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Nino's Pizza

Latest: PASS May 12, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Italian

📍 Neighborhood: West End

🚇 Nearest Transit: Charles/MGH (Red Line)

Address
79 CHARLES ST
West End, MA 02114
Inspection History
58 inspections
29 failures
License
License #18937
Last inspected: May 12, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS May 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Droppings have been cleaned. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Visit scheduled with pest control | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Pr...
FAIL May 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean floors of visible soils under and behind kitchen equipment. | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): The handsink is also the rinse sink for the dish ...
FAIL April 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean floors of visible soils under and behind kitchen equipment. | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): The handsink is also the rinse sink for the dish ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 19, 2024 at 4:38 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Food employee shaving raw steak on meat slicer in close proximity to cut mushrooms. Mushrooms cooked to above 155F. Corrected on site. | 590.003/3-305.11...
FAIL January 12, 2024 at 3:59 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Food employee shaving raw steak on meat slicer in close proximity to cut mushrooms. Mushrooms cooked to above 155F. Corrected on site. | 590.003/3-305.11...
PASS June 23, 2023 at 6:22 PM
5 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 reach in sandwich unit reading 52-56F for 60-90 min per PIC (chop tomato 55F sliced onions 54F Sliced deli ham 52F) Maintain co...
FAIL June 14, 2023 at 5:29 PM
5 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 reach in sandwich unit reading 52-56F for 60-90 min per PIC (chop tomato 55F sliced onions 54F Sliced deli ham 52F) Maintain co...
PASS August 5, 2022 at 5:39 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Posted certified food manager certificates observed expired.Provide valid certified food manager certificate from a full time employee. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventi...
FAIL July 26, 2022 at 2:56 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Posted certified food manager certificates observed expired.Provide valid certified food manager certificate from a full time employee. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventi...
PASS May 17, 2021 at 5:17 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf): There is no irreversible thermometer available for the igh temp machine. Provide an irreversible thermometer. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surf...
FAIL May 10, 2021 at 6:45 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf): There is no irreversible thermometer available for the igh temp machine. Provide an irreversible thermometer. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surf...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 17, 2020 at 7:23 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Cutting board on sandwich station worn / Resurface or replace | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Walls and exterior of equipment with visible soils / Clean to remove Exterior of stand mi...
PASS December 19, 2019 at 5:32 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): High temp dish machine wash temp reading 103F.Repair Maintain wash temp minimum 150F or per manufactures instructions. PIC to utilize 3 bay sink | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood C...
FAIL December 9, 2019 at 6:10 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): High temp dish machine wash temp reading 103F.Repair Maintain wash temp minimum 150F or per manufactures instructions. PIC to utilize 3 bay sink | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood C...
PASS June 6, 2019 at 6:04 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Several items in the open top pizza unit reading 45-50F for 60 min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC to remove items to cool/hold 41F or below | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Meth...
FAIL May 29, 2019 at 6:21 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Several items in the open top pizza unit reading 45-50F for 60 min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC to remove items to cool/hold 41F or below | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Meth...
PASS December 19, 2018 at 5:43 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Items in rear walk in refrigeration unit observed stored on the floor.Discontinue.Properly elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide working internal...
FAIL December 11, 2018 at 6:25 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Items in rear walk in refrigeration unit observed stored on the floor.Discontinue.Properly elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide working internal...
PASS April 23, 2018 at 6:36 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Product observed directly on the floor in the walk in unit.Maintain all storage at least six inches off the floor. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior of upright single door freezer un...
FAIL April 9, 2018 at 4:37 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Product observed directly on the floor in the walk in unit.Maintain all storage at least six inches off the floor. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior of upright single door freezer un...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 27, 2017 at 6:15 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Wooden shelf on interior of refrigeration unit - Food prep/ware washing area | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Broken thermometer in 2 door refrigeration unit - Food prep/ware washing area | 23-...
FAIL July 12, 2017 at 6:45 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Wooden shelf on interior of refrigeration unit - Food prep/ware washing area | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Broken thermometer in 2 door refrigeration unit - Food prep/ware washing area | 23-...
PASS March 29, 2017 at 5:29 PM
12 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Pencil sharpener stored on wall above food prep table | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Food handlers not wearing proper hair restraints | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Using crates as ...
FAIL March 13, 2017 at 2:52 PM
12 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Pencil sharpener stored on wall above food prep table | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Food handlers not wearing proper hair restraints | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Using crates as ...
PASS November 10, 2015 at 5:54 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sandwich Unit at the serving line- Genoa Salami 46F Ham 46F Turkey 46F. Unit 41F. PIC lowered the temperature of the refrigerating unit. Maintain all PHFs at 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food...
FAIL November 3, 2015 at 7:12 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sandwich Unit at the serving line- Genoa Salami 46F Ham 46F Turkey 46F. Unit 41F. PIC lowered the temperature of the refrigerating unit. Maintain all PHFs at 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food...
PASS May 21, 2015 at 6:08 PM
6 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Can opener soiled with dried up food debris. Clean and sanitize properly. Pizza peel stored on the top of the pizza oven (soiled). Store in a clean and sanitized surface. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Con...
FAIL May 14, 2015 at 4:51 PM
6 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Can opener soiled with dried up food debris. Clean and sanitize properly. Pizza peel stored on the top of the pizza oven (soiled). Store in a clean and sanitized surface. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Con...
PASS October 3, 2014 at 5:10 PM
7 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Both refrigerated units in service area operating between 57F and 45F. Remove potentially hazardous foods from units until properly repaired. Replace if inadequate to maintain at / belo...
FAIL September 26, 2014 at 5:33 PM
16 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Refrigerated sandwich unit not holding foods at or below 41F. Tuna salad 57F salami 56F capocola 57F chicken salad 57F provolone cheese 56F roast beef 58F stored one hour per PIC. Voluntarily discarded. Staff su...
FAIL September 25, 2014 at 6:06 PM
16 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Refrigerated sandwich unit not holding foods at or below 41F. Tuna salad 57F salami 56F capocola 57F chicken salad 57F provolone cheese 56F roast beef 58F stored one hour per PIC. Voluntarily discarded. Staff su...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 25, 2014 at 5:22 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: No food prep sink. Provide a food prep sink for washing fruits and vegetables. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair the leak at the bottled beverage unit. Replace demaged utility sink with p...
FAIL June 4, 2014 at 4:49 PM
22 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Pizza station and sandwich unit- Salad 54F chill to 41 or below before serving. Salami 52F Turkey 48F Mortadella 50F stored 45 minutes in unit at 52F.Dicontinue storing in unit until repaired to 41F or below. | 05...
FAIL June 3, 2014 at 4:01 PM
22 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Pizza station and sandwich unit- Salad 54F chill to 41 or below before serving. Salami 52F Turkey 48F Mortadella 50F stored 45 minutes in unit at 52F.Dicontinue storing in unit until repaired to 41F or below. | 05...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS September 16, 2013 at 4:16 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Salami - 45F cut tomatoes - 53F. / Provide proper cold holding temperatures of 41F or below. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Back stairs worn repaint.
FAIL September 9, 2013 at 2:52 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Salami - 45F cut tomatoes - 53F. / Provide proper cold holding temperatures of 41F or below. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Back stairs worn repaint. | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: Remove s...
FAIL August 29, 2013 at 3:52 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Salami - 45F cut tomatoes - 53F. / Provide proper cold holding temperatures of 41F or below. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Back stairs worn repaint. | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: Remove s...
PASS November 2, 2012 at 3:14 PM
2 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Properly remove and discard all outdated milk products from front service area refrigerators. (Hood Milk Exp. 10-19-12) | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Proeprly clean and remove all evidence...
FAIL October 25, 2012 at 2:27 PM
2 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Properly remove and discard all outdated milk products from front service area refrigerators. (Hood Milk Exp. 10-19-12) | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Proeprly clean and remove all evidence...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 9, 2012 at 5:35 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Mortadella at 58F Salami at 58F and Provolone at 56F. Ensure all cold foods are held at 41F or below at all times. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide proper test kits for Chlorine sanitizer. | 35-6-501.111/...
FAIL March 26, 2012 at 5:26 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Mortadella at 58F Salami at 58F and Provolone at 56F. Ensure all cold foods are held at 41F or below at all times. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide proper test kits for Chlorine sanitizer. | 35-6-501.111/...
PASS November 21, 2011 at 7:17 PM
3 violations
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: clean to remove and provide comprehensive pest control to address | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: clean dust from ceili...
FAIL November 7, 2011 at 7:30 PM
3 violations
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: clean to remove and provide comprehensive pest control to address | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: clean dust from ceili...
PASS May 18, 2011 at 6:29 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair condenser to eliminate leaking water | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean inside to remove spilled food | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: mouse droppings in several l...
FAIL May 4, 2011 at 5:53 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair condenser to eliminate leaking water | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean inside to remove spilled food | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: mouse droppings in several l...
PASS May 19, 2010 at 4:22 PM
4 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: repair to operate properly | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide test strips for chlorine sanitizer to test concetration of chlorine at sink and in wiping pails for cloths | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects...
FAIL May 6, 2010 at 6:34 PM
4 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: repair to operate properly | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide test strips for chlorine sanitizer to test concetration of chlorine at sink and in wiping pails for cloths | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects...
PASS April 1, 2010 at 4:09 PM
3 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean & sanitize can opener & blade | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: clean grease filter of builld up | 38-6-202.11 - Fixture's not properly shielded:
FAIL March 26, 2010 at 3:36 AM
3 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean & sanitize can opener & blade | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: clean grease filter of builld up | 38-6-202.11 - Fixture's not properly shielded:
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department