What is Ernestos Pizza's health inspection score?

Ernestos Pizza has a SafeDine safety score of 71 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ernestos Pizza last inspected?

Ernestos Pizza was last inspected on February 11, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ernestos Pizza have?

Ernestos Pizza has 104 total violations across 11 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ernestos Pizza safe to eat at?

Ernestos Pizza has a good safety record with a score of 71/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Ernestos Pizza serve?

Ernestos Pizza serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Ernestos Pizza

Name: Ernestos Pizza
Address: 69 SALEM ST, Boston, 02113
Rating: 71

69 SALEM ST, Boston

Last Inspected: 2/11/2026

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American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Feb 11, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

10.4

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Plumbing issuesHigh Priority

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-29

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-17 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

On-site Corrections

+10 pts

Inspection Timeline

+41 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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69 SALEM ST, Boston, FL 02113

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

9 basic

Sep

Jan 2025

3 inspections

1 high priority

7 intermediate

36 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Feb

Jul 2025

2 inspections

6 intermediate

12 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

7 intermediate

5 basic

Jan

Feb 2026

2 inspections

1 high priority

7 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Feb 26

Routine InspectionLatestHE_Pass

1 Basic

1 total1 corrected

99/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

590.005/5-204.12-CBackflow Prevention Device Location (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Corrected on-site credit (1 fixed)+1 pts

Feb 26

Routine InspectionHE_FailExt

1 High7 Med6 Basic

14 total1 risk factor13 corrected

67/100inspection score

−57 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

590.005/5-402.11-PBackflow Prevention (P)Risk FactorCorrected−10

Intermediate (7)

−35 pts

590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)Corrected−5
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)Corrected−5
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)Corrected−5
590.004/4-302.12-PFFood Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)Corrected−5
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)Corrected−5
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)Corrected−5
590.004/4-501.116-PFWarewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)Corrected−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)Corrected−2
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)Corrected−2
590.005/5-203.13-CService Sink (C)Corrected−2
590.005/5-204.12-CBackflow Prevention Device Location (C)−2
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)Corrected−2
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−57 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Corrected on-site credit (13 fixed)+26 pts

Jan 26

Routine InspectionHE_Fail

1 High7 Med5 Basic

13 total1 risk factor

40/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

590.005/5-402.11-PBackflow Prevention (P)Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (7)

−35 pts

590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)−5
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)−5
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)−5
590.004/4-302.12-PFFood Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)−5
590.004/4-501.116-PFWarewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)−5
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)−5
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)−2
590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)−2
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)−2
590.005/5-203.13-CService Sink (C)−2
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)−2

Base deductions−55 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 25

Routine InspectionHE_Pass

3 Med6 Basic

9 total9 corrected

87/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)Corrected−5
590.006/6-301.12-PFHand Drying Provision (Pf)Corrected−5
590.004/4-202.11-PFFood-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)Corrected−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)Corrected−2
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)Corrected−2
590.004/4-903.11-C(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)Corrected−2
590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)Corrected−2
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)Corrected−2
590.004/4-101.17-CWood Use Limitation (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−27 pts

Corrected on-site credit (9 fixed)+14 pts

Jul 25

Routine InspectionHE_Fail

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

590.006/6-301.12-PFHand Drying Provision (Pf)−5
590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)−5
590.004/4-202.11-PFFood-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

590.004/4-903.11-C(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)−2
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)−2
590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)−2
590.004/4-101.17-CWood Use Limitation (C)−2
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)−2
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)−2

Base deductions−27 pts

Feb 25

Routine InspectionHE_Pass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total3 corrected

96/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)Corrected−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

590.006/6-501.16-CDrying Mops (C)Corrected−2
590.006/6-102.11-CSurface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−9 pts

Corrected on-site credit (3 fixed)+5 pts

Jan 25

Routine InspectionHE_FailExt

3 Med13 Basic

16 total13 corrected

76/100inspection score

−41 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)−5
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PFPreventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)Corrected−5
590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)Corrected−5

Basic (13)

−26 pts

590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)Corrected−2
590.006/6-102.11-CSurface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C)−2
590.006/6-101.11-CSurface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)Corrected−2
590.005/5-501.12-COutdoor Enclosure (C)Corrected−2
590.002/2-304.11-CClean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)Corrected−2
590.002/2-402.11-CEffectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)Corrected−2
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)Corrected−2
590.005/5-203.13-CService Sink (C)Corrected−2
590.005/5-501.116-CCleaning Receptacles (C)Corrected−2
590.006/6-501.16-CDrying Mops (C)Corrected−2
590.006/6-501.16-CDrying Mops (C)−2
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)Corrected−2
590.004/4-204.119-CWarewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−41 pts

Corrected on-site credit (13 fixed)+17 pts

Jan 25

Routine InspectionHE_FailExt

2 Med12 Basic

14 total1 corrected

67/100inspection score

−34 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

590.003(C)/3-301.11-PFPreventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)−5
590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)−5

Basic (12)

−24 pts

590.002/2-304.11-CClean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)Corrected−2
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)−2
590.004/4-204.119-CWarewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)−2
590.005/5-501.116-CCleaning Receptacles (C)−2
590.005/5-501.12-COutdoor Enclosure (C)−2
590.006/6-101.11-CSurface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)−2
590.006/6-501.16-CDrying Mops (C)−2
590.005/5-203.13-CService Sink (C)−2
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)−2
590.002/2-402.11-CEffectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)−2
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)−2
590.002/2-304.11-CClean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)−2

Base deductions−34 pts

Corrected on-site credit (1 fixed)+1 pts

Jan 25

Routine InspectionHE_Fail

1 High2 Med11 Basic

14 total1 risk factor

53/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

590.003(A)/3-201.11-PCompliance with Food Law (P)Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

590.003(C)/3-301.11-PFPreventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)−5
590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)−5

Basic (11)

−22 pts

590.006/6-501.16-CDrying Mops (C)−2
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)−2
590.002/2-304.11-CClean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)−2
590.002/2-304.11-CClean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)−2
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)−2
590.004/4-204.119-CWarewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)−2
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)−2
590.005/5-203.13-CService Sink (C)−2
590.005/5-501.116-CCleaning Receptacles (C)−2
590.005/5-501.12-COutdoor Enclosure (C)−2
590.006/6-101.11-CSurface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)−2

Base deductions−42 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 24

Routine InspectionHE_Pass

1 High1 Med9 Basic

11 total1 risk factor11 corrected

81/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

590.003(D)/3-501.19-PTime as a Public Health Control (P)Risk FactorCorrected−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

590.004/4-202.11-PFFood-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)Corrected−5

Basic (9)

−18 pts

590.002/2-304.11-CClean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)Corrected−2
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)Corrected−2
590.004/4-202.16-CNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)Corrected−2
590.006/6-101.11-CSurface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)Corrected−2
590.005/5-501.15-COutside Receptacles (C)Corrected−2
590.005/5-203.13-CService Sink (C)Corrected−2
590.004/4-603.11-CDry Cleaning-Methods (C)Corrected−2
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)Corrected−2
590.002/2-402.11-CEffectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−33 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Corrected on-site credit (11 fixed)+17 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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