New York Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
67
Score
Across the available record, New York Pizza has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 16, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which New York Pizza's 67 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Large Rat dropping observed downstairs in the basement area and outside the trash area / clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Pest activity resulted in unsanitary conditions observed during the inspection. A voluntary closure was issued until the establishment is deemed safe to reopen
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: standing water was noted on the basement floor possible leak or draining issue. clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: 90 Gallon trash bin observed without lid.Provide Cover observed on hole in the trash batter Provide new Trash receptacles
590.005/5-501.15-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Noted dead cockroaches in the basement area on the floor .clean to remove /Provide detail pest report
590.006/6-501.112-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Obeserved hole on the wall in the basement and in the rear alley door under the air conditioner. Patch the wall to prevent pest entre
590.006/6-202.15-C
67
Apr 16, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Excess oil observed in uncovered containers in alley way. Discontinue. Store in covered barrel to prevent potential pests.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Excess items and debris in back alley way. Clean all excess trash items.
590.006/6-501.114-C
90
Mar 7, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead rat observed in snap trap in basement area. Remove. Provide updated pest reports.
590.006/6-501.112-C
95
Feb 14, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all trash cans and oil bucket. Open canisters of old oil observed uncovered. Label with business name to denote what trash and grease canisters are for what business.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Damaged wall in basement area. Repair as necessary.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead rat observed in snap trap in basement area. Remove. Provide updated pest reports.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all excess trash and uncovered grease containers in alley way.
590.005/5-501.115-C
82
Nov 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Marinara sauce on flat top grill at 120F. Person in charge re heated to acceptable temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Slicer observed with food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods in cooler without date marking. Provide date marking for all foods kept longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer in 3 bay sink at 0ppm. Corrected on site. Ensure sanitizer is available at all hours.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Observed trash receptacles with lids open. Ensure lids are closed to prevent potential pests.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer dispenser observed broken. Repair as necessary.
590.004/4-501.11-C
58
Jan 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Meatballs at 110F on flattop grill. Person in charge reheated to acceptable temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Pre packaged salads in grab and go case observed with no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled glue trap in basement. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of uncovered product in stand up freezer. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
70
Jul 24, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Chicken cooked in last hour in plastic container with lid ajar at 115F. Cool chicken and cooked foods spread out in metal pans uncovered to cool effectively. Chicken spread out and placed in freezer- 100F in 10 minutes.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead mouse on trap in basement. Dead raoches on glue trap in basement. Remove dead pests. Reviewed pest report.
590.006/6-501.112-C
86
Mar 13, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Cleaning scheduled for 3/12
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Feb 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Meatballs in steam table at 105F. PIC stated they had been placed in the last 45 minutes. Reheated to 170F. Ensure foods for hot holding are thoroughly reheated to 165F prior to placing into hot holding.
590.003/3-403.11-P
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Packaged cakes for self service without labels. Provide labels for any foods offered for self-service.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide date for cleaning.
590.006/6-501.14-C
74
Oct 17, 2022
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple flies in rear of kitchen and basement. Provide pest report from licensed pest control company regarding solution for flies. Soiled aprons and towels stored in open container in basement. Store soiled linen in covered container to avoid attracting pests.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken 150-160F packed into deep plastic container. Spread out into two hotel pans. Use cooling log provided and retrain staff to safely cool down cooked foods.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Drying shelf above 3 compartment sink soiled. Clean and maintain to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Self-service salads and desserts without labels. Follow provided label guidance and discontinue selling in-house packaged foods without labels.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Containers of prepped food held over night without date marking. Date any foods held more than 24 hours. Meatballs and pasta cooked over the weekend.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior and exteriors of refrigerators in kitchen soiled with spills and debris. Clean interiors and doors and handles to prevent contamination and attracting pests. Floors in basement with debris. Clenan and maintain.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide scheduled cleaning date for compliance inspection.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple fly strips through out establishement full of flies. Discard fly strips regularly to prevent accumulation and contamination.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling panels in kitchen. PIC stated ceiling panels have been ordered.
590.006/6-501.11-C
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was New York Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New York Pizza on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New York Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at New York Pizza.
How does New York Pizza compare to other restaurants in Boston?
New York Pizza most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has New York Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New York Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at New York 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 New York Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New York Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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