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Ernestos Pizza
69 SALEM ST, BOSTON, MA 02113
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for Ernestos Pizza, spanning December 2020 to February 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
The trend is positive: it improved from failed at the previous visit to passed now.
The most recent inspection noted 1 violation, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Feb 11, 2026
✓1 violation
- Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Feb 5, 2026
✕14 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Service Sink (C)
- Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Jan 30, 2026
✕13 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Service Sink (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Jul 28, 2025
✓9 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wood Use Limitation (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jul 18, 2025
✕9 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wood Use Limitation (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Feb 10, 2025
✓3 violations
- Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Drying Mops (C)
Jan 31, 2025
✕14 violations
- Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Cleaning Receptacles (C)
- Outdoor Enclosure (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Drying Mops (C)
Jan 23, 2025
✕13 violations
- Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Cleaning Receptacles (C)
- Outdoor Enclosure (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Drying Mops (C)
Jan 15, 2025
✕13 violations
- Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Compliance with Food Law (P)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Cleaning Receptacles (C)
- Outdoor Enclosure (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Drying Mops (C)
Sep 18, 2024
✓11 violations
- Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Time as a Public Health Control (P)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Dry Cleaning-Methods (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Sep 9, 2024
✕11 violations
- Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Time as a Public Health Control (P)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Dry Cleaning-Methods (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Feb 8, 2024
✓3 violations
- Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (C)
- Cleaning Receptacles (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Jan 31, 2024
✕20 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Grease Trap(C)
- Cleaning Receptacles (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Jan 24, 2024
✕18 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Grease Trap(C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Jan 3, 2024
–Jul 10, 2023
✓Aug 1, 2022
✓Mar 15, 2022
–Feb 3, 2022
✓Jul 27, 2021
✓1 violation
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Jul 19, 2021
✕2 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Jul 12, 2021
✕2 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Mar 22, 2021
✓3 violations
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Food Labels (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Mar 17, 2021
✕3 violations
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Food Labels (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Dec 2, 2020
✓1 violation
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
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