Natalie's Pizza

1306 Commonwealth Av, Allston, MA 02134

Pizza

Last inspected: Jul 26, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Natalie's Pizza has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 26, 2023. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 26, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.

Looking across the full record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to other Allston restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 26, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed under the storage room wire rack shelving under empty pizza box shelving and on the floor behind the belt pizza oven.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide a vomit clean up kit on site. Procedures to be Emailed to the PIC

590.002/2-501.11-PF

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the prep tables to remove soils & flour residue.

590.004/4-601.11-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Handwash sink in the dishroom observed leaking from a broken drainpipe.Repair PIC stating plumber is awaiting parts.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Unable to test the low temp dish machine drainpipe is damaged plumber awaiting parts.Repair 3 bay sink being used until repairs are completed.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood filters observed soiled with grease & dust build up.Clean to remove soils.

590.004/4-202.18-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Posted certified food protection managers certificate observed expired. No allergen awareness certificate posted. Provide current certificates from a full time employee.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 4.17.23.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker. PIC instructed to call for appt and forward appt to the Health division.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floor behind the chest freezer to remove debris. Clean the floor under the cook line equipment to remove grease & soils. Clean the storeroom floor and floor behind the pizza oven to remove evidence of mouse droppings

590.006/6-501.13-C

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

Inspector notes: Light showing from the bottom of the rear door.Provide an adequate door sweep to prevent possible pest access.

590.006/6-501.11-C

May 11, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Exterior of cooking line equipment soiled. ---Clean All Properly.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood Vent Sticker expired. Provide. Hood Vent with grease build up. Clean to remove.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Floors and walls under and around cooking line soiled. Grease trap exterior soiled. -- Clean all properly.

590.006/6-501.13-C

Apr 20, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed large amount of rodent- droppings on the floor at prep area and cooking line. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator. Clean all droppings.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink near warewashing area with a draining hose from the AC unit. Remove and plumb properly.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood Vent Sticker expired. Provide. Hood Vent with grease build up. Clean to remove.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Floors and walls under and around cooking line soiled. Grease trap exterior soiled. -- Clean all properly. Some of the ceiling tiles and vents soiled with large amount of dust. Clean properly.

590.006/6-501.13-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Handsink at the toilet without signage. Provide.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Several pans stored on the floor/ Elevate properly.

590.004/4-904.11-C1

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Several refrigerating unit with interior and exterior soiled. Exterior of cooking line equipment soiled. Several storage shelves throughout the establishment soiled. Interior of Walk-in unit soiled -----Clean All Properly.

590.004/4-602.13-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Several trays and pans with encrusted food debris. Clean properly. Conveyor Pizza Oven soiled with encrusted food debris. Clean properly.

590.004/4-601.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No Allergen Awarness Certificate posted. Provide.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Natalie's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Natalie's Pizza on file is from Jul 26, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Natalie's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Natalie's Pizza.

How does Natalie's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Natalie's Pizza most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.

Has Natalie's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Natalie's Pizza have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Natalie'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.

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