Otto Pizza
Last inspected: May 4, 2026
86
Score
Otto Pizza has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Otto Pizza was last inspected on May 4, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Across the inspection history, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to the broader Roxbury restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 4, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide Quats test kit (test done using the inspectors test kit)
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the can rack to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Oct 9, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Opened container of peppers observed stored in ambient air at 71F. Ensure proper cold holding of 41F or below once container is opened.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.006/6-501.14-C
82
Jan 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit available for quat sanitizer. Provide test kit. Sanitizer at establishment tested with inspector kit.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee prepping orders without hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
86
Jul 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit available for quat sanitizer. Tested with inspector kit. Provide test kit.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee prepping produce observed with no hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
86
Jan 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Buffalo chicken on production line at 53F. Person in charge removed.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters above pizza ovens are soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Stand up refrigerator observed without thermometer. Provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
78
Jul 25, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Slow drip at service counter hand sink. Repair as needed
590.005/5-205.15-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Bathroom door is not self closing. Elbow as installed does not completely close door. Service as needed for door to close completely
590.006/6-202.14-C
90
Mar 6, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Bathroom door is not self-closing. Install equipment as necessary to ensure door is self-closing.
590.006/6-202.14-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Cleaning scheduled for last night- company did not come to clean hoods Provide scheduled cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Feb 3, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Meatballs for hot holding heated to 75-88F. Placed back on burner and reheated to 170F. Use a thermometer when reheating to ensure eatballs reach 165F before placing into steam table.
590.003/3-403.11-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer not registering in 3 compartment sink. Sanitizer added to 200ppm. Retrain all staff to correctly set up 3 compartment sink.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Foods for self service without any labeling information- dessert cookies salads. Properly label any foods offered for self service. Discontinue selling unlabeled foods for self service.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Provide scheduled cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current certification for on site manager.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water handle at 3 compartment sink leaks. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Bathroom door is not self-closing. Install equipment as necessary to ensure door is self-closing.
590.006/6-202.14-C
55
Jul 14, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs stored on top shelf of reach-in cooler over ready to eat foods.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Garlic in butter held at 86F on oven. Garlic butter must be held hot above 135F. Discarded by PIC.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Saitizer test kit for chlorine but chemical sanitizer is quats. Provide correct test strips for chemical sanitizer.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepared salads and desserts for sale at self-service cooler without any labels. Cookies for sale without labels. Discontinue selling preparred foods without labels. Guidance provided via email.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC stated caesar dressing is made with raw egg yolks. Menu does not indicate that caesar dressing contains raw egg. Update menu to accurately inform consumers.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices ambient air and water-accuracy (pf)
Inspector notes: No thermometer available for measuring food temperatures. Provide thermometer to check temperatures for cooking cooling reheating and hot and cold holding.
590.004/4-203.12-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leak below rinse bay of 3 compartment sink. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Contact company to schedule cleaning.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Beef blood on floor of walk-in cooler. Clean and store raw meat in containers as needed to prevent blood from leaking and potentially contaminating other foods.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Otto Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Otto Pizza on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Otto Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Otto Pizza.
How does Otto Pizza compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Otto Pizza most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Otto Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Otto Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Otto 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 Otto Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Otto Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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