Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

New Market Pizza & Grill

Name: New Market Pizza & Grill
Address: 850 Massachusetts Av, Boston, MA

850 Massachusetts Av

Last inspected Apr 4, 2025 · 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

6 inspections

Inspection

Apr 4, 2025

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed bulk containers stored near cooking line without labels. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw chicken stored in reach in unit and pizza sauce between 47F - 49F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS

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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

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(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed heavy soiled bulk containers / food spills at pizza station table / food debris inside deep freezer. Thoroughly clean to remove all soils spills debris

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 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

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System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed hand sink @ pizza station clogged. Plumber scheduled for repairs today 3/28/25; Instructed PIC to provide the plumbers report to Health Division Observed missing drain plugs at 3 bay compartment sink. Provide for each sink

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 4, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 28, 2025

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed bulk containers stored near cooking line without labels. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside.

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

Observed raw chicken stored in reach in unit and pizza sauce between 47F - 49F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed heavy soiled bulk containers / food spills at pizza station table / food debris inside deep freezer. Thoroughly clean to remove all soils spills debris

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 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 28, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 30, 2024

Passed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed multiple soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables and in warewashing area. Remove and maintain in a sanitizing solution after each use

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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed soiled knives stored in knife rack at sandwich station; soils inside pizza refrigerated unit. Clean all too remove soils / spills

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 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed hand sink clogged @ cooking grill. Contact licensed plumber for repairs and provide detailed report

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

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

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Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed multiple immature flies throughout establishment. Provide current detailed pest report for services

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ensure frequent cleaning of tables / floors / utensils are taken place during slow periods of operation

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, Aug 30, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 21, 2024

Failed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed multiple soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables and in warewashing area. Remove and maintain in a sanitizing solution after each use

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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed soiled knives stored in knife rack at sandwich station; soils inside pizza refrigerated unit. Clean all too remove soils / spills

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 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed hand sink clogged @ cooking grill. Contact licensed plumber for repairs and provide detailed report

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

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed multiple immature flies throughout establishment. Provide current detailed pest report for services

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ensure frequent cleaning of tables / floors / utensils are taken place during slow periods of operation

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, Aug 21, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 17, 2024

Passed

4 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

Observed crispy chicken stored @ 47F at pizza station. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC covered open containers - corrected on site

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.005/5-501.116-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed heavy grease build up on grease barrel. Clean to eliminate build up.

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 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

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Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed multiple hand sinks without soap. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand soap at all hand sinks to ensure proper handwashing. PIC Corrected on site

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.

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed multiple hand sinks without paper towels. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at all hand sinks to ensure proper handwashing. PIC 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

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

Inspection

Apr 9, 2024

Failed

4 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

Observed crispy chicken stored @ 47F at pizza station. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC covered open containers - corrected on site

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed multiple hand sinks without soap. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand soap at all hand sinks to ensure proper handwashing. PIC Corrected on site

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.

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed multiple hand sinks without paper towels. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at all hand sinks to ensure proper handwashing. PIC 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 590.005/5-501.116-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed heavy grease build up on grease barrel. Clean to eliminate build up.

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, Apr 9, 2024 · Original Source