Boston House of Pizza
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025
78
Score
Boston House of Pizza has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 21, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The latest visit found four violations, down from 11 violations the time before.
Food properly labeled comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Among East Providence restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in refrigeration unit(s). All cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-203.12
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cooking/serving utensils observed displayed with the lip surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees and consumers if consumer self-service is provided.
4-903.11(A)
78
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Service call placed. 3-bay sink must be used to sanitize until dishwasher is repaired and at proper sanitizer (chlorine) concentration.
4-501.114
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Scouring pad observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients, located in the storage area, are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various foods were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting board of the sandwich prep unit is very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets of both prep units and the 2-door glass lowboy unit were observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be properly repaired or replaced.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the knife holder as well as the area behind the fryolators/oven, have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, grease, and other debris. Areas are to be cleaned.
4-602.13
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the walk-in cooler is in poor repair and peeling. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Ceiling is to be resurfaced using proper materials.
6-101.11
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: Protective shielding is not provided for the lights in the kitchen/prep area. Light bulbs must be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
6-202.11
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Both hoods (grill and fryolator areas) observed to have a large amount of grease and other debris. Hoods are to be cleaned.
4-204.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boston House of Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boston House of Pizza on file is from Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boston House of Pizza?
Across the inspection record, food properly labeled has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Boston House of Pizza.
How does Boston House of Pizza compare to other restaurants in East Providence?
Boston House of Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the East Providence average of 79.
Has Boston House of Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Boston House of Pizza have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about 11 previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Boston House of 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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