Pazza on Porter
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Pazza on Porter has four inspections in the public record. Pazza on Porter was last inspected on Oct 2, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 91, which Pazza on Porter's 86 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
4
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Can opener with dried up food debris. Clean to remove and sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent Sticker expired. provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
86
Oct 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Produce sink observed without a backflow preventor. Provide or PIC to request variance with procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided while using.
590.005/5-402.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to properly correct and re-train staff on all P's and PF's noted during inspection.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of kitchen low temp dishwasher observed heavily soiled interior and exterior of ice machine observed soiled. Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide procedure and kit for vomit and diarrheal clean up. Provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide irreverssible thermometer for the bar high temp dishwasher. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Warewashing machine data plate operation specifications (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen dishwasher observed without data plate operation. Provide
590.004/4-204.113-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen dishwasher rinse gauge observed not operating. Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple staff working in the kitchen area observed without proper hair restraint. Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple condiment containers and squeeze bottles observed without identification labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all broken equipment and unused equipment in the basment / prep room causing clutter.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks observed without handwashing signage. Provide and maintain.
590.006/6-301.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: In use utensils observed stored in stagnant water . Discontinue. Corrected on site by PIC
590.003/3-304.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 2.28.25
590.004/4-202.18-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple refrigeration unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide
590.004/4-204.112-C
37
Nov 29, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods offered under cooked have the proper disclosure / reminder beside each item as discussed - breakfast - lunch and dinner and on line menus as well [ verbally explained to customers by staff if specials are offered under cooked also ]
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all broken equipoment and unused equipoment in the basment / prep room
590.006/6-501.114-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify all designated hand sinks as such " Hand Washing Only"
590.006/6-301.14-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors in the prep room as well as behind the bar from all visible food spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure there is ample room for clean pots pans and utensils to properly air dry - do no store on top of one another when air drying
590.004/4-301.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all heavily soiled vents in the hood system and soak overnight in bleach to remove stubborn grease and grime deposits
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface all rusted shelving units underneath the opreo tables where needed
590.004/4-101.19-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods in the walk-in units as well as in dry goods storage rooms are being stored a minimum of six inches off the floors during storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up seperately at each station such as salad and dessert stations have one and raw foods have a seperate sanitizing bucket
590.003/3-304.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post all current copies of food safety and allergen awareness certificates on site alongside youe 2023 - 2024 health permit
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
58
Nov 14, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Secure all CO2 tanks in the basement Remove bus bucket of stagnate water from basement floor. PIC stating that the bar dish machine leaked over the weekend into the basement but has been addressed.
590.006/6-501.114-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pazza on Porter last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pazza on Porter on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pazza on Porter?
Across the inspection record, “maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pazza on Porter.
How does Pazza on Porter compare to other restaurants in East Boston?
Pazza on Porter most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.
Has Pazza on Porter's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pazza on Porter have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pazza on Porter 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 Pazza on Porter inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pazza on Porter is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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