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Inspection record

Deno's Pizza and Subs

2040 Centre St · Boston, MA 02132

6inspections since May 2026
27violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)

License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out

Inspection history

Oct 6, 2026HE_Pass3 violations
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
At the tim of the re-inspeciton quartinary Ammonium in the red buckets was still registerng at well over the required 200-400ppm. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained on how to set up and test.
*Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
PVC drainage pipe to the compressor of the walk-in cooler disconnected. Address and repair. At the time of the re-inspection the walk-in freezer was operating with an elevated temperature of approximately 47F. Discontinue use unless the freezer is able to maintain all foods solid. Foods to be removed and placed into an additional freezer until repairs have been made.
*Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
At the time of the re-inspection boxes of food products were still observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
Oct 1, 2026HE_Hearing5 violations
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
At the tim of the re-inspeciton quartinary Ammonium in the red buckets was still registerng at well over the required 200-400ppm. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained on how to set up and test.
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
No equipment thermometer observed inside of the single door Coke cooler. Provide.
*Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
At the time of the re-inspection boxes of food products were still observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
*Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
PVC drainage pipe to the compressor of the walk-in cooler disconnected. Address and repair. At the time of the re-inspection the walk-in freezer was operating with an elevated temperature of approximately 47F. Discontinue use unless the freezer is able to maintain all foods solid. Foods to be removed and placed into an additional freezer until repairs have been made.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Sep 21, 2026HE_Fail5 violations
*Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Card board observed lining several storage shelves in teh main kitchen area. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces reman cleanable durable and smooth. PVC drainage pipe to the compressor of the walk-in cooler disconnected. Address and repair.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the storage shelves where pizza boxes are being stored. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection date specifiesd. Management shall increase pest control visits based upon the recommendations from the company being used.
*Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
Boxes of food products observed being stored on teh ground of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Quartinary Ammonium in the red buckets registerng at well over the required 200-400ppm. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained on how to set up and test.
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
No equipment thermometer observed inside of the single door Coke cooler. Provide.
Jul 28, 2026HE_Pass2 violations
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Pipe under the 3 bay sink with a small leak. Address and make any necessary repairs. PVC drainage pipe to the compressor of the Bally walk-in cooler is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
*Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Small walk-in freezer does not appear to be functioning properly. Foods at the time of the inspection were at below 20F. Discontinue useage unless the unit is able to maintain all foods inside frozen. At the time of the re-inspection all foods had been removed and parts had been order and will be installed upon arrival.
Jul 15, 2026HE_FailExt6 violations
*Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Small walk-in freezer does not appear to be functioning properly. Foods at the time of the inspection were at below 20F. Discontinue useage unless the unit is able to maintain all foods inside frozen. At the time of the re-inspection all foods had been removed and parts had been order and will be installed upon arrival.
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Sanitizing buckets out on counter tops with no sanitizer registering at the test strip. Address and ensure all staff have been trained on how to set up and test sanitizer in buckets. All rags used for cleaning shall be stored in a sanitzing solution.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed on a sheet pan along with small storage shelf for paper towel dispensor in the basement. Address and provide an up to date pest conrol report for the re-inspection.
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Pipe under the 3 bay sink with a small leak. Address and make any necessary repairs. PVC drainage pipe to the compressor of the Bally walk-in cooler is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
No equipment thermometer observed inside of the single door Coke cooler. Provide.
*Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
Boxes of foods observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
Jul 8, 2026HE_Fail6 violations
*Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
Boxes of foods observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Sanitizing buckets out on counter tops with no sanitizer registering at the test strip. Address and ensure all staff have been trained on how to set up and test sanitizer in buckets. All rags used for cleaning shall be stored in a sanitzing solution.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed on a sheet pan along with small storage shelf for paper towel dispensor in the basement. Address and provide an up to date pest conrol report for the re-inspection.
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Pipe under the 3 bay sink with a small leak. Address and make any necessary repairs. PVC drainage pipe to the compressor of the Bally walk-in cooler is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
No equipment thermometer observed inside of the single door Coke cooler. Provide.
*Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Small walk-in freezer does not appear to be functioning properly. Foods at the time of the inspection were at below 20F. Discontinue useage unless the unit is able to maintain all foods inside frozen.

Violation severity marks (*, **, ***) are the city's published violation levels. Result codes are Boston ISD's own codes, shown verbatim - we found no public legend. Methodology