Stalex Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 11, 2024
100
Score
Stalex Pizza appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. On Jan 11, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Stalex Pizza dates to Jan 11, 2024.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
“Nonfood contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Dorchester restaurant scores 86. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 11, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 20, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Employee observed wearing glove on hand that was holding a knife other bare hand was in direct contact with ready to eat produce. Discontinue and ensure there is no bare hand contact with any ready to eat foods.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced deli cheese being stored above the pinch lines in the deli style cooler with an elevated temperature of (61F). Disocntinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All other foods inside of the cooler at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink located near the rear exit blocked by pizza pans. Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks are accessible during operational hours.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at any hand sinks. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at any hand sinks. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no test strips for the 3 bay sink/sanitizing buckets.Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Plastic single use cup being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. Disocntinue and use handled scoops to prevent contamination from hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor of the walk-in cooler visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspeciton there was only 2 drain plugs for the 3 bay sink. Provide all 3 in order to properly wash rinse and sanitize all equipment.
590.004/4-204.119-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Raw previously frozen Cod observed being defrosted in the single bay sink. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Feb 7, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Sept. 2022. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Jan 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Private homes and living or sleeping quarters use prohibition (p)
Inspector notes: Air mattress observed in the basement dry storage area. Discontinue use of air mattress in a food service facility.
590.006/6-202.111-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap present at the hand sink located near the grill top. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Blade of the table mounted can opener visibly soiled and with a rustlike substance. Replace.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanititizing solution.
590.004/4-901.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Lower shelf of the 2 door flip top cooler with excess moisture. Address clean to remoce and make any necessary repairs. Unit was operating at below 41F at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was not a full time employee who had a Food safety certification. Provide documentation of at ;least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some type of Food Safety Management course for the re-inspection. At the time of the inspection there was no full time employee who had a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings and sauces have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Designation-dressing areas and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled tank top observed left out on the dough kneeding machine. Discontinue and provide proper storage for all employees cloths.
590.006/6-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Lights near the preparation table near the basement missing protective covering. Provide.
590.006/6-202.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Sept. 2022. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Jul 28, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Warewashing equipment cleaning frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Equipment not being properly washed rinsed and sanitized properly. Address and ensure all equipment is being properly washed rinsed and sanitized.
590.004/4-501.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Management/owner not providing adequate training to staff on how to properly wash rinse and sanitize all equipment. Provide proper training to all staff.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
90
Jul 15, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Wrong test strips being used for the chlorine sanitizer at the 3 bay sink. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Small single unit fryer not under a hood system. REMOVE fryer from establishment unless otherwise authorized by the City of Boston Heath Department.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Storage shelf with meat slice being stored has what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Warewashing equipment cleaning frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Equipment not being properly washed rinsed and sanitized properly. Address and ensure all equipment is being properly washed rinsed and sanitized.
590.004/4-501.14-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Bags of raw frozen chicken observed being thawed in stagnant water. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Management/owner not providing adequate training to staff on how to properly wash rinse and sanitize all equipment. Provide proper training to all staff.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stalex Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stalex Pizza on file is from Jan 11, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stalex Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Stalex Pizza.
How does Stalex Pizza compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Stalex Pizza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Stalex Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Stalex Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Stalex 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.
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