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Village Pizza & Grill
56 L ST, SOUTH BOSTON, MA 02127
Last inspected Jun 12, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for Village Pizza & Grill, spanning February 2021 to June 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
The most recent inspection noted 2 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Jun 12, 2026
✓2 violations
- Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jun 4, 2026
–3 violations
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
May 11, 2026
✕3 violations
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Aug 28, 2025
✓8 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Aug 21, 2025
✕8 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Apr 2, 2025
✓11 violations
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Mar 26, 2025
✕11 violations
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Dec 26, 2024
✓10 violations
- Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Prohibitions (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Dec 16, 2024
✕10 violations
- Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Prohibitions (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Jun 11, 2024
✓5 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Jun 4, 2024
✕5 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Nov 8, 2023
✓12 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (P)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (C)
- Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
- Service Sink (C)
- Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Oct 31, 2023
–23 violations
- (C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf)
- When to Wash (P)
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (P)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (C)
- Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Prohibitions (C)
- Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
- Service Sink (C)
- Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Oct 26, 2023
✕23 violations
- (C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf)
- When to Wash (P)
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (P)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (C)
- Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Prohibitions (C)
- Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
- Service Sink (C)
- Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Mar 7, 2023
✓11 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Time as a Public Health Control ( Pf)
- Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Feb 28, 2023
✕11 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Time as a Public Health Control ( Pf)
- Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Jan 18, 2023
–Jul 25, 2022
✓12 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (C)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Required Use (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Jul 18, 2022
✕12 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (C)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Required Use (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–Dec 23, 2021
✓7 violations
- Prohibition-Jewelry (C)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Dec 16, 2021
✕7 violations
- Prohibition-Jewelry (C)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Aug 9, 2021
✓10 violations
- Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Drain boards (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Jun 23, 2021
✕10 violations
- Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Drain boards (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Feb 12, 2021
✓6 violations
- Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
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