Supreme Pizza in BOSTON, MA Failed Its Health Inspection on 08/12/25

BOSTON, MA - Health department officials identified compliance issues at Supreme Pizza in an inspection dated 08/12/2025.

Situated at 177 MASSACHUSETTS AV, the establishment is part of Back Bay's active food service sector. The Back Bay area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.

The inspection identified 12 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C). Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.

The second violation related to equipment maintenance. Inspectors documented: In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C). Improper equipment can cause physical contamination of food.

The third violation involved food temperatures. Inspectors documented: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf). The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. The CDC reports that temperature abuse is a factor in many foodborne illness outbreaks.

The fourth violation involved storage procedures. Inspectors documented: Food Labels (C). Storing food at incorrect temperatures accelerates spoilage and pathogen growth.

The fifth violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Time as a Public Health Control (P). Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.

The sixth violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C). Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.

The seventh violation related to handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Service Sink (C). According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food.

The eighth violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C). Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.

The 9th violation involved facility maintenance. Inspectors documented: Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C). Poor ventilation can lead to mold growth and condensation contamination.

The 10th violation involved pest control. Inspectors documented: Controlling Pests (Pf). The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Pest droppings and debris can trigger allergic reactions and asthma in sensitive individuals.

The 11th violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C). Non-compliance with safety standards may create conditions that compromise food safety.

The 12th violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Drying Mops (C). Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.

The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.

This inspection data is provided by Boston Public Health Commission. The establishment had violations identified during the 08/12/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Boston Public Health Commission. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Massachusetts Food Code. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.