Tremont House of Pizza

1586 Tremont St, Mission Hill, MA 02120
Pizza
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2024
45
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2022, Tremont House of Pizza has six inspections in the public record. Tremont House of Pizza was last inspected on Jul 23, 2024. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.

Looking across the full record, “effectiveness-hair restraints” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

Tremont House of Pizza's latest score of 45 falls below the Mission Hill average of 82. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 23, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Staff observed washing hands without applyng hand cleanser. Retrain
590.002/2-301.12-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Employee observed leaving prep area and coming back to prep food without washing hand prior. Retrain.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main handsink observed blocked by trash can. Discontinue (COS) Warewashing hand sink observed blocked by empty dishes. Discontinue.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Pre made and pre packed salad observed without date marking. Provide
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge must be properly trained to monitor hand washing (when where and how) understand proper procedures and review warewashing procedures. PIC to provide current allergen certificate.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Staff observed working with RTE foods without proper hair restraint. Provide and maintain.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles at customer reach observed without lables. Provide lables when removed from original comtainer.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed yellow sponge stored in 3 bay sink. Discontinue. (COS)
590.004/4-101.16-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board observed heavily scored. Replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
45
Mar 29, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Per PIC fruits and vegetable are washed in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
590.005/5-203.14-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Employee observed leaving prep area and coming back to prep food without washing hand prior. Retrain.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed employee washing hand in 3 bay sink. Discontinue.
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Provide and train staff .
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge must be properly trained to monitor hand washing understand proper procedures and review responsibilities for company illness procedures.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: No evidence of employees washing hands. Sinks dry blocked with equipment some without soap / paper towels. Corrected (COS) during inspection.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand soap available at the hand sink. Provide
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Hot holding pizza holder observed not operating. Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Staff observed working with RTF foods without proper hair restraint. Provide and maintain.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Observed fish stored in stagnant water inside the walkin. Discontinue.
590.003/3-303.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple boxes of frozen onion rings observed stored on the floor inside the walkin bucket of feta cheese observed stored on the floor inside walkiin. Discontinue and elevate.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed yellow sponge stored in 3 bay sink. Discontinue.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board observed heavily scored. Replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
33
Feb 3, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when working with foods in food prep locations
590.002/2-402.11-C
95
Nov 23, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove visible dirt dust and debris from the vents on the A/C unit above the front counter area
590.006/6-101.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Employee assembling pizza dough and red sauce in individual pizza pans are placing each one [ about 20-25 ] on top of one another - pans are a bit old and worn as well as the side door being open without a screen door where dust and debris from outside construction site blowing into the restaurant - pizzas are not covered - addressed immediately
590.003/3-302.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
86
Jul 15, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Newe menu is missing the reminder for particular menu items offered under cooked such as [ *beef kababs - *beef steak tips - *egg any style ] correct as discussed
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace broken [ unreadable food thermometer ]
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify all designated hand sinks in the kitchen as " Hand washing only "
590.006/6-301.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing [proper hair restraints when working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label to properly identify all bulk food storage bins such as [ rice - sugar- mesa - salt - flour ]
590.003/3-302.12-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure the mop sink area is clean and free from clutter and debris - wash and sanitize the basin as well as the mops on a more frequent basis
590.005/5-203.13-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the vents in the A/C unit located on the ceiling directly above the front counter area where customers order foods and pick up prepared meals
590.006/6-201.17-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tremont House of Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tremont House of Pizza on file is from Jul 23, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tremont House of Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “effectiveness-hair restraints” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tremont House of Pizza.

How does Tremont House of Pizza compare to other restaurants in Mission Hill?

Tremont House of Pizza most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Mission Hill average of 82.

Has Tremont House of Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tremont House of Pizza have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tremont House of Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Tremont House of Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tremont House of Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.