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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Detroit Pizza

594a Washington St

Last inspected Mar 9, 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

9 inspections

Inspection

Mar 9, 2026

Passed

6 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

The posted certified food manager certificate expired in July 2025 and the allergen awareness training certificate expired in June of 2025; provide updated certified food protection manager and allergen awareness training certificates.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
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

In the top compartment of a cold holding unit observed cut tomatoes 50F cut onions 50F shredded cheese 50F but TCS foods in the bottom seperated compartment were 41F. The person in charge voluntarily discarded the TCS foods as they had been prepared at or around 9:00am today and will place a service call to have the cold holding unit serviced. There is sufficient refrigeration to hold foods in the kitchen area with the top loading unit not being used. Hold cold TCS foods at 41F and 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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

In the small storage room in the basement there is clutter on the floor throughout. Organize the items or discard unused items in the basement room so that you are able to properly clean and observe for pest activity.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

In the basement floor tiles have become detached from the floor or are missing; repair or replace the floor tiles in the basement.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

The yellow hood sticker above the deep fat fryers expired in December 2025; have an approved hood cleaner perform service and provide an updated hood inspection sticker.

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
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

The posted letter grade is from 2024; provide and post your most recent Health Department Letter Grade Post your 2026 Health Permit and Site Cleanliess License Post updated allergen awareness poster in back of house Post sign stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available upon request." visible to customers Post sign stating "Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy." near register or menu visible to customers

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, Mar 9, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 2, 2026

Failed

6 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

The posted certified food manager certificate expired in July 2025 and the allergen awareness training certificate expired in June of 2025; provide updated certified food protection manager and allergen awareness training certificates.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
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

In the top compartment of a cold holding unit observed cut tomatoes 50F cut onions 50F shredded cheese 50F but TCS foods in the bottom seperated compartment were 41F. The person in charge voluntarily discarded the TCS foods as they had been prepared at or around 9:00am today and will place a service call to have the cold holding unit serviced. There is sufficient refrigeration to hold foods in the kitchen area with the top loading unit not being used. Hold cold TCS foods at 41F and 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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

In the small storage room in the basement there is clutter on the floor throughout. Organize the items or discard unused items in the basement room so that you are able to properly clean and observe for pest activity.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

In the basement floor tiles have become detached from the floor or are missing; repair or replace the floor tiles in the basement.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

The yellow hood sticker above the deep fat fryers expired in December 2025; have an approved hood cleaner perform service and provide an updated hood inspection sticker.

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
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

The posted letter grade is from 2024; provide and post your most recent Health Department Letter Grade Post your 2026 Health Permit and Site Cleanliess License Post updated allergen awareness poster in back of house Post sign stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available upon request." visible to customers Post sign stating "Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy." near register or menu visible to customers

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, Mar 2, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 13, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 13, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 19, 2025

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s notes

Food handler observed without hair restraint. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 19, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 19, 2025

Report filed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther

Official wording

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sponges observed at 3 compartment sink. Doscard sponges and discontinue using to wash food contact surfaces.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Soiled cardboard lining dunnage rack at front counter. Discard cardboard. Use materials that are durable cleanable and non-absorbent.

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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker over fry station expired. Provide cleaning date.

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, Mar 19, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 12, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther

Official wording

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sponges observed at 3 compartment sink. Doscard sponges and discontinue using to wash food contact surfaces.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Soiled cardboard lining dunnage rack at front counter. Discard cardboard. Use materials that are durable cleanable and non-absorbent.

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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker over fry station expired. Provide cleaning date.

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, Mar 12, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 30, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

Inspection

Mar 21, 2024

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Day light visible under back door. Install door sweep to prevent pests from entering.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 21, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 3, 2024

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source

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