Inspection record
Pizza Stop
851 Harrison Av · Boston, MA 02118
6inspections since May 2026
40violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Sep 30, 2026HE_Pass3 violations
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Observed hood sticker expired July 2026. Instructed PIC to submit confirmation of scheduled cleaning to the Health Division immediately
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Observed no paper towels at handsinks. Instructed PIC to provide and maintain paper towels at all handsinks for efficient handwashing at all times. COS
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed heavy ice build up inside deep freezer. Clean to remove build up
Sep 23, 2026HE_Fail3 violations
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed heavy ice build up inside deep freezer. Clean to remove build up
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Observed no paper towels at handsinks. Instructed PIC to provide and maintain paper towels at all handsinks for efficient handwashing at all times. COS
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Observed hood sticker expired July 2026. Instructed PIC to submit confirmation of scheduled cleaning to the Health Division immediately
Aug 21, 2026HE_Pass2 violations
*Outside Receptacles (C)
Maintain clean after use
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Post copy of your current food safety certificate on site as discussed
Aug 18, 2026HE_FailExt11 violations
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Post current copy of the food safety on site
*Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Remove stubborn stains on the hood vents where needed
**Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Cutting boards appear visibly compromised - clean to remove all visible soils or replace if needed
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean interior / exterior of all freezer / refrigeration units from visible food spills stains and soils
*Service Sink (C)
Maintain clean after use
*Grease Trap(C)
Clean to remove rust and visible soils
*Outside Receptacles (C)
Maintain clean after use
*Outside Receptacles (C)
Keep lids tightly fit on all trash bins after use
*Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Clean the floors behind and underneath the pizza oven from all visible soils
*Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Replace missing stained and compromised ceiling tiles where needed
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Post copy of your current food safety certificate on site as discussed
Aug 11, 2026HE_Fail9 violations
**Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Cutting boards appear visibly compromised - clean to remove all visible soils or replace if needed
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Post current copy of the food safety on site
*Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Replace missing stained and compromised ceiling tiles where needed
*Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Clean the floors behind and underneath the pizza oven from all visible soils
*Outside Receptacles (C)
Keep lids tightly fit on all trash bins after use
*Grease Trap(C)
Clean to remove rust and visible soils
*Service Sink (C)
Maintain clean after use
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean interior / exterior of all freezer / refrigeration units from visible food spills stains and soils
*Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Remove stubborn stains on the hood vents where needed
May 4, 2026HE_Pass12 violations
*Drying Mops (C)
Keep soiled mops and brooms elevated off the floors after use
*Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Clean floors throughout the facility from visible food spills
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Post copy of your current food safety certificate on site as we discussed
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Clearly label all bulk food containers to properly identify the contents
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Set up as we discussed
**Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Replace visibly compromised cutting board on the sandwich unit
*Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Remove heavily soiled vents to soak overnight
*Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Replace all stained / missing ceiling tiles where needed
*Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
Expired sticker on the hood - air flow is currently poor in attempting to remove grease and grime - PIC has scheduled a hood cleaning for later this week
**Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
Ensure the designated hand sink located in the front counter / food prep area is clutter free and clean during hours of operation
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean exterior of all refrigeration / freezer units - all cooking equipment - bulk food containers and inside the microwave from all visible food spills stains and soils
*Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Scrape all peeling paint where needed and resurface as discussed
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