Charlie's Pizza & Cafe
Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 19, 2025
Address
177 ALLSTON ST
Allston, MA 02134
Inspection History
45 inspections
17 failures
License
License #21744
Last inspected: May 19, 2025
Inspection History (45 most recent)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 19, 2025
at 3:23 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives stored between equipment at the front service line- Corrected on site | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Cardboard used on shelving along front ser...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 17, 2024
at 4:57 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-202.15-C - Can Openers (C): Can opener observed soiled. Clean and sanitize to remove. Corrected on site by PIC
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 31, 2024
at 7:15 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 26, 2024
at 4:30 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored in stagnant water at the front service line- Corrected on site | 590.006/6-301.12-PF - Hand Drying Provision (Pf): No papertowels available at handwashing sinks at the ...
FAIL
February 15, 2024
at 4:41 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored in stagnant water at the front service line- Corrected on site | 590.006/6-301.12-PF - Hand Drying Provision (Pf): No papertowels available at handwashing sinks at the ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 3, 2024
at 8:23 PM
0 violations
PASS
July 3, 2023
at 4:38 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Some bulk food storage units without labeling. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store ...
FAIL
June 26, 2023
at 4:30 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Some bulk food storage units without labeling. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store ...
PASS
July 26, 2022
at 6:15 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Some bulk food containers without labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store proper...
FAIL
July 19, 2022
at 4:39 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Some bulk food containers without labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store proper...
PASS
September 29, 2021
at 3:08 PM
5 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Provide proof of t least 1 certified food manager at this location. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep all wipiong cloths in a sanitizing solution when ...
FAIL
September 22, 2021
at 2:56 PM
5 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Provide proof of t least 1 certified food manager at this location. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep all wipiong cloths in a sanitizing solution when ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 3, 2021
at 7:21 PM
4 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Provide a Certified Food Managr for this Establishment. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): In the basement keep all supplies 6 inches off the floo...
FAIL
April 26, 2021
at 3:16 PM
4 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Provide a Certified Food Managr for this Establishment. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): In the basement keep all supplies 6 inches off the floo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 6, 2021
at 8:23 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Current CFM Certificate expired Provide proof of sign up for recertification exam. | 590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf): Salad unit evap...
FAIL
December 23, 2020
at 7:06 PM
5 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Current CFM Certificate expired Provide proof of sign up for recertification exam. | 590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf): Salad unit evap...
PASS
July 16, 2020
at 6:03 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 7, 2019
at 3:48 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers missing labels. Provide. | 03-3-403.11 - Reheating: Marinara Sauce left for hot holding registered 115F. PIC stated it had been out for 1 hour. Re-heat properly (165F within 2...
FAIL
April 30, 2019
at 5:02 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers missing labels. Provide. | 03-3-403.11 - Reheating: Marinara Sauce left for hot holding registered 115F. PIC stated it had been out for 1 hour. Re-heat properly (165F within 2...
PASS
May 23, 2018
at 6:04 PM
8 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several bulk food containers without proper labels. Provide. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food containers/ single use equipment stored on the floor at the basement area. Elevate 6 inches or...
FAIL
May 11, 2018
at 3:38 PM
8 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several bulk food containers without proper labels. Provide. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food containers/ single use equipment stored on the floor at the basement area. Elevate 6 inches or...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 2, 2017
at 3:49 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: remove grease buildup from the drain compartments to the fryers in the kitchen. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: remove the food spills from the ceiling tiles in the kitchen.
PASS
January 3, 2017
at 4:00 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: In the basement keep all buulk foods in a covered container. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Provide scops with a handle for dispensing all bulk foods. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cle...
FAIL
December 19, 2016
at 4:53 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: In the basement keep all buulk foods in a covered container. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Provide scops with a handle for dispensing all bulk foods. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cle...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 25, 2016
at 4:09 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean drain compartments to the fryers.Remove grease/oil buildup. | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: clean floor of the walk in cooler. | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: r...
PASS
April 28, 2015
at 4:01 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The hummus on the top of the sandwich unit is 50F tabbouli 50F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: There are raw items stored with ready to eat items and items stored ...
FAIL
April 16, 2015
at 6:00 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The hummus on the top of the sandwich unit is 50F tabbouli 50F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: There are raw items stored with ready to eat items and items stored ...
PASS
March 21, 2014
at 4:09 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food products are stored on the ground in the walk-in cooler. Store items elevated. The large mixer is adjacent to the handsink. Provide separation to prevent contamination. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner ...
FAIL
March 11, 2014
at 4:07 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food products are stored on the ground in the walk-in cooler. Store items elevated. The large mixer is adjacent to the handsink. Provide separation to prevent contamination. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner ...
PASS
July 1, 2013
at 2:51 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Sauce containers with no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked rice and meat filled calzone with temperatures above 55F. PIC Charlie explained that the foods have been in the ref...
FAIL
June 21, 2013
at 2:53 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Sauce containers with no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked rice and meat filled calzone with temperatures above 55F. PIC Charlie explained that the foods have been in the ref...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 23, 2013
at 3:30 PM
1 violation
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: No paper towels or soap at the hand sink in the main kitchen area. Provide. Soap and paper towels at all other hand sinks in establishment.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
October 17, 2012
at 2:46 PM
2 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: No soap or paper towels at hand sink near 3 bay sink. Provide. | M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: PIC with an expiration date. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has en...
FAIL
October 11, 2012
at 2:34 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all sauce containers. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw eggs being stored above ready to eat tomatoes. Discontinue and store appropriatley...
FAIL
October 4, 2012
at 3:44 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all sauce containers. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw eggs being stored above ready to eat tomatoes. Discontinue and store appropriatley...
PASS
January 18, 2012
at 7:26 PM
4 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Knives being stored in same drawer as tools. Discontinue and store all equipment and utensils clean and protected. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No equipment thermometer inside of small 2 door de...
FAIL
January 9, 2012
at 3:19 PM
4 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Knives being stored in same drawer as tools. Discontinue and store all equipment and utensils clean and protected. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No equipment thermometer inside of small 2 door de...
PASS
June 14, 2011
at 3:42 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 23, 2010
at 3:55 PM
4 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Discontinue the storage of knives between the flip top unit and counter/table. The side of the flip top unit and tables are not routinely cleaned and sanitized. As such these surfaces could potential contamin...
PASS
July 22, 2009
at 3:21 PM
4 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide a handwash sign paper towels and soap dispenser at handwash sink in kitchen area | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor through-out walk-in | 38-6-202.11 - ...
FAIL
July 8, 2009
at 4:37 PM
4 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide a handwash sign paper towels and soap dispenser at handwash sink in kitchen area | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor through-out walk-in | 38-6-202.11 - ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 13, 2008
at 6:46 PM
2 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: replace can opener | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed Clean: provide a handwash sign at handwash sink in kitchen
PASS
July 27, 2007
at 6:41 PM
7 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting board attached to refrigerator is heavily scored. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Gaskets on the coffin freezer are broken. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Screan door is br...
FAIL
July 17, 2007
at 12:58 PM
7 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting board attached to refrigerator is heavily scored. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Gaskets on the coffin freezer are broken. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Screan door is br...