Pit Stop Barbecue
Last inspected: May 4, 2023
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Score
Pit Stop Barbecue has been inspected five times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from May 4, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Pit Stop Barbecue's record stops at May 4, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surfaces”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Mattapan average 84, so Pit Stop Barbecue trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
May 4, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Large stainless steel pot being washed on ground with wash scrub due to not being able to fit inside of the 3 bay sink (as stated by management). Discontinue and ensure all equipment being used is able to fit/washed and sanitized inside of the 3 compartment sink or find an alternative solution.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Door to the under the counter cabinet in the restroom is hanging off. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Outside dumpster with overflowing trash and debris. Discontinue and ensure the dumpster is being emptied on a more frequent basis.
590.005/5-501.115-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the hand sink near the front service counter is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
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Apr 13, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap available at the outside hand sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels observed at the outside hand sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Large stainless steel pot being washed on ground with wash scrub due to not being able to fit inside of the 3 bay sink (as stated by management). Discontinue and ensure all equipment being used is able to fit/washed and sanitized inside of the 3 compartment sink or find an alternative solution.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No signage observed at the outside hand sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from July 2022. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Light bulb inside of the front Coke service cooler with no shield. Provide.
590.006/6-202.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left our on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proepr snitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Door to the under the counter cabinet in the restroom is hanging off. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of meats observed being stored on the ground in an outside storage container. Dicontinue and store all food products a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Outside dumpster with overflowing trash and debris. Discontinue and ensure the dumpster is being emptied on a more frequent basis.
590.005/5-501.115-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the hand sink near the front service counter is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of the outside hand sink/soap dispensor visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Nov 18, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from July 2022. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was no pest control report available but holes were sealed and there was nop evidence of any live roach activity. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. Pest control has been scheduled and management is to provide an up to date report is to be provided at the time of the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Light bulb inside of the front Coke service cooler with no shield. Provide.
590.006/6-202.11-C
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Nov 10, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection test strip was registering at way over the required 50-100ppm in the spray bottles. Discontinue and ensure sanitizer is being set up at the proper concentration.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Temporary hand sink set up near the outside BBQ pit not set up. Address and ensure all hand sinks are fully stocked functional and set up during operational hours.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was no pest control report available but holes were sealed and there was nop evidence of any live roach activity. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. Pest control has been scheduled and management is to provide an up to date report is to be provided at the time of the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Light bulb inside of the front Coke service cooler with no shield. Provide.
590.006/6-202.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from July 2022. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Compressor of the sliding glass door cooler with excess ice build-up on it. Address defrost and make any necessary repairs. Foods inside of the unit were at below 41F at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Small whole in wall observed behind the stainless steel storage rack. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of meat observed being stored on the ground in the outside shipping container. Address and ensure all foods are being stored a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
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Oct 27, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection test strip was registering at way over the required 50-100ppm in the spray bottles. Discontinue and ensure sanitizer is being set up at the proper concentration.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Temporary hand sink set up near the outside BBQ pit not set up. Address and ensure all hand sinks are fully stocked functional and set up during operational hours.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was evidence of live roach activity. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from July 2022. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Light bulb inside of the front Coke service cooler with no shield. Provide.
590.006/6-202.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Compressor of the sliding glass door cooler with excess ice build-up on it. Address defrost and make any necessary repairs. Foods inside of the unit were at below 41F at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Small whole in wall observed behind the stainless steel storage rack. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of meat observed being stored on the ground in the outside shipping container. Address and ensure all foods are being stored a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pit Stop Barbecue last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pit Stop Barbecue on file is from May 4, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pit Stop Barbecue?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pit Stop Barbecue.
How does Pit Stop Barbecue compare to other restaurants in Mattapan?
Pit Stop Barbecue most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Mattapan average of 84.
Has Pit Stop Barbecue's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pit Stop Barbecue have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pit Stop Barbecue means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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