Rome Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
61
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Rome Pizza stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 5, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition”, which has been cited five times.
Rome Pizza's latest score of 61 falls below the Roxbury average of 83. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw marinated beef observed stored directly above raw ready to eat produce; person in charge corrected on site moving the beef to bottom shelf; store foods according to their cooking temperatures with raw proteins below ready to eat foods.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: The interior cabients of the deep fat fryers are heavily encrusted with grease and soils; clean and sanitize of soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No working food thermometer was able to be provided during the inspection; repair or replace the food thermometers in the establishment.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: The hood inspection sticker expired in January 2026; have an approved vendor clean and inspect the hood and provide an updated hood inspection sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cups and deli containers used to scoop foods from bulk containers; discontinue using scoops without handles and provide scoops with handles to prevent contamination by hands.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a temperature measuring device in the pizza hot holding unit.
590.004/4-204.112-C
61
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date. Send new sticker via email after cleaning.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead mouse on trap under rack next to walk-in refrigerator. Discard dead pests. Provide current pest report.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris at front of walk-in refrigerator. Soils and debris next to and under table with microwave. Clean to avoid attracting pests
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Oct 21, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Spills and soils inside cookline refrigerators. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings under prep tables and 3 compartmetn sink. Clean and monitor for activity. Reviewed pest reports
590.006/6-501.111-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Daily visible under rear screen door. Install door sweep to prevent pests from entering.
590.006/6-202.15-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under 3 compartment sink leaks. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
82
Jul 22, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Majority of cleaning completed Provide pest report from licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Jun 25, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hole in wall under 3 compartment sink. Plug hole and repair any broken tiles to prevent pests from entering.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings along wall behind freezer mixer and under prep tables. Clean and monitor for activity. Provide pest report from licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Sunlight visible under back door. Install door sweep to prevent pests from entering.
590.006/6-202.15-C
86
Feb 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exteriors of bulk food containers with buildup- Clean with proper frequency Area below pizza oven with soils and debris- Clean properly
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Aug 8, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Shelving area near the back door with exess equipment and cleaning products- Clean and organize
590.006/6-501.114-C
95
Mar 8, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Pizza paddle stored directly on top of the oven- Provide barrier
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under equipment with built up soils and debris- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Nov 25, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired August 2022- Schedule hood cleaning/inspection
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Nov 3, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Lighting in walkin not sufficient- Provide stronger lighting
590.006/6-303.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired August 2022- Schedule hood cleaning/inspection
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Jun 9, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Sinks visibly dry and no paper towels available- Corrected
590.002/2-301.14-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels available- Corrected
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous pieces of equipment with dried on food soils from the previous day including dough mixer and slicer. Clean equipment after use
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Partially used containers of RTE foods with no labeling- Production/discard dates Provide
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment is partially cooking chicken the previous day and finishing the cooking process prior to service Discontinue
590.003/3-401.14-PF
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rome Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rome Pizza on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rome Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Rome Pizza.
How does Rome Pizza compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Rome Pizza most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Rome Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rome Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rome Pizza 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 Rome Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rome Pizza is inspected around four times per year on average.
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