Compadres Meat Market
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Compadres Meat Market has 12 inspections in the public record. Compadres Meat Market was last inspected on Mar 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
By comparison, the average Roxbury facility scores 83, putting Compadres Meat Market on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Restriction and storage-medicines (p)
Inspector notes: Medication bottles stored at meat cutting line. Store medications away from food preparation.
590.007/7-207.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink out of paper towels. Paper towels on cutting board. Ensure hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
78
Oct 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Raw cut pork chop observed 50F stored in the display case unit for sales. Per PIC she had just finish cutting the meat. Reviewed cooling parameters with PIC at the time of inspection
590.003/3-501.14-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Facility observed oderous refrigeration unit observed oderous glass door to display case observed soiled with soils build up 3 bay sink backsplash observed soiled cutting board observed heavily scored. Clean to sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Display cold unit observed at 51F and with ice build up on the condensor. Repair. Butter was stored in the unit . PIC removed the product and place it in a working unit at 38F thermometer inside the unit
590.004/4-501.11-C
67
Jan 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide test strips. Provide Inspectors test strip was used. 50ppm chorine
590.004/4-501.116-PF
90
Jun 6, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 29, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Restriction and storage-medicines (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple medicine bottles stored all around the handsink in the kitchen. Remove.
590.007/7-207.11-P
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Walls around and under 3 compartment sink observed heavily soiled from visible spills interior and exterior of all refrigeration units observed soiled from spills and hand prints interior of non working walking unit observed heavily soiled. All areas shall be cleaned / sanitized with proper frequency.
590.004/4-602.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Different meat species observed being stored next to each other without any separator. Remove and keep separated. Clean and sanitize prep table between uses.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermomether available on site.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Main hand sink observed without hand soap. Provide and maintain. (COS). Advised all staff to wash hands .
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Staff restroom observed without paper towel. Provide proper means to dry hands.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Warewash handsink observed blocked. Discontiue. (COS)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events available on premises.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide and post current CFPM certificate
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Designate a PIC who's knowlegeable and present at all ours of operations. Person in charge must be properly trained to monitor handwashing understand proper procedures for manual ware washing of equipment ensure proper cleaning methods and frequency for clean in place of food and non food contact surfaces and review responsibilities for company illness procedures. Certified Manager must retrain all staff.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Main hand sink observed leaking. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all excess items stored inside both non working walking unit .
590.006/6-501.114-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Produce display case for cold holding holding observed not operating properly with temperature 47F. Discontinue until proper repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board observed heavily soiled. Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
26
Jan 22, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resujrface all rusted grates used to hold the shelves up inside the meat case - resurface all rusted shelves underneath prep tables
590.004/4-101.19-C
95
Dec 12, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Seperate all raw foods from deli meats and cheeses inside the service meat case - cannot store together - visibly segragate as discussed - use seperate cases that you already have on site to do so
590.003/3-302.11-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove and replace the blade on the ban saw - it is visibly soiled and rusted and should of been changed a while ago
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resujrface all rusted grates used to hold the shelves up inside the meat case - resurface all rusted shelves underneath prep tables
590.004/4-101.19-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors throughout the store including behind the meat counter from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of all in place equipment and sheles of the grocery aisles from all visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all visibly stained ceiling tiles above the deli case
590.006/6-201.16-C
Equipment clothes washers dryers and storage cabinets contamination prevention location (c)
Inspector notes: Remove any paper products stored inside the restroom - discontinue practices
590.004/4-401.11-C1
61
Apr 27, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace expired food safety ertificate as discussed
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clea to remove all loose trash and debris around the trash barrels in the back yard
590.005/5-501.15-C
86
Apr 20, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue keeping blocks of american cheese in with the raw meats sections of the meat case - segragate completely as discussed
590.003/3-302.11-P
Standards-quality (p)
Inspector notes: Several smoked pork products in the meat case are starting to accumulate mold - either the product has been there for many weeks or the refrigeration is not operating properly - - meat case is 40F [ discard any compromised meats when needed do not alter by washing or trying to enhance the shelf life by hiding compromised areas of the products
590.005(B)/5-102.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace expired food safety ertificate as discussed
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in the rear / trash area - Address as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clea to remove all loose trash and debris around the trash barrels in the back yard
590.005/5-501.15-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ee Clean inside all service meat cases from visible blood spills and strong odors - clean on a more frequent basis
590.004/4-202.16-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as we discussed during inspection
590.003/3-304.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all employees are wearing hair restaints when working with foods behind the meat case
590.002/2-402.11-C
50
Apr 12, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue keeping blocks of american cheese in with the raw meats sections of the meat case - segragate completely as discussed
590.003/3-302.11-P
Standards-quality (p)
Inspector notes: Several smoked pork products in the meat case are starting to accumulate mold - either the product has been there for many weeks or the refrigeration is not operating properly - - meat case is 40F [ discard any compromised meats when needed do not alter by washing or trying to enhance the shelf life by hiding compromised areas of the products
590.005(B)/5-102.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in the rear / trash area - Address as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ee Clean inside all service meat cases from visible blood spills and strong odors - clean on a more frequent basis
590.004/4-202.16-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all employees are wearing hair restaints when working with foods behind the meat case
590.002/2-402.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clea to remove all loose trash and debris around the trash barrels in the back yard
590.005/5-501.15-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as we discussed during inspection
590.003/3-304.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Replace expired food safety ertificate as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
52
Oct 11, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 4, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Meat case containing raw beef and pork also has some ready to eat sausage links and kielbasas stored directly beside and underneath several pieces of these raw meats - segragate completely [ use a seperate case such as the deli case filled with commercially cooked deli meats and cheeses
590.003/3-302.11-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Blade on the ban sa is visibly rusted - blade shall be replaced when it has been used enough that is appears dull and unable to be cleaned and sanitized properly - when you cannot remove stains and soils - depending upon the amount of foods being cut on the saw daily
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Cip equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Ban saw in use to cut bone in pork and beef should be cleaned on a daily basis - hen I opened up the bottom section of tyhe saw there is visible bone dust from several days old = dismantle the saw on a daily basis as discussed [ clean and sanitize and then allow all the parts to air dry - assemble first thing in the morning - repeat the steps as needed after daily use
590.004/4-202.12-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up the sanitizing buckets as doiscussed - raw meats and then one for deli meats and other ready to eat food contact surfaces
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean thr flootrs behind the meat cases in the rear of the store as well as the front floor area from all visible spills stains and soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside the meat cases form all blood spills stains and soils - clean inside and outside of the deli case - shelving units of the grocery aisles and shelves in side the freezer unit from visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Keep in use and visibly soiled mops and brooms elevated off the floors to reduce potential rodent activity
590.006/6-501.16-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Ensutre all ythermometers are operating properly - replace if compromised or if you cannot read the didgets properly
590.004/4-204.112-C
Storage of soiled linens (c)
Inspector notes: Visibly seperate the clean linens from the soiled linens - uise seperate containers with a tight fitting lid on the soiled linen container as discussed to reduce flying insects and potential rodent activity
590.004/4-803.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensute all exposed meats and cheeses are covered dujring extended periods of refrigeration storage as discussed -- keep all foods including breads chips and snacks elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage
590.003/3-302.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Compadres Meat Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Compadres Meat Market on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Compadres Meat Market?
Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Compadres Meat Market.
How does Compadres Meat Market compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Compadres Meat Market most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Compadres Meat Market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Compadres Meat Market 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 Compadres Meat Market 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 Compadres Meat Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Compadres Meat Market is inspected around three times per year on average.
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