Pizzeria Rustico

85 Canal St, Boston, MA 02114

Italian

Last inspected: May 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Pizzeria Rustico has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated May 4, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

“Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Pizzeria Rustico's latest score of 95 sits above the Boston average of 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 4, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: Noted no service sink mop water dumped in the 3 bay sink.Discontinue and provide a plumbers report to install enclosed utility sink. In the meantime use the toilet to dump dirty water.

590.005/5-203.13-C

Mar 24, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Backflow prevention (p)

Inspector notes: Noted no air gap on the prep sink.Provide a plumbers report with estimate from a licensed plumber

590.005/5-402.11-P

Prohibitions (c)

Inspector notes: Noted single use items stored directly under the ceiling without protection from contamination.Remove or provide ceiling

590.004/4-903.12-C

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Noted floors in the basement with visible dust. Clean with frequency

590.006/6-501.12-C

Service sink (c)

590.005/5-203.13-C

Jul 30, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 10, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 14, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 27, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy grease build up and old soils on the exterior and interior of deep fryer. Clean to remove

590.004/4-601.11-C

Jan 23, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Faucet at handsink area not operating properly. Repair or Replace to keep water from spraying uncontrollably

590.006/6-501.11-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Hot holding cabinet for pizza with broken doors and chipped plastic casing. Discontinue use and remove.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Jan 3, 2023

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Hot holding cabinet for pizza with broken doors and chipped plastic casing. Discontinue use and remove.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily scored. Replace

590.004/4-501.12-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Faucet at handsink area not operating properly. Repair or Replace

590.006/6-501.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Exterior of ice cream chest heavily soiled. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Handsink heavily soiled in kitchen. clean to remove

590.006/6-501.18-C

Aug 19, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No testing device for 3 compartment sink. Provice quats testing device not chlorine.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy rust and dirt build up on and around hand sink in kitchen. Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.18-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cold holding cabinet with heavy food soils and debris. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizzeria Rustico last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizzeria Rustico on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizzeria Rustico?

Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pizzeria Rustico.

How does Pizzeria Rustico compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Pizzeria Rustico most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Pizzeria Rustico's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizzeria Rustico have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pizzeria Rustico 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 Rustico inspected?

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

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