CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
Latest: PASS
September 12, 2025
Address
800 BOYLSTON ST
Boston, MA 02199
Inspection History
84 inspections
39 failures
License
License #19754
Last inspected: September 12, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
September 12, 2025
at 5:29 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items in the walkin freezer observed stored unwrapped & no covers.Provide covers & wraps during storage(label & date) | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (...
FAIL
September 2, 2025
at 5:19 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items in the walkin freezer observed stored unwrapped & no covers.Provide covers & wraps during storage(label & date) | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (...
PASS
June 27, 2025
at 4:01 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all bulk storage bins. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): There were unwrapped items observed ...
FAIL
June 11, 2025
at 5:37 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all bulk storage bins. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): There were unwrapped items observed ...
PASS
December 2, 2024
at 4:13 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the interior of the linen/trash closet | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean the wall around the grease barrel to remove soils. | 590.006/6-501.13-C - Cle...
FAIL
November 22, 2024
at 4:53 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the interior of the linen/trash closet | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean the wall around the grease barrel to remove soils. | 590.006/6-501.13-C - Cle...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 16, 2024
at 4:43 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items in the freezer observed uncovered.Provide wrapping /covers during storage. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Replace the ...
FAIL
April 5, 2024
at 4:22 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items in the freezer observed uncovered.Provide wrapping /covers during storage. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Replace the ...
PASS
November 17, 2023
at 4:25 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): There are gaps & cracks observed at the exterior base of the patio windows.Seal all gaps & cracks to prevent possible pest access. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (P...
FAIL
November 3, 2023
at 6:11 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Pasta station-Open top refrigeration unit not operating.Repair Upon re-inspection manager stating unit to be replaced on 11.3.23 | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-...
FAIL
October 27, 2023
at 6:57 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Items in the open top unit reading 48-52F(onions cheese corn peppers) Maintain items 41F or below PIC removing items to cool/hold 41F or below ...
FAIL
October 20, 2023
at 7:40 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Items in the open top unit reading 48-52F(onions cheese corn peppers) Maintain items 41F or below PIC removing items to cool/hold 41F or below ...
PASS
June 6, 2023
at 6:35 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed raw chicken stored thawing above ready to eat foods. Person in charge corrected. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination f...
FAIL
May 30, 2023
at 6:08 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed raw chicken stored thawing above ready to eat foods. Person in charge corrected. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination f...
PASS
February 15, 2023
at 7:19 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Pea and Barley Soup in hot holding well ready for service at 115F. Soup had been heated one hour prior per PIC. Removed and reheated to acceptable t...
FAIL
February 7, 2023
at 4:46 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Pea and Barley Soup in hot holding well ready for service at 115F. Soup had been heated one hour prior per PIC. Removed and reheated to acceptable t...
PASS
October 4, 2022
at 4:20 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed cooked pasta being cooled in walk in cooler stored below raw chicken. Person in charge corrected on site. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage C...
FAIL
September 26, 2022
at 4:46 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed cooked pasta being cooled in walk in cooler stored below raw chicken. Person in charge corrected on site. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage C...
PASS
May 5, 2022
at 6:31 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Printer above pizza cookline is heavily soiled. Clean to prevent potential contamination in food products. | 590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Carboard being used o...
FAIL
April 28, 2022
at 3:47 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Printer above pizza cookline is heavily soiled. Clean to prevent potential contamination in food products. | 590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Carboard being used o...
PASS
January 19, 2022
at 7:38 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Tomato soup on cookline temping at 121F. PIC stated it had come out an hour prior and reheated to 165F before putting soup back on line. | 590.004/4-...
FAIL
January 11, 2022
at 5:31 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Tomato soup on cookline temping at 121F. PIC stated it had come out an hour prior and reheated to 165F before putting soup back on line. | 590.004/4-...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 19, 2021
at 4:59 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Repair damaged floor around the floor drain. Maintain floor smooth/durable Upon re-inspection Work order has been submitted materials on order per PIC PIC instructed to forward work or...
FAIL
November 2, 2021
at 6:13 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): 2 bay prep sink observed leaking from right bay.Repair PIC stating plumber is on the way | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Repair damaged floor around the fl...
FAIL
October 26, 2021
at 3:30 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): 2 bay prep sink observed leaking from right bay.Repair PIC stating plumber is on the way | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Repair damaged floor around the fl...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 16, 2021
at 4:00 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Interior of 2 door beverage unit observed with broken glass.Clean to remove broken glass. PIC corrected | 590.006/6-303.11-C - Intensity...
PASS
February 24, 2021
at 5:00 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored in soiled stagnant dip well without running water. Store properly. | 590.003/3-401.14-PF - Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf): Cut beef for pizza partiall...
FAIL
February 17, 2021
at 5:54 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored in soiled stagnant dip well without running water. Store properly. | 590.003/3-401.14-PF - Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf): Cut beef for pizza partiall...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 14, 2020
at 3:45 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean interior of bottled water unit to remove soils. Pizza station/Excess water buildup observed in the counter reach in.Clean to remo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 25, 2020
at 3:50 PM
14 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): provide hair restraints for all food prep workers | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): wait station/provide proper storage of ice scoop with handle presented | 590...
FAIL
February 18, 2020
at 3:39 PM
14 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): provide hair restraints for all food prep workers | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): wait station/provide proper storage of ice scoop with handle presented | 590...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 12, 2019
at 4:50 PM
9 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): provide quat test kit | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): wait station/repair /replace loose/worn door gasket to 1 door reach in | 590.004/4-501....
FAIL
August 5, 2019
at 2:33 PM
9 violations
590.004/4-204.115-PF - Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf): high temp/provide covers to gauges | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): provide quat test kit | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Pr...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 15, 2019
at 2:42 PM
4 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace cracked white cutting board | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: pizza/replace loose door gasket | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: wait station soda unit/bar wine cooler/dini...
FAIL
March 8, 2019
at 3:50 PM
4 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace cracked white cutting board | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: pizza/replace loose door gasket | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: wait station soda unit/bar wine cooler/dini...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 25, 2018
at 3:11 PM
3 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: repair all reach in units to maintain 41 degrees or below | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: provide cover to wash gauge | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilin...
FAIL
September 21, 2018
at 5:28 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: blu cheese /blu cheese butter near grill/55 degrees/maintain temperature of 41 degrees or below/removed by manager raw chicken at 4 door grill 46 degrees guacamole 52 degrees/removed by chef pizza station/grilled chi...
FAIL
September 14, 2018
at 3:07 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: blu cheese /blu cheese butter near grill/55 degrees/maintain temperature of 41 degrees or below/removed by manager raw chicken at 4 door grill 46 degrees guacamole 52 degrees/removed by chef pizza station/grilled chi...
PASS
April 6, 2018
at 2:54 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: wait station/properly store all cut fruit on ice and provide proper method to dispense fruit wait station/remove outdated milk march 26 2018 properly store all dressings submerged in ice all bulk foods/make sure ...
FAIL
March 30, 2018
at 2:24 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: wait station/properly store all cut fruit on ice and provide proper method to dispense fruit wait station/remove outdated milk march 26 2018 properly store all dressings submerged in ice all bulk foods/make sure ...
PASS
November 14, 2017
at 4:41 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Caulking around 3 bay sink observed worn & missing.Repair | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Dump sink at bar leaking from drain.Repair. Prep sink in rear prep observed leaking from drain.Repa...
FAIL
November 7, 2017
at 7:10 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Caulking around 3 bay sink observed worn & missing.Repair | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Dump sink at bar leaking from drain.Repair. Prep sink in rear prep observed leaking from drain.Repa...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 8, 2017
at 6:08 PM
11 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: High temp dish machine temp guage not operating.Repair Wash temp reading 163F | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide working internal thermometer in lower 2 door reach in unit. | 21-3-304....
FAIL
April 26, 2017
at 3:58 PM
11 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: High temp dish machine temp guage not operating.Repair Wash temp reading 163F | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide working internal thermometer in lower 2 door reach in unit. | 21-3-304....
PASS
November 29, 2016
at 4:45 PM
1 violation
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Unable to get proper High temp dish machine temp readings for Wash/Rinse due to broken guages.Repair all guages
FAIL
November 28, 2016
at 7:08 PM
3 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Unable to get proper High temp dish machine temp readings for Wash/Rinse due to broken guages.Repair all guages | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Hand sink fixture broken.Repair PIC has instru...
FAIL
November 10, 2016
at 5:04 PM
3 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Unable to get proper High temp dish machine temp readings for Wash/Rinse due to broken guages.Repair all guages | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Hand sink fixture broken.Repair PIC has instru...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 4, 2016
at 6:11 PM
2 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels on all bulk storage bins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Re-attach knife holder to secure on wall in prep area. Re-attach sanitary recepticle in womens room stall.
PASS
September 25, 2015
at 4:31 PM
4 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior of glass chiller at bar | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: wait station/take out/clean reach in units and door gaskets | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: hot lin...
FAIL
September 18, 2015
at 2:04 PM
4 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior of glass chiller at bar | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: wait station/take out/clean reach in units and door gaskets | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: hot lin...