Joe's Famous Subs & Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Joe's Famous Subs & Pizza has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The city-wide average for Roxbury sits at 83, putting Joe's Famous Subs & Pizza on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
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(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current allergen awareness certificate alongside your current food safety certificate as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
95
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Any menu item offered under cooked needs to be properly identified with a disclosure / reminder - make the corrections where needed [ including eggs any style
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure to make all the necessary changes to the menu as well as the new " name change " to the business as we discussed
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Missing the " Allergen Awareness " certificate that is also needed to be posted alongside the current food safety certificate as we discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current allergen awareness certificate alongside your current food safety certificate as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
70
Mar 11, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure to make all the necessary changes to the menu as well as the new " name change " to the business as we discussed
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Any menu item offered under cooked needs to be properly identified with a disclosure / reminder - make the corrections where needed [ including eggs any style
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Missing the " Allergen Awareness " certificate that is also needed to be posted alongside the current food safety certificate as we discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
78
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
3 major violations.
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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled ice build up in deep freezer in basement; sliding 2 door in freezer unit in kitchen; spills inside upright 2 door refrigerated unit in kitchen. Thoroughly clean all to removed soils / spills / ice build up
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple immature flies in prep area. Provide pest report for services
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed damaged chlorine test strips. Provide new strips and maintain in good condition
590.004/4-302.14-PF
74
Mar 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired January 2025; PIC contacted hood cleaning company for appt while on site. Instructed PIC to contact Health Division with appointment immediately
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Mar 12, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Area enclosures and receptacles good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed scattered trash in dumpster area. Clean to remove and maintain
590.005/5-501.111-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired January 2025; PIC contacted hood cleaning company for appt while on site. Instructed PIC to contact Health Division with appointment immediately
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed squeeze bottles / bulk containers stored unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
86
Oct 23, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leak underneath rinse bay @ 3 compartment sink. Contact licensed plumber for repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles improperly identified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Provide drain plugs for each compartment @ 3 bay sink.
590.004/4-501.11-C
86
Feb 20, 2024
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 ice and food debris inside sliding door freezer and 2 door upright refrigerated unit in cooking area. Clean to remove all spills / ice build up
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Observed Certified Food Protection Manager and Allergen awareness certificates expired. Please submit confirmation of course registration to the Health Division upon receipt
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leak from basement ceiling. Contact licensed plumber to repair and provide report upon completion
590.005/5-205.15-C
82
Nov 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation.
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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed tuna stored in refrigerated unit @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. Corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
86
Jul 19, 2023
Routine
2 major violations.
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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills inside 2 door upright refrigerated unit and at grill. Clean to remove all spills / food debris
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed damaged chlorine test strips. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
82
Apr 5, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ice build up in deep freezer in basement and soils on exterior of sliding door unit near 3 bay sink. Clean to remove all soils / spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
90
Jun 28, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joe's Famous Subs & Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joe's Famous Subs & Pizza on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joe's Famous Subs & Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Joe's Famous Subs & Pizza.
How does Joe's Famous Subs & Pizza compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Joe's Famous Subs & Pizza most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Joe's Famous Subs & Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joe's Famous Subs & Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Joe's Famous Subs & 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 Joe's Famous Subs & Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joe's Famous Subs & Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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