Blue Hill House of Pizza

161 Blue Hill Ave, Roxbury, MA 02119
Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 13 inspections at Blue Hill House of Pizza stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “characteristics-materials for construction and repair”, which has been cited five times.

Blue Hill House of Pizza's latest score of 95 sits above the Roxbury average of 83. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

13
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: There is no prep sink to wash produce lettuce is being washed in the three bay sink. Provide a food prep sink to protect produce during preparation 1.21.2026 On compliance visit the completed variance form for the prep sink was provided.
590.003/3-305.14-C
95
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: There is no prep sink to wash produce lettuce is being washed in the three bay sink. Provide a food prep sink to protect produce during preparation
590.003/3-305.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several small coffin style freezers located in the basement with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove Interior of the Avantico Refrigeration near the casheir station observed soiled. clean to remove Door to the small coffin style freezer damaged and not closing properly. Address and make any necessary repairs or replace
590.004/4-202.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen floor observed with debris accumation including under and araound the pizza station and beneath cooking equjipament. Clean throughout the kitchen to remove loose debris
590.006/6-201.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Containers of uncovered food product ( Mariana Sauce) were observed in refrigerator unit. Cover to prevent potential contamination
590.003/3-302.11-C
82
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the basement storage area where onions are being stored. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several small coffin style freezers located in the basement with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Lower shelf of the pizza cooler with excess moisture. Address and clean to remove. Unit was functioning at below 41F at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-202.16-C
78
Jan 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
95
Jun 7, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Drip tray to the single door basement glass cooler is not draining properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was operating at below 41F at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-202.16-C
95
Jan 23, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
95
Oct 2, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Observed leaky faucet on warewashing sink. Contact a licensed plumber for repairs and provide a report of completion
590.005/5-205.15-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed sliced deli meats stored in refrigerated unit held over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to eat food items held over 24hrs.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled knives stored on knife rack. Maintain clean and sanitized knives on knife rack Observed heavy food debris / spills inside freezer sections on refrigerated units. Clean to remove all spills / debris Observed soiled exterior of bulk containers. Clean to remove all soils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Obseved food spills on wall behind rack near cooking range and heavy food debis underneath sandwich station. Thoroughly clean to remove all spills / debris
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles without labels. Provide a label on all squeeze bottles with the common name of the food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
64
Jun 28, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door handle covered in duct tape remove.
590.004/4-101.11-C
95
Apr 26, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of grease collector container to removal visible grease soil.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of exhausthood filters to remove visible soil. ( exhausthood sticker expires on 4-31-23 has scheduled cleaning appointment.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Salad unit condensation water dripping into open container provide proper repairs.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: exit door screen soiled clean.
590.006/6-201.16-C
82
Mar 28, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: hand wash sink fixture cracked and chipped replace.
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Mar 21, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed Cat at basement area animals not allowed on premises remove.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
(b) good repair and calibration (pf)
Inspector notes: Food thermometer not calibrated repair.
590.004/4-502.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Food safety certification for food safety manager not posted provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing sink plug for ware washing sink.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove food service paper as liner for cooking line shelving and provide commercial grade liner for shelving. Clean sides of equipment and inside refrigerators at basement area to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: hand wash sink fixture cracked and chipped replace.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No ingredient labels packaged baked products brownies and cookies on service couinter provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
64
Mar 10, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(b) good repair and calibration (pf)
Inspector notes: Food thermometer not calibrated repair.
590.004/4-502.11-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed Cat at basement area animals not allowed on premises remove.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove food service paper as liner for cooking line shelving and provide commercial grade liner for shelving. Clean sides of equipment and inside refrigerators at basement area to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: hand wash sink fixture cracked and chipped replace.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing sink plug for ware washing sink.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No ingredient labels packaged baked products brownies and cookies on service couinter provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Food safety certification for food safety manager not posted provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
64
Jul 22, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Remove inuse ice cream scoop from stagnant water and provide proper storage in cool running water to flush moist foods or in clean water of 135F or stored in food with handle above food.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below dry storage shelving to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Defective light bulb at basement dry storage area replace.
590.006/6-303.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: clean sides of cooking equipment at grill area to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Hill House of Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Hill House of Pizza on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blue Hill House of Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “characteristics-materials for construction and repair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Blue Hill House of Pizza.

How does Blue Hill House of Pizza compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

Blue Hill House of Pizza most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.

Has Blue Hill House of Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Blue Hill House of Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blue Hill House of 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 Blue Hill House of Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Hill House of Pizza is inspected around four times per year on average.