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DACOOPA SUB & PIZZA

Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 30, 2021

🍽️ Cuisine: Italian

📍 Neighborhood: East Boston

🚇 Nearest Transit: Wood Island (Blue Line)

Address
474 SARATOGA ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
34 inspections
13 failures
License
License #18874
Last inspected: August 30, 2021

Inspection History (34 most recent)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 30, 2021 at 3:41 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Shelves near warewashing area soiled. Top of pizza oven soil...
PASS March 30, 2021 at 4:21 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed pizza peel stored on top of pizza oven (soiled). Store properl...
FAIL March 23, 2021 at 4:03 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed pizza peel stored on top of pizza oven (soiled). Store properl...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 8, 2020 at 4:04 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Can opener with encrusted debris. Clean properly. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Shelves at prep area soiled. Clea...
PASS May 22, 2019 at 6:12 PM
0 violations
PASS June 11, 2018 at 6:00 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 1, 2017 at 4:04 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Some beverage bottles inside walk-in stored on the floor. Elevate properly. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Shelves at the prep area soiled. Clean properly. Bottom of the two-door refrigeratin...
PASS July 13, 2016 at 2:49 PM
2 violations
31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: No hand washing sink in the restroom or immediatley outside of it. Provide proper hand washing facilities for the restroom area. | M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: Current Food Safety Certificate expired. Provide ...
FAIL July 1, 2016 at 2:40 PM
10 violations
16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Three Bay Sink without proper drain plugs and proper signs(Wash Rinse Sanitize). Provide | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No QUATs Sanitizer test kit on site. Provide. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean ...
FAIL June 8, 2016 at 6:09 PM
10 violations
16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Three Bay Sink without proper drain plugs and proper signs(Wash Rinse Sanitize). Provide | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No QUATs Sanitizer test kit on site. Provide. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean ...
PASS September 2, 2015 at 3:07 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open fords in reach ins. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Repair interior door to front freezer. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost freezers where necessary. | 15-4-202.16 -...
FAIL August 21, 2015 at 7:31 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open fords in reach ins. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Repair interior door to front freezer. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost freezers where necessary. | 15-4-202.16 -...
FAIL August 13, 2015 at 7:16 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open fords in reach ins. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Repair interior door to front freezer. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost freezers where necessary. | 15-4-202.16 -...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 21, 2015 at 4:41 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all prepared food products in reach ms. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Clean outside vent. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Clean yellowed ceiling tiles.
PASS April 10, 2014 at 3:26 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open prepared foods in reach ins. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior of reach ins. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: clean ceiling in walk in. | 37...
FAIL April 2, 2014 at 3:53 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open prepared foods in reach ins. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior of reach ins. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: clean ceiling in walk in. | 37...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS March 29, 2013 at 2:11 PM
5 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: provide proper storage of wiping cloths. Keep in a solution when not in use. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean exterior of flour barrel in kitchen. | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed ...
FAIL March 18, 2013 at 2:16 PM
5 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: provide proper storage of wiping cloths. Keep in a solution when not in use. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean exterior of flour barrel in kitchen. | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS June 5, 2012 at 2:12 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: do not store food products in opened # 10 cans. Provide proper storage of food items. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide test kit for sanitizer at the 3 bay sink and ensure that sanitizer is tested at le...
FAIL May 22, 2012 at 5:59 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: do not store food products in opened # 10 cans. Provide proper storage of food items. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide test kit for sanitizer at the 3 bay sink and ensure that sanitizer is tested at le...
PASS July 6, 2011 at 12:23 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate all egg products off the floor in walk-in | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: No hair restraints worn by pr...
FAIL June 28, 2011 at 12:48 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate all egg products off the floor in walk-in | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: No hair restraints worn by pr...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 13, 2010 at 4:36 PM
2 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers - some labels are fading | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean outside of dough machine from visible soils
PASS June 24, 2010 at 5:07 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all raw food products stored on the bottom shelf -hamburg / chicken / whole shell eggs to reduce any possible contamination with ready to eat foods | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Chef knife being stor...
FAIL June 18, 2010 at 2:32 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all raw food products stored on the bottom shelf -hamburg / chicken / whole shell eggs to reduce any possible contamination with ready to eat foods | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Chef knife being stor...
PASS December 9, 2009 at 5:52 PM
9 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: # 10 can of tomatoes is badly dented at the seems stored with other cans ready to be used. Check inventory upon receiving product to ensure quality.Possible contamination of Botulisn C. can occur with canne...
FAIL December 2, 2009 at 7:00 PM
9 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: # 10 can of tomatoes is badly dented at the seems stored with other cans ready to be used. Check inventory upon receiving product to ensure quality.Possible contamination of Botulisn C. can occur with canne...
PASS April 13, 2009 at 2:32 PM
10 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw beef stored on top of ready to eat foods. Discontinue and keep in a segregated area. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all food products elevated at least six inches o...
FAIL April 6, 2009 at 2:59 PM
10 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw beef stored on top of ready to eat foods. Discontinue and keep in a segregated area. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all food products elevated at least six inches o...
PASS May 30, 2008 at 2:48 PM
0 violations
PASS December 10, 2007 at 5:06 PM
4 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Do not store raw products over ready to eat foods in reach in | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover open foods in reach in | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Prov...
FAIL November 27, 2007 at 6:20 PM
4 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Do not store raw products over ready to eat foods in reach in | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover open foods in reach in | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Prov...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department