Gina's Grocery Store
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
61
Score
Gina's Grocery Store has been inspected 12 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 13, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Segregation and location-distressed merchandise” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Roxbury restaurant, which scores around 83. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue purchasing foods from other " Retail Outlets " such as Market Basket to resell - professionally licensed " wholesalers only "
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods made available for retail sale have a proper list of ingredients [ beefg patties in plain plastic wrap without any labels]
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Floor covering mats and duckboards (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all compromised area rugs by the entrance area as they are odorous and curling up on the edges making customers trip
590.006/6-201.15-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to use sponges to clean any food contact surfaces inside the store - shelving in the produce case especially as sponges are absorbant and will assist in spreading the bacteria instead of removing it
590.004/4-101.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside / outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - deli case and produce section from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the entire store from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all missing / compromised ceing tiles where needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
61
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all soiled cardboard being used to line shelves where chips and breads are being stored
590.004/4-101.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being elevated off the floors during storage at least six [6] inches - floors are wet from slush snow and rock salt that can easily compromise the cardboard boxes for chips and breads
590.003/3-305.11-C
90
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the store especially behind and underneath all chip racks and moveable small freezer units from visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside all refrigeration / freezer units from all visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all soiled cardboard used to line shelving units - clean - smooth - duable non absorbant
590.004/4-101.11-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all packaged foods available for retail sale have proper labels properly identifying the contents and a proper list of ingredients
590.003/3-601.11-C
82
Jun 13, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed expired cereals stored on retail shelves. Discussed with PIC to monitor expiration dates on all food products.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed can good dented at the seal stored on retail shelves. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all are stored in good condition
590.003/3-202.15-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed clutter behind front counter. Remove all unrelated clutter / organize
590.006/6-501.114-C
78
Feb 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Observed both baby formula (powder) and cereal expired in December 2024 / January 1 2025. Discussed with PIC to monitor all expiration dates of all foods products and specifically baby products. COS
590.003/3-101.11-P
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed bulk items being sold individually without proper labels. Discussed with PIC to discontinue selling unapproved individual food items without minimum required labels. COS
590.003/3-602.11-PF
78
Jan 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Observed both baby formula (powder) and cereal expired in December 2024 / January 1 2025. Discussed with PIC to monitor all expiration dates of all foods products and specifically baby products. COS
590.003/3-101.11-P
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed bulk items being sold individually without proper labels. Discussed with PIC to discontinue selling unapproved individual food items without minimum required labels. COS
590.003/3-602.11-PF
78
Aug 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed expired packaged deli meat (June 2024) stored in deli case. Remove and monitor expiration dates of all food products
590.006/6-404.11-PF
90
Dec 26, 2023
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple boxes of cereal observed expired August 2023 and package of cold cut observed expired December 15 2023. Removed and discarded by PIC.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed indivual sales of food product with proper labels. Discontinue and ensure all foods stored for retails are properly labeled.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice chest observed with heavy ice build up. Remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
74
Aug 7, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Separation-storage and display stock and retail sale (p)
Inspector notes: Observed bleach and ammonia stored together on retail shelves. Discussed with PIC to ensure these chemicals are stored seperately on retail shelves. Corrected on site
590.007/7-301.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent dropping on shelf near pet food. Provide current pest report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed expired packaged food inside deli display case. Discussed with PIC to monitor expiration dates of food products stored for retail. PIC voluntarily discarded.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled cardboard boxes used for shelving at chip display. Remove and maintain a smooth clean and durable surface
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Feb 1, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple expired food products stored in front display case. Discussed with PIC to monitor expiration dates of food products regularly and ensure in compliance.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled cardboard boxes used for lining on chip rack. Remove and maintain a smooth clean and durable surface.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Oct 24, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 10, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed packaged food items expired May 2022. Discussed with PIC to monitor expiration dates on all foods.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled cardboard boxes used for shlving on chip display. Remove and maintain a clean smooth and durable surface
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gina's Grocery Store last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gina's Grocery Store on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gina's Grocery Store?
Across the inspection record, “segregation and location-distressed merchandise” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Gina's Grocery Store.
How does Gina's Grocery Store compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Gina's Grocery Store most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Gina's Grocery Store's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gina's Grocery Store have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gina's Grocery Store 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 Gina's Grocery Store inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gina's Grocery Store is inspected around three times per year on average.
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