Boston Chops

1375 Washington St, Roxbury, MA 02118

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Boston Chops, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 7, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit.

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

Among Roxbury restaurants, the typical score is 83; Boston Chops is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 7, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired 10/1/25.Service

590.006/6-501.14-C

Oct 16, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Noted steaks recorded 50F in the cooler stored 1.5 hrs ago.Repair/Monitor PIC moved all steaks to the walkin refrigerator

590.003/3-501.16-P

System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: Drain plug on the 3 bay sink not holding sanitizer.Repair

590.005/5-205.15-P

Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted Wash gauge on high tem dish machine not working-Repair

590.004/4-204.115-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink on the line out of soap.Provide COS by the PIC

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Linens and napkins use limitations (c)

Inspector notes: Noted linen in contact with ready to eat foods on the cookline.Discontinue

590.003/3-304.13-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Noted scoops in the bulk container stored in contact with the food.Discontinue

590.003/3-304.12-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired 10/1/25.Service

590.006/6-501.14-C

Oct 3, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Some food items stored on the floor inside walk-in area. Elevate properly.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Some containers for bulk foods witjout labels. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)

Inspector notes: Some plasric cups used to dispence bulk food items. Discontinue use handled utensils only.

590.004/4-903.11-C1

May 15, 2023

Routine

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Conformance with approved procedures (pf)

Inspector notes: Soux Vide process observed in the kitchen vacuum packing machine also on site. Manager on site verified the process is used. Manager not able to provide a proper HACCP plan. Manager instructed to discontinue the process. Remove machines from the establishment. Manager instructed to provide a HACCP plan soux vide & vacuum packing machine specifications recipes & SOP's(standard operating procedues) to the Health Department for review.

590.008/8-103.12-PF

Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)

Inspector notes: Shell stock tags observed missing the last served/sold dates.Maintain shell tags for 90 days in chronological order with the dates of last served/sold.

590.003/3-203.12-PF

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles missing labels.Provide proper labels on all chemical spray bottles.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Provide labels on all bulk food storage containers.

590.003/3-302.12-C

(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)

Inspector notes: High temp bar machine rinse guage reading 494F.Repair Maintain rinse temp 180-194F or per manufactures instructions Alternate machine at bar available for use.

590.004/4-502.11-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boston Chops last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boston Chops on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boston Chops?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Boston Chops.

How does Boston Chops compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

Boston Chops most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.

Has Boston Chops' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Boston Chops have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Boston Chops 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 Boston Chops inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Boston Chops is inspected around two times per year on average.

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