Stop and Taste Pizza Grill
Latest: FAIL
November 18, 2025
Address
239 DUDLEY ST
Roxbury, MA 02119
Inspection History
46 inspections
23 failures
License
License #346536
Last inspected: November 18, 2025
Inspection History (46 most recent)
FAIL
November 18, 2025
at 7:54 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-101.16-C - Sponges Use Limitation (C): Observed sponges being used for warewashing. Discontinue the use of sponges; scouring pad allowed | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and U...
FAIL
November 5, 2025
at 5:35 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored at sandwich station unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside | 590.003/3-501.17-PF ...
FAIL
October 28, 2025
at 3:29 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored at sandwich station unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside | 590.003/3-501.17-PF ...
PASS
June 3, 2025
at 3:54 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-202.15-PF - Package Integrity (Pf): 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 | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separat...
FAIL
May 28, 2025
at 2:18 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-202.15-PF - Package Integrity (Pf): 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 | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separat...
FAIL
May 16, 2025
at 5:12 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-202.15-PF - Package Integrity (Pf): 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 | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separat...
PASS
January 3, 2025
at 6:57 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-501.15-C - Outside Receptacles (C): Observed outside dumpster without a lid. Provide | 590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Provide a secure and tight fitting door sweep on front / outer exit doors to prevent pest entry | ...
FAIL
December 26, 2024
at 5:56 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-501.15-C - Outside Receptacles (C): Observed outside dumpster without a lid. Provide | 590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Provide a secure and tight fitting door sweep on front / outer exit doors to prevent pest entry | ...
FAIL
December 16, 2024
at 5:26 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored without labels of identification. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside | 590.003/3-304.15-P -...
FAIL
December 4, 2024
at 4:46 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored without labels of identification. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside | 590.003/3-304.15-P -...
PASS
February 29, 2024
at 7:24 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-303.11-PF - Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf): 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 | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - ...
FAIL
February 22, 2024
at 5:49 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-303.11-PF - Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf): 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 | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - ...
PASS
December 7, 2023
at 6:17 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Observed leaking faucet at prep sink; middle bay leaking. Discussed with PIC to contact licensed plumber for repairs and provide report.
FAIL
December 1, 2023
at 6:12 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Observed leaking faucet at prep sink; middle bay leaking. Discussed with PIC to contact licensed plumber for repairs and provide report.
PASS
August 18, 2023
at 3:29 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Observed squeeze bottles without labels. Provide label of common name of food item stored. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Observed soi...
FAIL
August 10, 2023
at 5:15 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Observed squeeze bottles without labels. Provide label of common name of food item stored. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Observed soi...
PASS
February 9, 2023
at 1:31 PM
1 violation
L1 - : Post the current 2023 Health permit for the food establishment in a conspicuous place for consumers
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 1, 2023
at 5:34 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Observed employee washing hands in warewashing bay. Discontinue practice and wash hand in handsinks only. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): OBserved multiple wiping cloths on counte...
FAIL
January 17, 2023
at 7:41 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Observed employee washing hands in warewashing bay. Discontinue practice and wash hand in handsinks only. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): OBserved multiple wiping cloths on counte...
PASS
October 31, 2022
at 2:29 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-303.11-PF - Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf): Observed warewashing without sanitizing. Discussed with PIC to follow requirements for manual warewashing that includes washing rinsing and sanitizing. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF...
FAIL
October 21, 2022
at 4:39 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-303.11-PF - Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf): Observed warewashing without sanitizing. Discussed with PIC to follow requirements for manual warewashing that includes washing rinsing and sanitizing. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF...
PASS
July 5, 2022
at 4:11 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed plastic bowls used for scooping in bulk containers. Provide handled scoopers for dispensing | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfa...
FAIL
June 22, 2022
at 4:02 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed plastic bowls used for scooping in bulk containers. Provide handled scoopers for dispensing | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfa...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 25, 2022
at 8:30 PM
1 violation
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Ensure all employees working with food are wearing proper hair restraints as we discussed during inspection
PASS
February 23, 2022
at 1:15 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed plastic bowls used as scooper in bulk container. Remove and provide handled scoopers for bulk dispensing | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Disc...
FAIL
February 16, 2022
at 5:44 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Observed several food items stored in refrigerated / freezer units without covers and cut lettuce stored in stagnant water. Provide covers to protect fo...
FAIL
February 9, 2022
at 7:24 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Observed several food items stored in refrigerated / freezer units without covers and cut lettuce stored in stagnant water. Provide covers to protect fo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 1, 2021
at 7:36 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Exterior and interior of refrigeration and freezers with visible soils / Clean to remove.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 2, 2021
at 6:05 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Equipment on cookline with visible soils and grease / Clean to remove | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood vent covers with visible grease build up as well as on the wa...
PASS
March 5, 2021
at 4:58 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): Employees in back prep unable to wash hands because there is no soap or paper towels | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored out on cutting boards / Mo...
FAIL
February 22, 2021
at 7:48 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): Employees in back prep unable to wash hands because there is no soap or paper towels | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored out on cutting boards / Mo...
PASS
November 9, 2020
at 7:45 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 11, 2020
at 4:17 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cold cuts in sandwich reach in - 47F / Food moved to lower part of unit to cool back down. Cold cuts are sliced and portioned daily. Discusse...
FAIL
September 2, 2020
at 5:52 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cold cuts in sandwich reach in - 47F / Food moved to lower part of unit to cool back down. Cold cuts are sliced and portioned daily. Discusse...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 3, 2020
at 7:26 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.12-C - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C): Floors near 3 bay sink under racks with visible soils and debris / Clean to remove Ceiling vents with visible dust build up / Clean to remove
PASS
September 20, 2019
at 4:13 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean out ice build up in upright freezer unit on cooking line. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean hood filters on hood on cooking line. | 590.004/4-203.11-PF - Te...
FAIL
September 9, 2019
at 3:41 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean out ice build up in upright freezer unit on cooking line. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean hood filters on hood on cooking line. | 590.004/4-203.11-PF - Te...
PASS
March 22, 2019
at 6:41 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Meatballs between 108F to 119F. PIC will reheat to 165F. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food in storage needs to be properly covered. Walk in and fridge. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean in pl...
FAIL
March 14, 2019
at 12:22 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Meatballs between 108F to 119F. PIC will reheat to 165F. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food in storage needs to be properly covered. Walk in and fridge. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean in pl...
PASS
September 7, 2018
at 6:09 PM
4 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting board on pizza and sandwich units have deep dark stains and scores. Clean to remove or replace. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Provide wiping cloth buckets with sanitizer at pizz...
FAIL
August 29, 2018
at 3:11 PM
4 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting board on pizza and sandwich units have deep dark stains and scores. Clean to remove or replace. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Provide wiping cloth buckets with sanitizer at pizz...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 13, 2018
at 3:59 PM
3 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Discontinue to store tongs on oven handle and scrapper between wall and table. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior of refrigerators and freezers. Clean pizza station reach in of any ...
PASS
December 7, 2017
at 6:49 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: store all opened bulk food bags in covered containers | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace/resurface all worn white cutting boards | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove all soda racks...
FAIL
November 30, 2017
at 4:17 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: store all opened bulk food bags in covered containers | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace/resurface all worn white cutting boards | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove all soda racks...
PASS
September 26, 2017
at 2:36 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace heavily scoreded and grooved cutting board at Pizza prep unit. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Pest proof bottom of front entrance door. | 40-6-305.11 - Dressing Rooms...
FAIL
September 15, 2017
at 3:05 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace heavily scoreded and grooved cutting board at Pizza prep unit. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Pest proof bottom of front entrance door. | 40-6-305.11 - Dressing Rooms...