Tarboosh Pizza & Grill

2 Brighton Av, Allston, MA 02134
Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Tarboosh Pizza & Grill has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 8, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition”, showing up four times.

The city-wide average for Allston sits at 80, putting Tarboosh Pizza & Grill on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling missing several tiles near the prep area. Replace.
590.006/6-201.13-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Toilet door not self-closing. Provide.
590.006/6-202.14-C
86
May 30, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired December 2023- Schedule hood cleaning/inspection
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
May 9, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles with no labeling- Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired December 2023- Schedule hood cleaning/inspection
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Sep 29, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 8, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent Sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tarboosh Pizza & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tarboosh Pizza & Grill on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tarboosh Pizza & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tarboosh Pizza & Grill.

How does Tarboosh Pizza & Grill compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Tarboosh Pizza & Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 80.

Has Tarboosh Pizza & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tarboosh Pizza & Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tarboosh Pizza & Grill 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 Tarboosh Pizza & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tarboosh Pizza & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.