New Market Pizza

850 Massachusetts Av, Roxbury, MA 02118
Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

New Market Pizza has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 10, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “cleaning frequency and restrictions” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Roxbury restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Several items are missing for the proper disclosure / treminder on the menu that are offered under cooked - Address
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure the names on both the allergen awareness certificate matches the food safety certificate
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
86
Jan 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Noted no air gap on the prep sink.Provide
590.005/5-402.11-P
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted construction material in the dining room and cookline.Remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Provide enclosed service sink.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Noted ceiling exposed on the main cookline.Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all construction material and unnecessary items from rear of the building.
590.005/5-501.115-C
70
Nov 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Noted no air gap on the prep sink.Provide
590.005/5-402.11-P
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Noted ceiling exposed on the main cookline.Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted construction material in the dining room and cookline.Remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all construction material and unnecessary items from rear of the building.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Provide enclosed service sink.
590.005/5-203.13-C
70
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Noted no air gap on the prep sink.Provide
590.005/5-402.11-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted missing disclosure on the menu for undercooked items.Provide
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Provide enclosed service sink.
590.005/5-203.13-C
74
Mar 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored in reach in unit and pizza sauce between 47F - 49F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy soiled bulk containers / food spills at pizza station table / food debris inside deep freezer. Thoroughly clean to remove all soils spills debris
590.004/4-601.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink @ pizza station clogged. Plumber scheduled for repairs today 3/28/25; Instructed PIC to provide the plumbers report to Health Division Observed missing drain plugs at 3 bay compartment sink. Provide for each sink
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bulk containers stored near cooking line without labels. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside.
590.003/3-302.12-C
70
Aug 21, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple immature flies throughout establishment. Provide current detailed pest report for services
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled knives stored in knife rack at sandwich station; soils inside pizza refrigerated unit. Clean all too remove soils / spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables and in warewashing area. Remove and maintain in a sanitizing solution after each use
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure frequent cleaning of tables / floors / utensils are taken place during slow periods of operation
590.006/6-501.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink clogged @ cooking grill. Contact licensed plumber for repairs and provide detailed report
590.005/5-205.15-C
70
Apr 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed crispy chicken stored @ 47F at pizza station. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC covered open containers - corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple hand sinks without soap. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand soap at all hand sinks to ensure proper handwashing. PIC Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple hand sinks without paper towels. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at all hand sinks to ensure proper handwashing. PIC Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on grease barrel. Clean to eliminate build up.
590.005/5-501.116-C
67
Sep 13, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy ice build up / soils in dessert deep freezer and upright bread freezer. Clean to remove all soils / ice
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired August 2023; PIC contacted hood cleaning company while on site; Pending call back with appointment. Submit appt to the Health Division upon scheduling
590.006/6-501.14-C
86
Apr 13, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at multiple hand sinks. Discussed with PIC to monitor and maintain handsinks fully stocked.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed water leaking underneath handsink at cooking line. PIC stated repair is scheduled with licensed plumber and parts ordered.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Area enclosures and receptacles good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple cardboard boxes on ground near trash. Remove and maintain all trash in receptacles.
590.005/5-501.111-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on floors. Clean with frequency to remove all debris off floors.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed Hood sticker expired September 2022. Cleaning scheduled December 20th.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood filters with heavy dust build up. Remove and clean
590.004/4-202.18-C
70
Jul 18, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC not monitoring the proper supplies for handsinks in order to ensure effective handwashing. Discussed with PIC to maintain all handsinks fully supplied with soap and paper towels
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed handsinks without paper towels. PIC supplied a roll and confirmed delivery for tomorrow
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy ice build up in deep freezers. Clean to remove all ice. Observed food spills / soils inside and around the door gaskets of reach in unit @ Pizza station. Clean to remove all spills Observed exterior of bulk containers with soils. Clean to remove all soils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple soiled wiping cloths stored on tables. Remove and maintain wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use
590.003/3-304.14-C
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Market Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Market Pizza on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Market Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning frequency and restrictions” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at New Market Pizza.

How does New Market Pizza compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

New Market Pizza most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Roxbury average of 83.

Has New Market Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Market Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New Market 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 New Market Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, New Market Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.