Rock City Pizza
Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 8, 2025
Address
568 CAMBRIDGE ST
Allston, MA 02134
Inspection History
34 inspections
15 failures
License
License #112567
Last inspected: September 8, 2025
Inspection History (34 most recent)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 8, 2025
at 3:40 PM
1 violation
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Food handler without hair restraint. Corrected on site.
PASS
February 14, 2025
at 6:57 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): No test kit available at the time of the inspection- Provide | 590.004/4-303.11-PF - Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf): No sanitizer available at the time of the ins...
FAIL
February 7, 2025
at 7:18 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): No test kit available at the time of the inspection- Provide | 590.004/4-303.11-PF - Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf): No sanitizer available at the time of the ins...
PASS
May 24, 2024
at 3:48 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employees at the service counter with no hair restraints- Provide | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Multiple squeeze bottles and bulk foo...
FAIL
May 16, 2024
at 5:45 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employees at the service counter with no hair restraints- Provide | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Multiple squeeze bottles and bulk foo...
PASS
September 21, 2023
at 4:33 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Can opener soiled. Clean and sanitized properly. | 590.004/4-903.11-C1 - (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and S...
FAIL
September 14, 2023
at 3:23 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Can opener soiled. Clean and sanitized properly. | 590.004/4-903.11-C1 - (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and S...
PASS
December 30, 2022
at 6:55 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.004/4-302.12-PF - Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf): No food thermometer on site. Provide. | 590.004...
FAIL
December 20, 2022
at 5:51 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.004/4-302.12-PF - Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf): No food thermometer on site. Provide. | 590.004...
PASS
July 18, 2022
at 6:31 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored wet on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | ...
FAIL
July 11, 2022
at 6:42 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored wet on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | ...
PASS
September 2, 2021
at 2:40 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Several small flies near the 3 bay sink / Exterminator is scheduled to come out today (8/26/2021) / Provide IPM report for compliance
FAIL
August 26, 2021
at 3:11 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Several small flies near the 3 bay sink / Exterminator is scheduled to come out today (8/26/2021) / Provide IPM report for compliance
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 23, 2021
at 3:16 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): clean equipment stored under the stairs. Remove loose debris and buildup of soils. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): hole in wall along basement stairs observed. ...
PASS
January 4, 2021
at 8:20 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): remove rust from the top of the grease trap. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): On the clean pan storage rack in the 3 bay sink room remove badly worn and stained cut...
FAIL
December 22, 2020
at 4:50 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): remove rust from the top of the grease trap. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): On the clean pan storage rack in the 3 bay sink room remove badly worn and stained cut...
PASS
June 22, 2020
at 6:02 PM
3 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Remove grease buildup from hood above cooking line. Clean basement floor. Remove built up debris. Remove grease buildup from floor under the fryers on the cooking line. | 590.006/6...
FAIL
June 8, 2020
at 4:30 PM
3 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Remove grease buildup from hood above cooking line. Clean basement floor. Remove built up debris. Remove grease buildup from floor under the fryers on the cooking line. | 590.006/6...
PASS
September 16, 2019
at 5:20 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored on the counters. Store properly in sanitzer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Some bulk food items stored with...
FAIL
September 9, 2019
at 3:27 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored on the counters. Store properly in sanitzer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Some bulk food items stored with...
PASS
July 5, 2019
at 5:37 PM
9 violations
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): Employee state there is no Person In Charge at this moment. Design person in charge all the time. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths containers empty. Set up properly w...
FAIL
June 27, 2019
at 3:49 PM
9 violations
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): Employee state there is no Person In Charge at this moment. Design person in charge all the time. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths containers empty. Set up properly w...
PASS
September 4, 2018
at 3:01 PM
12 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Pizza Station- Sausage 53F Marinara Sauce 57F Cheese 55F. Maintain all PHFs at 41F or below. Unit 55F. PIC added ice under food containers and will place most of the foods at the walk-in refrigerating unit. | 04-3-...
FAIL
August 28, 2018
at 5:28 PM
12 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Pizza Station- Sausage 53F Marinara Sauce 57F Cheese 55F. Maintain all PHFs at 41F or below. Unit 55F. PIC added ice under food containers and will place most of the foods at the walk-in refrigerating unit. | 04-3-...
PASS
June 30, 2017
at 5:58 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove plassti portion cups from bulk food containers. Use scoops with handles for dispensing bulk foods. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: remove buildup on shelves of the walk in cooler. | 36-6-5...
FAIL
June 20, 2017
at 3:08 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove plassti portion cups from bulk food containers. Use scoops with handles for dispensing bulk foods. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: remove buildup on shelves of the walk in cooler. | 36-6-5...
PASS
April 27, 2016
at 6:30 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove ice buildup on condensor in the walk in freezer. Remove ice buildup from freezer near fryers. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean grate at end of pizza oven. Remove buildup of crum...
FAIL
April 13, 2016
at 4:10 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove ice buildup on condensor in the walk in freezer. Remove ice buildup from freezer near fryers. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean grate at end of pizza oven. Remove buildup of crum...
PASS
April 14, 2015
at 7:53 PM
5 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: There is no sanitizer at the store. Provide commercial grade sanitizer to ensure that equipment is getting cleaned and sanitized. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The grate under the pizza...
FAIL
April 6, 2015
at 6:25 PM
5 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: There is no sanitizer at the store. Provide commercial grade sanitizer to ensure that equipment is getting cleaned and sanitized. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The grate under the pizza...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 28, 2014
at 4:16 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The interior of the pizza refrigerator and freezer are soiled with food debris. Clean to remove. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: There is some grease spilled on the floor under th...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
August 30, 2013
at 1:15 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Small 2 door deli cooler with an elevated temperatureof 47F. Address and repair if necessary. Cooler not in use at this time. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Several racks of walk-in cooler...
FAIL
August 28, 2013
at 12:38 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Small 2 door deli cooler with an elevated temperatureof 47F. Address and repair if necessary. Cooler not in use at this time. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Several racks of walk-in cooler...