Bar & Kitchen Hospitality

604 Columbus Av, Roxbury, MA 02118

Healthcare Facility

Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Bar & Kitchen Hospitality, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 5, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition”, which has been cited five times.

The city-wide average is 83, putting Bar & Kitchen Hospitality squarely in typical territory. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 5, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed grease build up on fryer pipes; exterior / sides of flat grill; dust on 2 drawer unit filters. Discussed with PIC to ensure all equipment is clean and free of spills and sanitized

590.004/4-601.11-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy leak from ceiling in basement. Contact licensed plumber for repairs and replace tiles

590.005/5-205.15-C

Aug 25, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: 3 bay sink observed leaking from the drain pipe.Repair

590.005/5-205.15-C

Covering receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Outside Trash dumpster lid observed damaged and will not close properly.Repair/replace

590.005/5-501.113-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 5.17.23.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Aug 2, 2023

Routine

4 minor violations.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: 3 bay sink observed leaking from the drain pipe.Repair

590.005/5-205.15-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 5.17.23.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floor under/around the 3 bay sink to remove soils/debris

590.006/6-501.13-C

Covering receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Outside Trash dumpster lid observed damaged and will not close properly.Repair/replace

590.005/5-501.113-C

Feb 21, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired. PIC stated cleaning appointment January 24th.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Feb 7, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired. PIC stated cleaning appointment January 24th.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Jan 12, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired. PIC stated cleaning appointment January 24th.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Jun 14, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed cooking pans stored in handsink near grill. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain clear and accessible for handwashing only.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Observed spilled food debris on floor in the basement. Clean to remove all debris

590.006/6-501.12-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Observed 1 light bulb was blown. Replace bulb

590.006/6-501.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bar & Kitchen Hospitality last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bar & Kitchen Hospitality on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bar & Kitchen Hospitality?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bar & Kitchen Hospitality.

How does Bar & Kitchen Hospitality compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

Bar & Kitchen Hospitality most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Roxbury average of 83.

Has Bar & Kitchen Hospitality's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bar & Kitchen Hospitality have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bar & Kitchen Hospitality 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 Bar & Kitchen Hospitality inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bar & Kitchen Hospitality is inspected around two times per year on average.

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