Mc Goo's Pizza
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 17, 2025
Address
479 W BROADWAY
South Boston, MA 02127
Inspection History
47 inspections
27 failures
1 closures
License
License #161237
Last inspected: July 17, 2025
Inspection History (47 most recent)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 17, 2025
at 2:33 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Slicer with dried up food debris. Can opener with dried up food debris. -- Clean and sanitize properly | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Cont...
FAIL
July 10, 2025
at 5:04 PM
10 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Observed food spills inside of multiple refrigeration units. Clean to remove | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surface...
PASS
January 17, 2025
at 5:15 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Observed baked goods individually packaged without proper labels. Provide on all products not within the original package. | 590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Observed the door sweep loose ...
FAIL
January 10, 2025
at 6:05 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Observed baked goods individually packaged without proper labels. Provide on all products not within the original package. | 590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Observed the door sweep loose ...
PASS
July 18, 2024
at 4:37 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Observed food spills inside of multiple refrigeration units. Clean to remove | 590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P)...
FAIL
July 10, 2024
at 5:03 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Observed food spills inside of multiple refrigeration units. Clean to remove | 590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P)...
PASS
January 30, 2024
at 5:16 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Observed food out of packaging inside the freezer. Clean to remove Observed old food build up on the meat slicer. Clean to remove. | 59...
FAIL
January 12, 2024
at 5:59 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Observed food out of packaging inside the freezer. Clean to remove Observed old food build up on the meat slicer. Clean to remove. | 59...
PASS
September 20, 2023
at 5:14 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-501.115-C - Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C): Old out of use refrigerator in trash alleyway behind business. Remove. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Provide updated pest control report within 72 hours to isdh...
FAIL
September 15, 2023
at 6:14 PM
17 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): No certified food protection manager certificate posted for staff on site. Provide or proof of enrollment. Priority violations provide active managerial control. | 590.003...
FAIL
September 14, 2023
at 3:55 PM
17 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): No certified food protection manager certificate posted for staff on site. Provide or proof of enrollment. Priority violations provide active managerial control. | 590.003...
PASS
April 5, 2023
at 4:22 PM
9 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): No certified food protection manager certificate. Provide current CFPM. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): B...
FAIL
March 29, 2023
at 4:09 PM
9 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): No certified food protection manager certificate. Provide current CFPM. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): B...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 19, 2022
at 5:45 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Establishment has reopened after voluntary closure without first contacting ISD health division and ISD plumbing division as instructed via email on 9/20/22. Provide active managerial ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 14, 2022
at 5:28 PM
10 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Establishment has reopened after voluntary cl...
🚫 CLOSURE
September 19, 2022
at 2:43 PM
9 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): No thermometer in basement walkin co...
FAIL
April 5, 2022
at 6:09 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employees are not washing hands with the proper frequency. Retrain staff. | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No VD kit on site. Provide. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B...
FAIL
March 29, 2022
at 5:07 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employees are not washing hands with the proper frequency. Retrain staff. | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No VD kit on site. Provide. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 18, 2021
at 5:35 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-304.11-C - Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C): Provide as discussed - ensure all employees have on clean outer clothing aprons and uniforms - ensure all food handlers have on proper hair restraints | 590.004/4-901.12-C - Wiping Cloths ...
FAIL
September 27, 2021
at 7:22 PM
16 violations
590.002/2-304.11-C - Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C): Provide as discussed - ensure all employees have on clean outer clothing aprons and uniforms - ensure all food handlers have on proper hair restraints | 590.002/2-304.11-C - Clean Conditio...
FAIL
September 20, 2021
at 3:52 PM
16 violations
590.002/2-304.11-C - Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C): Ensure all food handlers have on clean outer attire - clean uniforms aprons | 590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Discontinue eating and/or smoking i nside thew kit...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 1, 2020
at 3:02 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Resurface rusted and compromised bottom shelf of the stainless steel prep...
FAIL
September 3, 2020
at 7:26 PM
15 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): PIC during time of inspection was alone and overwhelmed with work. Handling money working withready to eat foods and answering the phone. Owner was not on site and unavai...
FAIL
August 27, 2020
at 5:14 PM
12 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): PIC during time of inspection was alone and overwhelmed with work. Handling money working withready to eat foods and answering the phone. Owner was not on site and unavai...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 3, 2020
at 8:08 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): In the basement remove ice buildup inside freezers located in the basement. | 59...
FAIL
January 2, 2020
at 6:46 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): In the basement remove ice buildup inside freezers located in the basement. | 59...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 22, 2019
at 4:51 PM
11 violations
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Provide additional certified staff. Certfied person is not present. Provide PIC who can take active managerial control of establishment...
FAIL
October 18, 2019
at 2:45 PM
10 violations
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Provide additional certified staff. Certfied person is not present. Provide PIC who can take active managerial control of establishment...
FAIL
August 19, 2019
at 2:52 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Label all foods in storage bins. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 12, 2019
at 2:56 PM
17 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): CFPM has added a juice bar with frozen yogurt blending machine without first submitting a plan review to the health division and securing a frozen desert manufacturer license. Schedule...
FAIL
August 5, 2019
at 3:46 PM
16 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): CFPM has added a juice bar with frozen yogurt blending machine without first submitting a plan review to the health division and securing a frozen desert manufacturer license. Schedule...
PASS
February 6, 2019
at 6:55 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Door gaskets broken at kitchen reach in cooler. Replace. Unit holding at 39F. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Several broken and missing ceiling tiles in basement ceiling. Replace.
FAIL
January 15, 2019
at 6:23 PM
13 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Several dented cans on dry storage shelf in basement. Remove from service mark "do not use" . COS | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide date marking labels to shaved steak po...
FAIL
January 8, 2019
at 6:27 PM
13 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Several dented cans on dry storage shelf in basement. Remove from service mark "do not use" . COS | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide date marking labels to shaved steak po...
PASS
February 12, 2018
at 6:34 PM
4 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Handsink in warewashing area with leak in drain. Repair sink to be fully operational for handwashing. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Evidence of rodent activity in basement near water he...
FAIL
January 31, 2018
at 4:06 PM
4 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Handsink in warewashing area with leak in drain. Repair sink to be fully operational for handwashing. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Evidence of rodent activity in basement near water he...
PASS
September 26, 2017
at 7:41 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label where needed to properly identify the contents | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Replace broken food thermometer | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Not all food hand...
FAIL
September 18, 2017
at 5:30 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label where needed to properly identify the contents | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Replace broken food thermometer | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Not all food hand...
PASS
April 19, 2017
at 6:53 PM
16 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Calzones out of temperatur for an undetermined amount of time ( 90F ). Voluntarily discarded | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide working food thermometer | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate all f...
FAIL
April 11, 2017
at 3:50 PM
16 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Calzones out of temperatur for an undetermined amount of time ( 90F ). Voluntarily discarded | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide working food thermometer | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate all f...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 30, 2017
at 7:00 PM
9 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace worn white cutting boards where needed | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide door sweeps where needed | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipm...
FAIL
January 23, 2017
at 5:46 PM
9 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace worn white cutting boards where needed | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide door sweeps where needed | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipm...
PASS
June 29, 2016
at 5:39 PM
1 violation
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS - CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY
FAIL
June 22, 2016
at 6:06 PM
8 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide a discussed | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Set up seperate wiping cloths as discussed | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Cl...
FAIL
June 15, 2016
at 5:26 PM
8 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide a discussed | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Set up seperate wiping cloths as discussed | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Cl...
PASS
January 20, 2016
at 3:14 PM
6 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Provide ingredient list for packaged slices of cake being sold out of the self service soda case | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate all foods off the floor at least six inches during storage incl...
FAIL
January 13, 2016
at 4:35 PM
6 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Provide ingredient list for packaged slices of cake being sold out of the self service soda case | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate all foods off the floor at least six inches during storage incl...