Becca's Kitchen

60 E Springfield St, Roxbury, MA 02118
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Becca's Kitchen has been inspected 15 times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Roxbury average 83, so Becca's Kitchen trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure new menu has the proper disclosure and reminder poster where needed for all menu items offered undercooked
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors to remove all loose trash and debris after recent renovations
590.006/6-101.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all paper on the windoows of the restaurant
590.006/6-201.17-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose debris and construction equipment where needed throughout the facility
590.006/6-501.114-C
78
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure new menu has the proper disclosure and reminder poster where needed for all menu items offered undercooked
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose debris and construction equipment where needed throughout the facility
590.006/6-501.114-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors to remove all loose trash and debris after recent renovations
590.006/6-101.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose construction debris where needed
590.006/6-501.114-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all paper on the windoows of the restaurant
590.006/6-201.17-C
74
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure new menu has the proper disclosure and reminder poster where needed for all menu items offered undercooked
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose debris and construction equipment where needed throughout the facility
590.006/6-501.114-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all paper on the windoows of the restaurant
590.006/6-201.17-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors to remove all loose trash and debris after recent renovations
590.006/6-101.11-C
78
Oct 20, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired December 2024; PIC previously displayed invoice for scheduled cleaning 3/3025; Today scheduled while on site 9/24/25
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Sep 26, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cut tomatoes stored in rerigerated reach in unit @ 53F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed slicer with soils and food debris. Thoroughly clean food debris after usage
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple soiled wiping cloths stored on cutting board of reach in units. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired December 2024; PIC previously displayed invoice for scheduled cleaning 3/3025; Today scheduled while on site 9/24/25
590.006/6-501.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic cup used for scooping of ice. Discussed with PIC to provide handled scoopers for bulk scooping
590.003/3-304.12-C
67
Sep 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cut tomatoes stored in rerigerated reach in unit @ 53F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed slicer with soils and food debris. Thoroughly clean food debris after usage
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed personal water bottle stored in ice machine. Discussed with PIC to remove and ensure no items are stored within in order to prevent contamination. COS
590.003/3-305.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food splatter on wall next to and behind reach in unit in prep kitchen. Thoroughly clean to remove all splatter
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired December 2024; PIC previously displayed invoice for scheduled cleaning 3/3025; Today scheduled while on site 9/24/25
590.006/6-501.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic cup used for scooping of ice. Discussed with PIC to provide handled scoopers for bulk scooping
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple soiled wiping cloths stored on cutting board of reach in units. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use
590.003/3-304.14-C
61
Sep 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed pasta / meatballs stored in refrigerated unit @ 48F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills / splatter inside top section of reach in unit and on lids at steam table along with soiled knives stored in re. Thoroughly clean all state equipment and maintain clean
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food splatter on wall next to and behind reach in unit in prep kitchen. Thoroughly clean to remove all splatter
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired December 2024; PIC previously displayed invoice for scheduled cleaning 3/3025; Today scheduled while on site 9/24/25
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed personal water bottle stored in ice machine. Discussed with PIC to remove and ensure no items are stored within in order to prevent contamination. COS
590.003/3-305.11-C
67
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live dog while on site for compliance inspection. Discussed with PIC to ensure all live animals are prohibited unless justified under service animal regulations.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide the current pest report for establishment
590.006/6-501.111-PF
82
Apr 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw steak tips stored above ready to eat food in upright 2 door unit. Discussed with PIC to maintain raw foods stored seperately from ready to eat foods. COS
590.003/3-302.11-P
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live dog while on site for compliance inspection. Discussed with PIC to ensure all live animals are prohibited unless justified under service animal regulations.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide the current pest report for establishment
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at prep handsink. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at all handsink for proper handwashing. COS
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed prep handsink blocked with chair. Discussed with PIC to maintain handsinks clear and accessible for hand washing only. COS
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy flour spills and food debris next to meat slicer and inside 2 door reach in unit at sandwich station. Clean with frequency to minimize spills.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat foods held over 24hrs per PIC stored without date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to eat foods held/stored over 24hrs per PIC (sliced deli meats / pastas etc)
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed handsink stored next to coffee / ice station. Provide a barrier on handsink to prevent contamination of soils
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bulk containers / squeeze bottles stored and unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food items stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple soiled wiping cloths stored on tables. Remove and maintain wiping cloths inside sanitizing solution after each use
590.003/3-304.14-C
41
Apr 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw steak tips stored above ready to eat food in upright 2 door unit. Discussed with PIC to maintain raw foods stored seperately from ready to eat foods. COS
590.003/3-302.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed prep handsink blocked with chair. Discussed with PIC to maintain handsinks clear and accessible for hand washing only. COS
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy flour spills and food debris next to meat slicer and inside 2 door reach in unit at sandwich station. Clean with frequency to minimize spills.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat foods held over 24hrs per PIC stored without date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to eat foods held/stored over 24hrs per PIC (sliced deli meats / pastas etc)
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide the current pest report for establishment
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at prep handsink. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at all handsink for proper handwashing. COS
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed handsink stored next to coffee / ice station. Provide a barrier on handsink to prevent contamination of soils
590.003/3-307.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple soiled wiping cloths stored on tables. Remove and maintain wiping cloths inside sanitizing solution after each use
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bulk containers / squeeze bottles stored and unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food items stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
45
Sep 9, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired June 2024. PIC stated appointment scheduled 8/13.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Aug 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored with Milk in mini fridge unit. Discussed with PIC to ensure raw and ready to eat foods are stored seperately in refrigerated units. PIC removed on site
590.003/3-302.11-P
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed empty sanitizer bottle at 3 bay and warewashing in progress. Discussed with PIC to maintain sanitizing solution at all times. PIC replaced while on site
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired June 2024. PIC stated appointment scheduled 8/13.
590.006/6-501.14-C
74
Aug 12, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items stored inside in-line refrigerated unit between 45F-49F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored with Milk in mini fridge unit. Discussed with PIC to ensure raw and ready to eat foods are stored seperately in refrigerated units. PIC removed on site
590.003/3-302.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored in hand sink and blocked in prep kitchen. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand sinks clear and accessible for hand washing only. Corrected on site
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed empty sanitizer bottle at 3 bay and warewashing in progress. Discussed with PIC to maintain sanitizing solution at all times. PIC replaced while on site
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed immature fly activity. Contact licensed pest control for services and provide a detailed report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand sink in prep kitchen. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at all hand sinks at all times. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed sponges being used for warewashing. Discontinue usage
590.004/4-101.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy soiled gaskets on pizza unit refrigerated unit. Clean to remove heavy soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no food thermometers on site. Provide and maintain
590.004/4-204.112-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired June 2024. PIC stated appointment scheduled 8/13.
590.006/6-501.14-C
41
Aug 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items stored inside in-line refrigerated unit between 45F-49F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored in hand sink and blocked in prep kitchen. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand sinks clear and accessible for hand washing only. Corrected on site
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed immature fly activity. Contact licensed pest control for services and provide a detailed report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand sink in prep kitchen. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at all hand sinks at all times. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired June 2024. PIC stated appointment scheduled 8/13.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy soiled gaskets on pizza unit refrigerated unit. Clean to remove heavy soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no food thermometers on site. Provide and maintain
590.004/4-204.112-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed sponges being used for warewashing. Discontinue usage
590.004/4-101.16-C
52
Apr 1, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Becca's Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Becca's Kitchen on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Becca's Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Becca's Kitchen.

How does Becca's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

Becca's Kitchen most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Roxbury average of 83.

Has Becca's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Becca's Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Becca's Kitchen 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 Becca's Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Becca's Kitchen is inspected around seven times per year on average.