Stop and Taste Pizza Grill
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Stop and Taste Pizza Grill has 20 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 28, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Roxbury restaurant scores 83. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
20
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the entire facility especially under the cooking equipment from all visible food spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all cooking equipment - inside / exterior pf all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of all bulk food containers from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Apr 21, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace any / all compromised cutting boards where needed
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Replace compromised / stained ceiling tiles where needed
590.006/6-201.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints while working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current copy of ypour food safety certificate on site as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean vents above the fryolators from visible grease and grime
590.004/4-202.18-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove vents with stubborn soils and clkean to remove as discussed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Ventilation hood systems drip prevention (c)
Inspector notes: REplace missing drip wells on either side of the hood system
590.004/4-204.11-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Enlarge area to air dry all pots and pans - discontinue stacking on top of one another
590.004/4-301.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all cooking equipment - inside / exterior pf all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of all bulk food containers from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Maintain clean after use - clean basin from visible debris
590.005/5-203.13-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all obnoxious ofors
590.005/5-402.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the entire facility especially under the cooking equipment from all visible food spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all loose cardboard discarded on the floor in the food prep area of the kitchen
590.006/6-501.114-C
Closing toilet room doors (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure the door to the rest room ]can self close - you can use loaded hinges and / or a spring arm
590.006/6-501.19-C
47
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace any / all compromised cutting boards where needed
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean vents above the fryolators from visible grease and grime
590.004/4-202.18-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints while working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current copy of ypour food safety certificate on site as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Closing toilet room doors (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure the door to the rest room ]can self close - you can use loaded hinges and / or a spring arm
590.006/6-501.19-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all loose cardboard discarded on the floor in the food prep area of the kitchen
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Replace compromised / stained ceiling tiles where needed
590.006/6-201.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the entire facility especially under the cooking equipment from all visible food spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all obnoxious ofors
590.005/5-402.12-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Maintain clean after use - clean basin from visible debris
590.005/5-203.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all cooking equipment - inside / exterior pf all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of all bulk food containers from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Enlarge area to air dry all pots and pans - discontinue stacking on top of one another
590.004/4-301.13-C
52
Nov 28, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired July 2025. Instructed PIC to contact hood cleaning company immediately for service and submit confirmation to the Health Division
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired July 2025. Instructed PIC to contact hood cleaning company immediately for service and submit confirmation to the Health Division
590.006/6-501.14-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed sponges being used for warewashing. Discontinue the use of sponges; scouring pad allowed
590.004/4-101.16-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on pipes of fryers. Clean to remove dripping grease build up
590.004/4-601.11-C
86
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed tuna / pasta stored inside walk in cooler held over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to eat foods 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 soils and ice inside deep freezer; upright single door freezer and 2 door freezer. Observed food debris underneath top lid of reach in unit at grill station. Thoroughly clean to remove all soils and ice build up
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired July 2025. Instructed PIC to contact hood cleaning company immediately for service and submit confirmation to the Health Division
590.006/6-501.14-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on pipes of fryers. Clean to remove dripping grease build up
590.004/4-601.11-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed sponges being used for warewashing. Discontinue the use of sponges; scouring pad allowed
590.004/4-101.16-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored at sandwich station unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
67
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soils and ice inside deep freezer; upright single door freezer and 2 door freezer. Observed food debris underneath top lid of reach in unit at grill station. Thoroughly clean to remove all 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 tuna / pasta stored inside walk in cooler held over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to eat foods held over 24hrs in refrigerated units
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired July 2025. Instructed PIC to contact hood cleaning company immediately for service and submit confirmation to the Health Division
590.006/6-501.14-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on pipes of fryers. Clean to remove dripping grease build up
590.004/4-601.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored at sandwich station unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
70
Jun 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Discussed with PIC to maintain raw foods seperated from ready to eat foods while in refrigerated units. COS
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soils inside deep freezer and 2 door upright freezer in prep area. Discussed with PIC to thoroughly clean spills / soils in units
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed can good stored on shelves dented at the seal. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all cans are in good condition without dents
590.003/3-202.15-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide handled scoopers for all bulk containers. Discontinue using bowls
590.003/3-304.12-C
67
May 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Discussed with PIC to maintain raw foods seperated from ready to eat foods while in refrigerated units. COS
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soils inside deep freezer and 2 door upright freezer in prep area. Discussed with PIC to thoroughly clean spills / soils in units
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed can good stored on shelves dented at the seal. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all cans are in good condition without dents
590.003/3-202.15-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed door on walk in cooler not properly closing. Provide repairs to ensure tight fitting door on walk in cooler
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soils / trash on floor near back exit door. Clean to remove all trash / debris
590.006/6-501.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed mutliple open cans stored in walk in cooler. Discussed with PIC to ensure all foods are removed from opened cans and properly stored in food grade containers in walk in cooler.
590.003/3-305.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide handled scoopers for all bulk containers. Discontinue using bowls
590.003/3-304.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed breaded chicken stored in walk in cooler unprotected. Ensure all foods are covered to protect from contamination
590.003/3-302.11-C
55
May 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Discussed with PIC to maintain raw foods seperated from ready to eat foods while in refrigerated units. COS
590.003/3-302.11-P
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed can good stored on shelves dented at the seal. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all cans are in good condition without dents
590.003/3-202.15-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy ice build up and food debris in front deep freezer and 2 door upright freezer; Soiled knives @ sandwich station and pizza station. Discussed with PIC to maintain clean/sanitized utensils on clean contact surfaces and to remove all ice build up and spills from stated equipment
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed door on walk in cooler not properly closing. Provide repairs to ensure tight fitting door on walk in cooler
590.004/4-501.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed mutliple open cans stored in walk in cooler. Discussed with PIC to ensure all foods are removed from opened cans and properly stored in food grade containers in walk in cooler.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed breaded chicken stored in walk in cooler unprotected. Ensure all foods are covered to protect from contamination
590.003/3-302.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soils / trash on floor near back exit door. Clean to remove all trash / debris
590.006/6-501.12-C
58
Jan 3, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a secure and tight fitting door sweep on front / outer exit doors to prevent pest entry
590.006/6-202.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed damaged door knob on outer exit door. Replace and ensure door knob is tighly sealed and secured
590.006/6-501.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Observed outside dumpster without a lid. Provide
590.005/5-501.15-C
86
Dec 26, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a secure and tight fitting door sweep on front / outer exit doors to prevent pest entry
590.006/6-202.15-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Observed outside dumpster without a lid. Provide
590.005/5-501.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed damaged door knob on outer exit door. Replace and ensure door knob is tighly sealed and secured
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Dec 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee handling money with gloves and immediately returning to cutting lettuce. Discussed with PIC to ensure and monitor that employees are following proper procedures when using gloves while handling food to handling food to protect from contamination. COS
590.003/3-304.15-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed sliced deli meats stored and held in walk in cooler over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to eats foods held and stored over 24hrs
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed sponges used at warewashing bay. Discontinue usage
590.004/4-101.16-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored without labels of identification. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed squeeze bottle stored inside food inside reach in unit at cooking grill station. Discontinue and ensure no foods are stored within each other
590.003/3-305.11-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed from meat stored in prep sink thawing. Discussed with PIC to maintain thawing procedures of either storing in refrigerated unit or under running water. COS
590.003/3-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cardboard used as floor lining inside walk in cooler. Remove and ensure surface is smooth clean and durable
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Observed outside dumpster without a lid. Provide
590.005/5-501.15-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a secure and tight fitting door sweep on front / outer exit doors to prevent pest entry
590.006/6-202.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed damaged door knob on outer exit door. Replace and ensure door knob is tighly sealed and secured
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired September 2024. Discussed with PIC to contact hood cleaning company to schedule cleaning and submit to the Health Division
590.006/6-501.14-C
50
Feb 22, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer on site at the time of inspection. Dicsussed with PIC to maintain on site at all times for proper sanitizing. Corrected on site
590.004/4-303.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills meat reach in unit. Clean to remove all spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
82
Dec 1, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leaking faucet at prep sink; middle bay leaking. Discussed with PIC to contact licensed plumber for repairs and provide report.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Aug 10, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris / spills inside refrigerated units at sandwich station / cooking grill and upright single door freezer. Clean to remove all spills / debris
590.004/4-602.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed squeeze bottles without labels. Provide label of common name of food item stored.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled wiping cloths on tables throughout establishment. Remove and maintain wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
86
Feb 9, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employees handling ready to eat foods with no gloves. Discussed with PIC to always use gloves when handling ready to eat food.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills in single door upright freezers upright refrigerated unit with sodas underneath hamburger reach in unit lid and microwave. Clean all stated equipment
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed employee washing hands in warewashing bay. Discontinue practice and wash hand in handsinks only.
590.002/2-301.15-PF
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 walk in without date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to eat foods held over 24hrs.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: OBserved multiple wiping cloths on counters / tables. Remove and maintain in a sanitizing solution after each use
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on floors. Clean with frequency during slow period of operations.
590.006/6-501.12-C
58
Oct 21, 2022
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed warewashing without sanitizing. Discussed with PIC to follow requirements for manual warewashing that includes washing rinsing and sanitizing.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills in refrigerated units. Clean to remove spills in all units. Observed exterior of white bulk container with soils.Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
82
Jun 22, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills in upright single door freezer. Clean to remove all soils Observed ice build up in deep freezer. Clean to remove all ice
590.004/4-601.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Faucets on hand sink near prep not properly turning water off. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic bowls used for scooping in bulk containers. Provide handled scoopers for dispensing
590.003/3-304.12-C
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stop and Taste Pizza Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stop and Taste Pizza Grill on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stop and Taste Pizza Grill?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Stop and Taste Pizza Grill.
How does Stop and Taste Pizza Grill compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Stop and Taste Pizza Grill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Stop and Taste Pizza Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Stop and Taste Pizza Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Stop and Taste Pizza Grill 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 Stop and Taste Pizza Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Stop and Taste Pizza Grill is inspected around five times per year on average.
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