keep the lids tightly closed after use
590.005/5-501.15-C
43
Aug 14, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mice activity outside in the trash area - address accordingly
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Make the corrections on the menu for " eggs any style "
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove and replace compromised cutting boards where needed
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Make the necessary corrections to the new [2025] menu where needed
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up with sanitizer and the wiping cloths inside the buckets upon completion
590.003/3-304.14-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors and walls of the kitchen where needed from all visible food soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Keep the lids tightly closed after use
590.005/5-501.15-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Set up the barriers missing on both sides of the basin
590.005/5-203.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all equipment on site as well as all freezers and refrigeration units - bulk food storage bins from all visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all hood vents at the end of the day to soak overnight
590.004/4-202.18-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate off the floors after use
590.006/6-501.16-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the sponges from the three bay sink - not used for food contact surfaces
590.004/4-101.16-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Signage at all designated hand sinks stating " Hand Washing only "
590.006/6-301.14-C
43
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace compromised test strips [ purple color for you sanitizer - bleach
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure not to place soiled utensils inside the basin of the designated hand sink
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Discard any wooden pizza spatulas with visibly burnt and splintered edges
590.004/4-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Seal all wooden surfaces where needed in the kitchen
590.004/4-101.19-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all heavily soiled vents in the hood and soak them overnight as we discussed for the stubborn grease deposits
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all equipment on the cooking line - all freezer and refrigeration units - bulk food storage bins from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Keep the lids closed tightly after use to reduce potential contamination
590.005/5-501.15-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Post " Hand Washing Only " signage at all designated hand sink locations
590.006/6-301.14-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wooden food contact surfaces need to be made of hard wood as it is not absorbant address where needed
590.004/4-101.17-C
58
Dec 18, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Make the necessary corrections to the new [2025] menu where needed
590.003/3-603.11-PF
90
Sep 24, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace the compromised pizza spatula with visible cracks and burn marks on the edge
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Make the necessary corrections to menu items offered under cooked as we discussed uring inspection
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all heavily soiled vents in the hood and soak overnight to remove all stubborn soils
590.004/4-202.18-C
78
May 16, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: New menu is missing the proper consumer advisory - address where needed
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Cutting board on the sandwich unit is deeply scorned and soiled - if you cannot remove all soils replace it
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up accordingly as discussed [ raw food prep area / ready to eat foods section of the kitchen - seperate solutions and wiping cloths
590.003/3-304.14-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the hood filters with heavy grease and grime and clean to remove where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to use sponges to clean pots and pans - non food contact surfaces only as [ floors and walls ]
590.004/4-101.16-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post copy of current food safety / allergen nawareness certificates posted on site - addrress
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlersb aren wearing proper hair restraints - addressed during inspection
590.002/2-402.11-C
64
Oct 16, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: 3-4 cold units not running at 41f or below repair all and supply interior thermometers for all cold units
590.004/4-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Attatchments for dough mixer with soils and debris clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Steak tips on menu without asterisk supply on all menu's and ensure proper wording on all menu's
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Old droppings found in prep table shelf and on attatchments for dough mixer clean to remove. Supply detailed Exterminator report with findings and recommendations
590.006/6-501.111-C
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jenny's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jenny's Pizza on file is from May 1, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jenny's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Jenny's Pizza.
How does Jenny's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Charlestown?
Jenny's Pizza most recently scored 18 out of 100, which is lower than the Charlestown average of 93.
Has Jenny's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jenny's Pizza have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jenny's Pizza 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 Jenny's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jenny's Pizza is inspected around four times per year on average.
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