Joseph's Pizza & Sub Shop

1200 Blue Hill Av, Mattapan, MA 02126

Pizza

Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Joseph's Pizza & Sub Shop has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Joseph's Pizza & Sub Shop was last inspected on Oct 10, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

“Characteristics-materials for construction and repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Mattapan restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 10, 2025

Routine

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Rodent activity in the area - around the building / trash area - Address

590.006/6-501.111-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Ensure PIC is on site during hours of operation as we discussed

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)

Inspector notes: Resurface any and all cutting board food contact surfaces accordingly [ Clean - Smooth - Durable -Non / Absorbant ]

590.004/4-202.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test strips on site - replace

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Set up accordingly with sanitizer at proper ppm

590.003/3-304.14-C

Mar 25, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood vent observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires: 3.27.25

590.004/4-202.18-C

Nov 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 19, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Replace stained ceiling tiles near front and rear area.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: Freezer lid discolored repair.

590.004/4-101.11-C

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

Inspector notes: No labels on some condiment containers provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Aug 25, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: condensation tube dripping into hand sink remove and provide adequate repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: Freezer lid discolored repair. Provide working sink plugs that hold water.

590.004/4-101.11-C

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

Inspector notes: No ingredient labels on the condiment bottles provide. No label on bulk food container provide with ingredient name.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joseph's Pizza & Sub Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joseph's Pizza & Sub Shop on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Joseph's Pizza & Sub Shop?

Across the inspection record, “characteristics-materials for construction and repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Joseph's Pizza & Sub Shop.

How does Joseph's Pizza & Sub Shop compare to other restaurants in Mattapan?

Joseph's Pizza & Sub Shop most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Mattapan average of 84.

Has Joseph's Pizza & Sub Shop's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Joseph's Pizza & Sub Shop have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Joseph's Pizza & Sub Shop 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 Joseph's Pizza & Sub Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Joseph's Pizza & Sub Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.

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