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Pino's Pizza House

1918 Beacon St

Last inspected Apr 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

Apr 6, 2026

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Wiping cloths observed wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution..

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 590.006/6-201.12-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)

Inspector’s notes

CO2 tanks not chained/secured. Secure properly..

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 6, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 9, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s notes

At the food prep sink in the back of the restaurant there is no air gap where the employees wash the produce; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an air gap.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 9, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 23, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

9 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No vomit and dirrhea clean up procedures or kit was able to be produced by employees when asked by the inspector. Provide procedures and kit for a vomit and diarrhea event.

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 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Assignment (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

At the time of inspection there was no person in charge on site and no person on site that could answer questions regarding food safety sanitization employee illness or that could take active managerial control. Designate a person in charge on site that is knowledgeable about food safety sanitization employee illness and can take active managerial control.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed knives stored in between equipment at the front customer facing cooler; store in-use utensils on clean santized surfaces.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

During operating hours there are glue fly traps hung in the food prep areas; discontinue use of fly traps during active hours.

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-PFood temperature

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Cut vegetables in hotel pans above the pizza prep station: onions bell peppers 67F; cut cucumbers in front cooler facing customers 53F. Hold TCS items at or below 41F. Staff states that the cut vegetables had been cut and prepared at around 10am; the inspector instructed the staff to remove the vegetables from service and place them uncovered in the walkin cooler to reach 41F.

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
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

Cooked pizzas are held without active hot holding at 75F; cooked chicken parm and eggplant parm at 77F at the sandwich station. Staff moved pizzas that were cooked less than an hour ago to the walkin cooler; the chicken parm and eggplant were put into oven to reheat to 165F and the hot holding unit was turned turned on to place the foods in once the foods reach 165F.

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

The table the flat top grill sits on is encrusted in soils and grease; the plywood the soda syrup dispensers is heavily soiled in encrusted syrups; clean and sanitize surfaces.

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
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s notes

At the food prep sink in the back of the restaurant there is no air gap where the employees wash the produce; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an air gap.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

In the employee restroom there is no employees must wash hands signage; provide.

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, Oct 23, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 15, 2025

Failed

9 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No vomit and dirrhea clean up procedures or kit was able to be produced by employees when asked by the inspector. Provide procedures and kit for a vomit and diarrhea event.

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 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Assignment (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

At the time of inspection there was no person in charge on site and no person on site that could answer questions regarding food safety sanitization employee illness or that could take active managerial control. Designate a person in charge on site that is knowledgeable about food safety sanitization employee illness and can take active managerial control.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed knives stored in between equipment at the front customer facing cooler; store in-use utensils on clean santized surfaces.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

During operating hours there are glue fly traps hung in the food prep areas; discontinue use of fly traps during active hours.

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-PFood temperature

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Cut vegetables in hotel pans above the pizza prep station: onions bell peppers 67F; cut cucumbers in front cooler facing customers 53F. Hold TCS items at or below 41F. Staff states that the cut vegetables had been cut and prepared at around 10am; the inspector instructed the staff to remove the vegetables from service and place them uncovered in the walkin cooler to reach 41F.

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
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

Cooked pizzas are held without active hot holding at 75F; cooked chicken parm and eggplant parm at 77F at the sandwich station. Staff moved pizzas that were cooked less than an hour ago to the walkin cooler; the chicken parm and eggplant were put into oven to reheat to 165F and the hot holding unit was turned turned on to place the foods in once the foods reach 165F.

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

The table the flat top grill sits on is encrusted in soils and grease; the plywood the soda syrup dispensers is heavily soiled in encrusted syrups; clean and sanitize surfaces.

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
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s notes

At the food prep sink in the back of the restaurant there is no air gap where the employees wash the produce; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an air gap.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

In the employee restroom there is no employees must wash hands signage; provide.

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, Oct 15, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 23, 2025

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Packaged products stored directly on the floor in the walkin- Corrected on site

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
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of spilled soda syrup noted below soad lines in the basement- 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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 23, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 29, 2024

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-301.12-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (C)

Inspector’s notes

At the time of the inspection there was no detergent/no-rinse sanitizer available for use in the 2 bay sink- Owner was going to pick up product following inspection Sanitizer shall be available at all times

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

Internal panel of ice machine with soils- Reviewed proper cleaning/sanitizing procedures with staff

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, Jan 29, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 22, 2024

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-301.12-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (C)

Inspector’s notes

At the time of the inspection there was no detergent/no-rinse sanitizer available for use in the 2 bay sink- Owner was going to pick up product following inspection Sanitizer shall be available at all times

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

Internal panel of ice machine with soils- Reviewed proper cleaning/sanitizing procedures with staff

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, Jan 22, 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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