Blue Hill Superette

167 Blue Hill Av, Roxbury, MA 02119

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Blue Hill Superette has been inspected seven times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 11, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Prohibiting animals” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Restaurants in Roxbury average 83, so Blue Hill Superette is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Side gap observed on the front door. install door sweep/door seal along the side to elimated gap and prevent pest entry 2/27/2026 on compliance visit Per PIC Bobby he stated he will contact the door company to schedule installation of a door sweep However no specific timeframe was provided

590.006/6-202.15-C

Feb 20, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Cats observed living on the premises. Remove cats permanently

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Cat litter box observed in the back storage area. Remove clean and sanitize area

590.003/3-307.11-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Side gap observed on the front door. install door sweep/door seal along the side to elimated gap and prevent pest entry

590.006/6-202.15-C

Jan 7, 2026

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: provide complete vomit clean up kit

590.002/2-501.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Retail shelving/observed dust/soils on food cans/clean to remove dust/soils

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: 3 cans of smooth slice carrots multiple bags of wise cheez doodles chips and deep river aged cheddar chips with a past expiration date from Nov 3 2025 and Dec 22 25. Address and ensure all foods are being checked prior to and while out on the sales floor for expiration date.. Romoved By PIC

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Dukers glass top chest freezer observed with excess frost buil-up. Defrost and clean to remove Interior of Budweiser fridge and all slides beverage fridge observed soiled. clean to remove Wine racks observed with heavy dust accumulation. clean and maintain in a sanitary condition

590.004/4-202.16-C

Sep 2, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Cat observed living on site. Discontinue and remove cat permanently from the establishment.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Small portion of flooring damaged and sagging in front of cooler #1. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.006/6-201.11-C

May 14, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of a cat living ont he premises. Remove.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Fan cover to the compressor of the walk-in cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Dec 1, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: Paint worn interior of unit repair.

590.004/4-101.11-C

Jul 19, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No procedures or equipment for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of cat Live animals not allowed on premises remove.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: no mop sink provide.

590.005/5-203.13-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Clean interior of refrigerators to remove visible soil.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove non inuse boiler stored at retail area.

590.006/6-501.114-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Hill Superette last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Hill Superette on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blue Hill Superette?

Across the inspection record, “prohibiting animals” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Blue Hill Superette.

How does Blue Hill Superette compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

Blue Hill Superette most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.

Has Blue Hill Superette's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blue Hill Superette have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blue Hill Superette 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 Blue Hill Superette inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Hill Superette is inspected around two times per year on average.

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