Sal's Pizza/Bakery
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Sal's Pizza/Bakery has 12 inspections in the public record. On Jan 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting Sal's Pizza/Bakery on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
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
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mice droppings observed under three bay sink and behind hot water heater. Clean to remove. Provide an updated pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled trap under pizza counter. Remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Provide updated certifified food manager certificate and allergy certificate.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee beverages on pizza station and salad unit. Discontinue to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-307.11-C
86
Sep 5, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Posted certified food manager no longer with company. Provide new certificate.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
95
Sep 4, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Posted certified food manager no longer with company. Provide new certificate.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
95
Aug 15, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Food debris on slicer. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink observed with leak. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Old mice droppings observed under three bay sink and under hot water heater. Clean to remove and provide updated pest reports.
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Posted certified food manager no longer with company. Provide new certificate.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Tobacco product observed on production line work station. Remove.
590.002/2-401.11-C
74
Jan 3, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings in muiltiple locations. Under three bay sink in back room by water heater by walk in cooler. Clean to remove all droppings. Provide updated pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Time as a public health control ( pf)
Inspector notes: No system in place for time for pizzas left out in ambient air. Provide written procedures.
590.003(D)/3-501.19-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer set up at locaton. Ensure sanitizer available at all hours.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Sides of production line are soiled with flour. Under equiptment is soiled. 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 food observed uncovered. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
67
Oct 23, 2023
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Staff unsure how much chlorine to add for sanitizer. Staff unable to state required final cooking temperature for chicken. Retrain staff to correctly sanitize equipment and safely cook chicken from raw.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Drain flies on wall in warewashing area. Mouse droppings throughout establishment. Clean all floors under shelves behind freezer next to oven under front shelves and inside bathroom. Provide current pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for testing chlorine sanitizer. Provide test strips.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometer for testing final cooking temperature of chicken. Provide thermometer.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Fly paper with dead flies hanging over drain board for clean/sanitized equipment. Discard fly strips and do not hang fly strip over food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No waste receptacle in bathroom. Provide convered trash bin for bathroom.
590.005/5-501.17-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead mouse on trap next to oven. Discard to rpevent contamination.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Pizza cook without hair restraint. PRovide hat or hairnet.
590.002/2-402.11-C
52
May 15, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Bathroom hand sink out of soap Corrected on site Staff using hand sink adjacent to bathroom
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Bathroom hand sink out of towels Corrected on site Staff using hand sink adjacent to bathroom
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide scheduled cleaning date
590.006/6-501.14-C
78
Feb 17, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Sprinkler pipe broke above service area. Electricity and hot water were not interrupted. Food near service counter disposed before ISD on site. Repair pipe and ceiling. Provide Building Inspector approval for repairs before contacting Health Department to reopen.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Dec 14, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for testing chlorine sanitizer concentration. Provide test strips. Chlorine mixed according to label instructions.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Flour and debris under pizza cooler 3 compartment sink and service areas. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide service date at compliance inspection.
590.006/6-501.14-C
82
May 11, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Garlic and oil mixture at 73F. Garlic and oil must be held at 41F or below to prevent possible contamintation from c. botulinum. Replaced in walk-in cooler.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Bathroom observed out of hand soap. Hand sinks need to be stocked with soap towels and hot water at all times.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot water at kitchen hand sink mixing valve not functioning properly- hot water leaks. Repair as necessary to enure consistent flow of hot water.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard on floor under 3 compartment sink. Discard and discontinue storing cardboard on the floor.
590.004/4-101.19-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Moisture under rinse bay of 3 compartment sink seems to indicate a leak. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sal's Pizza/Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sal's Pizza/Bakery on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sal's Pizza/Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sal's Pizza/Bakery.
How does Sal's Pizza/Bakery compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Sal's Pizza/Bakery most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Sal's Pizza/Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sal's Pizza/Bakery have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sal's Pizza/Bakery 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 Sal's Pizza/Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sal's Pizza/Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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