Formaggio Kitchen

268 Shawmut Av, Roxbury, MA 02118
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Formaggio Kitchen has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 8, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average is 83, putting Formaggio Kitchen squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: There are 2 prep sinks on site missing an air gap(basement upper cheese counter). Provide an air gap
590.005/5-402.11-P
86
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handlers observed without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.
590.002/2-402.11-C
95
Jul 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Time as a public health control ( pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment using Time as a public Health control for egg sandwiches. No procedures on site and no written time stamps for product. Provide written prodcures for all items using time and temperature.
590.003(D)/3-501.19-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Light observed through bottom of back door. Provide door sweep to prevent potential pests.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.006/6-501.14-C
82
Dec 6, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker indicates expired same date as service. Contact company for correct sticker date
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Jul 8, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees working with food product observed with no hair restraints. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard on ground by walk in freezer. Remove.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Olives stored in back hallway leading to trash area. Person in charge removed.
590.003/3-305.12-C
86
Jun 21, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Reduced oxygen packaging criteria (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked duck legs in reduced oxygen packaging. HACCP for raw meats only Discontinue storing cooked duck legs in reduced oxygen packaging. Discarded by PIC
590.003/3-502.12-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Chicken salad in retail case at 60F in deep plastic bowl. PIC stated salad was prepped in the last 2 hours. Removed from case spread out on metal pan and placed in freezer. Ensure prepped foods for retail sale are cooled completely to 41F prior to placing into retail cooler.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired Provide date for cleaning
590.006/6-501.14-C
78
Jan 18, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Formaggio Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Formaggio Kitchen on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Formaggio Kitchen?

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

How does Formaggio Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

Formaggio Kitchen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Roxbury average of 83.

Has Formaggio Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Formaggio Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Formaggio Kitchen 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 Formaggio Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Formaggio Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.