Nino's Pizza
Last inspected: May 12, 2025
86
Score
Nino's Pizza has been inspected five times since 2022. On May 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“Controlling pests” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Boston restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 12, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Droppings have been cleaned. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Visit scheduled with pest control
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
86
Apr 28, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be rodent droppings on floor under handsink in upstairs prep room on basement stairs. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: The handsink is also the rinse sink for the dish washer. Install a dedicated handsink
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors of visible soils under and behind kitchen equipment.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
74
Jan 12, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink has a direct waste drain. Install air gap.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Food employee shaving raw steak on meat slicer in close proximity to cut mushrooms. Mushrooms cooked to above 155F. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be mice & rat droppings on floor under food prep sink on floor behind refrigerators in basement. Clean and disinfect all affected areas provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Label and date all items in refrigerators held more than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Insect control devices design and installation (c)
Inspector notes: Fly ribbon hanging from cieling in back prep area. Remove. Provide self contained insect control device.
590.006/6-202.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Broken radiator other debri in basement understairwell. Remove all items in basement not in use to hinder conditions of harborage.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Container of shaved steak on floor in walkin cooler. Elevate all items off the floor by 6".
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors under equipment and behind refrigerators of visible soils. Clean and sanitize all areas in basement and kitchen where rodent droppings are present.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Missing cieling tiles above kitchen. Replace.
590.006/6-101.11-C
47
Jun 14, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Items in the reach in sandwich unit reading 52-56F for 60-90 min per PIC (chop tomato 55F sliced onions 54F Sliced deli ham 52F) Maintain cold holding 41F or below PIC removed to alternate unit to cool/hold 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Remove the can of raid next to the dish machine
590.007/7-201.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of rodent activity observed at several locations(droppings). Provide full pest report upon re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors in the rear/upper prep locations to remove soils & evidence of rodent droppins.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Reach in sandwich unit reading 54F.Repair Maintain unit 41F or below
590.004/4-501.11-C
61
Jul 26, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Brooms/dustpan observed stored next to the pizza oven.Provide a designated location for storage. Remove all unnecessary items & clutter from the upper prep location.Clean & organize
590.006/6-501.114-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/replace soiled glue traps. Address any activity with pest company
590.006/6-501.112-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Provide covers/wrapping for all stored items in the refrigeration units.
590.003/3-305.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the open top reach in units to remove soils/debris Clean the exterior of the mixing bowl to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors under/behind all equipment to remove debis. Clean the floor behind the trash recepticle in the dining room to remove evidence of mouse droppings. PIC to address with pest control.
590.006/6-501.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Posted certified food manager certificates observed expired.Provide valid certified food manager certificate from a full time employee.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nino's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nino's Pizza on file is from May 12, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nino's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Nino's Pizza.
How does Nino's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Nino's Pizza most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.
Has Nino's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Nino's Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nino's Pizza 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 Nino's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nino's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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