Pizzatalia
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
64
Score
Pizzatalia, located at 618 Shawmut Av in Roxbury, MA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on March 12, 2026, with a score of 64. This inspection identified one major and seven minor violations, including issues with ventilation hood system filters, nonfood contact surfaces, and the service sink. While this recent inspection noted several deficiencies, Pizzatalia's inspection history of 18 scored inspections shows a pattern of mostly low-risk outcomes.
18
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
64
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
64
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Mar 3, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Nov 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
90
May 2, 2024
Routine
3 major violations.
74
Apr 25, 2024
Routine
3 major violations.
74
Oct 27, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
61
Oct 19, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
61
May 16, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Apr 28, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
74
Apr 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
74
Dec 15, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2022
Routine
2 major violations.
82
Aug 10, 2022
Routine
2 major violations.
82
Violations — Mar 12, 2026 Inspection
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the heavily soiled vents above the grill and soak overnight to remove stubborn grease and grime soils
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside all refrigeration / freezer units [ around all the gaskets ] from visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Maintain clean after use
590.005/5-203.13-C
Outside storage prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Remove shopping carts and other loose debris scattered alongside the business
590.005/5-501.112-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure the lids can close tightly after use - overloaded barrels attract vermin - address
590.005/5-501.116-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: All prep food handlers need to wear proper hair restraints
590.002/2-402.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current copies of both your food safety and allergen awareness certificates on iste
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing disclosure / reminder on several menu items - address where needed
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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