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Charlie's House Of Pizza

1724 Dorchester Av

Last inspected Jul 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

8 inspections

Inspection

Jul 6, 2026

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed a can beveraged stored in the container of chopped lettuce. PIC removed and discarded. Advised to retrain staff to store products properly. Observed plastic bowls and lids stored on cooked chicken. PIC Removed.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature

Official wording

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed cooked chicken wings stored at 58f. PIC removed and placed in the walk in unit. Per pic the chicken was cooked less than 1 hour.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed heavy food soils on the metal shelving unit in front of the pizza oven. Clean to remove Observed heaby food soils between the beverage coolers. Pull out the equipment and clean.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed the handsink blocked with boxes of plastic gloves. Advised pic to remove and dc storing equipment in the handsink.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 6, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 26, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed a can beveraged stored in the container of chopped lettuce. PIC removed and discarded. Advised to retrain staff to store products properly. Observed plastic bowls and lids stored on cooked chicken. PIC Removed.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature

Official wording

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed cooked chicken wings stored at 58f. PIC removed and placed in the walk in unit. Per pic the chicken was cooked less than 1 hour.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed heavy food soils on the metal shelving unit in front of the pizza oven. Clean to remove Observed heaby food soils between the beverage coolers. Pull out the equipment and clean.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed the handsink blocked with boxes of plastic gloves. Advised pic to remove and dc storing equipment in the handsink.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 26, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 20, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Missing Allergen Certificate. Provide and Post as required

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 20, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 15, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Missing Allergen Certificate. Provide and Post as required

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 17, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 17, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 25, 2025

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-501.113-COther

Official wording

Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Dumpster is open. Maintain closed. Corrected on site.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Missing floor tile outside restroom. Replace.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 25, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 30, 2024

Passed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Cold cuts 50F Cut tomatoes 49F / In top reach in / PIC instructed to discard any food that has remained in reach for an undertermined amount of time. Ice can be used until unit can properly operate at 41F or below.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Deli reach in operating at 56F / PIC instructed to discard any foods that have been inside for an undetermined amount of time / Bottom unit will not be used until repairs are made. Ample refrigeration on site to store food. Ice can be used in top reach in section until unit is repaired. / Repair unit to operate at 41F or below.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 30, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 17, 2024

Failed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Cold cuts 50F Cut tomatoes 49F / In top reach in / PIC instructed to discard any food that has remained in reach for an undertermined amount of time. Ice can be used until unit can properly operate at 41F or below.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Deli reach in operating at 56F / PIC instructed to discard any foods that have been inside for an undetermined amount of time / Bottom unit will not be used until repairs are made. Ample refrigeration on site to store food. Ice can be used in top reach in section until unit is repaired. / Repair unit to operate at 41F or below.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 17, 2024 · Original Source

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