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Pizzatalia

Latest: PASS September 15, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Italian

📍 Neighborhood: South End

🚇 Nearest Transit: Ruggles (Orange Line)

Address
618 SHAWMUT AV
South End, MA 02118
Inspection History
73 inspections
31 failures
License
License #21889
Last inspected: September 15, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS September 15, 2025 at 6:29 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed food spills / debris inside upright refrigerated unit and upright freezer. Clean to remove all spills / debris
FAIL September 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed food spills / debris inside upright refrigerated unit and upright freezer. Clean to remove all spills / debris
PASS March 3, 2025 at 7:19 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored in refrigerated units without labels of identification. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside ...
FAIL February 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored in refrigerated units without labels of identification. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside ...
PASS November 4, 2024 at 7:37 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed heavy ice build up in deep freezers and soils inside upright freezer. Clean all to remove ice build up and spills
FAIL October 28, 2024 at 4:49 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed heavy ice build up in deep freezers and soils inside upright freezer. Clean all to remove ice build up and spills
PASS May 2, 2024 at 6:47 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed food spills and heavy ice build up in dessert deep freezer; spills inside 2 door freezer unit and pizza dough unit. Clean all to remo...
FAIL April 25, 2024 at 5:28 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed food spills and heavy ice build up in dessert deep freezer; spills inside 2 door freezer unit and pizza dough unit. Clean all to remo...
PASS October 27, 2023 at 4:08 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Observed pasta stored in refrigerated unit @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC stored in additional unit. Co...
FAIL October 19, 2023 at 4:41 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Observed pasta stored in refrigerated unit @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC stored in additional unit. Co...
PASS May 16, 2023 at 6:31 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Observe hood sticker expired March 2023. PIC stated cleaning scheduled for Sunday April 22nd.
FAIL April 28, 2023 at 3:33 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed raw meats stored above ready to eat foods in refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to maintain raw and ready to eat foods stored seperately in r...
FAIL April 20, 2023 at 5:04 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed raw meats stored above ready to eat foods in refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to maintain raw and ready to eat foods stored seperately in r...
PASS December 15, 2022 at 5:53 PM
0 violations
PASS August 19, 2022 at 6:21 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed food spills around gaskets of 2 door deep freezers. Clean to remove all spills / soils | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf...
FAIL August 10, 2022 at 4:11 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed food spills around gaskets of 2 door deep freezers. Clean to remove all spills / soils | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf...
PASS April 6, 2022 at 7:00 PM
0 violations
PASS January 20, 2022 at 7:26 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed raw chicken stored over pizza cheese. Discussed with PIC to store properly. Corrected on site. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Tempera...
FAIL January 12, 2022 at 8:16 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed raw chicken stored over pizza cheese. Discussed with PIC to store properly. Corrected on site. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Tempera...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 30, 2021 at 4:11 PM
3 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Floor tiles missing / broken / Repair or replace | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood vent covers were removed by the hood cleaning company and were not...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 4, 2021 at 4:22 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Floors along walls with visible soils / Clean to remove
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 25, 2021 at 5:17 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Walls near front hand sink with visible soils / Clean to remove Pizza reach in - condensor fan cover with visible dust / Clean to remove Exterior of back reach ins with visible soils / Clean to re...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 1, 2020 at 3:43 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Interior of stand up reach in freezer with visible soils / Clean to remove
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 9, 2020 at 3:19 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.12-C - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C): Wall behind cookline with visible soils / Clean to remove.
PASS September 3, 2019 at 4:21 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Product store on the floor in walk in refrigerator. Must be 6 inches off the floor. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean ice build up in freeze...
FAIL August 19, 2019 at 5:00 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Product store on the floor in walk in refrigerator. Must be 6 inches off the floor. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean ice build up in freeze...
PASS March 15, 2019 at 4:25 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Meatballs in hot holding unit at 108F. PIC will need to remove and reheat to above 165F and then hot hold at 135F | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace ripped gasket on two door freezer on cooking line that ...
FAIL March 7, 2019 at 1:38 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Meatballs in hot holding unit at 108F. PIC will need to remove and reheat to above 165F and then hot hold at 135F | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace ripped gasket on two door freezer on cooking line that ...
PASS October 16, 2018 at 3:38 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food in storage must be covered. Found food uncovered in walk in. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean all equipment on shelves in ware washing area. Pest control was baiting for roaches and the...
FAIL October 9, 2018 at 2:38 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food in storage must be covered. Found food uncovered in walk in. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean all equipment on shelves in ware washing area. Pest control was baiting for roaches and the...
PASS May 17, 2018 at 6:16 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels on all bulk food containers as discussed. | 03-3-403.11 - Reheating: PIC needs to properly reheat food to 165F before putting into hot holding unit. Meat balls 127F. | 03-3-501.16(A)...
FAIL May 9, 2018 at 3:40 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels on all bulk food containers as discussed. | 03-3-403.11 - Reheating: PIC needs to properly reheat food to 165F before putting into hot holding unit. Meat balls 127F. | 03-3-501.16(A)...
PASS October 16, 2017 at 3:50 PM
0 violations
PASS April 25, 2017 at 4:44 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: store all opened bulk food bags in covered containers | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: provide proper set up of 3 bay sink | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean/sanitize can opener blad...
FAIL April 18, 2017 at 3:51 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: store all opened bulk food bags in covered containers | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: provide proper set up of 3 bay sink | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean/sanitize can opener blad...
PASS November 7, 2016 at 7:32 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: provide up to date licensed hood cleaning sticker
FAIL November 1, 2016 at 6:20 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: hot line/move all equipment and clean floor area to remove grease build up remove glue traps with dead roaches | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: provide up to date license...
FAIL October 25, 2016 at 2:59 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: hot line/move all equipment and clean floor area to remove grease build up remove glue traps with dead roaches | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: clean interior of hood to ...
PASS October 4, 2016 at 5:20 PM
3 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: rear handsink/provide paper towel dispenser | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor area behind hot cooking line and under storage shelving | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Impro...
FAIL September 27, 2016 at 4:14 PM
3 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: rear handsink/provide paper towel dispenser | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor area behind hot cooking line and under storage shelving | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Impro...
PASS April 5, 2016 at 4:53 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: store all opened bulk food bags in covered containers | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: large reach in freezer/repair/replace damaged interior door cover | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: 3 d...
FAIL March 29, 2016 at 3:00 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: store all opened bulk food bags in covered containers | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: large reach in freezer/repair/replace damaged interior door cover | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: 3 d...
PASS August 5, 2015 at 4:16 PM
3 violations
33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: replace defective dumpster doors.... | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: provide a washable dumpster pad... | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceili...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 29, 2015 at 2:56 PM
3 violations
33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: replace defective dumpster doors.... | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: provide a washable dumpster pad... | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceili...
FAIL July 22, 2015 at 3:59 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: cold holding shall be maintained at 41F or below...turkey was 50F... | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: properly store all foods/deli at rim level....cover all freezer products....elevate all beverages 6+8 inches o...
FAIL June 30, 2015 at 2:23 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: cold holding shall be maintained at 41F or below...turkey was 50F... | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: properly store all foods/deli at rim level....cover all freezer products....elevate all beverages 6+8 inches o...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 17, 2014 at 3:03 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: provide proper shelving.... | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: repair floortiles as needed...
PASS December 2, 2013 at 4:23 PM
1 violation
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: found evidence of live cockroach from interior of pizza box/owner discarded pizza box
FAIL November 25, 2013 at 3:22 PM
1 violation
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: found evidence of live cockroach from interior of pizza box/owner discarded pizza box
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 13, 2013 at 3:52 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: 2 door pizza/replace worn door gaskets | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: replace stained ceiling tiles
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department