UNIVERSITY GRILL & PIZZA
Latest: PASS
January 17, 2025
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