ALEX PIZZA
Latest: PASS
September 22, 2025
Address
1252 WASHINGTON ST
South End, MA 02118
Inspection History
61 inspections
23 failures
License
License #24310
Last inspected: September 22, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
September 22, 2025
at 3:34 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employee making pizza observed without hair restraint. Provide. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Certified food manager certificates observed expired. Up...
FAIL
September 15, 2025
at 5:25 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employee making pizza observed without hair restraint. Provide. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Certified food manager certificates observed expired. Up...
PASS
January 9, 2025
at 7:42 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Multiple prepped items in walk in cooler without date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hoo...
FAIL
January 2, 2025
at 7:32 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Multiple prepped items in walk in cooler without date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hoo...
PASS
August 27, 2024
at 6:11 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Bug zapper observed stored above food product. Move away from food product. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Grille...
FAIL
August 20, 2024
at 4:27 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Bug zapper observed stored above food product. Move away from food product. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Grille...
PASS
March 22, 2024
at 3:20 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employee working on production line without hair restraint. Corrected on site. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw shell eggs ...
FAIL
March 15, 2024
at 4:10 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employee working on production line without hair restraint. Corrected on site. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw shell eggs ...
PASS
November 21, 2023
at 7:45 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Cooked chicken in covered plastic container at grill station at 125F. Spread out in metal pan- 86F in 20 minutes. Cool cooked foods uncovered in single layer. | 590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling Pest...
FAIL
November 14, 2023
at 7:45 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Cooked chicken in covered plastic container at grill station at 125F. Spread out in metal pan- 86F in 20 minutes. Cool cooked foods uncovered in single layer. | 590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling Pest...
PASS
August 9, 2023
at 6:43 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloth sanitizer not testing. Corrected mon site. Ensure all staff are trained to dilute chlorine sanitizer for wiping cloths | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Cont...
FAIL
August 2, 2023
at 7:44 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloth sanitizer not testing. Corrected mon site. Ensure all staff are trained to dilute chlorine sanitizer for wiping cloths | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Cont...
PASS
March 10, 2023
at 4:49 PM
3 violations
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Mouse droppings around stand mixer and along basement walls under shelving. Clean and monitor for activity. Provide current pest report. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance a...
FAIL
March 3, 2023
at 4:43 PM
3 violations
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Mouse droppings around stand mixer and along basement walls under shelving. Clean and monitor for activity. Provide current pest report. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance a...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 18, 2023
at 3:24 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 26, 2022
at 4:58 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Floor under pizza and sandwich stations with debris. Clean all areas to prevent contamination and avoid attracting pests 8-18-22 : Floors in customer area with black soils clean to remove Lowe...
FAIL
August 18, 2022
at 2:19 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Container of raw beef stored on walk-in cooler shelf above container of sliced tomatoes. Store raw animal prodcuts below ready to eat foods and produce. ...
FAIL
August 12, 2022
at 5:22 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Container of raw beef stored on walk-in cooler shelf above container of sliced tomatoes. Store raw animal prodcuts below ready to eat foods and produce. ...
PASS
April 13, 2022
at 2:38 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Pizza cook observed without hair restraint. Provide hats or hair nets for all food service employees. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregatio...
FAIL
April 6, 2022
at 4:01 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Pizza cook observed without hair restraint. Provide hats or hair nets for all food service employees. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregatio...
PASS
February 28, 2022
at 4:08 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Grill cook observed not wearing hair restraint. Provide hats or hair nets for all food handler employees. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segreg...
FAIL
February 22, 2022
at 8:13 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Grill cook observed not wearing hair restraint. Provide hats or hair nets for all food handler employees. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segreg...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 16, 2021
at 4:18 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Personal bottled beverages observed being stored in the deli style coolers being used for service. Discontinue and use appropriate storage for personal beverages. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - ...
FAIL
December 8, 2021
at 7:47 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Personal bottled beverages observed being stored in the deli style coolers being used for service. Discontinue and use appropriate storage for personal beverages. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - ...
PASS
July 27, 2021
at 4:33 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 9, 2021
at 4:32 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Excess frost buidl-up observed inside of the single door upright basement freezer. Defrost and clean to remove. | L1 - : 8-304.11 Post Permit in the Food Establishment that is in a conspicuos loca...
PASS
January 19, 2021
at 7:33 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings have no labels. Provide. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Sanitizer in buckets n...
FAIL
January 4, 2021
at 4:45 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings have no labels. Provide. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Sanitizer in buckets n...
PASS
July 17, 2020
at 2:54 PM
4 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergen certification. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Sanitizing buckets set up with oonly soap and water. D...
FAIL
July 10, 2020
at 2:57 PM
4 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergen certification. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Sanitizing buckets set up with oonly soap and water. D...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 18, 2020
at 5:21 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Interior of the single door upright basement freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
PASS
July 25, 2019
at 3:27 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): No interior thermometers in refrigerators supply in all | 590.006/6-102.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C): 1) Hood vents with carbon build up & grease buil...
FAIL
July 17, 2019
at 12:17 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): No interior thermometers in refrigerators supply in all | 590.006/6-102.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C): 1) Hood vents with carbon build up & grease buil...
PASS
August 1, 2018
at 5:26 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep all opened bulk foods in a covered and labeled container. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing sokutionj when not in use. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand C...
FAIL
July 23, 2018
at 2:51 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep all opened bulk foods in a covered and labeled container. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing sokutionj when not in use. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand C...
PASS
April 19, 2018
at 3:24 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 29, 2017
at 5:17 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) Side of cooler with soils clean to remove 2) Back splash @ cooking line hand sink with soils clean to remove | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: 1) Walls to stairs with s...
FAIL
December 20, 2017
at 9:36 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) Side of cooler with soils clean to remove 2) Back splash @ cooking line hand sink with soils clean to remove | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: 1) Walls to stairs with s...
PASS
June 15, 2017
at 4:40 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: cardboard lining shelves next to grill remove to allolw a cleanable smooth durable surface | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: heavy frost build up on interior of ice cream freezer defrost |...
FAIL
June 6, 2017
at 3:16 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: cardboard lining shelves next to grill remove to allolw a cleanable smooth durable surface | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: heavy frost build up on interior of ice cream freezer defrost |...
FAIL
May 12, 2016
at 3:51 PM
4 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: self service cheese cakes and choc late cakes without labels label properly | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: raw chicken and raw steak tips @ 46f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 04-3-501.15/4-3...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 15, 2015
at 3:38 PM
2 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers with no labels- Provide | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Multiple refrigerators with no cnspicuous thermometers- Provide Temperatures at 39F or below at time of in...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 17, 2014
at 4:29 PM
8 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Provide a ingredients list for pastry at front counter. Pastry are commercially made. Provide a sign in display case. | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk food co...
FAIL
December 10, 2014
at 11:38 PM
8 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Provide a ingredients list for pastry at front counter. Pastry are commercially made. Provide a sign in display case. | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk food co...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 19, 2013
at 4:02 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: The two braces to one of the freezer covers have come loose. As such the cover to the coffin freezer is loose. Repair the braces to secure the cover.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 22, 2012
at 6:34 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean the mop bucket. Clean the shelf opposite the three-basin sink. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide hand towels where needed. A delivery of hand towels was exp...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 13, 2012
at 7:22 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean the underside of the handles to the sandwich unit to remove food soil. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: The bottom left wall to the mop sink is starting to deteriorate...
PASS
November 3, 2011
at 5:25 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrostefrost ice cream freezer. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers where necessary | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean grease trap. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Ins...