Land of Fire Pizzeria
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
52
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Land of Fire Pizzeria stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 28, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “hand drying provision” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Compared to other Brighton restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at both levels without paper towels and without signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent like droppings observed at lower level. Provide an IPM report by a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Several food prep equipment soiled and with encrusted food debris at lower level. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily scored and soiled. Resurface and clean properly.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Light switch missing cover plate. Replace.
590.006/6-201.12-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Floor at lower level damaged with large gaps. Repair.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed sponges at three bay sink. Discontinue use for warewashing.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor at lower level soiled and with debris. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior and interior of several refrigerating units soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Jan 12, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Upon reinspection the provided food thermometer is not thin stemmed and is only suitable for hot holding; provide a thin stemmed food thermometer suitable for measuring cold and hot foods.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Per the person in charge the restaurant does not have procedures to clean up a vomit and diarrhea event; provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Upon reinspection the rodent dropppings have been cleaned up but the person in charge states they did not have pest control service provided as requested by the Health Inspector on 12-23-2025; have your pest control operator perform a service prior to reinspection and submit the report to damien.yee@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: The employee restroom lacks a covered waste receptacle for sanitary products; provide a covered waste receptacle.
590.005/5-501.17-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: There is no posted certified food protection manager certificate posted; provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Long white cutting board at sandwich cooler is heavily scored and soiled; resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
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Dec 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Chlorine at bucket and at the three compartment sink using the health inspector's test strips tested over 200ppm; sanitizer solution should be at manafactuerer's recommended ppm
590.007/7-204.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: On the stairs leading to the basement next to the microwave and in the basement there is evidence of chewing and small dark rodent droppings. The person in charge states they have pest control operators coming every week but there is still evidence of an active infestation of pests. Clean and sanitize the restaurant of droppings and have your pest control operator perform a service to treat for pests and provide the report to damien.yee@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Per the person in charge the restaurant does not have procedures to clean up a vomit and diarrhea event; provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: The desiganated person in charge was not able to answer questions about food safety illness policy was not able to properly set up sanitizer and did not know the correct PPM of cholrine for use in a restaurant setting; provide a person in charge who is knowelgable about food safety illness policy and sanitization.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: The location was not able to provide a food thermometer; provide a suitable thin stemmed food thermometer.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: At the beginning of the inspection there were no paper towels or approved hand drying device in the restaurant for any hand sinks paper towels were retrieved from outside of the restaurant midway through the inspection; provide paper towels at all times at hand sinks.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: The three comparment sink lacks sufficent drain plugs to utilize the sink properly; provide drain plugs for the three compartment sink.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: The employee restroom lacks a covered waste receptacle for sanitary products; provide a covered waste receptacle.
590.005/5-501.17-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: There is no posted certified food protection manager certificate posted; provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cold holding units lack internal thermometers; provide at all cold holding units.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Long white cutting board at sandwich cooler is heavily scored and soiled; resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
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Apr 15, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings in basement around mixer and on shelf. Clean and sanitize. Send current pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for chlorine sanitizer. Provide test strips. Chlorine mixed according to label directions.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(b) and (c) consumer self-service operations (pf)
Inspector notes: Cups of salt pepper and chili flake on tables. Removed by PIC. Discoontinue orffering uncovered seasoning on tables. Provide shakers or containers with lids to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-306.13-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing. Discard sponges and discontinue using to wash food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
67
Apr 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Yogurt drink rice and cooked chicken at 60F on counter for 1 hour. Moved to refrigerator. Store ready to eat prepared foods in refrigerator.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(b) and (c) consumer self-service operations (pf)
Inspector notes: Cups of salt prpper and chili flake on tables. Removed by PIC. Discoontinue orffering uncovered seasoning on tables. Provide shakers or containers with lids to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-306.13-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for chlorine sanitizer. Provide test strips. Chlorine mixed according to label directions.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings in basement around mixer and on shelf. Clean and sanitize. Send current pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing. Discard sponges and discontinue using to wash food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled aluminum foil on shelf next to stove. Discard foil. Use materials that are cleanable durable and non-absorbent.
590.004/4-101.19-C
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May 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Employees rinsing hands under water only prior to putting on gloves Reviewed at the time of the inspection and corrected
590.002/2-301.12-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of pest activity at the establishment- Numerous rodent dropping noted throughout on shelving and floors- Provide an updated detailedpest control report and maintain frequent pesrt control treatments
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment with encrusted soils Slicer in lower level with dried on food soils- Clean all equipment with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No handoap available at the time of the inspection- Corrected
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous heavily dented cans on storage shelving in the lower area- Remove and return
590.006/6-404.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No documentation of a CFPM at the location Priority violations noted during inspection
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No papertowels at the handwashing sink in the prep area- Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Products stored on the floor of the walkin Beverages stored on the floor in the upper level Store all products properly
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles and bulk food containers with no labeling- Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous pieces of unuse equipment in the establishment Lower level with soils and rodent droppings on floors and shelving Remove unnessesary equipment and properly clean all areas
590.006/6-501.114-C
41
Oct 31, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line/cooking line with leak under it. Scheduled to repair later today. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Oct 24, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line/cooking line with leak under it. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of proper warewashing three bay sink not set and soiled /filled with soiled equipment. No sanitizer test strips on site. Provide proper warewashing all the time (wash rinse sanitize).
590.004/4-501.114-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsinks at both levels and toilet without paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at cooking line with no soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer test kit on site. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Can opener soiled with encrusted food debris. Slicer soiled with dried up food debris. ---- Clean all properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of several refrigerating units soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent with expired sticker and very soiled. Clean properly and provide a current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line/cooking line with leak under it. Scheduled to repair later today. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled in the counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards at serving line heavily scored and soiled. Resurface and clean properly or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
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Oct 16, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of proper warewashing three bay sink not set and soiled /filled with soiled equipment. No sanitizer test strips on site. Provide proper warewashing all the time (wash rinse sanitize).
590.004/4-501.114-P
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line/cooking line with leak under it. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer test kit on site. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsinks at both levels and toilet without paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at cooking line with no soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Can opener soiled with encrusted food debris. Slicer soiled with dried up food debris. ---- Clean all properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of several refrigerating units soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent with expired sticker and very soiled. Clean properly and provide a current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards at serving line heavily scored and soiled. Resurface and clean properly or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled in the counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
41
Nov 2, 2022
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Can opener with dried up food debris. Clean properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: No evidence of proper warewashing. Three bay sink not set up and with all compartments filled with chemical container and soiled dishes. Provide proper warewashing all the time (wash rinse sanitize).
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at lower level used to store soiled equipment. Discontinue use for handwashing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Several handsinks without paper towels. provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Box with take-out containers stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-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-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Eggs placed on top of ready to eat foods in the walk-in unit. Store properly Canned food products and other packaged food items stored on the floor. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily scored. Resurfaced or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-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
52
May 10, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of proper warewashing. Three bay sinks filled with soiled dishes no drain plugs and no test kit. Provide proper warewashing all the time (wash rinse sanitize).
590.004/4-501.114-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizing test kit on site. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed large amount of droppings at lower level floor. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towells in all three handsinks. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Meat products and eggs atored above veggies in the walk-in unit. Store properly separated. Open bulk food bags stored at lower level. Store properly in enclosed containers.
590.003/3-305.11-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
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Large amount of not in use items at lower level. Remove and clean properly.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges being used for warewashing. Discontinue use.
590.004/4-101.16-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Land of Fire Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Land of Fire Pizzeria on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Land of Fire Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “hand drying provision” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Land of Fire Pizzeria.
How does Land of Fire Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Brighton?
Land of Fire Pizzeria most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Brighton average of 88.
Has Land of Fire Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Land of Fire Pizzeria have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Land of Fire Pizzeria 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 Land of Fire Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Land of Fire Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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