Backwoods Pizza
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
47
Score
Backwoods Pizza, located at 539 Dudley St, Roxbury, MA, underwent a high-risk inspection on September 24, 2025, with a score of 47. This inspection identified one critical violation, four major violations, and four minor violations, including issues with handwashing sink use and cleanser availability, as well as ventilation system cleaning. Across 20 recorded inspections, Backwoods Pizza has historically maintained a mostly medium-risk rating.
20
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
47
Sep 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
47
May 14, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
May 7, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
55
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
58
Oct 29, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
64
Oct 22, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
64
May 17, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
41
May 15, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
41
Nov 30, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Nov 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Aug 28, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
58
Aug 21, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
58
Apr 10, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
70
Apr 3, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
70
Dec 9, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
61
Dec 2, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
61
Jul 18, 2022
Routine
2 major violations.
82
Jul 11, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
61
Jul 1, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
61
Violations — Sep 24, 2025 Inspection
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed metal container stored in handsink at prep kitchen. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain handsinks clear and accessible for handwashing only. COS
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no handsoap at handsink in prep kitchen. Discussed with PIC to maintain handsoap at all handsinks at all times. COS
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired August 2025. PIC contact company while on site. Instructed PIC to submit confirmation of cleaning to the Health Division upon scheduling
590.006/6-501.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Provide constant running water at 3 bay compartment sink without leaks. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease on floors under and around fryers. Thoroughly clean to remove all grease
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed boxes of food stored in walk in on the floor. Remove and ensure all foods are properly stored elevated at least 6" off the floor. Observed cut lettuce stored in stagnant water in reach in unit @ grill station. Discontinue and maintain cut lettuce stored dry
590.003/3-305.11-C
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple can goods with heavy dents at the seals stored on can good rack. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all are in good condition while stored.
590.003/3-202.15-PF
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed individual packed pasta stored in reach in unit @ 48F over 24hrs per PIC. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC discarded pasta held over 24hrs
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed prep tables in prep kitchen soiled with coffee and food spills; Observed bulk containers and lids inside walk in cooler / underneath prep table in prep kitchen heavily soiled; shelves above and along 3 bay sink / prep tables with heavy dust and grease spills; racks inside pizza station soiled; heavily soiled microwave and soils inside condiment fridge at front counter. Thoroughly clean all stated equipment and maintain cleaning with frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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