Rock City Pizza

568 Cambridge St, Allston, MA 02134

Pizza

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Rock City Pizza seven times, with records going back to 2022. On Feb 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

“Sanitizing solutions testing devices” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Restaurants in Allston average 80, so Rock City Pizza is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at the serving line with soap dispenser not dispensing. Repair or replace. Provide paper towels.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Floor at lower level with gaps. Paint to seal it or repair.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Sep 8, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Food handler without hair restraint. Corrected on site.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Feb 7, 2025

Routine

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No sanitizer available at the time of the inspection for the 3 bay sink- Owner left at the time of the inspection to purchase chlorine sanitizer and test strips

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test kit available at the time of the inspection- Provide

590.004/4-302.14-PF

May 16, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test kit available for chlorine sanitizer- Provide

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Employees at the service counter with no hair restraints- Provide

590.002/2-402.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths on counters- Maintain in sanitizer solution

590.003/3-304.14-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles and bulk food containers with no labels- Provide

590.003/3-302.12-C

Sep 14, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at the prep area without papertowels. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Can opener soiled. Clean and sanitized properly.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Handsink at toilet without signage. Provide.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Floor inside walk-in unit soiled. Clean properly.

590.006/6-201.11-C

(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)

Inspector notes: Some pots and other equipment stored on the floor near warewashing area. Elevate properly.

590.004/4-903.11-C1

Dec 20, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: No evidence of proper warewashing.Employee can not describe/demostrate proper warewashing procedures. Three Bay Sink soiled and with soiled utensils stored in it. No sanitizer test strips on site. Provide proper warewashing all the time (wash rinse sanitize).

590.004/4-501.114-P

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No sanitizing test kit on site. provide.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Can opener soiled with dry food debris and with rust. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Food temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No food thermometer on site. Provide.

590.004/4-302.12-PF

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Outside storage prohibitions (c)

Inspector notes: Grease containers at the rear very soiled. Clean properly.

590.005/5-501.112-C

Jul 11, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: No evidence of proper warewashing. Three bay sink not set up and employee demostrate by washing and rinsing with hand at rinse bay no sanitizing steap. Set up three bay sink properly and provide proper warewashing all the time (wash rinse sanitize).

590.004/4-501.114-P

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line without paper towel. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No sanitizing test strips. Provide.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Can opener with encusted food debris. Clean and sanitize properly.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood Vent stickers expired for both pizza oven and cooking line. Provide.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored wet on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rock City Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rock City Pizza on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rock City Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “sanitizing solutions testing devices” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rock City Pizza.

How does Rock City Pizza compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Rock City Pizza most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 80.

Has Rock City Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rock City Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rock City 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 Rock City Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rock City Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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