Bay Sweets

120 Spring St, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Bay Sweets, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 9, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “backflow prevention air gap” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in West Roxbury average 88, so Bay Sweets is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 9, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 23, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: As discussed please have the drain pipe under the prep sink repaired.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: The hood sticker on the cooking line is expired in April 2025

590.004/4-202.18-C

Mar 27, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 5, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: The prep sink in the basement did not have a prep sink. Please have one installed and a permit pulled at 1010 Mass Ave 10-22-24 PIC is working with a plumber to get a report / cost to do the work. If the work can be done please have him pull a permit and have it inspected. 11-13-24 Plumber did come by and is going to install the air gap. He will pull a permit and have it inspected.

590.005/5-202.13-P

Nov 13, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Backflow prevention air gap (p)

590.005/5-202.13-P

Oct 15, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: The prep sink in the basement did not have a prep sink. Please have one installed and a permit pulled at 1010 Mass Ave

590.005/5-202.13-P

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the green wire shelves in the basement walk in. Also please clean the in place cooking equipment.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. Also the hood sticker expired in July 2024

590.004/4-202.18-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff not to store the mop in the three bay sink un the second kitchen three bay. Please use the mop sink.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Feb 22, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Package integrity (pf)

Inspector notes: In basement found two large cans with dents. Please provide an area to store so not stored with goo product.

590.003/3-202.15-PF

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the wire shelves in the basement walk in as discussed. Clean the top of the gray storage unit at the front counter of dust and small debris build up above the area you do some cooling.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Mar 22, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 3, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Hand sink located in the basement preparation area is not functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Hot water was adequate throughout the establishment.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Food storage prohibited areas (c)

Inspector notes: Boxes of various frozen foods in the first floor walk-in observed being stored int he ground. Address and store all foods elevated a minmum of 6 inches off the ground.

590.003/3-305.12-C

May 4, 2022

Routine

1 major violation.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: There are some rodent droppings in the basement. Clean up the droppings and continue to provide treatment.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bay Sweets last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bay Sweets on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bay Sweets?

Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention air gap” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bay Sweets.

How does Bay Sweets compare to other restaurants in West Roxbury?

Bay Sweets most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the West Roxbury average of 88.

Has Bay Sweets' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bay Sweets have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bay Sweets 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 Bay Sweets inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bay Sweets is inspected around three times per year on average.

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