Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Chacho's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Dec 19, 2025. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Report filed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from May 28, 2025 to Dec 19, 2025.
Has Chacho's Pizza ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 28, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspections
Inspection
Dec 19, 2025
Report filed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-204.12-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Food prep sink observed without proper air gap.Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Food prep sink observed without proper air gap.Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Hood vent and attachments downstairs observed heavily soiled. Clean to removed
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.
Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC unable to provide accurate sanitizer test strip (chlorine test strips). Inspector sticker was used .
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Food prep sink observed without proper air gap.Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Warewashing and prepsink hansink observed without soap. Provide . (corrected on site)
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Both hood sticker (upstairs/ downstairs) observed expired 4.4.25. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaning company
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.
Hood vent and attachments downstairs observed heavily soiled. Clean to removed
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.
Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
PIC unable to provide accurate sanitizer test strip (chlorine test strips). Inspector sticker was used .
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Food prep sink observed without proper air gap.Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Warewashing and prepsink hansink observed without soap. Provide . (corrected on site)
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Both hood sticker (upstairs/ downstairs) observed expired 4.4.25. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaning company
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.