Erfan's Market

219 Dudley St, Roxbury, MA 02119

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Erfan's Market has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Erfan's Market's latest score of 70 falls below the Roxbury average of 83. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Compliance with food law (p)

Inspector notes: Discontinue selling foods purchased from other retail stores such as " Market Basket " - purchase foods from reputable wholesale suppliers only

590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Discontinue selling frozen foods that are clearly labeled to " NOT SELL INDIVIDUALLY" because each indiviidual item does not have a list of ingredients [ Beef Patties ]

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage

590.003/3-305.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean inside / outside of all refrigeration / freezer units from visible food spills stains and soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

Aug 28, 2025

Routine

2 major violations.

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Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed expired packaged hot dogs (July / Aug) stored in deli case. Discussed with PIC to monitor food expiration dates and ensure in compliance. PIC removed.

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Package integrity (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple can goods with dented seals stored on retail shelves. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all can goods are in good condition while stored for sale. PIC removed

590.003/3-202.15-PF

May 14, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed packaged lunchables expired April 2025; Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure expiration dates are in compliance. COS

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed cardboard used as lining on shelves for chip display and produce. Remove and maintain a clean smooth durable surface for chip / produce display shelves.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Nov 29, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed individual items stored on retail shelves / reach in freezer without labels. Discussed with PIC to ensure all food items are properly labeled with minimum requirements for retail sales. Remove and Discontinue

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy soils and debris inside beverage unit #3. Clean to remove all soils / debris

590.004/4-602.13-C

Apr 24, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed frozen patties stored in unit without proper food labels. Provide label and include minimum requirements of ingredients

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Dec 1, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed roaches on glue board. Discussed with PIC to remove and contact licensed pest control for immediate services and provide report to the Health Division.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Jul 19, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed bulk packaging opened and individual selling of items on retail shelves without labels which include ingredients. Discontinue and sell original packaging with proper label.

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Feb 7, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Erfan's Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Erfan's Market on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Erfan's Market?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Erfan's Market.

How does Erfan's Market compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

Erfan's Market most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Roxbury average of 83.

Has Erfan's Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Erfan's Market have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Erfan's Market means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Erfan's Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Erfan's Market is inspected around three times per year on average.

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