ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Detroit Pizza last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 3, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Failed (extension granted)”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
12 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Nov 3, 2026.
Has Detroit Pizza ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 12 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
12 inspections
Inspection
Nov 3, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-201.12-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Inspector’s Notes
At the first floor food prep warewashing area there are exposed utility pipes lines and HVAC ducts; provide enclosed utility pipes lines and HVAC ducts that are cleanable durable and nonporous.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 3, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 6, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-501.114-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Using Drain Plugs (C)
Inspector’s Notes
The exterior refuse container has a hole for a drain but no drain plug; provide a drain plug for the exterior refuse container to prevent pest entry and activity.
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.
minorCode 590.005/5-501.116-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s Notes
The exterior of the exterior grease receptacle is heavily soiled; clean and sanitize to prevent pest activity.
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.
At the first floor food prep warewashing area there are exposed utility pipes lines and HVAC ducts; provide enclosed utility pipes lines and HVAC ducts that are cleanable durable and nonporous.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 6, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 29, 2026
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.005/5-501.114-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Using Drain Plugs (C)
Inspector’s Notes
The exterior refuse container has a hole for a drain but no drain plug; provide a drain plug for the exterior refuse container to prevent pest entry and activity.
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.
minorCode 590.005/5-501.116-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s Notes
The exterior of the exterior grease receptacle is heavily soiled; clean and sanitize to prevent pest activity.
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.
At the first floor food prep warewashing area and in the basement food prep area there are exposed utility pipes lines and HVAC ducts; provide enclosed utility pipes lines and HVAC ducts that are cleanable durable and nonporous.
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 29, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 9, 2026
Passed
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
The posted certified food manager certificate expired in July 2025 and the allergen awareness training certificate expired in June of 2025; provide updated certified food protection manager and allergen awareness training certificates.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
In the top compartment of a cold holding unit observed cut tomatoes 50F cut onions 50F shredded cheese 50F but TCS foods in the bottom seperated compartment were 41F. The person in charge voluntarily discarded the TCS foods as they had been prepared at or around 9:00am today and will place a service call to have the cold holding unit serviced. There is sufficient refrigeration to hold foods in the kitchen area with the top loading unit not being used. Hold cold TCS foods at 41F and below.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s Notes
In the small storage room in the basement there is clutter on the floor throughout. Organize the items or discard unused items in the basement room so that you are able to properly clean and observe for pest activity.
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
In the basement floor tiles have become detached from the floor or are missing; repair or replace the floor tiles in the basement.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
The yellow hood sticker above the deep fat fryers expired in December 2025; have an approved hood cleaner perform service and provide an updated hood 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.
The posted letter grade is from 2024; provide and post your most recent Health Department Letter Grade Post your 2026 Health Permit and Site Cleanliess License Post updated allergen awareness poster in back of house Post sign stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available upon request." visible to customers Post sign stating "Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy." near register or menu visible to customers
In Plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 9, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 2, 2026
Failed
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
The posted certified food manager certificate expired in July 2025 and the allergen awareness training certificate expired in June of 2025; provide updated certified food protection manager and allergen awareness training certificates.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
In the top compartment of a cold holding unit observed cut tomatoes 50F cut onions 50F shredded cheese 50F but TCS foods in the bottom seperated compartment were 41F. The person in charge voluntarily discarded the TCS foods as they had been prepared at or around 9:00am today and will place a service call to have the cold holding unit serviced. There is sufficient refrigeration to hold foods in the kitchen area with the top loading unit not being used. Hold cold TCS foods at 41F and below.
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.
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s Notes
In the small storage room in the basement there is clutter on the floor throughout. Organize the items or discard unused items in the basement room so that you are able to properly clean and observe for pest activity.
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.
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
In the basement floor tiles have become detached from the floor or are missing; repair or replace the floor tiles in the basement.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
The yellow hood sticker above the deep fat fryers expired in December 2025; have an approved hood cleaner perform service and provide an updated hood 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.
The posted letter grade is from 2024; provide and post your most recent Health Department Letter Grade Post your 2026 Health Permit and Site Cleanliess License Post updated allergen awareness poster in back of house Post sign stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available upon request." visible to customers Post sign stating "Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy." near register or menu visible to customers
In Plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 2, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 13, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 13, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 19, 2025
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Food handler observed without hair restraint. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Soiled cardboard lining dunnage rack at front counter. Discard cardboard. Use materials that are durable cleanable and non-absorbent.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood sticker over fry station expired. Provide cleaning date.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Soiled cardboard lining dunnage rack at front counter. Discard cardboard. Use materials that are durable cleanable and non-absorbent.
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood sticker over fry station expired. Provide cleaning date.
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.