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Pizzeria Rustico

85 Canal St

Last inspected May 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

7 inspections

Inspection

May 15, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther

Official wording

Service Sink (C)

Inspector’s notes

Noted no service sink mop water dumped in the 3 bay sink.Discontinue and provide a plumbers report to install enclosed utility sink. In the meantime use the toilet to dump dirty water.

In plain English

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

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

Inspection

May 4, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther

Official wording

Service Sink (C)

Inspector’s notes

Noted no service sink mop water dumped in the 3 bay sink.Discontinue and provide a plumbers report to install enclosed utility sink. In the meantime use the toilet to dump dirty water.

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, May 4, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 31, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-903.12-COther

Official wording

Prohibitions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Noted single use items stored directly under the ceiling without protection from contamination.Remove or provide ceiling

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther

Official wording

Service Sink (C)

Inspector’s notes

Noted no service sink mop water dumped in the 3 bay sink.Discontinue and provide a plumbers report to install enclosed utility sink. In the meantime use the toilet to dump dirty water.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

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Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s notes

Noted no air gap on the prep sink.Provide a plumbers report with estimate from a licensed plumber

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 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Noted floors in the basement with visible dust. Clean with frequency

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 31, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 24, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-903.12-COther

Official wording

Prohibitions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Noted single use items stored directly under the ceiling without protection from contamination.Remove or provide ceiling

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther

Official wording

Service Sink (C)

Inspector’s notes

Noted no service sink mop water dumped in the 3 bay sink.Discontinue and provide a plumbers report to install enclosed utility sink. In the meantime use the toilet to dump dirty water.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s notes

Noted no air gap on the prep sink.Provide a plumbers report with estimate from a licensed plumber

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 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Noted floors in the basement with visible dust. Clean with frequency

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 24, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 30, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 30, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 10, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 10, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 14, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 14, 2024 · Original Source

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