753 South
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
55
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at 753 South, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 17, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
“System maintained in good repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
753 South's latest score of 55 falls below the Roslindale average of 85. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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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
Oct 17, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Asterisks observed missing on consumer advisory pertaining to the items offered cooked to order from both paper and online menu. Provide
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: CFPM to provide active managerial control and train staff on violation noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp dishwasher (downstairs) final rinsing /water sanitization observed 157F. Repair to 180F minimum. Staff advised to use 3 bay sink to sanitize all dishes until repair is done
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide irreversible thermometer for both (bar/dowsnstairs) high temp diswasher. Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main cutting board observed heavily scored. Resurface/replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent and attachments observed heavily soiled and dusty. Clean to remove. Hood sticker expire 11.11.25
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Condiment containers and squeeze botttles at the assembly station/ kitchen observed without labels.Provide lables when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: CFPM certificate observed expired 2023. Post current CFPM certificate
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
55
Jul 25, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water handle on the handsink at the cookline broken Large leak noted froma pipe below the handwash sink- Lower prep
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired January 2024- Schedule hood cleaning and inspection
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Jul 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Products in lift top refrigeration unit with temperatures of 50F-55F. Per the PIC the products were prepared less than 1/2 hour prior to the inspection- All products were removed and placed in a freezer to cool
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous quart containers in walkin w/ products No labeling or datemarking- Provide
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Heavy black buildup on soda nozzles- Bar Black buildup internal panel of ice machine
590.004/4-601.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water handle on the handsink at the cookline broken Large leak noted froma pipe below the handwash sink- Lower prep
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired January 2024- Schedule hood cleaning and inspection
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Nov 17, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple items in the open top cook line unit reading 50-55F for 60-90 min. Maintain cold holding 41F or below PIC removing items to cool/hold 41F or below Alternate unit to be utilized until repairs are complete.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: Rinse guage not operating properly at the high temp dish machine.(temp reading 101F) Repair Maintain rinse temp 180-194F or per manufactures instructions. Color changing strip reading in compliance 3 bay sink also available
590.004/4-502.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Open top unit not holding items 41F or below.Repair Maintain cold holding 41F or below
590.004/4-501.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a working internal thermometer in the open top reach in unit.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the basement floor to remove soils.
590.006/6-501.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Posted certified food managers certificate has expired. Provide current certificate from a full time employee.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink in dishroom observed clogged.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
64
Oct 27, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Several clean while plastic food containers are being stored inside an old plastic milk crate in the basement on a slightly rusted metal shelving unit - clean and relocate containers to clean location as discussed to reduce potential contamination
590.004/4-601.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Wall mounted can opened is attached to an unsealed block of wood in the basement - ensure all surfaces are [ clean - smooth - durable and non absorbant ] seal all exposed wooden surfaces in the kitchen / area where needed as we discussed during inspection
590.004/4-101.19-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Basement floor is in the process of being resurfaced - currently about a third of the new floor has been put down - flooring company ran into a minor issue under a hand sink which has halted repairs - still a work in progress - paperwork for the job was provided on site - repairs stem from a violation written by previous inspector.
590.006/6-201.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 753 South last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 753 South on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 753 South?
Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 753 South.
How does 753 South compare to other restaurants in Roslindale?
753 South most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Roslindale average of 85.
Has 753 South's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at 753 South have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 753 South means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is 753 South inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 753 South is inspected around two times per year on average.
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