Rizzo's Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Rizzo's Pizza has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Among Jamaica Plain restaurants, the typical score is 83; Rizzo's Pizza is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
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(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: CFPM observed expired. Provide current certificate or registration for exam.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. PIC stated cleaning scheduled for 1/14. Provide photo of updated sticker after cleaning.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponge observed at warewashing sink. Discontinue using sponges to wash food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
86
Sep 5, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired 08.15.25. Provide updated sticker from a licensed hood cleaner (8.25.25)
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Aug 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiples chest freezer observed with heavy/excess ice build up. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed heavily soiled . Clean to remove
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired 08.15.25. Provide updated sticker from a licensed hood cleaner
590.006/6-501.14-C
82
Jan 21, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood system observed soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed shelving inside walkin lined with cardboard. Discontinue. Corrected on site by PIC
590.006/6-101.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired: 12.4.24. Provide updated sticker from a licensed hood cleaner.
590.006/6-501.14-C
86
Oct 16, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
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Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Per PIC fruits and vegetable are washed in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
590.005/5-203.14-P
86
Apr 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Per PIC fruits and vegetable are washed in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired 4.8.24. Provide updated sticker.
590.004/4-202.18-C
82
Jan 12, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired December 2023. Per PIC a schedule cleaning is in place for January 10th 2024. Instructed PIC to submit updated photo of the sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Jan 2, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of 2 door sliding meat unit observed soiled interior of 2 door stackble freezer unit observed soiled ice build up in all chest freezer in the basement storage area. Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles at the front counter observed without identification. Provide proper identification of bottles when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired December 2023. Per PIC a schedule cleaning is in place for January 10th 2024. Instructed PIC to submit updated photo of the sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
82
Dec 26, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of 2 door sliding meat unit observed soiled interior of 2 door stackble freezer unit observed soiled ice build up in all chest freezer in the basement storage area. Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles at the front counter observed without identification. Provide proper identification of bottles when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
86
Oct 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored on top of ready to eat sauce. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door observed open. Person in charge closed.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Broken window in front dining area. Person in charge has placed service call.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Damaged ceiling tiles in basement. Repair.
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Mar 16, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee making food on grill station with gloves. He then answered the phone and continued to grab a broom to clean oven with the same gloves. Ensure employees are washing hands and changing gloves when changing tasks.
590.003/3-304.15-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Slicer observed with dried food debris. Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Back of fryolater is soiled. Bottom of basement stand up freezer has food debris. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of product observed uncovered in freezer unit. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles in grill station refrigerator observed with no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed prepped chicken in bowl stored on ground in upstairs walk in cooler. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard on shelfing in basement. All non food contact surfaces must be easily cleanable.
590.004/4-101.19-C
61
Sep 21, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Bathroom in basment does not have paper towels. Person in charge corrected on site.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Identifying information prominence-original containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Bottle of unlabled chemical in Warewash area. Provide label.
590.007/7-101.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No handwash signage on production line hand sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Window in front seating area is damaged. Person in charge has placed a service call.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Standup freezer door handle is broken. Repair as necessary.
590.004/4-501.11-C
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rizzo's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rizzo's Pizza on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rizzo's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Rizzo's Pizza.
How does Rizzo's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?
Rizzo's Pizza most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.
Has Rizzo's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rizzo's Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rizzo's Pizza 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 Rizzo's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rizzo's Pizza is inspected around four times per year on average.
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