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BACKWOODS PIZZA

539 DUDLEY ST, ROXBURY, MA 02119

Last inspected Apr 15, 2026

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Inspection history

  1. Apr 15, 2026

    ✓
    3 violations
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

  2. Apr 13, 2026

    ✕
    6 violations
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Service Sink (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

  3. Apr 7, 2026

    ✕
    5 violations
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Service Sink (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

  4. Sep 24, 2025

    ✓
    9 violations
    • Package Integrity (Pf)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

  5. Sep 11, 2025

    ✕
    9 violations
    • Package Integrity (Pf)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

  6. May 14, 2025

    ✓
    2 violations
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

  7. May 7, 2025

    ✕
    9 violations
    • Package Integrity (Pf)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)

  8. Apr 29, 2025

    ✕
    8 violations
    • Package Integrity (Pf)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)

  9. Oct 29, 2024

    ✓
    5 violations
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)

  10. Oct 22, 2024

    ✕
    5 violations
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)

  11. May 17, 2024

    ✓
    9 violations
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
    • Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)

  12. May 15, 2024

    ✕
    9 violations
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
    • Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)

  13. Nov 30, 2023

    ✓
    2 violations
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

  14. Nov 20, 2023

    ✕
    2 violations
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

  15. Aug 28, 2023

    ✓
    6 violations
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

  16. Aug 21, 2023

    ✕
    6 violations
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

  17. Apr 10, 2023

    ✓
    3 violations
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

  18. Apr 3, 2023

    ✕
    3 violations
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

  19. Jan 18, 2023

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  20. Dec 9, 2022

    ✓
    5 violations
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

  21. Dec 2, 2022

    ✕
    5 violations
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

  22. Jul 18, 2022

    ✓
    2 violations
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

  23. Jul 11, 2022

    ✕
    5 violations
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

  24. Jul 1, 2022

    ✕
    5 violations
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

  25. Apr 5, 2022

    ✓
    2 violations
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Source: Boston Public Health Commission. Data shown unmodified from the official record. See something wrong? Report a data issue.

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