Alex Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Alex Pizza has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 4, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood contact surfaces”, showing up five times.
Alex Pizza's latest score of 95 sits above the Roxbury average of 83. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: There is no prep sink on site.Provide a prep sink. (PIC stating produce is washed using a colander in the middle bay of the 3 bay sink)
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer was reading above 200PPM.Maintain chlorine sanitizer 50-100PPM PIC Adjusting
590.007/7-204.11-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: There is not vomit cleanup kit on site.Provide (procedures to be emailed to the manager)
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: There are prepped items in walkin #4 that are missing datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for over 24 hours
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a chlorine test kit. (test done using the inspectors test kit.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Seal the hole in the lower step leading to the basement to prevent possible pest access.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under/around the cook line equipment/fryers to remove grease & soils.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: There is no prep sink on site.Provide a prep sink. (PIC stating produce is washed using a colander in the middle bay of the 3 bay sink)
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the table under the flat top grill to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
52
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw sausage observed stored on top of ready to eat produce. Discontinue. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken tender in hot holding unit at 107F. Hold hot foods 135F or above. Reheated to acceptable temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Raid spray observed stored in close proximity to food. Removed. Seperate all chemicals away from food product.
590.007/7-201.11-P
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed with yellow liquid with no label. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Compressor in walk in cooler observed leaking. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee making pizza observed without hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Certified food manager certificates observed expired. Update.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Uncovered shaved steak in walk in cooler. Chicken wings observed uncovered in freezer unit. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
47
Jan 2, 2025
Routine
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple prepped items in walk in cooler without date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings observed in kitchen area. Droppings observed on base of dough mixer. Clean to remove all soils. Provide updated pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Dough mixer observed with food soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels in back of house area hand sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed with no label. Provide label.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled trap in upstairs soda area. Remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters observed with grease build up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Sides of flat top grill have grease build up and food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Grease trap in basement observed with grease on the exterior and on the surrounding floor. Clean to remove all grease.
590.005/5-402.12-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease containers observed with greae build up on top of containers. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.13-C
47
Aug 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Grilled chicken in ambient air at 85F. Person in charge discarded. Store in hot holding unit at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Stand mixer with dough debris inside mixer. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed without label. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods in walk in cooler without proper date marking. Provide date marking for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Bug zapper observed stored above food product. Move away from food product.
590.003/3-307.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler compressor observed leaking into container. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled glue trap in basement. Remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
55
Mar 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Production line hand sink blocked by pan. Person in charge corrected.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Grease build up on hood filters. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Back stand up refrigerator with no thermometer. Provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee working on production line without hair restraint. Corrected on site.
590.002/2-402.11-C
67
Nov 14, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken in covered plastic container at grill station at 125F. Spread out in metal pan- 86F in 20 minutes. Cool cooked foods uncovered in single layer.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings under beverage storage and under table in basement. Provide current pest report. Clean all areas and monitor for activity.
590.006/6-501.111-C
86
Aug 2, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken to be cut on counter at 65F. PIC stated out of cooler for less than 1 hour. Returned to cooler. Hold TCS foods cold until preparation begins
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings under beverage shelves around hot water tank and under basement shelves with paper goods. Clean and monitor for activity. Provide current pest report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloth sanitizer not testing. Corrected mon site. Ensure all staff are trained to dilute chlorine sanitizer for wiping cloths
590.003/3-304.14-C
74
Mar 3, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings around stand mixer and along basement walls under shelving. Clean and monitor for activity. Provide current pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at pizza station soiled. Clean to prevent contamination of hands.
590.006/6-501.18-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expires this month. Provide scheduled cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
82
Aug 26, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under pizza and sandwich stations with debris. Clean all areas to prevent contamination and avoid attracting pests 8-18-22 : Floors in customer area with black soils clean to remove Lower shelving of pre tables with soils clean to remove floor in basement with heavy black soils clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Aug 12, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Container of raw beef stored on walk-in cooler shelf above container of sliced tomatoes. Store raw animal prodcuts below ready to eat foods and produce. Corrected on site
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Container of cooked beef at grill station 75F for less than 2 hours. PLaced back in refrigeration. Store cooked meat under refrigeration at all times.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken 136F cooling in deep pan. Transfered to shallow pan and spread out. Cool hot foods spread out in shallow pans to cool rapidly.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings around basement perimeter and under dough mizer upstairs. Clean area and consult with licensed pest control for controling mice.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead mouse in basement. Remove dead pests regularly.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under pizza and sandwich stations with debris. Exterior refrigeration at pizza and sandwich stations soiled. Doors of reach-in freezers soiled. Chicken breading station soiled. Clean all areas to prevent contamination and avoid attracting pests
590.004/4-602.13-C
55
Apr 13, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Leftover chicken from previous night at 52F in pasta cooler in plastic pan with lid. Pasta at 40F. Chicken discarded by PIC. Cool foods completely according to food code requirements for time and temperature and cool in metal pans without a cover.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Red sauce in steam table at 120F. PIC stated sauce had been reheated on flat top. Foods reheated for hot holding need to reach 165F prior to placing into hot holding and then maintaining temperature above 135F. Sauce placed back on flat top reheated to 168F.
590.003/3-403.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw beef stored above cooked chicken in pasta reach-in cooler. Raw meats need to be stored below cooked ready to eat foods and produce. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard on shelf under table with salt sugar and flour. Discard cardboard and discontinue using under tbale. Use aterials that are smooth durable and non-absorbent.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Florrs under cookline pasta station and between sandwich and pizza stations with food and debris. Clean and maintain to avoid attracting pests. Perimeter of floor in basement with mouse droppings: under pingpong table under shelving around hot water tank. Clean and monitor for activity.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Pizza cook observed without hair restraint. Provide hats or hair nets for all food service employees.
590.002/2-402.11-C
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alex Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alex Pizza on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alex Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Alex Pizza.
How does Alex Pizza compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Alex Pizza most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Alex Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Alex Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Alex Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Alex Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Alex Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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