South End Pita
Latest: PASS
May 21, 2025
Address
471 ALBANY ST
South End, MA 02118
Inspection History
53 inspections
25 failures
License
License #32774
Last inspected: May 21, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
May 21, 2025
at 6:32 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employee on service line observed without hair restraint. PIC corrected on site. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw burgers o...
FAIL
May 14, 2025
at 4:09 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employee on service line observed without hair restraint. PIC corrected on site. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw burgers o...
PASS
July 8, 2024
at 2:22 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Raw chicken and beef inside of the 4 drawer cooler under the grill top with elevated temperatures of 50F. All TCS foods were removed at the tim...
FAIL
July 1, 2024
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): Raw chicken and beef inside of the 4 drawer cooler under the grill top with elevated temperatures of 50F. All TCS foods were removed at the tim...
PASS
August 1, 2023
at 11:54 AM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expired. Email stated cleaning is scheduled 7/31
FAIL
July 14, 2023
at 2:13 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Containers of raw lamb stored over container of feta cheese. Corrected on site. Store raw meat below ready to eat foods and produce to prevent contaminat...
FAIL
July 6, 2023
at 5:37 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Containers of raw lamb stored over container of feta cheese. Corrected on site. Store raw meat below ready to eat foods and produce to prevent contaminat...
PASS
February 21, 2023
at 6:13 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expires this month. Cleaning rescheduled for tonight | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C...
FAIL
February 17, 2023
at 3:05 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expires this month. Cleaning rescheduled for tonight
FAIL
February 1, 2023
at 3:07 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): House-made lemonade and mint tea for self-service sale without labels. Made with pasteurized lemon juice. Discontinue selling beverages without proper labels. Guidance provided via email. | 590.006/6-501.14-...
FAIL
January 25, 2023
at 4:10 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): House-made lemonade and mint tea for self-service sale without labels. Made with pasteurized lemon juice. Discontinue selling beverages without proper labels. Guidance provided via email. | 590.006/6-501.14-...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 27, 2022
at 3:11 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Cooked chickpeas in plastic bucket at 130F- spread out in pan over cold water: 100F in 20 minutes. Cooked lamb in small pan at 100F- spread out on sheet tray: 80F in 20 minutes. Pread ut cooked foods...
FAIL
May 20, 2022
at 7:41 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Cooked chickpeas in plastic bucket at 130F- spread out in pan over cold water: 100F in 20 minutes. Cooked lamb in small pan at 100F- spread out on sheet tray: 80F in 20 minutes. Pread ut cooked foods...
PASS
January 18, 2022
at 5:16 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw meat stored above ready-to-eat produce in walk-in cooler. Corrected on site. Store raw meat below produce. | 590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Sur...
FAIL
January 11, 2022
at 6:02 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw meat stored above ready-to-eat produce in walk-in cooler. Corrected on site. Store raw meat below produce. | 590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Sur...
PASS
August 23, 2021
at 2:44 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Hood and Ventilation stickers with a past expiration date from (Jan. 2021). Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
FAIL
August 13, 2021
at 6:27 PM
4 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide for the re-inspection. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Hold...
FAIL
August 6, 2021
at 2:08 PM
4 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide for the re-inspection. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Hold...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 19, 2021
at 8:09 PM
1 violation
L1 - : Post 2021 Health Permit
PASS
October 29, 2020
at 3:13 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Single door upright freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. | 590.004/4-903.12-C - Prohibitions (C): Single use to go containers observed being stored directly under waste...
FAIL
October 20, 2020
at 2:32 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Single door upright freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. | 590.004/4-903.12-C - Prohibitions (C): Single use to go containers observed being stored directly under waste...
PASS
March 12, 2020
at 6:32 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): At the time of the inspection there were no procedures/kit for vomit and diarrhea clean up. Provide. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): At the ...
FAIL
March 4, 2020
at 4:29 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): At the time of the inspection there were no procedures/kit for vomit and diarrhea clean up. Provide. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): At the ...
PASS
November 12, 2019
at 7:51 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 3, 2019
at 2:14 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Hot hold of Chicken sitting on grill @ 118f ensure proper hot hold of 140f or above | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Heavy Carbon build up on grill vents clean to remove
FAIL
December 26, 2018
at 7:22 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Hot hold of Chicken sitting on grill @ 118f ensure proper hot hold of 140f or above | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Heavy Carbon build up on grill vents clean to remove
PASS
May 31, 2018
at 3:16 PM
15 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for bulk food containers in kitchen and cooking line. As discussed. | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide food thermometers for staff to monitor holding and cooking tem...
FAIL
May 23, 2018
at 2:46 PM
15 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for bulk food containers in kitchen and cooking line. As discussed. | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide food thermometers for staff to monitor holding and cooking tem...
PASS
February 27, 2018
at 1:59 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 27, 2017
at 7:14 PM
5 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Front counter with soils and debris clean to remove | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Grease trap leaking repair | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: 1) Roach seen under front...
FAIL
October 18, 2017
at 6:53 PM
5 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Front counter with soils and debris clean to remove | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Grease trap leaking repair | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: 1) Roach seen under front...
PASS
August 1, 2017
at 6:07 PM
0 violations
PASS
July 25, 2016
at 6:32 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: bulk food containers without labels label properly | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: vegetables being washed in wash basin of 3 bay sink with dirty dishes in th...
FAIL
July 18, 2016
at 4:37 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: bulk food containers without labels label properly | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: vegetables being washed in wash basin of 3 bay sink with dirty dishes in th...
PASS
March 9, 2016
at 7:14 PM
3 violations
31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: hand sink in kitchen blocked by equipment remove to allow access to properly wash hands | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: floors of kitchen and prep with debrsi and soils clean to remove |...
FAIL
March 1, 2016
at 7:11 PM
3 violations
31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: hand sink in kitchen blocked by equipment remove to allow access to properly wash hands | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: floors of kitchen and prep with debrsi and soils clean to remove |...
PASS
January 8, 2016
at 7:43 PM
1 violation
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Glass at hot hold service area missing- Replace sneeze guard glass to ensure food protected Plastic wrap used as temporary sneeze guard at time of inspection until proper repairs are made Ceiling panel in walkin ...
FAIL
December 28, 2015
at 7:00 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Glass at hot hold service area missing- Replace sneeze guard glass to ensure food protected Plastic wrap used as temporary sneeze guard at time of inspection until proper repairs are made Ceiling panel in walkin ...
FAIL
December 18, 2015
at 3:37 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Glass at hot hold service area missing- Replace sneeze guard glass to ensure food protected Plastic wrap used as temporary sneeze guard at time of inspection until proper repairs are made Ceiling panel in walkin ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 2, 2013
at 3:09 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discard any cracked or chipped plastic food service utensils and containers. The chipped and cracked containers represent a potential physical hazard to the food products. Several were discarded during the inspe...
PASS
March 26, 2013
at 6:44 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open containers of meat were observed beside cases of vegetables. Store the meat on the bottom shelves and the vegetables on the upper shelves to minimize the risk for cross contamination. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Fo...
FAIL
March 11, 2013
at 6:23 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open containers of meat were observed beside cases of vegetables. Store the meat on the bottom shelves and the vegetables on the upper shelves to minimize the risk for cross contamination. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Fo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
September 24, 2012
at 6:53 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 18, 2012
at 2:17 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Hummus in the sandwich unit was at 68 F. Raw chicken within the walk-in was at 56 F. Raw meat in the two door unit was at 46 F. During the interior inspection the ambient temperature of the establishment was app...
FAIL
July 17, 2012
at 6:55 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Hummus in the sandwich unit was at 68 F. Raw chicken within the walk-in was at 56 F. Raw meat in the two door unit was at 46 F. During the interior inspection the ambient temperature of the establishment was app...
PASS
October 5, 2011
at 5:17 PM
9 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Clean can opener and holder | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Rewove tin foil from equipment. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers where necessary. | 20-4-703.11 - ...
FAIL
September 27, 2011
at 3:20 PM
9 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Clean can opener and holder | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Rewove tin foil from equipment. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers where necessary. | 20-4-703.11 - ...
PASS
February 4, 2011
at 6:11 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Repair door seals to 2door reach in. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Seal particle board shelving. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 22-4-601/6...
FAIL
January 26, 2011
at 6:41 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Repair door seals to 2door reach in. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Seal particle board shelving. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 22-4-601/6...