Ethiopian Cafe & Pizza

150 Dudley St, Roxbury, MA 02119

Pizza

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Ethiopian Cafe & Pizza has been inspected six times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Roxbury average 83, so Ethiopian Cafe & Pizza is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 4, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 15, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired April 2024. Instructed PIC to contact hood cleaning company to schedule cleaning. Submit confirmation to the Health Division upon scheduling

590.006/6-501.14-C

Jul 26, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Observed lentils and collard greens stored @ 46F in walk in cooler. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed from deep plastic container and stored in shallow pans

590.003/3-501.16-P

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple sponges being used for warewashing. Discontinue the usage of sponges

590.004/4-101.16-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired April 2024. Instructed PIC to contact hood cleaning company to schedule cleaning. Submit confirmation to the Health Division upon scheduling

590.006/6-501.14-C

Feb 22, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat foods held over 24hrs per PIC stored without date marks. Discussed with PIC to provide date marking on all ready to eat foods held over 24hrs.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles and bulk containers without identification labels. Provide a label on all bulk containers and squeeze bottles with the common name of food items stored inside.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Oct 24, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed cooking grill and deep freezers with soils; cooking pans / microwave / dough machine with soils and dust; observed beverage cooler with soils. Clean all equipment to remove soils / dust / spills

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired. PIC contacted hood cleaning company while on site; appt scheduled 10/29/23

590.006/6-501.14-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed food splatter on basement prep walls. Clean to remove all spills / splatter

590.006/6-201.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ethiopian Cafe & Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ethiopian Cafe & Pizza on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ethiopian Cafe & Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ethiopian Cafe & Pizza.

How does Ethiopian Cafe & Pizza compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

Ethiopian Cafe & Pizza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.

Has Ethiopian Cafe & Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ethiopian Cafe & Pizza have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ethiopian Cafe & 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 Ethiopian Cafe & Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ethiopian Cafe & Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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