Fasika Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
43
Score
Fasika Cafe has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Apr 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Roxbury restaurant, which scores around 83. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods being sold / cooked on site are purchased from reputable professional wholesale suppliers as discussed - several foods with " Market Basket " identification on the labels being used in the kitchen
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace all compromises cutting biards where needed
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Identifying information prominence-original containers (pf)
Inspector notes: All clear plastic bottles being used on site are clearly labeled to properly identify the contents [ bleach - water - oil- cookinh oils ]
590.007/7-101.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Several menu items are missing the proper consumer advisry- address
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers area wearing proper hair restraints while working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods [ incliding bulk food containers ] are elevated off the floors during time of storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify all bulk food containers to properly identify the contents [ flour - sugar - mesa - salts ]
590.003/3-302.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post PIC's copy on site
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure ll food handlers are wearing clean outer attire clean uniforms and / or aprons - food handlers working on site with visibly compromised street cloths
590.002/2-304.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Need to have the current food safety certificate match the name on the allergen awareness certificate- Address as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean in between all cooking equipmenr - clean insoie and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units from all visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
43
Apr 6, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace all compromises cutting biards where needed
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Several menu items are missing the proper consumer advisry- address
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean in between all cooking equipmenr - clean insoie and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units from all visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post PIC's copy on site
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
74
Dec 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food spills on cooking ranges / refrigerated units and bulk containers in kitchen. Thoroughly clean all stated equipment with frequency to prevent build up
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food spills / debris on floor in kitchen. Clean to remove all spills / debris
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed squeeze bottles stored without labels. Provide labels with the common name of food items stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
82
Dec 23, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed staff leaving kitchen area with gloves on and coming back to perform new task with same gloves on. Discontinue. CFPM to retrain staff on glove use.
590.003/3-304.15-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitzer at the sanitzer bucket measuring over 200ppm Chlorine. CFPM to retrain staff on sanitzier criteria. Reviwed with PIC . Corrected on site by PIC
590.007/7-204.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Front of the counter handsinks observed blocked by sanitzer bucket and cases of water bottle. Discontinue and maintain accessible to prevent contamination by hands.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of chest freezer observed with excessive ice green cutting board observed heavily scored warewashing paper towel dispenser observed heavily soiled in between equipments at the cookline observed soiled knife rack observed soiled exterior of liquid butter holder observed heavily soiled exterior of multiple seasoning holder observed soiled and bottom shelvings at the prep station observed soiled. Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide irreversible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher. Provide
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food stored in the refrigerator unit observed without date marking. Per PIC food was prep and cooked the night before. Provide made/discard date marking.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: CFPM to retrain staff on all violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to post current Site Cleanliness License PIC to post current Health Permit
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires : 6.25.25
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple storage bins and squeze bottles observed without lables. Provide labels when removed from original packaging /containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple boxes of food items observed stored on the floor in the basment . Discontinue . Elevate
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom observed soiled . Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.006/6-501.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen vent observed heavily soiled.. floor under equipment observed soiled. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
35
May 14, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired April 2024. PIC stated the hood cleaning scheduled - May 22nd. Instructed PIC to submit updated hood sticker to the Health Division
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Aug 31, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 17, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fasika Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fasika Cafe on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fasika Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fasika Cafe.
How does Fasika Cafe compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Fasika Cafe most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Fasika Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fasika Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fasika Cafe 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.
How often is Fasika Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fasika Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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