CVS No. 117

1921 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at CVS No. 117, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

“Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in West Roxbury average 88, so CVS No. 117 is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 15, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Review pest control reports and found evidence under the pest food shelves. Please increase the inspections to address this issue. Also PIC will need to read th e notes on the pest reports and address any cleaning or repairs.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: As discussed please clean under retail shelves and check for droppings. If you find them please report this to pest control .

590.006/6-201.11-C

Jun 2, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Retail reach in for drinks reading 69F and 73F inside. PIC has a call to have repaired. 5-15-25 Unit is still not working. Parts have been ordered.

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: The gasket on the glass door for the drink unit that was not working properly will need to be replaced. 5-15-25 Gasket is on order.

590.006/6-501.11-C

May 20, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Retail reach in for drinks reading 69F and 73F inside. PIC has a call to have repaired. 5-15-25 Unit is still not working. Parts have been ordered.

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: The gasket on the glass door for the drink unit that was not working properly will need to be replaced. 5-15-25 Gasket is on order.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: PIC should provide a back up thermometer to the reach in unit so that temperatures can be checked.

590.004/4-204.112-C

May 6, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: Naked Juice drinks in retail reach in at 73F. Unit was not working. PIC removed and will have unit repaired. All other drinks are shelf stable.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Retail reach in for drinks reading 69F and 73F inside. PIC has a call to have repaired.

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: PIC should provide a back up thermometer to the reach in unit so that temperatures can be checked.

590.004/4-204.112-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: The floor under wire shelves in walk in for drink visibly soiled. Please clean to remove.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Black wire shelves in reach in for milk will need to be cleaned from dry milk debris.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: The gasket on the glass door for the drink unit that was not working properly will need to be replaced.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Apr 5, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: As discussed please clean under the wire shelves in reach ins. Also the ice build up in freezer that the PIC has already called in to be address

590.004/4-202.16-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floor in the back room by the larger door.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Jan 17, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Lots of food packages dust cans and other debris under kick plates in food item isles - clean to remove

590.004/4-602.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was CVS No. 117 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at CVS No. 117 on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at CVS No. 117?

Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at CVS No. 117.

How does CVS No. 117 compare to other restaurants in West Roxbury?

CVS No. 117 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the West Roxbury average of 88.

Has CVS No. 117's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at CVS No. 117 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at CVS No. 117 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 CVS No. 117 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, CVS No. 117 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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