Target Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Target Pizza has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surfaces”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to the broader West Roxbury restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings/sauces have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the main kitchen area. Address and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
86
Sep 25, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please address the hole in the wall above the warewashing area. I understand it was cut for the hood cleaning but the the sheetrock will need to be covered so not to collect dust and small pieces falling off.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please clean up the back room around the three bay sink.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: The large fan in the warewashing area will need to be cleaned. Please provide a small shelf or new soap dispenser.at hand sink.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean cutting boards to removed deep dark stains.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean in place equipment and refigerators shelves and the window ledge in warewashing top of the pizza oven.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Can openers (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the can opener blade as discussed.
590.004/4-202.15-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to thaw at room temperature.
590.003/3-501.13-C
70
Apr 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to get a test kit for bleach. He only had a test kit for quats.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters and have the hood cleaned and a new sticker provided. Hood sticker expired Feb 2025. PIC stated that they are coming next week. Hood is over a month expired please have this cleaned before re-inspection date.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed PIC will need to clean and organize the ware washing area front counter and shelves in back room.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Patch the ceiling in the kitchen between the prep line and the grill.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor under and behind the cooking equipment and under the three bay sink.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Please sent up a sanitizer bucket for the wiping cloths
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the top of the pizza oven od dry food build up. Shelves in the kitchen area. Exterior of the cooking equipment.
590.004/4-202.16-C
67
Jan 6, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to renew the Food Safety Certificate. The one posted is expired. 10-8-24 PIC is signed up to take a class On Nov 12th.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
95
Oct 1, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to address the fruit flies in the warewashing area and around the pizza oven.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace the soap at the hand sink next to pizza oven.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the top of the pizza oven shelves in kitchen area window ledge above three bay sink windo fan.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walls around the three bay sink pizza oven window ledge above three bay sink and above the front counter above the permits. Clean the floor under and behind cooking equipment refrigerators and three bay sink
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have three working drain plugs for the three bay sink.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until Nov 2024
590.004/4-202.18-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean and organize the shelves above the prep tables flip top refrigerator so nothing falls into units or food being prepped.
590.003/3-307.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to renew the Food Safety Certificate. The one posted is expired.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
61
Feb 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide soap at hand sink at all times.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean top of pizza oven. Clean interior of refrigeration that have spills please clean.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to repair the hand sink in the back that is leaking.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters. Hood sticker good until April 2024
590.004/4-202.18-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Window above the three bay sink is broken. Please replace the glass.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the fan above the three bay sink of dust and grime build up.
590.006/6-201.17-C
70
Apr 19, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken at 45F and sliced steak at 46F. Please store at or below 41F. Unit did show 40F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean floor under and behind cooking and refrigeration equipment of any build up.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. Hood sticker is good until June 2023.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean exterior of all cooking equipment of grime and grease build up. Interior and exterior of refrigeration units. General cleaning of shelves in kitchen and warewashing.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean and organize shelves above prep tables and flip tops in kitchen area as discussed. Cold cut flip top had all types of items above it along with someones lunch and drink.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff not to drink or eat in the kitchen area. Found food and drink on cutting board at sandwich station. Please clean and sanitize and discontinue.
590.002/2-401.11-C
67
Aug 26, 2022
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: The large pizza refrigerator is running warm; sausage 58F cheese 55F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (the manager discarded the items on the top of the unit that were out of temperature and moved items to the refrigerator nearby)
590.003/3-501.16-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: The hood vent is due for a cleaning. Have the hood cleaned by a licensed company. There is some grease buildup on the cooking line. Clean surfaces to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Target Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Target Pizza on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Target Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Target Pizza.
How does Target Pizza compare to other restaurants in West Roxbury?
Target Pizza most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the West Roxbury average of 88.
Has Target Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Target Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Target 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 Target Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Target Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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