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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Broadway's Best Pizza

483 E Broadway

Last inspected Oct 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Broadway's Best Pizza last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 21, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
13 inspections on record, from Mar 7, 2024 to Oct 21, 2026.
Has Broadway's Best Pizza ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 13 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 7, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

13 inspections

Inspection

Oct 21, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed squeeze bottles / bulk containers stored unidentified . Provide a label with the common name of food stored inside for all bulk containers & squeeze bottles

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed food items stored directly on floor inside walk in cooler. Instructed PIC to monitor and ensure all foods are properly stored elevated at least 6" off the floor

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed ready to eat food items stored / held over 24hrs in refrigerated unit / walk in cooler without date marking. Provide to all items

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 21, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 14, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed squeeze bottles / bulk containers stored unidentified . Provide a label with the common name of food stored inside for all bulk containers & squeeze bottles

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed food items stored directly on floor inside walk in cooler. Instructed PIC to monitor and ensure all foods are properly stored elevated at least 6" off the floor

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official Wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed ready to eat food items stored / held over 24hrs in refrigerated unit / walk in cooler without date marking. Provide to all items

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 14, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 6, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood filters with grease buil up clean to remove

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 6, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 21, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood filters with grease buil up clean to remove

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 21, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 6, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 6, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 29, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 29, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 28, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 28, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 12, 2025

Passed

6 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination

Official Wording

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Diced Tomatoes and lettuce stored in a container above the ready to eat foods. Remove and train staff. COS by PIC

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
criticalCode 590.002/2-201.11-PPermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

(D) and (F) Responsibility of Permit Holder Person in Charge and Conditional Employees Responsibility of the PIC to Exclude or Restrict (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Reviewed illness policy with the PIC and provided a copy of illness policy via email.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official Wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed no hair restrain while prepairing food. Provide

In Plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official Wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted stored raw chicken with ready to eat foods. Remove and store accordingly

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted clean knives stored on soiled surface in the back prep area. Remove and store on clean surface or in a knife rack.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed dropings on the floor near the dough mixer in the back prep area. Clean with frequency/Provide pest report

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 12, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 5, 2025

Failed

6 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.002/2-201.11-PPermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

(D) and (F) Responsibility of Permit Holder Person in Charge and Conditional Employees Responsibility of the PIC to Exclude or Restrict (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Reviewed illness policy with the PIC and provided a copy of illness policy via email.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official Wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed no hair restrain while prepairing food. Provide

In Plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official Wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted stored raw chicken with ready to eat foods. Remove and store accordingly

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination

Official Wording

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Diced Tomatoes and lettuce stored in a container above the ready to eat foods. Remove and train staff. COS by PIC

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted clean knives stored on soiled surface in the back prep area. Remove and store on clean surface or in a knife rack.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed dropings on the floor near the dough mixer in the back prep area. Clean with frequency/Provide pest report

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 5, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 15, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Expired hood sticker 3/24. Provide updated inspection sticker.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 15, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 6, 2024

Failed (extension granted)

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed heavy activity of rodent droppings. Clean to remove

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Expired hood sticker 3/24. Provide updated inspection sticker.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 6, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 29, 2024

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed heavy activity of rodent droppings. Clean to remove

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Expired hood sticker 3/24. Provide updated inspection sticker.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 29, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 7, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 7, 2024 · Original Source

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