JENNY'S PIZZA in CHARLESTOWN, MA Failed Its Health Inspection on 08/14/25

CHARLESTOWN, MA - Health department officials identified compliance issues at JENNY'S PIZZA in an inspection dated 08/14/2025.

Situated at 320 MEDFORD ST, the establishment is part of Charlestown's active food service sector. The Charlestown area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.

The inspection identified 13 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation concerned handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (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. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.

The second violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf). Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.

The third violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf). Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.

The fourth violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Sponges Use Limitation (C). Non-compliance with safety standards may create conditions that compromise food safety.

The fifth violation concerned sanitization. Inspectors documented: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf). FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces.

The sixth violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C). Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.

The seventh violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C). Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.

The eighth violation related to hand sanitation. 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. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.

The 9th violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Outside Receptacles (C). Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.

The 10th violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C). Non-compliance with safety standards may create conditions that compromise food safety.

The 11th violation involved hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Handwashing Signage (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. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.

The 12th violation involved pest prevention. 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. Cockroaches can spread E. coli and Salmonella by contaminating food and surfaces.

The 13th violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Drying Mops (C). Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Boston Public Health Commission. The establishment had violations identified during the 08/14/2025 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.