Inspection
Sep 28, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 28, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Pizzeria Rustico
85 Canal St
Last inspected Sep 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Quick Answers
- When was Pizzeria Rustico last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 28, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 8 inspections on record, from Mar 14, 2024 to Sep 28, 2026.
- Has Pizzeria Rustico ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 14, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
8 inspectionsInspection
May 15, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther
Official Wording
Service Sink (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted no service sink mop water dumped in the 3 bay sink.Discontinue and provide a plumbers report to install enclosed utility sink. In the meantime use the toilet to dump dirty water.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 15, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 4, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther
Official Wording
Service Sink (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted no service sink mop water dumped in the 3 bay sink.Discontinue and provide a plumbers report to install enclosed utility sink. In the meantime use the toilet to dump dirty water.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 4, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 31, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-903.12-COther
Official Wording
Prohibitions (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted single use items stored directly under the ceiling without protection from contamination.Remove or provide ceiling
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther
Official Wording
Service Sink (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted no service sink mop water dumped in the 3 bay sink.Discontinue and provide a plumbers report to install enclosed utility sink. In the meantime use the toilet to dump dirty water.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted no air gap on the prep sink.Provide a plumbers report with estimate from a licensed plumber
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted floors in the basement with visible dust. Clean with frequency
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 31, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 24, 2026
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-903.12-COther
Official Wording
Prohibitions (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted single use items stored directly under the ceiling without protection from contamination.Remove or provide ceiling
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther
Official Wording
Service Sink (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted no service sink mop water dumped in the 3 bay sink.Discontinue and provide a plumbers report to install enclosed utility sink. In the meantime use the toilet to dump dirty water.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted no air gap on the prep sink.Provide a plumbers report with estimate from a licensed plumber
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted floors in the basement with visible dust. Clean with frequency
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 24, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 30, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 30, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 10, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 10, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 14, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 14, 2024 · Original Source