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Dacoopa's Pizza

April 1, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings5
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: Wrong test strip observed for quat sanitizer at the time of inspection. Provide quat test trip 04.01.2026 Provide pest strip for quat sanitizer
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: Provide Allergen Awareness Certificate 4.1.2026 at the time of compliance visit no Allergen Awareness certifcate were post /Provide
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: Mise dropping observed on the floor under the three bay sink under the cashier station near the stairs and near the pizza oven under the food shelving with # 10 cans/ clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov. 04.01.2026 Old Dropping observed under the three bay sink. clean to remove/ Pest control service report from 03.28.2026 showing they remove 1 mouse from under the sink and activity on bait sation under the kitchen sink. Provide another pest control report showing no catches no activity
code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Yellow Hood sticker observed expired 3/15/26./Provide Updated stickers Appointment scheduled for friday 04/03/2026
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: post Allergen Awareness Certificate
code L1status: Fail

Checks marked passed

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed stored pizza sauce on the pizza prep station counter without proper refrigeration measured at 48F.Discontinue and store 41F or below to prevent bacterial growth.Person in charge was informed
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: The full time employee is not a certified food manager. Provide a full time certified food manager at this location. The three bay sink was not set up properly. Properly train the employees to wash equipment in soapy water rinse in clean water sanitize in the third bay and then air dry the items. The employees were unfamiliar with illness policy. Properly train employees
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Person in charge must be properly trained to monitor hand washing understand proper procedures for manual ware washing of equipment ensure proper cleaning methods and frequency for clean in place of food and non food contact surfaces and review responsibilities for company illness procedures. Certified Manager must retrain all staff
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior of double door fridge observed soiled interior and exterior of the mixer observed heavly soiled . Clean to remove. Interior of handsink observed soiled
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Bag of white onion and white bucket with Dill pickles observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler .Discontinue and store all itmes 6 inches of the floor
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)

Inspector note: observed soiled wiping cloths on the counter/properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at the required 200ppm
code 590.004/4-901.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Observed heavy accumulation of food debris and residue on the floors underneath the cooking equipment underneath the three compartment sink. Clean to remove through the establishment .
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)

Inspector note: The bathroom door is not self-closing/ provide a self-closing door
code 590.006/6-202.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector note: Two mise observed on the glue trap under the three-compartmen sink. Remove
code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on March 25, 2026: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 10 previous findings did not recur.

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