Pizzeria Regina

11H Thacher St, Boston, MA 02113
Italian
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
45
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2022, Pizzeria Regina has 15 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 11, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 14 violations lately compared to roughly eight violations before.

Across the inspection history, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Pizzeria Regina trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

15
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
16
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
16 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label to identify the contents of all bulk food containers properly where needed
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all grease and grime
590.006/6-501.18-C
Designation-dressing areas and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed in a segragated location of the restaurant
590.006/6-305.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Post " Hand washing only " signage at all designated hand sinks where needed
590.006/6-301.14-C
Outdoor servicing areas overhead protection (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all visibly soiled cardboard used to line the flooring and several sheling units
590.006/6-202.18-C
Insect control devices design and installation (c)
Inspector notes: Relocate the bug light located above the restroom door thart is located right beside a visible food prep table - Address
590.006/6-202.13-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface all exposed wooden surfaces wherfe needed in the kitchen / prep rooms
590.006/6-201.16-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all peeling paint anywhere in the kitchen / food prep areas are emoved where needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all surfaces where needed from visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Flushing a waste retention tank (c)
Inspector notes: Missing light covers above the prep table in the rear of the restaurant where the dough is being prepared- Address
590.005/5-402.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside / outside of all refrigeration / freezer units where needed - clean the exterior of all cooking equipment from mvisible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Equipment compartments drainage (c)
Inspector notes: Angle the shelves at the ends of the three bay sink inward so water can drain into the sink
590.004/4-204.120-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface all rusted shelving units where needed
590.004/4-101.19-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all compromised wooden spatulas scattered around the kitchen
590.004/4-101.17-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all soiled cardboard being used to line shelving and other surfaces
590.004/4-101.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
590.003/3-304.14-C
45
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the kitchen / food prep areas from all visible food spills and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all wooden pizza spatulas are clean and soil free - check the ends to see about visible cracks or splintered edges
590.004/4-101.17-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all rusted or soiled surfaces in and around the prep tabkles clean underneath and around the bar area where needed and organize accordingly
590.004/4-101.19-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and around the pizza oven and exhausts from all visible food soils
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units where needed from visible food spills stains soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean thr remaining surfaces of the kitchen / prep rooms where needed from flour spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all wooden shelving wooden surfaces around or near the sinks and food preperation areas are [ clean - smooth - durable and non absorbant ] - resurface any visible peeling paint and resurface accordingly
590.004/4-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove heavy flour deposits and visible on the floors and walls where needed that have retained a significant amount of flour
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Address all corners inside the back area of the kitchen where the floors and walls connect to ensure they are clean from a collection of loose debris soils and / or wires
590.006/6-201.13-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure to clean and address any compromised areas of all walls especially in the corners where the floors and walls meet and anywhere else that is needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Handwashing aids and devices use restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Keep the two bay prep sink clear of bottled soaps and hand soaps to reduce potential contamination
590.006/6-301.13-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all designated hand sinks are clearly identified as such " HAND WASHING ONLY "
590.006/6-301.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean and organize behind the bar so the hand sink is clear and accessible - remove any debris not affiliated with the bar / food service area
590.006/6-501.114-C
52
Jan 30, 2025
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean and organize behind the bar so the hand sink is clear and accessible - remove any debris not affiliated with the bar / food service area
590.006/6-501.114-C
Handwashing aids and devices use restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Keep the two bay prep sink clear of bottled soaps and hand soaps to reduce potential contamination
590.006/6-301.13-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure to clean and address any compromised areas of all walls especially in the corners where the floors and walls meet and anywhere else that is needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Address all corners inside the back area of the kitchen where the floors and walls connect to ensure they are clean from a collection of loose debris soils and / or wires
590.006/6-201.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove heavy flour deposits and visible on the floors and walls where needed that have retained a significant amount of flour
590.006/6-201.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the kitchen / food prep areas from all visible food spills and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units where needed from visible food spills stains soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and around the pizza oven and exhausts from all visible food soils
590.004/4-202.18-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all wooden shelving wooden surfaces around or near the sinks and food preperation areas are [ clean - smooth - durable and non absorbant ] - resurface any visible peeling paint and resurface accordingly
590.004/4-101.11-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all wooden pizza spatulas are clean and soil free - check the ends to see about visible cracks or splintered edges
590.004/4-101.17-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all designated hand sinks are clearly identified as such " HAND WASHING ONLY "
590.006/6-301.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all rusted or soiled surfaces in and around the prep tabkles clean underneath and around the bar area where needed and organize accordingly
590.004/4-101.19-C
55
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity on site - address and provide an IPM report as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: clean to remove the visible soils collecting under the lid and plastic ice catcher where needed
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Floor covering mats and duckboards (c)
Inspector notes: Replace broken and compromised where needed in the litchen
590.006/6-201.15-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post copies of both the food safety and allergen awareness certificates on site as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove asll vents from the hood system and soak overnight to remove the heavy grease deposits
590.004/4-202.18-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walls throughout the kitchen from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all compromised ceiling tiles where needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Have your pest control company add a few more " new " traps down throughout the facility as several are filled with loose debris and dead insects
590.006/6-501.111-C
61
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: clean to remove the visible soils collecting under the lid and plastic ice catcher where needed
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity on site - address and provide an IPM report as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Have your pest control company add a few more " new " traps down throughout the facility as several are filled with loose debris and dead insects
590.006/6-501.111-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all compromised ceiling tiles where needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Floor covering mats and duckboards (c)
Inspector notes: Replace broken and compromised where needed in the litchen
590.006/6-201.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walls throughout the kitchen from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove asll vents from the hood system and soak overnight to remove the heavy grease deposits
590.004/4-202.18-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post copies of both the food safety and allergen awareness certificates on site as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
61
Sep 3, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: clean to remove the visible soils collecting under the lid and plastic ice catcher where needed
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity on site - address and provide an IPM report as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove asll vents from the hood system and soak overnight to remove the heavy grease deposits
590.004/4-202.18-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post copies of both the food safety and allergen awareness certificates on site as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Floor covering mats and duckboards (c)
Inspector notes: Replace broken and compromised where needed in the litchen
590.006/6-201.15-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all compromised ceiling tiles where needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walls throughout the kitchen from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
64
May 24, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walls and ceilings where needed from all visible soils dust and debris - clean the blades of the fan from visible dirt and dust
590.006/6-101.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure there ar several [ sany buckets - sanitizer set up ] for each of the areas we discussed during inspection [ raw foods and then in the ready to eat section by the oven ]
590.003/3-304.14-C
Dry cleaning-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior / interior of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of all bulk food storage bins [ remember toi replace the names on the bins if they get removed during cleaning ] and the exterior of all cooking equipment from all visible food soils
590.004/4-603.11-C
86
Mar 21, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside all refrigeration / freezer units from visible food spills especially around the gaskets on the doors
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label all bulk food storage bins to properly identify the contents
590.003/3-302.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post a current copy of the PIC's food safety certificate on aite
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue the use of plastic cups to dispense condiments - ensure there is a food grade utensil with handle as discussed
590.003/3-304.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the restaurant from visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface the damaged areas of the ceilings where needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
74
Nov 9, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Droppings found in basement under stair case from the kitchen area side clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: 1) Floors at bar area after dish machine with old debris and bottle caps clean to remove 2) hold under soda area near ladies room seal to prevent harborage 3) Ceiling in basement under restaurant seating area in disrepair seal to prevent harborage
590.006/6-201.12-C
86
May 26, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings found under glass machine @ bar area clean to remove and supply detailed IPM reports with findings and recommendations. Keg room basement hole and some gnawing found under slop sink reapir
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Jan 9, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 2) Dropping found in ice machine area of main floor off kitchen area clean to remove 3) Old Dropping found in drop ceilings of men's and women's rooms
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweep on back door missing can see day light thru the bottom of door seal properly to help prvention of roents entering establishment. (12-19-22): partially sealed for time being new door has been ordered
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: 1) top of pizza oven with old flour and dusts clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
82
Dec 27, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 2) Dropping found in ice machine area of main floor off kitchen area clean to remove 3) Old Dropping found in drop ceilings of men's and women's rooms
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweep on back door missing can see day light thru the bottom of door seal properly to help prvention of roents entering establishment. (12-19-22): partially sealed for time being new door has been ordered
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: 1) top of pizza oven with old flour and dusts clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
82
Dec 19, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 2) Dropping found in ice machine area of main floor off kitchen area clean to remove 3) Old Dropping found in drop ceilings of men's and women's rooms
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweep on back door missing can see day light thru the bottom of door seal properly to help prvention of roents entering establishment. (12-19-22): partially sealed for time being new door has been ordered
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: 1) top of pizza oven with old flour and dusts clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
Outside storage prohibitions (c)
590.005/5-501.112-C
78
Sep 28, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Droppings found in basement area clean to remove and supply detailed IPM report with findings and recommendations
590.006/6-501.111-C
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizzeria Regina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizzeria Regina on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizzeria Regina?

Across the inspection record, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Pizzeria Regina.

How does Pizzeria Regina compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Pizzeria Regina most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Pizzeria Regina's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pizzeria Regina have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pizzeria Regina means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Pizzeria Regina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pizzeria Regina is inspected around four times per year on average.