Pizzeria 260
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Pizzeria 260 has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Pizzeria 260's latest score of 95 sits above the South Boston average of 87. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood stickers expired November 2025; Scheduled cleaning while on site - February 8th
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Jan 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sanitizer being used for warewashing. Discussed with PIC to discontinue and use proper and approved sanitizers such as chlorine or quats. COS
590.007/7-204.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed reach in units throughout kitchen with soils / spills; grease build up on fryer pipes and soiled utensils stored in reach in unit. Thoroughly clean with frequency throughout operating hours to remove soils / spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat foods stored / held over 24hrs in walk in cooler and reach in units without date marking per PIC. Provide date marking on all ready to eat items held/stored over 24hrs
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no food thermometers on site. Provide
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide chlorine test strips to properly test concentration of sanitizer. Tested with Inspector kit - chlorine 100ppm
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure proper sanitizer is setup in order to clean and sanitize all utensils and food contact surfaces
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed flour spills and food debris near pizza station and cooking grill. Clean to remove all spills
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood stickers expired November 2025; Scheduled cleaning while on site - February 8th
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soils mixing bowls and utensils stored with food in reach in unit. Remove and ensure all foods are properly stored with no items to prevent contamination
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored at grill station without proper identification. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
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Aug 19, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 5/25. Provide proof of updated maintenance.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Aug 8, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Observed glue traps with dead insects on the metal shelving unit. Remove and discard.
590.006/6-501.112-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils observed on the floor in the walk in unit. Clean to remove. Heavy grease soils and build up observed on the metal shelving table. Next to 3 compartment sink/ cookline
590.004/4-601.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a water bottle stored in the metal bin with cooked bacon. PIC removed. Retrain staff to properly store personal items.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 5/25. Provide proof of updated maintenance.
590.006/6-501.14-C
82
Mar 10, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed equipment stored in the handsink. Discontinue
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing testing device for 3 bay sink. Provide at all times for all operating hours
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink observed with food soils and grime build up. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles with out proper labels. Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
74
Jul 22, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 30, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice activity in kitchen with what appears to be mice droppings on shelving near cash register under clean equipment storage and under and behind refrigerators. Mice droppings in several areas in basement storage and food preparations area. Clean and disinfect all affected areas. Provide IPM pest control report to isdhealth@boston.gov within 72 hours.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Repeat pest violation. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy buildup of grease and food soils under cookline equipment ceilings and duct work with heavy buildup of carbon soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Several holes in walls in basement with what appears to be mice burrows distrurbed insulation and wall board near electrical panels. Front door was open upon arrival. Treat and seal all openings with pest proof materials. Maintain door closed. Clean and disinfeact all affected areas.
590.006/6-202.15-C
74
Jul 12, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken in plastic container on clean equipment shelf out of temperature control at 129F. CFPM placed in walkin cooler to begin cooling process.
590.003/3-501.14-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Repeat priority violations. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple prepared foods in walkin cooler not date marked. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice activity in basement with what appears to be mice droppings on floor under mixer and prep table. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Door gasket broken on pizza reach in unit. Replace. Cooler is holding at 40F.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors walls and prep table in basment with visible soils. Clean to remove. clean floors under cookline equipment
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag is expired. Provide current. Scheduled for 7/30/23 per owner on site.
590.006/6-501.14-C
55
Jan 18, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shave steak stored above shredded cheese. Discontinue. Food workers preparing raw chicken at the cookline in close proximity to RTE food production. Discontinue. Suggested to prepare raw animal foods during off hours to mitigate risk of cross contamination. COS. Clean and sanitize all areas.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of employee handwashing. Retrain staff on the importance of handwashing.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: The three compartment sink is not setup properly. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters at the proper concentration and temperature. COS/R
590.004/4-303.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Repeat violations of priority concern. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be several mice droppings on floor throughout basement prep area including under and around stand mixer. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked rice in walkin cooler not date marked.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent above pizza oven missing hood tag. Hood with visible soils. Provide current hood tag. Clean to remove soils.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label containers of raw marinated chicken.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Some food workers without hair restraints. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors of buildup of soils around grease trap and under cookline equipment. Clean walls behind pizza. Clean ceiling surfaces of brown colored soils above kitchen. COS
590.004/4-602.13-C
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment reusing eggs crates. Discard/Discontinue. COS.
590.004/4-502.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water faucet on handsink missing. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Door between basement prep room and boiler room water damaged and does not close. Replace door. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs. Pest proof door and maintain closed.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove out of use equipment soda crates boxes utensils in basement to prevent conditions of harborage.
590.006/6-501.114-C
33
Aug 24, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Food emloyees are not washing hands as is required. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Flies apparent in business throughout. Provide updated IPM pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No V&D kit. Provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Basement Prep handsink with no soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean walls and floor of visible buildup of soils in basement prep room and upstairs kitchen. Buildup of soiled on kitchen duct work and ceiling. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Wall damaged and soiled behind slicer. Clean and resurface.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Front door wide open. No screen. Maintain closed or provide screen.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food worker without hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No handwashing signage at basement handsink. provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label all dry storage food bins in basment
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Vent hood above pizza oven with buildup of grease and soils. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove dough containers trash and debris from outside back area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizzeria 260 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizzeria 260 on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizzeria 260?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Pizzeria 260.
How does Pizzeria 260 compare to other restaurants in South Boston?
Pizzeria 260 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the South Boston average of 87.
Has Pizzeria 260's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizzeria 260 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pizzeria 260 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 Pizzeria 260 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizzeria 260 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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