Tony's Place
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Tony's Place, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Ventilation hood systems filters” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in West Roxbury average 88, so Tony's Place is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags in the main kitchen will have a past expiration date at the time of the re-inspection. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection. Hood cleaning has been scheduled for 3/11/2026.
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Feb 27, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Chlorine test strips appear to have water damage. Replace.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the high temperature dish machine is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags in the main kitchen will have a past expiration date at the time of the re-inspection. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Leaf blower observed being stored on the same shelf as bulk food bins. Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces/dressings with no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
74
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to date mark the sliced meats in the deli refrigerator on the pizza side. Please see handout attached to email.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: The filters holders on the hood will need to be cleaned. Visibly soiled. The hood is also expired Aug 2025. Please have the hood cleaned before re-inspection date.
590.004/4-202.18-C
86
May 28, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to address the faucet on the hand sink in the kitchen. It is working but leaking and held together with tape. 5-15-25 PIC has parts ordered for sinks. Both are still being used and should be fixed in the next few days.
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
May 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Shaved steak in pizza flip top at 45F. Other foods in same unit at 41F. Unit was at 44F. Please address so that all foods stored at 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the filters in the kitchen and have the hood cleaned. Hood sticker in kitchen expired March 2025. Hood above pizza oven good until June.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to address the faucet on the hand sink in the kitchen. It is working but leaking and held together with tape.
590.006/6-501.11-C
78
Dec 18, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the filters and had the hood cleaned. Its expired from Sept 2024 12-11-24 PIC has a new company to clean the hood. They came out to cut in new cleaning location and will be back in the next few days to clean.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Nov 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cold holding tuna 51F. PIC will need to monitor food temperatures at the flip top.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Please review the hand out I attached to the email about date marking. Sliced meats not date marked in pizza back room.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Flip top in pizza side of restaurant will need to be repaired. If the ice can not keep the food at or below 41F discontinue to use until part come in and its repaired.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in basement prep area did not have soap in the holder. Please fill and have staff monitor.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to remove the expired Food Safety Certificates in the pizza shop and post only up to date. Also post an up to date Allergen certificate.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink fauset in pizza side back room will need to be repaired as discussed. PIC will need to have the pipe draining into the hand sink in kitchen.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the filters and had the hood cleaned. Its expired from Sept 2024
590.004/4-202.18-C
55
Jun 3, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: As discussed please clean the inside lip of the ice machine.
590.004/4-602.11-P
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have a plumber install an air gap on the prep sink in the basement prep area.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temperature dishwasher not getting to temp on gauge or disk. PIC called to have repaired and will discontinue to use.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to be sure bulk food containers are labeled.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Please provide a sanitizer buckert for cooking line wiping cloths.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store product on the floor under shelves in walk in.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have the two pipes draining into the prep sink remove and drain direct to waste water.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the A/c and heat vents in ceiling of dust build up.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker on main cooking line expired in April 2024 all others good. Please have hood cleaned.
590.004/4-202.18-C
50
Apr 19, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Some items in the 2 door flip top unit at front in take out area elevated - PIC removed and placed items in another unit to cool to 41F or below (tuna 45F cooked chicken 46F shaved steak 45F). These items were in the unit less than 2 hrs.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Unit temperature of 2 door flip top unit at front of take out area elevated - discontinue use until repaired
590.004/4-301.11-PF
78
May 23, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tony's Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tony's Place on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tony's Place?
Across the inspection record, “ventilation hood systems filters” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tony's Place.
How does Tony's Place compare to other restaurants in West Roxbury?
Tony's Place most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the West Roxbury average of 88.
Has Tony's Place's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tony's Place have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tony's Place 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 Tony's Place inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tony's Place is inspected around three times per year on average.
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