Mc Goo's Pizza
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025
74
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Mc Goo's Pizza stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “hand drying provision” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average South Boston facility scores 87, putting Mc Goo's Pizza on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Slicer with dried up food debris. Can opener with dried up food debris. -- Clean and sanitize properly
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Storage shelf near dough mixer soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor at lower level with several damaged tiles. Repair. Ceiling in the lower level missing several ceiling tiles. Replace.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Large amount of not in use soiled equipment piled up at the lower level. Clean sanitize and store properly or Remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor at the flour storage area very soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.13-C
74
Jul 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Observed a bucket to catch water leaking under the 3 compartment sink.Repair and provide a plumbers report from a licensed plumber.
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Slicer with dried up food debris. Can opener with dried up food debris. -- Clean and sanitize properly
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink missing paper towels. Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink missing hand soap. Provide at all times
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills inside of multiple refrigeration units. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor at the flour storage area very soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Large amount of not in use soiled equipment piled up at the lower level. Clean sanitize and store properly or Remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy activity of rodent droppings in the basement. Clean to remove and provide an updated pest control report via email. shemica.debnam@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor at lower level with several damaged tiles. Repair. Ceiling in the lower level missing several ceiling tiles. Replace.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Storage shelf near dough mixer soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Jan 10, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy rat rodent droppings. Remove clean and disinfect the area.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed baked goods individually packaged without proper labels. Provide on all products not within the original package.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed the door sweep loose and not properly installed. Repair
590.006/6-202.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wide spacing and gaps on the wall. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
74
Jul 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Observed a bucket to catch water leaking under the 3 compartment sink.Repair and provide a plumbers report from a licensed plumber.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink missing hand soap. Provide at all times
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink missing paper towels. Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills inside of multiple refrigeration units. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy activity of rodent droppings in the basement. Clean to remove and provide an updated pest control report via email. shemica.debnam@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-C
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Jan 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing paper towels at handsink.Provide at all times
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Designation-dressing areas and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Observed personal items stored on equipment and counter tops. Remove and provide proper area for staff clothing.
590.006/6-305.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food out of packaging inside the freezer. Clean to remove Observed old food build up on the meat slicer. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils and debri observed on all handsinks. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 12/23. Provide updated inspection sticker and or proof of scheduled inspection.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings on the counter next to the meat slicer. Remove and clean and sanitize equipment.
590.006/6-501.111-C
70
Sep 20, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide updated pest control report within 72 hours to isdhealth@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Old out of use refrigerator in trash alleyway behind business. Remove.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
82
Sep 14, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken 58F. Product voluntarily discarded.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No certified food protection manager certificate posted for staff on site. Provide or proof of enrollment. Priority violations provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Date mark all foods in cooler. COS.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mice droppings evident on sheet pans at cookline on meat slicer in basement prep area on floors under prep tables in basment on floors behind cooler in kitchen at cookline on floors in basement. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated pest control report within 72 hours to isdhealth@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at handsink in basement. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Drawer unit under grill inoperable flip top unit holding at 58F. Make all necessary repairs to maintain at below 41F.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Three compartment sink is not setup properly. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters at the proper concentration and temperature.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Sheet pans on rolling rack in kitchen with mice droppings meat slicer with mice dropping in basment mice droppings apparent on shelving and equipment. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at basement prep handsink. Provide. Handwashing satisfactory with lone food employee in kitchen on ground level.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Out of use slush machine and other equipment in basement. Remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths at basement prep. Maintain in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Remove carboard from shelving at cookline.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Walkin cooler floors and walls with visible soils floors in kitchen behind equipment with what appears to be mice droppings. Shelving covered with flour in dry storage closet in basement. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Old out of use refrigerator and fryer in trash alleyway behind business. Remove. Soil surfaces in trash alleyway. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Front and back door wide open. Maintain closed or provide pest proof screen door. COS. Seal holes in ceiling above shelving in basement prep area.
590.006/6-202.15-C
27
Mar 29, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Buffalo chicken pizza is 72F. Voluntarilty discarded.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Restricted use pesticides criteria (p)
Inspector notes: Household bug spray in basment. Remove. Licensed applicators only.
590.007/7-206.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Insect activity observed in basment with what appears to be dead roaches on glue boards. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Three compartment sink is not setup properly. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters proper concentration and temperature.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Time as a public health control ( pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment is holding pizza using time rather than temperature. If process to continue submit written procedures to isdhealth@boston.gov.
590.003(D)/3-501.19-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Date mark all prepared foods in refrigerators.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No certified food protection manager certificate. Provide current CFPM.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sidewalk outside back door of visible soils.
590.005/5-501.115-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at cookline with hot and cold water faucets reversed. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
41
Oct 19, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment has reopened after voluntary closure without first contacting ISD health division and ISD plumbing division as instructed via email on 9/20/22. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Walkin cooler walls and ceilings with voids and cracked finishes. Repair.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: basement walkin is inoperable. Repair to maintain at below 41F. Alternative refrigeration at one other walkin cooler and two reach in freezer holding at the proper temperatures. Operating on reduced menu until refrigeration can be repaired.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Repair broken tiles in basement walkin and floor outside of unit.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Screen door to back door insecure and not hinged with gaps around. Repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Condensate from equipment motor in walkin cooler is draining from a plastic tube into bucket of standing water. Properly plumb. Parts on order.
590.005/5-205.15-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mc Goo's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mc Goo's Pizza on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mc Goo's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “hand drying provision” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mc Goo's Pizza.
How does Mc Goo's Pizza compare to other restaurants in South Boston?
Mc Goo's Pizza most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the South Boston average of 87.
Has Mc Goo's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mc Goo's Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mc Goo's 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 Mc Goo's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mc Goo's Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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