Roza Lyons
Last inspected: May 7, 2026
86
Score
Roza Lyons has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from May 7, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around two violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.
“Backflow prevention air gap” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Roza Lyons' latest score is in line with the South Boston average of 87. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 7, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink does not appear to have an air gap supply plumbers report with work done or what needs to be done
590.005/5-202.13-P
86
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink does not appear to have an air gap supply plumbers report with work done or what needs to be done
590.005/5-202.13-P
86
Aug 7, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing test strips for low temp dishmachine and 3 compartment sink. Provide Chlorine testing device. Establishment had quats testing device.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed cut veg in metal pan stored in the handsink. Retrain staff to utilize designated equipment for food prep.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Food soils observed inside of refrigerations units. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Preventing contamination from hands (c)
Inspector notes: Observed staff preparing rte foods without gloved hands. PIC directed staff to utilize gloves. Retrain staff on proper food handling
590.003(C)/3-301.11-C
74
Mar 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 26, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing chlorine test strips for low temp machine. Provide Once ordered send an email for confirmation to shemica.debnam@boston.gov. prior to the reinspection date.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
90
Jul 13, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Basement walkin cooler with exposed utility wires in ceiling with foil insulation covering that is not durable. Provide smooth durable non porous easily cleanable materials for floor and ceiling surfaces. Hole in ceiling above ice machine. Seal.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Broken refrigerator and equipment in alleyway outside rear. Remove items from alleyway not in use.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Basement ice machine appears to be directly under a waste pipe in ceiling. Relocate.
590.003/3-305.12-C
86
Jun 23, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Broken refrigerator and equipment in alleyway outside rear. Remove items from alleyway not in use.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Basement walkin cooler with exposed utility wires in ceiling with foil insulation covering that is not durable. Provide smooth durable non porous easily cleanable materials for floor and ceiling surfaces. Hole in ceiling above ice machine. Seal.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Basement ice machine appears to be directly under a waste pipe in ceiling. Relocate.
590.003/3-305.12-C
86
Apr 12, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Install air gap in drain of basement vegetable prep sink.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Reminder to disclosure missing for tuna tar tar on menu. Provide. (*)
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Strainer in bar handsink. COS/R. Handwashing practices satisfactory.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Food soils under combi ovens and equipment at basement cookline. Soils on ceiling above flat griddle. Dust and soils under and behind dining room booths. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Basement ice machine appears to be directly under a waste pipe in ceiling. Relocate.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: Provide current choke save certificate and post. Emailed information to the PIC.
590.009(E)
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Broken refrigerator and equipment in alleyway outside rear. Remove items from alleyway not in use.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Basement walkin cooler with exposed utility wires in ceiling with foil insulation covering that is not durable. Provide smooth durable non porous easily cleanable materials for floor and ceiling surfaces. Hole in ceiling above ice machine. Seal.
590.006/6-101.11-C
55
Nov 29, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Soiled knives stored on clean knife rack and also food contact equipment wedged between knife rack- Discontinue storing soiled knives and other food contct equipment - Properly clean by wash rinse and sanitized then air dry before storing
590.004/4-602.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw Chicken stored on top of clean plates and RTE foods in low boy cooler - Discontinue storing raw poultry on top of clean plates and also RTE foods PIC COS
590.003/3-302.11-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Hand sink In basement food prep area was completely dry PIC states staff washes hands in bathroom- Train staff to use handsink even after bathroom use before handling food.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink behind the bar had a metal strainer and scrub brush inside the sink- Discontinue storing anything inside handsink make easily accesible for staff to wash hands
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Some foods stored in walk in cooler and reach in had dates way past the 7 day first in first out last date of raw chicken was 11/17/22- Train staff to properly date mark foods that are prepared and stored 24 hours or more in cooler
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: Large bins are not marked - Label all bins with common names
590.003/3-601.11-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: No covered receptacles in female bathroom- Provide
590.005/5-501.113-C
Ice units separation of drains (c)
Inspector notes: Ice Unit draining water that warped floor board- Provide a back flow preventer and repair leak
590.004/4-204.17-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Walls downstairs is soiled with food splashes - Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager cert at the time of inspection this is a repeated violation - Provide a CFPM certificate from a Licensed Food safety program.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
41
Apr 13, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: Basement kitchen with flat griddle in use. Remove per email from Lek Moy dated 3/7/22
590.006/6-304.11-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Roza Lyons last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Roza Lyons on file is from May 7, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Roza Lyons?
Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention air gap” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Roza Lyons.
How does Roza Lyons compare to other restaurants in South Boston?
Roza Lyons most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the South Boston average of 87.
Has Roza Lyons' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Roza Lyons have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Roza Lyons 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 Roza Lyons inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Roza Lyons is inspected around three times per year on average.
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