New England Center for Arts & Technology
Last inspected: Nov 26, 2025
86
Score
New England Center for Arts & Technology has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 26, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “controlling pests”, which has been cited seven times.
New England Center for Arts & Technology scores about where you'd expect for a Roxbury restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 26, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed limited immature flies around handsink near laundry area and inside mop closets. Pest report provided 11/7/25 - upcoming services 11/20/25 - provide report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leaking pipe near ice machine. Repair to prevent pest attraction
590.005/5-205.15-C
86
Nov 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed limited immature flies around handsink near laundry area and inside mop closets. Pest report provided 11/7/25 - upcoming services 11/20/25 - provide report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leaking pipe near ice machine. Repair to prevent pest attraction
590.005/5-205.15-C
86
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed limited immature flies around handsink near laundry area and inside mop closets. Pest report provided 11/7/25 - upcoming services 11/20/25 - provide report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer dispenser not operating properly and dispensing 0ppm at this time. Contact company for repairs to ensure proper disbursement of chemicals
590.004/4-501.11-C
86
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy flour spills on fryers; food spills on prep tables near mixers; dust on ice filters and heavy soils on top of dish machine. Thoroughly clean with frequency to maintain equipment and tables free of spills / soils / dust
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at multiple hand sinks in kitchen. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at all hand sinks at all times. COS
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple immature flies around handsink near laundry area and inside mop closet. Discussed with PIC to contact pest control for increased services to mitigate activity
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer dispenser not operating properly and dispensing 0ppm at this time. Contact company for repairs to ensure proper disbursement of chemicals
590.004/4-501.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bulk containers stored without labels. Provide a label on all bulk containers with the common name of food items stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
67
May 7, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired March 2025; PIC stated hood cleaning appt scheduled - Tuesday April 8th. PIC provided email of rescheduling of cleaning per company - new appt April 23rd
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple immature flies at entrance handsink. PIC provided pest report (March 2025) with no evidence; Instructed PIC to schedule immediate services prior to reinspection. PIC contact licensed pest control while on site - scheduled no later than Thursday April 17th and bi-weekly services until remedied
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired March 2025; PIC stated hood cleaning appt scheduled - Tuesday April 8th. PIC provided email of rescheduling of cleaning per company - new appt April 23rd
590.006/6-501.14-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Observed mop sink damaged inside enclosed area. Contact licensed plumber for immediate repairs in order to properly discard soiled water.
590.005/5-203.13-C
82
Apr 3, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple immature flies at entrance handsink. PIC provided pest report (March 2025) with no evidence; Instructed PIC to schedule immediate services prior to reinspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed dusty filters on ice machine. Clean to remove all dust
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple mops improper stored to air dry inside mop closet. Discussed with PIC to ensure proper procedures are being followed for wet mops.
590.006/6-501.16-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hot water faucet broken on handsink near walk in freezer. Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired March 2025; PIC stated hood cleaning appt scheduled - Tuesday April 8th
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Maintain food stored elevated 6" or above off the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Observed mop sink damaged inside enclosed area. Contact licensed plumber for immediate repairs in order to properly discard soiled water.
590.005/5-203.13-C
64
Jul 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Observed household insect spray stored near clean linen / gloves in kitchen. Discussed with PIC to remove and discontinue usage. PIC removed immediately
590.007/7-201.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed immature fly activity throughout kitchen and mopsink areas. Contact licensed pest control for immediate services to treat pest and provide detailed report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
78
Jan 24, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed dust on ice machine filter. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain filter clean and free of dust
590.004/4-601.11-PF
When a haccp plan is required (c)
Inspector notes: Observed non-operating sous vide / vacuum machine on site in kitchen. Discussed with PIC to discontinue any usage and submit HACCP plan to ISDHEALTH@BOSTON.GOV for any approvals. PIC removed while on site
590.008/8-201.13-C
86
Apr 27, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed all hand sinks in kitchen with hot water @ 75F. Discussed with mgmt to ensure constant flow of hot water on demand at all hand sinks in the kitchen
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide an irreversible thermometer for the high temp machine.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed trash barrels in front of handsink. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain handsinks cleared and accessible for handwashing only. Corrected on site
590.005/5-205.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leaking pipe underneath dishmachine and along the backflow. Contact licensed plumber for repairs
590.005/5-205.15-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cooking equipment and pans stored on rack upwards. Store equipment and pans inverted Observed cutting boards stacked on each other. Discussed with chef to store individually on rack
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed dust on electrical wires vents and underneath hoods. Clean to remove all dust
590.004/4-602.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored in stagnant water. Discussed with PIC to not store utensils in stagnant water. Corrected on site
590.003/3-304.12-C
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was New England Center for Arts & Technology last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New England Center for Arts & Technology on file is from Nov 26, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New England Center for Arts & Technology?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at New England Center for Arts & Technology.
How does New England Center for Arts & Technology compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
New England Center for Arts & Technology most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Roxbury average of 83.
Has New England Center for Arts & Technology's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New England Center for Arts & Technology have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at New England Center for Arts & Technology 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 New England Center for Arts & Technology inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New England Center for Arts & Technology is inspected around three times per year on average.
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