Arizona B B Q
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Arizona B B Q 13 times, with records going back to 2022. Arizona B B Q was last inspected on Mar 26, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “controlling pests”, showing up five times.
Arizona B B Q scores about where you'd expect for a Roxbury restaurant. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Post copy of the current food safety certificate on site
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all stained and missing ceiling tiles where needed
590.006/6-201.17-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove remaining stubborn soils
590.004/4-202.18-C
82
Mar 19, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mice activity outside the premises neat the trash storage - address as needed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Post copy of the current food safety certificate on site
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Outdoor storage surface (c)
Inspector notes: Several rodent burrows around the perimeter of the store - Address
590.005/5-501.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure there ar zero holes / opening to the trashreceptacles - keep lids tightly closed after use
590.005/5-501.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the kitchen floors as well as the lower section of the kitchen walls from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Repace all stained and missing ceiling tiles where needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all stained and missing ceiling tiles where needed
590.006/6-201.17-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Maintain clean after they are emptied - clean to remove all visible loose trash and debris around the area
590.005/5-501.116-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post allergen awareness certificate alongside your current food safety certificate
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove remaining stubborn soils
590.004/4-202.18-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all filters where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside / exterior of all freezer / refrigeration units - exterior of all cooking equipment - bulk food storage bins from all visible food stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
50
Mar 12, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mice activity outside the premises neat the trash storage - address as needed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all filters where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside / exterior of all freezer / refrigeration units - exterior of all cooking equipment - bulk food storage bins from all visible food stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure there ar zero holes / opening to the trashreceptacles - keep lids tightly closed after use
590.005/5-501.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the kitchen floors as well as the lower section of the kitchen walls from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Repace all stained and missing ceiling tiles where needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Outdoor storage surface (c)
Inspector notes: Several rodent burrows around the perimeter of the store - Address
590.005/5-501.11-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Maintain clean after they are emptied - clean to remove all visible loose trash and debris around the area
590.005/5-501.116-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post allergen awareness certificate alongside your current food safety certificate
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
61
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed immature fly activity within warewashing area. Instructed PIC to contact licensed pest control for services to treat drains. Provide report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed immature fly activity within warewashing area. Instructed PIC to contact licensed pest control for services to treat drains. Provide report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no vomit / diarrhea kit on site. PIC ordered and procedures provided while on site; delivery tomorrow
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat foods held over 24hrs per PIC inside walk in unit without date marking. Provide date marking for all ready to eat foods held over 24hrs in refrigerated units per PIC
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavily soiled microwave and grease inside bottom door on fryers. Thoroughly clean to remove all soils / grease
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food containers being used for trash receptacles. Provide proper trash cans for establishment
590.005/5-501.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Provide drain plugs for each bay at the 3 bay compartment sink
590.004/4-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed blood spills on floors in both walk in units. Clean to remove all spills
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed Grill hood expired July 2025 and Pizza hood expired August 2025. Instructed PIC to contact hood cleaning company for appointments and submit confirmation to the Health Division immediately
590.006/6-501.14-C
55
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no vomit / diarrhea kit on site. PIC ordered and procedures provided while on site; delivery tomorrow
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat foods held over 24hrs per PIC inside walk in unit without date marking. Provide date marking for all ready to eat foods held over 24hrs in refrigerated units per PIC
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavily soiled microwave and grease inside bottom door on fryers. Thoroughly clean to remove all soils / grease
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed Grill hood expired July 2025 and Pizza hood expired August 2025. Instructed PIC to contact hood cleaning company for appointments and submit confirmation to the Health Division immediately
590.006/6-501.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed blood spills on floors in both walk in units. Clean to remove all spills
590.006/6-201.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Provide drain plugs for each bay at the 3 bay compartment sink
590.004/4-501.11-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food containers being used for trash receptacles. Provide proper trash cans for establishment
590.005/5-501.13-C
61
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide most current pest reports for food establishment
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed microwave with heavy food spills / debris. Clean to remove all spills / debris Observed food debris on rack between small refrigerated unit and fryolater. Clean to remove all food debris
590.004/4-601.11-PF
82
Aug 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills inside microwave. Clean with frequency to eliminate food spills / splatter. PIC corrected on site
590.004/4-601.11-C
95
Sep 6, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Conditions of use (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed household insect spray stored in establishment. Discussed with PIC to discontinue / remove from establishment and contact licensed pest management for services.
590.007/7-202.12-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed damaged tiles. Repair in order to prevent stagnant water
590.006/6-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills on wall at pizza station. Clean to remove all spills
590.006/6-201.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed grease and carbon build up on sides of cooking ranges. Thoroughly clean with frequency to remove build up
590.004/4-601.11-C
78
May 17, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 21, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below prep area near cooking line and under storage shelving inside Walk in cooler.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Allergy certification expired provide current certification
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Characteristics-single-service and single-use (c)
Inspector notes: sink plugs to hold water missing at ware washing sink provide.
590.004/4-102.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides inbetween and backsplash to cooking equipment to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue the use of empty buckets as trash recepticle and provide covered trash recepticles.
590.005/5-501.13-C
78
Aug 17, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired May 2022. Instructed PIC to contact hood cleaning company while on site - Scheduled cleaning 8/19/2022. PIC will submit confirmation of new sticker to the Health Department upon completion.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arizona B B Q last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Arizona B B Q on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Arizona B B Q?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Arizona B B Q.
How does Arizona B B Q compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Arizona B B Q most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Arizona B B Q's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Arizona B B Q have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Arizona B B Q 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 Arizona B B Q inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Arizona B B Q is inspected around four times per year on average.
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