Ell-Bern Service

584 Columbus Av, Roxbury, MA 02118
Other
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Ell-Bern Service has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 28, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

“Surface characteristics-indoor areas” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Roxbury restaurants. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the entire food section area from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside / outside of all freezer / refrigeration units as well as all grocery aisle shelving from all visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Relocate chemicals from ready to eat foods when storing them on grocery aisle shelving units - or store all chemicals and such on the bottom shelf and ready to eat foods directly above them
590.003/3-302.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walls throughout the location from all visible soils
590.006/6-201.16-C
82
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the entire food section area from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walls throughout the location from all visible soils
590.006/6-201.16-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the vents of the window/wall mounted A/C from visible dirt dust and debris
590.006/6-201.17-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Relocate chemicals from ready to eat foods when storing them on grocery aisle shelving units - or store all chemicals and such on the bottom shelf and ready to eat foods directly above them
590.003/3-302.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside / outside of all freezer / refrigeration units as well as all grocery aisle shelving from all visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: All packaged foods out for retail sale need to have a list of ingredients - Provide where needed
590.003/3-601.11-C
74
Jan 9, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 13, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 20, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 6, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ell-Bern Service last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ell-Bern Service on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ell-Bern Service?

Across the inspection record, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ell-Bern Service.

How does Ell-Bern Service compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

Ell-Bern Service most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Roxbury average of 83.

Has Ell-Bern Service's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ell-Bern Service have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ell-Bern Service 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 Ell-Bern Service inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ell-Bern Service is inspected around two times per year on average.