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Cornerstone Pizza Cafe

Latest: PASS November 9, 2021

🍽️ Cuisine: Italian

📍 Neighborhood: Dorchester

Address
5 BOWDOIN ST
Dorchester, MA 02121
Inspection History
45 inspections
17 failures
License
License #24702
Last inspected: November 9, 2021

Inspection History (45 most recent)

PASS November 9, 2021 at 6:00 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean hood filters on cooking line of grease build up. | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Replace missing and stained ceiling tiles. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - F...
FAIL November 2, 2021 at 3:56 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean hood filters on cooking line of grease build up. | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Replace missing and stained ceiling tiles. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - F...
PASS June 16, 2021 at 7:01 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood Filters soiled and hood sticker expired. Have both cleaned and new srticker provided. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean wall and ceiling next ...
FAIL June 11, 2021 at 5:50 PM
5 violations
590.003(C)/3-301.11-C - Preventing Contamination from Hands (C): Staff cutting vegetables that will not be cooked with out gloves on. Staff will need to have gloves on when working with RTE Foods. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems F...
FAIL June 2, 2021 at 6:46 PM
5 violations
590.003(C)/3-301.11-C - Preventing Contamination from Hands (C): Staff cutting vegetables that will not be cooked with out gloves on. Staff will need to have gloves on when working with RTE Foods. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems F...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 7, 2021 at 6:19 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Defrost ice cream chest. | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Patch holes in walls as discussed. | L1 - : 8-304.11(A) Post the current permit in a location in the food ...
PASS August 25, 2020 at 1:33 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean hood fiters on cooking line. Visibly soiled. | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): PIC will need to patch the hole in the wall at the bottom of the stairs...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 18, 2020 at 4:52 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide a vomit clean up kit for location. Also know as a blood pathogen kit. Hand out will be attached to Health Inspection. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Fi...
FAIL August 4, 2020 at 3:56 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide a vomit clean up kit for location. Also know as a blood pathogen kit. Hand out will be attached to Health Inspection. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Fi...
PASS February 10, 2020 at 4:28 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Violation 8-303.20 being issued for the non payment of the 2020 Health Permit. Owner/operator is to pay for the renewal and any additional late charges no later then the re-inspection ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 3, 2020 at 7:03 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Violation 8-303.20 being issued for the non payment of the 2020 Health Permit. Owner/operator is to pay for the renewal and any additional late charges no later then the re-inspection ...
FAIL January 27, 2020 at 7:15 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Violation 8-303.20 being issued for the non payment of the 2020 Health Permit. Owner/operator is to pay for the renewal and any additional late charges no later then the re-inspection ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 5, 2019 at 3:23 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Interior of the single door upright freezer with excess ice build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Filters above stove top and g...
FAIL July 25, 2019 at 6:20 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Interior of the single door upright freezer with excess ice build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Filters above stove top and g...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 13, 2019 at 5:25 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Beef patties inside of the front hot holding unit at 131F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Beef patties to be reheated to ensure no bacterial growth | 14-4-2...
FAIL March 6, 2019 at 7:30 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Beef patties inside of the front hot holding unit at 131F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Beef patties to be reheated to ensure no bacterial growth | 14-4-2...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 12, 2018 at 4:44 PM
2 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Frozen hamburger meat and sausages observed being thawed at rrom temperature. Discotinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of the bas...
PASS January 12, 2018 at 3:10 PM
4 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary Pipe under the hand sink is leaking. Repair. | 30-5-203.14 - Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow: No backflow preventor on the ...
FAIL January 3, 2018 at 3:53 PM
4 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary Pipe under the hand sink is leaking. Repair. | 30-5-203.14 - Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow: No backflow preventor on the ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 12, 2017 at 1:24 PM
3 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: REPAIR FLOOR AS NEEDED... | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: REPAIR PAINT CHIPS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: REPAIR PAI...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 28, 2016 at 1:40 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: REPAIR DEFECTIVE SWING DOOR AS NEEDED..REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE DOORGASKETS.... | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: REPAIR FLOOR AS NEEDED... | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of W...
FAIL December 14, 2016 at 2:07 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: REPAIR DEFECTIVE SWING DOOR AS NEEDED..REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE DOORGASKETS.... | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT REMOVE GREASE AS NEEDED...DEFROST ICE CREAM...
FAIL November 29, 2016 at 1:57 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: REPAIR DEFECTIVE SWING DOOR AS NEEDED..REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE DOORGASKETS.... | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT REMOVE GREASE AS NEEDED...DEFROST ICE CREAM...
PASS August 11, 2015 at 6:27 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Sauce containers with no labels. Provide. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Hand sink near fryers not securely attached. Address and make all of the necessary repairs. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-...
FAIL August 3, 2015 at 5:39 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Sauce containers with no labels. Provide. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Hand sink near fryers not securely attached. Address and make all of the necessary repairs. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 27, 2015 at 6:24 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Sauce containers in the main kitchen area with no labels. Provide. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw eggs observed being stored directly above ready to eat p...
FAIL March 18, 2015 at 5:22 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Sauce containers in the main kitchen area with no labels. Provide. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw eggs observed being stored directly above ready to eat p...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 31, 2014 at 2:50 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Excess moisture on the lower shelf of the 2 door cooler. Address and repair if necessary. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Hot water faucet at the 2nd hand sik in the main kitchen area not...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 20, 2014 at 6:54 PM
1 violation
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of the ice cream chest with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
PASS May 24, 2013 at 2:32 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 24, 2013 at 4:45 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: HOOD / VENT cleaning service tag is past due for service - PROVIDE hood / vent service - from a cleaning service company listed on the city of boston fire dept approved list - list given...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS August 14, 2012 at 5:36 PM
0 violations
PASS February 22, 2012 at 5:52 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 17, 2011 at 4:34 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace defective equipment as needed.. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: seal barewood door and seal counter paneling... | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Foo...
FAIL May 2, 2011 at 4:25 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace defective equipment as needed.. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: seal barewood door and seal counter paneling... | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Foo...
PASS December 14, 2009 at 7:20 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor & ground of grease area | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: clean grease filters of heavy build up & up date ansul
FAIL November 30, 2009 at 6:41 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor & ground of grease area | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: clean grease filters of heavy build up & up date ansul
PASS July 24, 2009 at 6:30 PM
1 violation
27-5-103.11-.12 - Hot and Cold Water: provide hot running water to handsink
FAIL July 13, 2009 at 2:09 PM
1 violation
27-5-103.11-.12 - Hot and Cold Water: provide hot running water to handsink
PASS March 9, 2009 at 5:54 PM
0 violations
PASS February 26, 2008 at 4:20 PM
2 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: PROVIDE | 41-7-102.11 - Labeled Common Name: CLEAR CHEMICAL BOTTLE
FAIL February 19, 2008 at 5:37 PM
5 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: PROVIDE | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: | 41-7-102.11 - La...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 5, 2007 at 6:18 PM
3 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings:
FAIL May 29, 2007 at 6:46 PM
3 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Grease soiled. | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: dumpster cover missing.  | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Exhausthood soil.
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department