Otto
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Otto, the earliest from 2022. Otto was last inspected on Dec 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “controlling pests” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average is 91, putting Otto squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 12/11/2025 - rodent droppings found in the corner where can rack is and in the office area / Ensure daily cleaning in all areas. Orkin last IPM 12/5 reports 2 mice caught in traps. Follow up with frequent exterminations
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Dec 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Several rodent droppings observed in the back prep area against the wall behind the stove and continuing to the corner where can storage is / Small empty box of pastry bags appears to have nesting scraps insid. No IPM reports were made available at time of inspection / Remove droppings and empty box and maintain a daily cleaning schedule to include mentioned areas.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Equipment in back room visibly soiled / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
86
Aug 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Large amount of pizza pies placed in ambient temperature (85-100F) without any record of time /temp . PIC stated they have been out for less than 1 hour. Mantain at 135F or above or submitt TAPHC procedured to health department for review. PIC will place them under tempsrture control at the moment.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Pizza peel placed on top of pizza oven (soiled). Store properly on a clean/sanitized surface. Can Opener with encrusted food debris. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for QUATs sanitizer at three bay sink. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of several refrigerating unit soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Walls at the serving line soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.13-C
64
Sep 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Pizza station refrigerating unit out of order. Repair.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several bulk food container without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of soda boxes and hoses soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Aug 27, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cold Holding- Pepperoni 61F Bacon 63F Mozzarela 63F Marinara Sauce 65F. Unit out of order/not mantaining temperature registering 73F. Mantain at 41F or below remove all TCS food to a another refrigerating unit.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Several Pizzas observed on the rack at ambient temperature (65F-75F) . PIC states they have been there for 1 hour but there is no written record nor records mantained. Mantain at 135F or above. If needs to use time as public health submit procedured to health department for review.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Can opener with encrusted food debris. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed flies near warewashing areas. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer test strip on site. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Pizza station refrigerating unit out of order. Repair.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Retrain staff with regard to cold holding hot holding and general cleanliness.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several bulk food container without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: CO 2 tanks not secured. Secure properly.
590.006/6-201.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior and interior of several refrigerating unit and several other equipment soiled. Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of soda boxes and hoses soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
35
Aug 20, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Several Pizzas observed on the rack at ambient temperature (65F-75F) . PIC states they have been there for 1 hour but there is no written record nor records mantained. Mantain at 135F or above. If needs to use time as public health submit procedured to health department for review.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cold Holding- Pepperoni 61F Bacon 63F Mozzarela 63F Marinara Sauce 65F. Unit out of order/not mantaining temperature registering 73F. Mantain at 41F or below remove all TCS food to a another refrigerating unit.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Retrain staff with regard to cold holding hot holding and general cleanliness.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Can opener with encrusted food debris. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed flies near warewashing areas. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer test strip on site. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Pizza station refrigerating unit out of order. Repair.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several bulk food container without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior and interior of several refrigerating unit and several other equipment soiled. Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: CO 2 tanks not secured. Secure properly.
590.006/6-201.13-C
37
Jan 24, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small rodent droppings noted behind stove along walls behind storage rack / Remove. Exterminations are done weekly but it is unclear on the company name. No IPM reports available at time of inspection / Provide on compliance
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Aug 23, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Otto last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Otto on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Otto?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Otto.
How does Otto compare to other restaurants in East Boston?
Otto most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the East Boston average of 91.
Has Otto's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Otto have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Otto 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 Otto inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Otto is inspected around two times per year on average.
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