Comella's
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Comella's has 19 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 20, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Controlling pests” comes up most often, recorded 13 times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical West Roxbury restaurant, which scores around 88. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
19
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No signage at the hand sinks. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Basement walk-in refrigeration unit with an elevated temperature of 48F. Address and discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Sevice call has been placed and dry ice is being used until repairs have been made.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Large container of flour in the basement storage area observed being stored directly under the waste pipe. Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-305.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knife observed being stored in between wall and where food tickets are placed. Discontinue and store all equipment in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles filled with dressings/sauces have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
70
Nov 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At this time found droppings along the wall by the door in the basement and under steps and arounf small water heater. Please clean and monitor. Please have pest control come out more if possible to address the basement and the ceiling. The lat reports did note multiple catches. 10-20-25 I did not see any droppings at this time but did see a dead mouse along the wall in the basement by the back door. I review the pest control report and found three cought and one live one during inspection. Please have pest control check behind the walk in n the basement. It looks like the walk in is off the ground and if that is the case please have that area checked. Please send me the pest control reports going forward until the next re-inspection. Please have them come out more often to address the issue. 11-7-25 PIC stated that pest control is inspecting each week. I was only able to see reports from 10-16-25 and 11-5-25 both with catches. Please print and have the other reports available. PIC stated that he did see one outside. Please have out side checked and traps. Have pest control aneck for holes or gaps in walls and doors.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Replace broken and loose tiles at the front door entrance. 11-21-25 PIC stated that the tile will be replaced Monday or Tuesday on next week.
590.006/6-101.11-C
86
Nov 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At this time found droppings along the wall by the door in the basement and under steps and arounf small water heater. Please clean and monitor. Please have pest control come out more if possible to address the basement and the ceiling. The lat reports did note multiple catches. 10-20-25 I did not see any droppings at this time but did see a dead mouse along the wall in the basement by the back door. I review the pest control report and found three cought and one live one during inspection. Please have pest control check behind the walk in n the basement. It looks like the walk in is off the ground and if that is the case please have that area checked. Please send me the pest control reports going forward until the next re-inspection. Please have them come out more often to address the issue. 11-7-25 PIC stated that pest control is inspecting each week. I was only able to see reports from 10-16-25 and 11-5-25 both with catches. Please print and have the other reports available. PIC stated that he did see one outside. Please have out side checked and traps. Have pest control aneck for holes or gaps in walls and doors.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Replace broken and loose tiles at the front door entrance.
590.006/6-101.11-C
86
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At this time found droppings along the wall by the door in the basement and under steps and arounf small water heater. Please clean and monitor. Please have pest control come out more if possible to address the basement and the ceiling. The lat reports did note multiple catches.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to call the Health Division to have ice cream added onto the permit.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the exterior of the in place equipment in the kitchen. Top of the dishwasher will need to be cleaned.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Please label all bulk food containers and bottles.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: The hoods have been just cleaned but the filters will need to be cleaned from some grease build up.
590.004/4-202.18-C
70
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff not to block any hand sinks. One hand sinks in kitchen to the right of the three bay was blocked with a step ladder and a trash barrel.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace the gasket on the two door fridge in basement used for the pizza dough
590.006/6-501.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Please clean the hood filters on the cooking line. Hood sticker ok.
590.004/4-202.18-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Food Safety and Allergen that is posted expired. Please post up to date certificates.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor behind the dishwasher and cooking equipment.
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Jan 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink next to the three bay sink was blocked with a trash barrel. Please discontinue to block hand sink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the green wire shelves in the walk in and paint rust spots.
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. Hood sticker good until Aug 2025
590.004/4-202.18-C
82
Dec 6, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review the pest control reports and address the issues noted from the pest inspector. Today I found droppings around the tables and equipment by mops sink stairs to the basement All along the wall in the basement On shelves in basement holding the paper towels around the water heater and fruit flies around leaking old water heater. Please address the areas with a deep cleaning and have pest control come back out. 10-24-24 PIC did have someone on site filling holes and already replaced all door sweeps. Please continue to stay on top of this and send me any new pest control reports. 11-12-24 At this time basement was being cleaned up. Pest control is coming every two weeks. PIC has made a lot of repairs and improvements. PIC will call pest control company to find out what structures in basement will still need to be addressed. 11-22-24 Received a CRM having to do with roaches. PIC has pest control inspecting each week. Notes on reports state some activity arounf sinks in kitchen. Please besure to have the pest control inspect the areas noted on the report and to keep the floor clean and dry.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Nov 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review the pest control reports and address the issues noted from the pest inspector. Today I found droppings around the tables and equipment by mops sink stairs to the basement All along the wall in the basement On shelves in basement holding the paper towels around the water heater and fruit flies around leaking old water heater. Please address the areas with a deep cleaning and have pest control come back out. 10-24-24 PIC did have someone on site filling holes and already replaced all door sweeps. Please continue to stay on top of this and send me any new pest control reports. 11-12-24 At this time basement was being cleaned up. Pest control is coming every two weeks. PIC has made a lot of repairs and improvements. PIC will call pest control company to find out what structures in basement will still need to be addressed. 11-22-24 Received a CRM having to do with roaches. PIC has pest control inspecting each week. Notes on reports state some activity arounf sinks in kitchen. Please besure to have the pest control inspect the areas noted on the report and to keep the floor clean and dry.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review the pest control reports and address the issues noted from the pest inspector. Today I found droppings around the tables and equipment by mops sink stairs to the basement All along the wall in the basement On shelves in basement holding the paper towels around the water heater and fruit flies around leaking old water heater. Please address the areas with a deep cleaning and have pest control come back out. 10-24-24 PIC did have someone on site filling holes and already replaced all door sweeps. Please continue to stay on top of this and send me any new pest control reports. 11-12-24 At this time basement was being cleaned up. Pest control is coming every two weeks. PIC has made a lot of repairs and improvements. PIC will call pest control company to find out what structures in basement will still need to be addressed.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Oct 17, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Dishwasher in kitchen not able to get the temp at the plate to the 160F needed. I ran it 6 times and only got 147F. The wash temp was between 114F to 124F and the rinse was 184F to 187F. Rinse temp was good but not showing on measuring disk inside washer. PIC will need to use togo containers and wash equipment in three bay sink.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review the pest control reports and address the issues noted from the pest inspector. Today I found droppings around the tables and equipment by mops sink stairs to the basement All along the wall in the basement On shelves in basement holding the paper towels around the water heater and fruit flies around leaking old water heater. Please address the areas with a deep cleaning and have pest control come back out.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor in the kitchen under and behind equipmet around mop sink stairs to basement under shelves and along walls in basement and the back hall. Ac / heat vent above oven have dust build up. Please clean.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace door sweep on basement door to back hall. This door was open a bit and in back hall was rodent droppings. Door sweep at the top of the stairs from the basement. Door should close tight.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to be sure all food contaiers are labeled.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a ceiling above the shelf that holds all the paper towels in the basement. Rodent droppings on top of the paper towels.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean shelves in the kitchen and basement of grime and droppings in the basement. Top of in place cooking equipment. Exterior of the refrigerators and handles. Caulking at the three bay sink very moldy. Please remove and replace.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters and the hood sticker expired the 19th of this month. The sticker for th oven good until Jan 2025.
590.004/4-202.18-C
61
Apr 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC stated that pest control inspects each week. I review reports. Please have pest control address mice in basement and kitchen and fruit flies in basement. Please have them look ontop of the walk in and the area with a toilet paper storage. As discussed.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. Hood sticker good until this month April 2024. Please have a date that it will be cleaned.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor under and behind the cooking equipment. Along the wall in the kitchen and in basement. Shelves in basement had some droppings by the toilet paper. Please clean the wall behond the cooking line.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean.... Top of the oven. Shelves in basement. General cleaning of the exterior of the refrigerators (handles)
590.004/4-202.16-C
78
Sep 15, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to continue to monitor and clean areas droppings are found. Location did have a deep cleaning done but some droppings found in the basement area. PIC will address and provide pest control reports via email to us. 9-8-23 As discussed please check with pest control company and see if he has made the repairs put on the report. If not address the requests.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all hood filters on cooking line. Visibly soiled. Hood sticker expired Sept 9th. Please have hood cleaned. 9-1-23 Hood will be cleaned on Sept 7th. 9-8-23 Hood cleaning company came out but could only clean one hood over the cooking line. The pizza hood was to hot to clean. Pizza hood will be cleaned this Monday. Please let me know if this was done.
590.004/4-202.18-C
90
Sep 8, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to continue to monitor and clean areas droppings are found. Location did have a deep cleaning done but some droppings found in the basement area. PIC will address and provide pest control reports via email to us. 9-8-23 As discussed please check with pest control company and see if he has made the repairs put on the report. If not address the requests.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all hood filters on cooking line. Visibly soiled. Hood sticker expired Sept 9th. Please have hood cleaned. 9-1-23 Hood will be cleaned on Sept 7th. 9-8-23 Hood cleaning company came out but could only clean one hood over the cooking line. The pizza hood was to hot to clean. Pizza hood will be cleaned this Monday. Please let me know if this was done.
590.004/4-202.18-C
90
Sep 1, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to monitor general cleaning of the location. Evidence of rodent droppings in multiple location. Pest control report state areas that will need some repair and cleaning. PIC will need to monitor reports and address.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink between ware washing and cooking line blocked with trash barrel small ladder and two door refrigerator was moved over so A/C could be set up. Move to make hand sink available at all times.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Irrebersiable measuring device for high temperature dishwasher was not working. repair or replace.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to do a deep cleaning of the location patch any holes or gaps to help with controling rodents. I found droppings on shelves in the kitchen on top of the pizza oven stairs to basement ledge next to stairs going to basement and in paper towels on basement shelf and the ledge next to stairs. PIC will need to provide a pest control report and please email me the past few inspects.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to repair replace broken floor tiles on cooking line and also the grout missing in spots. Coving/ baseboard falling off should be rixed. Replace door sweep on back door outside basement. Fill holes in wall and floor in basement.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers not all labeled. Large containers in basement not labled and small one on cooking line.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under cooking equipment prep tables stairs to basement basement floor refrigeration units in the kitchen and basement and walk in. Visibly soiled.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all hood filters on cooking line. Visibly soiled. Hood sticker expired Sept 9th. Please have hood cleaned. 9-1-23 Hood will be cleaned on Sept 7th.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to remove all cardboard and tin foil on any shelves in the kitchen and basement. Clean all shelves in kitchen basement and wire shelves in walk in. Visibly evidence of droppings and dust / grime. Clean exterior of cooking equipment. Visibly soiled Clean top of the pizza oven. Droppins and other dry foods. Clean all bulk food containers small and large.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to continue to monitor and clean areas droppings are found. Location did have a deep cleaning done but some droppings found in the basement area. PIC will address and provide pest control reports via email to us.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a sanitizer bucket for wiping cloths.
590.003/3-304.14-C
47
Aug 24, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to do a deep cleaning of the location patch any holes or gaps to help with controling rodents. I found droppings on shelves in the kitchen on top of the pizza oven stairs to basement ledge next to stairs going to basement and in paper towels on basement shelf and the ledge next to stairs. PIC will need to provide a pest control report and please email me the past few inspects.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to monitor general cleaning of the location. Evidence of rodent droppings in multiple location. Pest control report state areas that will need some repair and cleaning. PIC will need to monitor reports and address.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Irrebersiable measuring device for high temperature dishwasher was not working. repair or replace.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink between ware washing and cooking line blocked with trash barrel small ladder and two door refrigerator was moved over so A/C could be set up. Move to make hand sink available at all times.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers not all labeled. Large containers in basement not labled and small one on cooking line.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a sanitizer bucket for wiping cloths.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to remove all cardboard and tin foil on any shelves in the kitchen and basement. Clean all shelves in kitchen basement and wire shelves in walk in. Visibly evidence of droppings and dust / grime. Clean exterior of cooking equipment. Visibly soiled Clean top of the pizza oven. Droppins and other dry foods. Clean all bulk food containers small and large.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under cooking equipment prep tables stairs to basement basement floor refrigeration units in the kitchen and basement and walk in. Visibly soiled.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all hood filters on cooking line. Visibly soiled. Hood sticker expired Sept 9th. Please have hood cleaned.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to repair replace broken floor tiles on cooking line and also the grout missing in spots. Coving/ baseboard falling off should be rixed. Replace door sweep on back door outside basement. Fill holes in wall and floor in basement.
590.006/6-201.16-C
50
Feb 7, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: The hood vent is due for a cleaning. HAve the vent cleaned by a licensed company. 8/25/22 The hood cleaning has been scheduled. Refrigerators and surfaces throughout the kitchen are soiled. Clean to remove. (Pass) They have the walls and equipment lined with aluminum foil. Remove to provide cleanable surface. 8/25/22 There is still aluminum foil lining surfaces. Remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: The refrigerator is still not working properly and htey are not using it. Repair the machine.
590.004/4-501.11-C
90
Aug 25, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: The large refrigerator in the kitchen is running slightly warm; pasta 48F cheese 48F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There are some droppings in the basement area that I pointed out to the chef. Clean area and continue to treat for pests.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: The sink in the corner is blocked with the large trash can. Provide access to sinks o employees on the line can wash their hands.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: The hood vent is due for a cleaning. HAve the vent cleaned by a licensed company. 8/25/22 The hood cleaning has been scheduled. Refrigerators and surfaces throughout the kitchen are soiled. Clean to remove. (Pass) They have the walls and equipment lined with aluminum foil. Remove to provide cleanable surface. 8/25/22 There is still aluminum foil lining surfaces. Remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: The refrigerator is still not working properly and htey are not using it. Repair the machine.
590.004/4-501.11-C
64
Aug 18, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: The large refrigerator in the kitchen is running slightly warm; pasta 48F cheese 48F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There are some droppings in the basement area that I pointed out to the chef. Clean area and continue to treat for pests.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: The sink in the corner is blocked with the large trash can. Provide access to sinks o employees on the line can wash their hands.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: The hood vent is due for a cleaning. HAve the vent cleaned by a licensed company. Refrigerators and surfaces throughout the kitchen are soiled. Clean to remove. They have the walls and equipment lined with aluminum foil. Remove to provide cleanable surface.
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Comella's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Comella's on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Comella's?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Comella's.
How does Comella's compare to other restaurants in West Roxbury?
Comella's most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the West Roxbury average of 88.
Has Comella's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Comella's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Comella's 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 Comella's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Comella's is inspected around five times per year on average.
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