Pizzatalia
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
64
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Pizzatalia stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Pizzatalia's latest score of 64 falls below the Roxbury average of 83. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing disclosure / reminder on several menu items - address where needed
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: All prep food handlers need to wear proper hair restraints
590.002/2-402.11-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure the lids can close tightly after use - overloaded barrels attract vermin - address
590.005/5-501.116-C
Outside storage prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Remove shopping carts and other loose debris scattered alongside the business
590.005/5-501.112-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Maintain clean after use
590.005/5-203.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside all refrigeration / freezer units [ around all the gaskets ] from visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the heavily soiled vents above the grill and soak overnight to remove stubborn grease and grime soils
590.004/4-202.18-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current copies of both your food safety and allergen awareness certificates on iste
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
64
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills / debris inside upright refrigerated unit and upright freezer. Clean to remove all spills / debris
590.004/4-601.11-PF
90
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed exterior of bulk containers soiled / ice build up inside deep freezer at pizza station. Clean all to remove soils and ice build up
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat foods stored in reach in units at cooking grill held over 24hrs per chef without proper date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to eat food items stored and held over 24hrs
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored in refrigerated units without labels of identification. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
78
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy ice build up in deep freezers and soils inside upright freezer. Clean all to remove ice build up and spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
90
Apr 25, 2024
Routine
3 major violations.
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Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed front hand sink without hand soap. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand soap at all hand sinks at all times. PIC corrected on site
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed front hand sink without paper towels. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at all hand sinks at all times. PIC corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills and heavy ice build up in dessert deep freezer; spills inside 2 door freezer unit and pizza dough unit. Clean all to remove soils / spills / ice build up.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
74
Oct 19, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler preparing shredded lettuce without gloves. Discussed with PIC to ensure clean gloves are being worn when handling ready to eat foods. PIC corrected on site
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed pasta stored in refrigerated unit @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC stored in additional unit. Corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed sliced deli meats held over 24hrs per PIC stored in refrigerated unit without date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to eat food items held over 24hrs in refrigerated units.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed deep freezers / single door freezer / upright refrigerated unit with pizza dough with heavy ice and soils. Clean all to remove soils / ice
590.004/4-601.11-PF
61
May 16, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observe hood sticker expired March 2023. PIC stated cleaning scheduled for Sunday April 22nd.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Apr 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw meats stored above ready to eat foods in refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to maintain raw and ready to eat foods stored seperately in refrigerated units. PIC Corrected on site
590.003/3-302.11-P
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observe hood sticker expired March 2023. PIC stated cleaning scheduled for Sunday April 22nd.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food spill in 2 door freezer. Clean to remove all spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed squeeze bottles without labels. Provide labels of the common food stored in containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
74
Dec 15, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 10, 2022
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings and roach on glue board. Provide a detailed pest report for pest activity
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills around gaskets of 2 door deep freezers. Clean to remove all spills / soils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizzatalia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizzatalia on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizzatalia?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Pizzatalia.
How does Pizzatalia compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Pizzatalia most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Pizzatalia's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizzatalia have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pizzatalia 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 Pizzatalia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizzatalia is inspected around three times per year on average.
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