Little Pizza King

389 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135

Pizza

Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Little Pizza King 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

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

Little Pizza King's latest score is in line with the Brighton average of 88. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 23, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple instances of in-use utensils stored in bulk bins that do not have handles; provide utensils with handles to prevent contamination from hands.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: In the employee restroom the wall behind the toilet has holes or is otherwise damaged where the wall meets the floor; repair or replace the wall.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Jul 28, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date

590.006/6-501.14-C

Feb 10, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood stickers expired. Provide cleaning date.

590.006/6-501.14-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Hand sink in employee bathroom leaks. Repair as needed.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Aug 12, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Back screen door does not closed tightly on frame. Repair as needed to prevent pests from entering kitchen.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. PIC stated cleaning for tomorrow night 8/13

590.006/6-501.14-C

Mar 28, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Next week

590.006/6-501.14-C

Mar 21, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Reheating for hot holding (p)

Inspector notes: Commercially prepared meatballs in hot holding at 85F. PIC stated meatballs in hoilding for less than 1 hour. Reheated to 175F. Reheat cooked foods to 165F prior to placing into hot holding.

590.003/3-403.11-P

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored over spinach at cookline. Raw beef stored over salad dressing packets at cookline. Store raw meat below ready to eat foods to prevent contamination.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Prepped foods in walk-in refrigerator without date marking. Date mark all prepped foods held over 24 hours to ensure rotation and disposal after 7 days.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

(a )cooling methods (pf)

Inspector notes: Cooked pasta cooling in plastic container with lid at 120F. Cooked in past hour. Lid removed pasta spread out in single layer and placed in walk-in refrigerator. 65F after 20 minutes.

590.003/3-501.15-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Food handlers without hair restraintes. Provide hairnets or hats for staff.

590.002/2-402.11-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Leaking pipe under sanitizing bay of 3 compartment sink. Repair as needed. PIC stated plumber has been contacted.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloth stored on counter at salad station. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent contamination.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Nov 30, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired- schedule hood cleaning/inspection- update sticker

590.006/6-501.14-C

Nov 8, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Bottled beverages are being stored in close proximity to the mop sink in the lower area- provide barrier or move product from area

590.003/3-305.11-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired- schedule hood cleaning/inspection- update sticker

590.006/6-501.14-C

May 31, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 28, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles and containers with no labels- Provide

590.003/3-302.12-C

Apr 12, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Prepared RTE foods in walk in refrigeration with no labeling- Provide

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: In use cutting board with heavy scoring- Replace

590.004/4-501.12-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Bottles beverages stored on the floor in lower level storage area- Store a minimum of 6" off the floor

590.003/3-305.11-C

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: Observed packaged products thawing in stagnant water- Reviewed with employee and corrected

590.003/3-501.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Pizza King last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Pizza King on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little Pizza King?

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

How does Little Pizza King compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Little Pizza King most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brighton average of 88.

Has Little Pizza King's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Pizza King have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Little Pizza King 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 Little Pizza King inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Little Pizza King is inspected around three times per year on average.

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