Sbarro Restaurant

100 Terminal Rd, East Boston, MA 02128

Italian

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Sbarro Restaurant has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “cleaning frequency and restrictions”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average East Boston facility scores 91, putting Sbarro Restaurant on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine

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

View 4 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs 70F cooked sausage patties 73F Cooked potatoes 75F Baked ziti 68F / All in walk in cooler that has been down since Tuesday / All TCS foods have been voluntarily disposed of due to being out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time / Provide 41F or below

590.003/3-501.16-P

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Stromboli 98F - leaving it without temperature control for 4 hours. Manager states that timers are used for the 4 hours however during my inspection no timers were in use and PIC is unable to verify how long the stromboli has been out / Discontinue method without proper SOPs reviewed and approved by the health division. / Stromboli will be voluntarily disposed of due to being out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time. Discussed keeping Stromboli cold and heating in the pizza oven upon order

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Walk in cooler non operational since Tuesday / Certain TCS foods remained in walk in violated separately / No TCS food shall be stored in the walk in until it is properly repaired and operating at 41F or below. A part needed for repair is currently on order.

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Floors particularly behind/surrounding equipment in front and back of house are visibly soiled and with food debris / Provide a deep clean to floors throughout

590.006/6-501.12-C

Feb 13, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 7, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 2, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 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 and missing proper drain plugs no test kits on site. Provide proper warewashing all the time wash rinse sanitize.

590.004/4-501.114-P

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

Inspector notes: Several prepared products without date marking inside walk-in unit. Provide.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No sanitizer test strips on site. Provide.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

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

Inspector notes: Ice machine interior soiled. Clean properly. Can opener soiled with dried up debris. Clean and sanitize properly.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Beverage bottle stored on ice inside ice machine. Discontinue. PIC removed beverage and ice. In use paper bag with bulk food tied up. Store in a commercial grade container with lid.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)

Inspector notes: Three bay sink missing proper drain plugs. Current one broken and missing pieces. Replace.

590.004/4-204.119-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Some of the storage shelves at bulk food storage area and the containers itself soiled. Clean properly.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cutting boared soiled scores. Clean properly.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed several wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Feb 2, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Live mouse seen running around the dining area / Work together with Marketplace to develop a plan for rodent control and maintenance in the dining area. No evidence of rodents observed inside the concession

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nov 18, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed employee going to rinse utensils in the handsink / Instructed to use the 3 bay sink Handsink drain plug filled with food debris / Empty *Ensure all handsinks are used for hand washing only

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Front service area and back area - floors behind and under equipment with visible soils and debris / Move equipment away from walls to ensure a proper deep cleaning to all floors particularly at the base of the walls and under countertops and equipment

590.006/6-501.12-C

Jun 21, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sbarro Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sbarro Restaurant on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sbarro Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning frequency and restrictions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sbarro Restaurant.

How does Sbarro Restaurant compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Sbarro Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Sbarro Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sbarro Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sbarro Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Sbarro Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sbarro Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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