Cathedral Station
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Cathedral Station has nine inspections in the public record. On Dec 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
“Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Among Roxbury restaurants, the typical score is 83; Cathedral Station is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor tiles missing in front of bar dish machine. Replace or repauir tiles for smooth cleanable floor.
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Several ceiling tiles in the basement storage area missing/damaged. Address and replace any missing tiles.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Address an provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in a Food safety course for the re-inspection.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the 2 bay sink leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
86
Jan 10, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Basement floor peeling and degraded. Tiles at top of basement stair broken. Tiles under bar dish machine broken. Repair floors so that they are smooth durable and non-absorbent. Estimates pending
590.006/6-501.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Keep clean and monitor for activity. Send next pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-C
90
Dec 6, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Bar dish machine not testing for sanitizer. Service as needed to test at 50ppm chlorine. Use kitcehn dish machine to wash glasses.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Pulled pork in steam table from 60-120F. Removed to pan- reheated to 168F Ensure cooked foods for hot holding are rapidly reheated to 165F
590.003/3-403.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at warewashing blocked with plastic lids. Keep hand sinks clear at all times.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior chute of ice machine with black substance. Clean and sanitize. Soda gun holders at bar with soils build up- clean or replace.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Basement floor peeling and degraded. Tiles at top of basement stair broken. Tiles under bar dish machine broken. Repair floors so that they are smooth durable and non-absorbent.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings in basement under shelves and behind freezers. Clean and monitor for activity. Send current pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Bar dish machine leaks water. Service as needed. Keep floor dry.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils debris and water under bar dish machine. Spills under kitchen dish machine. Debris and soils under soda bibb rack in basement. Clean all areas
590.004/4-602.13-C
50
Mar 29, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed chemical spray bottle without label. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food without date marking. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in basement missing. Missing ceiling tile on production line. Replace.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door observed with light coming through bottom. Provide door sweep or new door.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Damp cloths in low boy refrigerator. Remove.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Dust and grease build up around hood vent area above cookline. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Aug 28, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired Scheduled 8/23
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Aug 2, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings in basement corners and on bottom of rack in kitchen. Clean and monitor for activity. Reviewed pest reports
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soda gun holder at bar with soil build up. Clean and maintain to prevent contamination and avoid attracting pests
590.004/4-601.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leak under dump sink at bar. Repair as needed to avoid accumulating water and attracting pests
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired Provide cleaning date
590.006/6-501.14-C
74
Feb 16, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Small section of wall damaged in basement storafge area. Repair to prevent access to pests.
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Aug 30, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior chute of ice machine with black mold-like substance. Clean to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings in kitchen and basement. Clean areas and contact licensed pest control for plan to control mice. Last pest inspection 6/13/22.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide scheduled cleaning date at compliance inspection.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door in warewashing area with sunlight visible at bottom of door. Repair premises and/or install door sweep to prevent pests from entering kitchen.
590.006/6-202.15-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under wash compartment of 3 compartment sink leaks. Repair as necessary to prevent water from pooling under sink and attracting pests.
590.005/5-205.15-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Food protection manager certification expired. Provide proof of registration for certification of an on site manager.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cathedral Station last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cathedral Station on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cathedral Station?
Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cathedral Station.
How does Cathedral Station compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Cathedral Station most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Cathedral Station's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cathedral Station have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cathedral Station 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 Cathedral Station inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cathedral Station is inspected around three times per year on average.
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