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UNIVERSITY GRILL & PIZZA

Latest: PASS January 17, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Italian

📍 Neighborhood: Fenway

🚇 Nearest Transit: Fenway (Green Line)

Address
712 COMMONWEALTH AV
Boston, MA 02215
Inspection History
39 inspections
15 failures
License
License #21100
Last inspected: January 17, 2025

Inspection History (39 most recent)

PASS January 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Hood filters with heavy dust and carbon buildup- Clean with proper frequency | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expired Decem...
FAIL January 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Hood filters with heavy dust and carbon buildup- Clean with proper frequency | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expired Decem...
PASS May 28, 2024 at 6:44 PM
2 violations
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P - Preventing Contamination from Hands (P): Observed numerous employees handling Ready to Eat foods with bare hands- Use gloves Corrected on site | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Proh...
FAIL May 15, 2024 at 4:27 PM
2 violations
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P - Preventing Contamination from Hands (P): Observed numerous employees handling Ready to Eat foods with bare hands- Use gloves Corrected on site | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Proh...
PASS January 11, 2023 at 6:59 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Some food products stored on th...
FAIL January 4, 2023 at 4:08 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Some food products stored on th...
PASS January 20, 2022 at 4:07 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood vent with oil build up and expired sticker. Clean properly and provide current sticker.
FAIL January 13, 2022 at 7:00 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Magnetic strip for knife storage soiled and with some rust. Clean to remove. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfa...
FAIL January 6, 2022 at 4:36 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Magnetic strip for knife storage soiled and with some rust. Clean to remove. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfa...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 23, 2021 at 3:11 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): clean walls aroUnd the 2 bay sink in tHe back kitch...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 27, 2021 at 4:18 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): wiping cloths left on prep tables. Keep cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | L1 - : Post the 2021 Health Permit in a conspicious place.
PASS October 5, 2020 at 7:44 PM
15 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Burgers are stored on top of lettuce. Steve properly to prevent Contamination. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Steel wool used to clean pots ...
PASS February 18, 2020 at 3:46 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No clean-up and diarrheal procedures or kit available . Provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff with regard to proper re-heating ...
FAIL February 10, 2020 at 4:04 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No clean-up and diarrheal procedures or kit available . Provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff with regard to proper re-heating ...
PASS May 6, 2019 at 4:48 PM
5 violations
03-3-403.11 - Reheating: Hot Holding line- Meatballs 82F Chicken and Rice Soup 91F. PIC states food been out for 10 minutes. PIC turned up heat at maximum and covered the food. Maintain all TCP foods at 135F or above. Ensure that food is reheated...
FAIL April 29, 2019 at 4:17 PM
5 violations
03-3-403.11 - Reheating: Hot Holding line- Meatballs 82F Chicken and Rice Soup 91F. PIC states food been out for 10 minutes. PIC turned up heat at maximum and covered the food. Maintain all TCP foods at 135F or above. Ensure that food is reheated...
PASS September 5, 2018 at 2:50 PM
7 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting board heavily scored. Resurface or replace. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: PIC states that employees wash rinse sanitize at the two-bay sink using chlorine sanitizer. Ensure that ...
FAIL August 29, 2018 at 3:04 PM
7 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting board heavily scored. Resurface or replace. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: PIC states that employees wash rinse sanitize at the two-bay sink using chlorine sanitizer. Ensure that ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 11, 2017 at 3:49 PM
3 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean drain compartment to fryer. clean out bottom shelf to 2 door reach in in t...
PASS November 7, 2016 at 3:46 PM
5 violations
12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Observed cigarette "butts" in trash can in restrooms. Remove all evidence of smoking in this establishment. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sa...
FAIL October 24, 2016 at 3:10 PM
5 violations
12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Observed cigarette "butts" in trash can in restrooms. Remove all evidence of smoking in this establishment. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sa...
PASS June 16, 2015 at 2:31 PM
2 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw foods stored above RTE in refrigerators- Properly store foods in refrigerator | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Cabinet below fryolator with heavy grease buildu...
FAIL June 3, 2015 at 2:54 PM
2 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw foods stored above RTE in refrigerators- Properly store foods in refrigerator | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Cabinet below fryolator with heavy grease buildu...
PASS September 10, 2014 at 3:45 PM
3 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The slicer and the dough machine are soiled. Clean to remove build-up. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The ninterior fo the refrigerators are soiled with food splashes and debris. C...
FAIL August 27, 2014 at 6:19 PM
3 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The slicer and the dough machine are soiled. Clean to remove build-up. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The ninterior fo the refrigerators are soiled with food splashes and debris. C...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS August 21, 2013 at 3:07 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Meatballs in steam table with temperatures between 109-126F. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at above 140F. PIC reheated meatballs to enssure no bacterial growth. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Prot...
FAIL August 13, 2013 at 6:02 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Meatballs in steam table with temperatures between 109-126F. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at above 140F. PIC reheated meatballs to enssure no bacterial growth. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Prot...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS October 24, 2012 at 6:33 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Containers of sauces and dips stored on ground of walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store elevated at least 6 inches off the ground. | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Evidence of employee smoking on prem...
FAIL October 17, 2012 at 3:19 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Containers of sauces and dips stored on ground of walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store elevated at least 6 inches off the ground. | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Evidence of employee smoking on prem...
PASS January 14, 2011 at 5:44 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 6, 2010 at 3:08 PM
2 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Maintain the soiled wiping cloths in sanitizer when not in use. Cloths utilized to handle hot pans do not need to be stored in sanitizer but should not be stored on food preparation surfaces. | 37-6-5...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 3, 2009 at 7:01 PM
2 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: keep all wiping cloths in sanitizer at all times | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor under behind and between all equipment and shelves through-out counter/grill areas warew...
PASS November 13, 2008 at 3:59 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: elevate all products and paper goods six inches from floor through-out do not use empty milk crates or empty tonic racks | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: shelves in walk-in need to be refinished-very r...
FAIL October 30, 2008 at 2:58 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: elevate all products and paper goods six inches from floor through-out do not use empty milk crates or empty tonic racks | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: shelves in walk-in need to be refinished-very r...
PASS July 13, 2007 at 7:18 PM
9 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Burgers sitting over lettuce | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Steel wool used to clean equipment | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Gaskets on unit | 21-3-304.14 - Wip...
FAIL July 3, 2007 at 6:35 PM
24 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Burgers are stored on top of lettuce. Steve properly to prevent Contamination. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Sepa...
PASS March 2, 2007 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department