Crystal Spoons
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
41
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Crystal Spoons, the earliest from 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 22, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 13 violations lately compared to roughly eight violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food storage-preventing contamination from the premises” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
By comparison, the average Roxbury facility scores 83, putting Crystal Spoons on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored together with raw lamb. Discussed with PIC to maintain raw meats of other species stored seperately. COS
590.003/3-302.11-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no irreversible thermometer on site for high temp dish machines. Provide and maintain available
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no test strips on site for chlorine sanitizer. Tested with Inspector kit - Chlorine 100ppm
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed blood spills inside sliding door meat freezer and food debris under lids on reach in units. Thoroughly clean all to remove soils / spills and maintain daily schedule for cleaning (repeated violation)
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed sponges being used for warewashing. Discontinue the use of sponges. COS
590.004/4-101.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment was not built out per the stamped plans / Fully enclose ceilings in kitchen warewash and all food prep areas
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Provide licensed engineers report for the basement food prep and warewash area
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple bulk cans opened with food stored inside. Remove and ensure to remove all foods from cans once opened
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired May 2025 and heavy dust on filters. Discussed with PIC to manually clean dust from filters and submit confirmation of scheduled appt to the Health Division
590.006/6-501.14-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no lighting in area with prep sink. Provide and ensure adequate lighting is met
590.006/6-303.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease on and around fryers. Thoroughly clean to all grease build up
590.004/4-601.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items stored in walk in cooler uncovered. Provide a lid or plastic covering on all open food items to protect from contamination
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
41
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored together with raw lamb. Discussed with PIC to maintain raw meats of other species stored seperately. COS
590.003/3-302.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no test strips on site for chlorine sanitizer. Tested with Inspector kit - Chlorine 100ppm
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no irreversible thermometer on site for high temp dish machines. Provide and maintain available
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy spills / food debris inside both microwaves inside reach in units walk in cooler and sliding door meat freezer; soiled knives stored on soiled surface; soiled prep table; heavy spills/grease on ledge over cooking range and next to fryers. Thoroughly clean all to remove soils / spills / grease and maintain daily schedule for cleaning
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Provide licensed engineers report for the basement food prep and warewash area
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple bulk cans opened with food stored inside. Remove and ensure to remove all foods from cans once opened
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items stored in walk in cooler uncovered. Provide a lid or plastic covering on all open food items to protect from contamination
590.003/3-302.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment was not built out per the stamped plans / Fully enclose ceilings in kitchen warewash and all food prep areas
590.006/6-201.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease on and around fryers. Thoroughly clean to all grease build up
590.004/4-601.11-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no lighting in area with prep sink. Provide and ensure adequate lighting is met
590.006/6-303.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired May 2025 and heavy dust on filters. Discussed with PIC to manually clean dust from filters and submit confirmation of scheduled appt to the Health Division
590.006/6-501.14-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed sponges being used for warewashing. Discontinue the use of sponges. COS
590.004/4-101.16-C
41
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Fully enclose mop sink in the basement ware wash area
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Provide licensed engineers report for the basement food prep and warewash area
590.003/3-305.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment was not built out per the stamped plans / Fully enclose ceilings in kitchen warewash and all food prep areas
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Apr 7, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide paper towels at all hand sinks
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide hand soap at all hand sinks
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure all refrigeration is plugged in and operating properly with visible thermometers.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Provide licensed engineers report for the basement food prep and warewash area
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy construction dust throughout the bar area / Provide a deep clean to remove all dust and other soils.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment was not built out per the stamped plans / Fully enclose ceilings in kitchen warewash and all food prep areas
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wood use limitation (c)
590.004/4-101.17-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Fully enclose mop sink in the basement ware wash area
590.003/3-307.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crystal Spoons last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crystal Spoons on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crystal Spoons?
Across the inspection record, “food storage-preventing contamination from the premises” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Crystal Spoons.
How does Crystal Spoons compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Crystal Spoons most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Crystal Spoons' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Crystal Spoons have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Crystal Spoons means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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