Joe's Famous Subs & Pizza
Latest: PASS
October 8, 2025
Address
140 DUDLEY ST
Roxbury, MA 02119
Inspection History
64 inspections
26 failures
License
License #18442
Last inspected: October 8, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
October 8, 2025
at 5:35 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Observed damaged chlorine test strips. Provide new strips and maintain in good condition | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and ...
FAIL
October 1, 2025
at 5:18 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Observed damaged chlorine test strips. Provide new strips and maintain in good condition | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and ...
PASS
March 25, 2025
at 12:02 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Observed hood sticker expired January 2025; PIC contacted hood cleaning company for appt while on site. Instructed PIC to contact Health Division with appoi...
FAIL
March 20, 2025
at 3:02 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Observed squeeze bottles / bulk containers stored unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside | 590.005/5-501.111-C - Area Enc...
FAIL
March 12, 2025
at 3:54 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Observed squeeze bottles / bulk containers stored unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside | 590.005/5-501.111-C - Area Enc...
PASS
October 30, 2024
at 3:04 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Observed multiple squeeze bottles improperly identified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and P...
FAIL
October 23, 2024
at 4:50 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Observed multiple squeeze bottles improperly identified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and P...
PASS
February 27, 2024
at 7:13 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Observed Certified Food Protection Manager and Allergen awareness certificates expired. Please submit confirmation of course registration to the Health Division upon receipt | 590....
FAIL
February 20, 2024
at 4:28 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Observed Certified Food Protection Manager and Allergen awareness certificates expired. Please submit confirmation of course registration to the Health Division upon receipt | 590....
PASS
November 27, 2023
at 4:27 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Observed tuna stored in refrigerated unit @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. Corrected on site
FAIL
November 20, 2023
at 4:25 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Observed tuna stored in refrigerated unit @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. Corrected on site
PASS
July 27, 2023
at 4:35 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Observed damaged chlorine test strips. Provide. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed food spills insid...
FAIL
July 19, 2023
at 3:32 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Observed damaged chlorine test strips. Provide. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed food spills insid...
PASS
April 5, 2023
at 3:02 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 14, 2022
at 5:01 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed ice build up in deep freezer in basement and soils on exterior of sliding door unit near 3 bay sink. Clean to remove all soils / spills
FAIL
November 7, 2022
at 5:40 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed ice build up in deep freezer in basement and soils on exterior of sliding door unit near 3 bay sink. Clean to remove all soils / spills
PASS
June 28, 2022
at 4:12 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 15, 2022
at 7:22 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 23, 2022
at 6:56 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide completed vomit kit. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Observed sliced deli meats held over 24hrs without...
FAIL
February 15, 2022
at 4:41 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide completed vomit kit. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Observed sliced deli meats held over 24hrs without...
PASS
May 25, 2021
at 6:17 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 5, 2021
at 7:26 PM
1 violation
L1 - : 8-304.11 (A) Post the current permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 9, 2020
at 6:43 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Wooden shelving worn with visible soils / Clean and repaint | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Floors missing tiles / Repair to provide a smooth easily cleanable s...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 12, 2020
at 2:49 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.12-C - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C): Condensor fan covers with visible dust build up / Clean to remove
PASS
September 9, 2019
at 2:12 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling Pests (C): PIC will need to have pest control inspect to address fruit flies. Location was closed for vacation for a week and that when he thinks it started. He stated that he will address violations asap.
FAIL
August 26, 2019
at 3:09 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling Pests (C): PIC will need to have pest control inspect to address fruit flies. Location was closed for vacation for a week and that when he thinks it started. He stated that he will address violations asap.
PASS
February 19, 2019
at 8:29 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw whole eggs stored at room temperature 59F. Discontinue and store properly. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean exterior of refrigeration equipment. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of W...
FAIL
February 8, 2019
at 6:37 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw whole eggs stored at room temperature 59F. Discontinue and store properly. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean exterior of refrigeration equipment. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of W...
PASS
August 22, 2018
at 5:55 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace moldy caulking behind three bay sink. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean can opener as discussed. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean table that can open is at...
FAIL
August 16, 2018
at 2:07 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace moldy caulking behind three bay sink. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean can opener as discussed. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean table that can open is at...
PASS
January 16, 2018
at 3:21 PM
5 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean exterior of hood on cooking line. Hood sticker good until June 2018. Clean all in place equipment again when ceiling tiles replaced. | 25-4-904.11 - Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed: Dis...
FAIL
January 9, 2018
at 7:13 PM
5 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean exterior of hood on cooking line. Hood sticker good until June 2018. Clean all in place equipment again when ceiling tiles replaced. | 25-4-904.11 - Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed: Dis...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 16, 2017
at 4:14 PM
2 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: resurface worn white cutting boards | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor area behind reach in freezers
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 8, 2017
at 2:50 PM
2 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace/resurface worn white cutting boards | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: replace damaged floor tile
PASS
October 26, 2016
at 2:34 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove all cardboard from shelving | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/provide 3rd drain plug | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior of non working pizza reach in ...
FAIL
October 19, 2016
at 3:13 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove all cardboard from shelving | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/provide 3rd drain plug | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior of non working pizza reach in ...
PASS
April 27, 2016
at 3:13 PM
4 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/provide proper drain plugs | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean/sanitize knives in knife rack | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: rear handsink/provide e...
FAIL
April 20, 2016
at 2:01 PM
4 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/provide proper drain plugs | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean/sanitize knives in knife rack | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: rear handsink/provide e...
PASS
December 18, 2015
at 6:49 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair food storage shelving paint peeling. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Replace missing sink plugs at 3 bay sink. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Resurface rusty ...
FAIL
December 11, 2015
at 6:25 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair food storage shelving paint peeling. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Replace missing sink plugs at 3 bay sink. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Resurface rusty ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 8, 2015
at 7:29 PM
6 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: properly store wooden pallet relocate from rubbish container... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: caulk all sinks as needed...reseal all rust on grease trap.....replace all defective door gaskets....rep...
FAIL
December 9, 2014
at 6:05 PM
12 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: properly store all raw foods.. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: replace all #10 tin cans with food grade containers... | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: properly store woo...
FAIL
November 21, 2014
at 5:20 PM
12 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: properly store all raw foods.. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: replace all #10 tin cans with food grade containers... | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: properly store woo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
May 13, 2013
at 2:00 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 12, 2012
at 2:06 PM
2 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: properly sanitize all knives in knife rack | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: rear handsink/provide employee handwash signage
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 10, 2012
at 2:01 PM
3 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide thermoneter to all reach in units | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: properly sanitize all knives in knife rack | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: rear hand...
PASS
January 5, 2012
at 6:27 PM
3 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kit for 3 bay sink. Provide. | 24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: Knives being stored in between electrical conduit and soiled wall. Discotinue and store all equipment clean and protected...
FAIL
December 28, 2011
at 7:25 PM
3 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kit for 3 bay sink. Provide. | 24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: Knives being stored in between electrical conduit and soiled wall. Discotinue and store all equipment clean and protected...