Pizza Etc

427 Faneuil St, Brighton, MA 02135

Pizza

Last inspected: Oct 30, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Pizza Etc, the earliest from 2022. On Oct 30, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

Pizza Etc's latest score of 67 falls below the Brighton average of 88. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 30, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs stored with cake in walkin. Corrected on site.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Three bay sink is not setup properly. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters at the proper concentration and temperatures.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide current.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Walkin floor with loose metal. Repair.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Walls with buildup of dust and soils above pizza oven. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Feb 12, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Backflow prevention device when required (p)

Inspector notes: Food preparation/ culinary sink does not have an air gap in drain. Install.

590.005/5-203.14-P

Cleaning receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Clean waste oil container of visible soils.

590.005/5-501.116-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Entryway to kitchen with pizza oven open with no gate adjacent to public hallway leading to restroom. Install gate. 2-103.11 and 590.002(D) Persons unnecessary to the food establishment operation are not allowed in the food preparation food storage or ware-washing areas except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the PIC if steps are taken to ensure that exposed food clean equipment utensils linens and unwrapped single-service and singleuse articles are protected from contamination;

590.003/3-307.11-C

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Clean trash area of leaves and debris. Clean pavement surfaces of grease buildup. Apply for site cleanliness permit at https://www.boston.gov/departments/inspectional-services/how-apply-site-cleanliness-license

590.005/5-501.115-C

May 11, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the ceiling vent to remove heavy dust buildup.

590.006/6-201.17-C

Jul 13, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Business is now selling packaged ice cream. Provide additional Health Payment for frozen desserts. PIC instructed to Email ISDHEALTH@boston.gov to request an invoice & access to the on line payment Link

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floor across from the rear stairs to remove debris.

590.006/6-501.12-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza Etc last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza Etc on file is from Oct 30, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Pizza Etc compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Pizza Etc most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brighton average of 88.

Has Pizza Etc's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pizza Etc have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pizza Etc 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 Pizza Etc inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pizza Etc is inspected around two times per year on average.

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