Ernestos Pizza

February 5, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings1
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)

Inspector note: Food prep sink downtairs in the lower level observed direct to waste. PIC to provide plumber report from a licensed plumber on the install of an air gap/ backflow preventor
code 590.005/5-204.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Food prep sink downtairs in the lower level observed direct to waste. PIC to provide plumber report from a licensed plumber on the install of a backflow preventor.
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide procedure & kit for vomit / diarrheal clean up. Provide keep accessible Inspector will provide procedure to the operator.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: p's and PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple pf containers of prepped foods and pizza sauce observed without date marking. Provide made discard before storing. Per PIC foods were prepped less than 24hours.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide a metal probe/ food thermometer. Provide and maintain accessible at all time
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide accurate test strips to measure sanitizer concentration at the 3 bay sink/ bucket holder. Provide
code 590.004/4-501.116-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Dough tray holder inside walk in observed soiled with black substances interior of 2 door refrigeration unit at the pizza station observed soiled from visible food spills exterior of multiple bulk bins observed soiled can opener observed with heavy soiled accumulation and rust. Clean & sanitize to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Handwashing sink downtairs in the dough prep room observed bloked by large equipment. Discontinue. Maintain accessible at all time for handwashing only
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Multiple food storage containers observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed bowl stored inside bulk bin as food dispensing utensils. Discontinue and use utensils with handles to prevent contamination by hands.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Service Sink (C)

Inspector note: Establishment observed without a service sink. Per PIC mop water gets disposed in the toilet. PIC to provide plumbers report regarding service sink install.
code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: One of the bathrooms on site observed without handwashing sing. Provide
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Large hole observed under the stair way that leads to the lower level/ dough room. Repair to prevent entryway for pests/rodents.
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 30, 2026: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 13 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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