Red Line Pizza and Grill
Last inspected: Mar 28, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged 17 inspections at Red Line Pizza and Grill, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 28, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
By comparison, the average South Boston facility scores 87, putting Red Line Pizza and Grill on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
17
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 28, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 1) Rat caught on snap trap in basement storage area next to walkin freezer 2) Burrow holes found in outside storage area for trash seal all holes 3) Rodents gaining entry to establishment from ladlord area which need to be sealed and excluded
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles heavily soiled clean to remove or replace
590.006/6-201.16-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: 3-5-26: Strong oders of rodent activity throughout back prep area and in basement clean to remove and supply exterminator reports. 3-27-26: Odors still present in establishment
590.006/6-501.111-C
82
Feb 18, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Cold cuts and other items in walk-in without date marking provide
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles haevily soiled clean to remove or replace
590.006/6-201.16-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: 1) Filters with heavy grease and carbon build up on both cooking areas clean to remove 2) Hood Stickers expired in June 2025 have cleaned by licensed hood company with BFD
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelving and exposed bare wood to left of 3 bay sink repair or replace
590.004/4-101.19-C
78
Jul 2, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired March 23. 2025.Service Hood filters heavily soiled with grease.Clean
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Jun 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored above the RTE foods in the walkin.Remove
590.003/3-302.11-P
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Noted holes in the back of the freezer in the basement.Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired March 23. 2025.Service Hood filters heavily soiled with grease.Clean
590.006/6-501.14-C
Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Staff personal items stored in contact with single use items in the basement.Remove
590.006/6-501.110-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Upright freezer in the basement heavily soiled with ice.Clean
590.004/4-601.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Upright refrigerator recorded 50F .Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Exhaust fan above the pizza station not in use.Remove/Clean
590.006/6-501.114-C
64
Jan 23, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
System flushing and sanitization-operation and maintenance (p)
Inspector notes: Hood above the flat top grill/Pizza oven/stove top expired in december 2024. Service
590.005/5-304.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored above the pizza dough. Remove and store the chicken below ready to eat foods.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand drying provision in the hand sink in the restroom. Provide COS by the PIC
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Food stored in the walkin on the floor. Remove and store above 6inches from the floor. Pizza boxes stored on the floor in the basement. Remove and store 6 inches from the floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled cloth at the prep satation/cookline not stored in sanitizer bucket. Provide
590.003/3-304.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hair restrain for the staff while working in the kitchen. Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Single use soda bottles stored in the mechanical room. Remove
590.003/3-305.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exhaust filters in the stove/flat top grill heavily soiled with grease. Clean Both Upright freezer in the basement heavily soiled bottom shelf.Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Bottom of the stairs heavily soiled in the basement. Clean Cover the hole in the ceiling on the cookline. Repair Repair the holes in the wall in the basement. Repair
590.006/6-501.12-C
Storage-other personal care items (c)
Inspector notes: Employee personal items stored with single use food items in the basement. Discontinue and provide a seperate location for employee belongings away from the food or single use items.
590.007/7-209.11-C
47
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no lighting inside walk in freezer. Replace
590.006/6-303.11-C
95
Nov 5, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled knives stored inside deli reach in unit; soils on exterior of bulk containers; food debris/soils inside pizza station. Thoroughly clean all stated equipment with frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed handsink blocked with food buckets and wiping cloths. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand sinks clear and accessible for hand washing only. COS
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed previously cooked pasta stored in refrigerated unit over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to eat foods held over 24hrs
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no lighting inside walk in freezer. Replace
590.006/6-303.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic bowls used for bulk scooping. Provide hand scoopers for all bulk containers for bulk dispensing.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cases of raw chicken stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Remove and maintain all foods are stored at least 6" off the floor. COS
590.003/3-305.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up inside fryolater door. Clean to remove grease
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris underneath prep table with slicer. Clean to remove all debris
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bulk containers stored identified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
55
Jun 24, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple missing tiles in prep kitchen near walk in cooler. Replace all missing tiles
590.006/6-501.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no enclosed mop sink and no food prep sink at establishment. Contact licensed plumber for installations of both sinks Provide drain plugs for 3 bay compartment
590.005/5-203.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed non smooth / durable floors in basement. Provide a smooth floor
590.006/6-101.11-C
86
Jun 17, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee not changing gloves after each task. Discussed with PIC to ensure and re-train employees with proper glove use
590.003/3-304.15-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items (raw meats / pasta / cut produce / sliced deli meats) stored in refrigerated units and walk in cooler between 49F-55F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand sink. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at hand sinks at all times. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed bulk containers soiled in basement / prep tables / underneath tables . Clean to remove all soils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no thermometers inside refrigerated units or walk in cooler. Provide and maintain inside units
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed sliced deli meats / cut produce held over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Discussed with PIC to maintain date marking on all ready to eat foods held over 24hrs
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple missing tiles in prep kitchen near walk in cooler. Replace all missing tiles
590.006/6-501.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed unwrap food stored in walk in cooler under compressor. Discussed with PIC to discontinue
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored at pizza station unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food items stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed non smooth / durable floors in basement. Provide a smooth floor
590.006/6-101.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no enclosed mop sink and no food prep sink at establishment. Contact licensed plumber for installations of both sinks Provide drain plugs for 3 bay compartment
590.005/5-203.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed all refrigerated units / walk in cooler operating between 50F-60F. Maintain all units operating properly in order to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no hood sticker on hood. Discussed with PIC to contact hood cleaning company for immediately cleaning.
590.006/6-501.14-C
35
Mar 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed sliced deli meats / tuna stored in refrigerated unit between 50F-55F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. Corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no food thermometers on site. Provide and maintain proper temperature logs of food items both hot and cold
590.004/4-302.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy soils / food debris inside 4 door refrigerated unit next to fryolator and on sauce containers; heavy ice build up in upright freezer in basement. Clean to remove all spills / soils / ice from stated equipment
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at either hand sink. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand soap at all times. PIC corrected on site
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand towels at either hand sink. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand towels at all times. PIC corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no vomit and diarrhea kit on site. Provide and review procedures
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC Hamid on site not knowledgeable of hot / cold holding of food items and sanitization measures. Discussed with PIC to review / retrain all employees of food safety guidelines
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no door handle at rear exit door. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
45
Jan 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills / debris inside the upright freezer in basement. Thoroughly clean all food debris / spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no lights in walk in freezer. Provide
590.006/6-303.11-C
86
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods in the walk in cooler. Discussed with PIC to maintain raw vs ready to eat foods seperated while stored in refrigerated units. Corrected on site
590.003/3-302.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at handsinks. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at all hand sinks at all times. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at handsinks. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand soap at all hand sinks at all times. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills / debris in 4 door refrigerated unit / upright freezer / pizza hot unit and microwave. Thoroughly clean all stated equipment to remove all soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine used for sanitizer without test strips. Tested on site with Inspector Strips - Chlorine 100ppm. Provide and maintain test strips on site
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat cold cuts stored and held over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide date marking on all refrigerated stored food items.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken cooked on site and stored in refrigerated unit @ 143F. Discussed with PIC to follow the proper cooling methods.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Store all food elevated 6" off the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles without proper labels. Provide a label on all squeeze bottles identifying the common food stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items stored in refrigerated / freezer units uncovered. Discussed with PIC to ensure all foods are cover or wrapped to protect from contamination while stored in units.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed Hood sticker expired November 2023. PIC stated cleaning scheduled - January 8th
590.006/6-501.14-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no lights in walk in freezer. Provide
590.006/6-303.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavily damaged floors in basement. Repair
590.006/6-101.11-C
35
Apr 21, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: No handwashing done from staff when I arrive handsinks were blocked and with food debris inside also dry and no proper supplies no soap no papertowels Staff told me he washed his hands but there was no evidence as to where just donned gloves- train staff the improtance of washing hands while handling foods. I washed my hands and used the soap that was at handsink in kitchen area and napkins . Had staff do the same
590.002/2-301.12-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced tomatoes marinara ham deli meat all out of temperature 54F- 59.9 - Properly place all foods that is out of temp in a cold holding unit until it reach 41 F or bleow
590.003/3-501.16-P
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Shredded Lettuce inside low boy with a used water bottle inside from staff - Staff voluntarily discarded the lettuce Discontinue storing personal item with ready to eat food
590.003/3-701.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Meatball 59.9F and Sauce was out of temperature - Reheat all foods to 165F then store in hot holding unit- then store at 135F or above
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings inside basement - Provide an updated IPM style pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No papertowels at either handsink- Provide handdrying provision for proper handwashing
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand Cleanser at the handsin in the back warewash area - Provide handwash soap for proper handwashing
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Both sinks have trash barrels in front blocking handsink also food debris in sink- Discontinue using sink for other purpase than washing hands and also remove trash from in front sinks need to be easily accessible for staff
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soiled tongs hanging on the door of the stove and also soiled knives with food debris wedge under equipment - Properly wash rinse and sanitize all food contact equipment and discontinue storing on oven door handle.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices food-accuracy (pf)
Inspector notes: No Food thermometer to temp foods - Provide a food probe theremometer
590.004/4-203.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: No date marking on any foods prepared inside of walk in- Daye mark all foods stored in walk in for 24 hours or more
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge duties are not met in the areas of handwashing sanitary conditions improper storage No sanitizer solution set up foods out of temperature- Train staff on all areas mentioned
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Floor in basement is broken up and not stable - Repair flooring in basement
590.006/6-201.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Several trash bin open on the side of the building - Staff states its residential but there are 4 trash barrels opened. Keep all lids closed
590.005/5-501.115-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled microwave soiled stove and fryolator- Clean to remove soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler is broklen and temp ranging 56F-60F with foods inside - Remove all foods and store in the reach in unit until unit is repaired
590.004/4-501.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood is expired - Provide a current hood inspection from a licensed hood company
590.004/4-202.18-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: All squeeze bottles have no labels of common name- Label all squeeze bottles
590.003/3-601.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: sanitizer solution for wiping cloths was not set up at the time of inspection- Provide sanitizer solution for wiping cloths with correct conentration - COS
590.003/3-304.14-C
17
Feb 14, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No Certified food protection manager cerification - Post a current CFPM certification from an accredited food safety program.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
95
Nov 22, 2022
Routine
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shaved steak stored on top of ready to eat foods ; Whole shell eggs stored on middle shelf over ready to eat foods - Properly separate and store raw meat and poultry items away from ready to eat foods-
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Marinara Sauce inside Lowboy cooler 58F- Pepproni 55F Low boy itself seems to be working fine- Proper store sauce and pepperoni in 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked Rice 54F and Marinara sauce 68F inside a Hot holding unit not at the proper temperature Staff states he removed items from refrigerator and place in hot holding unit- Proper reheat items to 165F before placing inside hot holding unit- Staff Removed and reheated onsite 165F
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Soiled Pizza cutter with food particles soiled knives with food particles - Properly Clean utensils and store with food product if in use with handle up or wash rinse and sanitize frequently.
590.004/4-602.11-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: I observed staff coming in from outside and behind the counter to serve a customer without removing his outer garments nor washing his hands- I asked him before serving the customer to wash his hands the staff member went to the back removed his outer garments and stood there. I asked him why haven't he wash his hands he stated no handsoap at the front handsink. None in the back handsink either he used dish detergent from under the warewash sink - Train staff the importance of handwashing properly and fully supplied to ensure the correct and proper way of handwashing
590.002/2-301.12-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No Papertowels at both handsinks- Provide hand dryig provisions to ensure proper handwashing
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: In the rear the handsink was totally block by mop broom dust pan and large trash barrel - Remove items blocking handsink and keep clear to ensure easy access to hand wash sink
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No vomit and diarrhea supplies available- Provide supplies and instructions on vomit and diarrheal episode.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No Hand cleanser at both handsinks- Staff used dish soap under sink- Provide hand cleanser at both handwash sinks to ensure handwashing by all staff
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: No date marking on any prepared foods or wrapped foods stored in refrigerator units- Proper date mark all foods that is prepared and stored for 24hours or more
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No Managerial control over staff including handwashing cleaning prep cross contamination and improper storage cold holding and hot holding.- Train staff with materials already provided by ISD on the above mentioned
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cookline heavily soiled and encrusted grease on fryolator Stove Refrigerator on fry area interior bottom shelf Insides of frylolators and counter tops also over the oven vents there is a large vent with dusts and soils- Clean to remove soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: A number of immature flies throughout establisment - Provide an updated copy of a detail pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: There are about 14 Squeeze bottles of different kinds not labeled - Label all squeeze bottle with common name
590.003/3-601.11-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored on the floor being prepped by staff on the clean side of warewash sink- Discontinue prepping at warewash sink and preventing contamination by placing raw chicken on table where cut lettuce was stored
590.003/3-305.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: 3 cases of raw chicken stored on the floor being prepped by staff- Discontinue storing raw chicken on the floor store 6 inches off ground
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: soiled wiping cloths everywhere not stored in sanitizer solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
19
Aug 23, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No Certified food protection Certification it expired 2/25/2021 Provide a updated CFPM certification by an accredited program
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: All squeeze bottles and Bins need to be labled there is no labels. Provide lable for all squeeze bottles
590.003/3-601.11-C
90
Aug 3, 2022
Routine
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 18 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Foods held in Walk in cooler and also Low boy cooler is out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time. it is suspected the power went out and was confirmed by the Owner - Shaved steak 54F raw Chicken 51.6F sliced tomaotes 52F Pepperoni 84F Deli meats such as ham turkey mortadella cheese all tempt at 50F and also inside the walk in the deli meat all tempt 50F for undetermined amount of time. - Foods were voluntarily discarded and denatured by PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: No handwashing observed when I went to wash my hands I observed there was no hand cleanser available- Train staff to wash hands during food service and preparation.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Soiled knives and pizza cutted wedged between soiled equipment with food residue- Remove and properly wash rinse sanitize all food contact equipment and air dry before storing.
590.004/4-602.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: A case of raw chicken stored in the walk in cooler on top of ready to eat bread the raw chicken was dripping inside the bin that held the bread and the bottom of the bin had chicken juice covering the bottom of the bin- Staff voluntarily discarded the bread and denatured it with bleach. There is raw bacon stored over ready to eat foods insode reach in. In the low boy cooler Raw chicken is stored over cooked bacon. Discontinue storing raw meat over ready to eat foods to prvent cross contamination. store chicken only on bottom shelf.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Several foods was discarded for being out of temperature for undetermined amount of time or cross contaminated. 3 tubs of Raw Chicken Deli meats Sauce Shredded cheese pepperoni Bread and sub rolls. Disposal order given at the time of inspection and all foods is noted
590.003/3-701.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No managerail control over staff and operations- No reporting of an imminent health hazard and not training staff to wash hands store foods properly to prevent cross contamination not keeping foods at proper temperature.and no allergen posted or CFPM - Train staff on the aboved mentioned.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handink in food prep area had bleach inside sink and a mop bucket and mop blocking sink- Discontinue storing anything near or in front of handsink make it easily accessible for handwashing only
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: In all units where prepared foods are held there is no date marking on the deli meat and items stored in the reach in and walk in units for 24 hours and more. Date mark all foods that is prepared opened and cut and stored for 24 hours or more.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings on stairs leading to basement - Provide a current extermination report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Owner did not report a interruption of power that happened a day ago per Manager. Per Owner and worker power went out for about 4 hours. Owner stated he did not report because it was after hours and foods was discarded. I asked for Invoices for the new foods he provided an invoice only for 7/27/22- Report any imminent health hazard to the board of health 617-635-5326. Not reporting can result of suspension of permit.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand cleanser at the handsink on the cookline - Provide hand cleanser for proper handwashing by staff
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Walls and floors throughout the kitchen and food prep area is soiled -clean to remove soils and spills
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Stove frylolator interior hood and interior of lowboy is heavily encrusted with grease and soils- Clean to remove soils
590.004/4-101.19-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: All squeeze bottles and Bins need to be labled there is no labels. Provide lable for all squeeze bottles
590.003/3-601.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Several soiled wiping cloths stored and not in sanitizer solution- Store wiping cloths in clean sanitizer water for easy cleaning and saniting work area
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Lowboy cooler is heavily soiled and not operable and the low boy unit that is tempting at 50F needs to be looked at also- Clean and repair both units. Walk in units needs to read tempterature of 41F or below its ready 50F- Repair
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No Certified food protection Certification it expired 2/25/2021 Provide a updated CFPM certification by an accredited program
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: About 5 of the receptacles outside is not tightly sealed and trash arount the bins- Clean to remove excess trash and keep trash lids sealed closed
590.005/5-501.15-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Line Pizza and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Line Pizza and Grill on file is from Mar 28, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Line Pizza and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Red Line Pizza and Grill.
How does Red Line Pizza and Grill compare to other restaurants in South Boston?
Red Line Pizza and Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the South Boston average of 87.
Has Red Line Pizza and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Red Line Pizza and Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Red Line Pizza and Grill 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 Red Line Pizza and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Red Line Pizza and Grill is inspected around five times per year on average.
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