Bar Mezzana
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
67
Score
Across the available record, Bar Mezzana has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Roxbury restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
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 salmon stored above ready to eat foods in the upright freezer.Segragate
590.003/3-302.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sinks blocked at multiple location through out the restaurant.Retrain staff not to block and provide easy access
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Linens and napkins use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Noted linens used in contact with the food in the walkin.Discontinue
590.003/3-304.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Noted food boxes stored on the walkin floor.Remove and store 6 inches from the floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Noted several staff bags stored on top of the coffee grinder and coffee machine in the back Remove
590.006/6-501.110-C
67
Apr 25, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Detegerent on glass washer in warewash area observed empty. Corrected on site.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Excess trash observed on ground around dumpster area. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Sink in prep area observed leaking into container. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Debris and soils under production line hand sink. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand sink only signage at production line hand sink.
590.006/6-301.14-C
74
Dec 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink door is missing. Spoke with owner who stated there is a work order in place.
590.003/3-307.11-C
95
Feb 7, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink door is missing. Repair or replace.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand sink only sign on back of house hand sink. Person in charge ordered on site.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees prepping pasta observed without hair restraints. Person in charge corrected.
590.002/2-402.11-C
86
Oct 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Containers of raw eggs stored over ready to eat foods. Store raw eggs below prepped foods. Correcged on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Quarts of pickled peppers and onions dated from previous month. Do not hold pickled foods longer than 7 days. Discarded by PIC
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and moisture under coffee station hand sink. Clean and dry- monitor for leaky pipes
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Mar 3, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Bar dish machine not registering chlorine sanitizer. Discontinue using machine and service as needed. Use either dish machine in kitchen for washing/sanitizing all glassware.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Reduced oxygen packaging criteria (pf)
Inspector notes: R.O.P. cooked pork loin in cooler dated 2/22. Discarded by PIC. Discontinue using Reduced Oxygen Packaging machine without a HACCP plan. Submit variance request with plan for HACCP approval from ISD.
590.003/3-502.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for testing quats sanitizer or chlorine for final rinse on both low temp dish machines. Provide test strips for both quats and chlorine.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of prepped food held past date marked: Pickles 12/1 Pickled peppers 2/3 Caramelized onions 2/22 Fingerling potatoes 2/22 Foods discarded by PIC. Ensure prepped foods are not held for more than 7 days from date preppared.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Food debris in cookline refrigerated drawers. Clean and maintain
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Jul 21, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored above raw veal and beef. Raw eggs stored above clean ready to use plates. Store raw animal products according to final cooking temperature not above clean utensils.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Bar dish machine not registering sanitizer. Discontinue using bar dish machine for washing glasses. Wash all glasses in kitchen dish machine.
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior chute of ice machine with black mold-like substance. Clean to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Duck confit dated 7/7. Discarded by PIC. Do not hold prepped foods past 7 days to prevent possible contamination.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for testing quats sanitizer at 3 compartment sink. Provide test strips.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for recording final rinse temperature of high temp dish machine in kitchen. Provide either thermometer or strips.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bar Mezzana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bar Mezzana on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bar Mezzana?
Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bar Mezzana.
How does Bar Mezzana compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Bar Mezzana most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Bar Mezzana's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bar Mezzana have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bar Mezzana means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bar Mezzana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bar Mezzana is inspected around two times per year on average.
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