Ruggles Pizza and Cafe

249 Ruggles St, Boston, MA 02120

Pizza

Last inspected: Aug 14, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Ruggles Pizza and Cafe has six inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 14, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting Ruggles Pizza and Cafe on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 16, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide most recent pest report

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple missing or damaged floor tiles throughout establishment. Replace and ensure floors are smooth clean and durable

590.006/6-101.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy flour spills on floors in back storage room. Clean to remove all spills

590.006/6-201.11-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Observed leak at 3 bay compartment sink. Discussed with PIC to contact a licensed plumber for repairs and provide report upon completion

590.005/5-205.15-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired March 2024. PIC contacted hood cleaning company while on site - scheduled cleaning Thursday 4/18/24

590.006/6-501.14-C

Sep 21, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Observed food spills in 2 door upright refrigerated unit and ice build up in large deep freezer. Clean to remove all spills / ice

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Observed hood stcker expired June 2023. Instructed PIC to contact hood cleaning company while on site; message left; pending scheduled appointment. Submit confirmation to the Health Division upon scheduling.

590.006/6-501.14-C

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles without labels. Provide labels on all squeeze bottles with the common name of the food product stored inside

590.003/3-302.12-C

Apr 11, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager certificate posted. Please register for course immediately and submit email confimrnation to the Health Division.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles without lables. Provide

590.003/3-302.12-C

Dec 19, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Observed ice build and soils in rear deep freezer and pizza station. Clean to remove all soils and ice

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken and ready to eat onion w/ pepper mix without proper date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to eat foods.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired October 2022. PIC contacted cleaning company on site for appointment. Instructed PIC to contact Health department immediately upon scheduling.

590.006/6-501.14-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Observed CFPM certificate missing. Instructed PIC to register for the course and submit confirmation to the Health department as soon as possible. List provided via email

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed grease build up on wall behind counter deep fryer. Clean to remove all grease build up

590.006/6-201.11-C

Aug 16, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed heavy ice build in deep freezer. Clean to remove all ice Observed soils / food spils on the exterior of upright freezer. Clean to remove all spills

590.004/4-601.11-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Observed Certified Food Protection Manager and Allergen awareness certificates expired. Register for course and submit confirmation to the Health deparment immediately.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed several damaged floor tiles. Replace Observed soils in white wall throughout establishment. Thoroughly clean all grease from walls.

590.006/6-201.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ruggles Pizza and Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ruggles Pizza and Cafe on file is from Aug 14, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ruggles Pizza and Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ruggles Pizza and Cafe.

How does Ruggles Pizza and Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Ruggles Pizza and Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Ruggles Pizza and Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ruggles Pizza and Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ruggles Pizza and Cafe 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 Ruggles Pizza and Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ruggles Pizza and Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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