Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Mattapan House Of Pizza

1621 Blue Hill Av

Last inspected Nov 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Mattapan House Of Pizza last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 9, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Failed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 5 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 15 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Nov 9, 2026.
Has Mattapan House Of Pizza ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 15 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

15 inspections

Inspection

Nov 9, 2026

Failed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean sides inbetween and backsplash to cooking equipment including oven to remove visible soil.

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

minorCode 590.005/5-501.15-COther

Official Wording

Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean behind dumpster and clean top of grease container to remove visible soil.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean floor below cooking equipment and prep areas to remove visible soil.

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

Remove cardboard box from opening at bottom of front entrance door and repair adequately.

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

Exhausthood sticker expired service by licensed hood cleaner and provide current 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, Nov 9, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 1, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)

Inspector’s Notes

No prep sink with air gap provide.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 1, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 17, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)

Inspector’s Notes

No prep sink with air gap provide.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 17, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 5, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Remove cardboard box as liner for shelving and pizza pans and provide commercial food service grade liner.

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

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Door for walk in cooler and storage shelving discolored repair.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean sides inbetween and backsplash of cooking equipment to remove visible soil.

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

criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)

Inspector’s Notes

No prep sink with air gap provide.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean floor below cooking prep and ware washing areas to remove visible soil.

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, Jun 5, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 29, 2026

Failed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Remove cardboard box as liner for shelving and pizza pans and provide commercial food service grade liner.

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

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Door for walk in cooler and storage shelving discolored repair.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean sides inbetween and backsplash of cooking equipment to remove visible soil.

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

criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)

Inspector’s Notes

No prep sink with air gap provide.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean floor below cooking prep and ware washing areas to remove visible soil.

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, May 29, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 29, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-501.13-COther

Official Wording

Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Answering complaint # 101006171170. Dumpster is over filled with trash. Contact trash company to remove trash and ensure lids are closed. PIC stated he called multiple trash companies.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

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

Inspection

Jul 21, 2025

Hearing scheduled

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-501.13-COther

Official Wording

Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Answering complaint # 101006171170. Dumpster is over filled with trash. Contact trash company to remove trash and ensure lids are closed. PIC stated he called multiple trash companies.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 21, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 14, 2025

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-501.13-COther

Official Wording

Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Answering complaint # 101006171170. Dumpster is over filled with trash. Contact trash company to remove trash and ensure lids are closed. PIC stated he called multiple trash companies.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 14, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 25, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 25, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 14, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 14, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 29, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

Inspection

Mar 8, 2024

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Replace stained ceiling tile near walk in cooler.

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, Mar 8, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 17, 2024

Passed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No test kit onsite. Provide test kit.

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

minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official Wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Obseved worn and scored cutting board. Resurface or replace.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed heavy grease build up on the hood filters above the grill and backsplash Clean to remove heavy grease build up. Hood sticker expired 11/23- Contact a licensed professional to come out and service the hood and provide a 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, Jan 17, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 10, 2024

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No test kit onsite. Provide test kit.

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

minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official Wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Obseved worn and scored cutting board. Resurface or replace.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

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, Jan 10, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection