Fomu

655 Tremont St, Roxbury, MA 02118
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Fomu stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 25, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Among Roxbury restaurants, the typical score is 83; Fomu is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: The Quats test kit is damaged.Replace (test done with inspectors test kit)
590.004/4-302.14-PF
90
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the ice machine to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: The interior gaskets of the beverage air 2 door unit observed damaged/torn Repair/replace
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Jul 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: The interior panels of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: The posted certified food managers certificate was observed expired.Provide a current certificate from a full time employee
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
86
Jan 3, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine observed with soild in the interior. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
90
Oct 12, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Obsevred employee items in hand sink. Person in charge removed. Handsink should only be used for hand washing.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
90
Jun 7, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer at 3 bay sink tested at over 500ppm. Person in charge drainied and diluted to get to acceptable range.
590.007/7-204.11-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Employee moving between tasks with no visable handwashing observed. Ensure hands are being washed when changing tasks.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink blocked with multiple items inside the sink. Person in charge removed.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold on interior of ice machine. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Gaskets and bottom of refrigerator are soiled with food debris. Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fomu last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fomu on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fomu?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fomu.

How does Fomu compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

Fomu most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.

Has Fomu's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fomu have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fomu 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 Fomu inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fomu is inspected around two times per year on average.