Ginger Exchange

1625 Tremont St, Roxbury, MA 02120

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Ginger Exchange 20 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 8, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “(p) person-in-charge-duties” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.

The city-wide average is 83, putting Ginger Exchange squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Conformance with approved procedures (pf)

Inspector notes: No annual rice test on site. No current letters for parasite destruction from fish purveyors on site. Provide current rice test and letters.

590.008/8-103.12-PF

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Aluminum foil covering shelf on basement table. Discard foil. Resurface shelf as needed.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: Bathroom trash bins are not covered. Provide covered waste bins.

590.005/5-501.17-C

Dec 3, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple rodent barrow observed outside in the fenced area (dirty) . PIC to provide current IPM report.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Oct 30, 2025

Routine

6 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Plate assembly/ miso soup area handsink observed blocked by multiple bucktes of soy sauce. Discontinue maintain accessible for handwashing only. Other hansink in close proximity observed in compliance

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Plate assembly/ miso soup area handsink observed without hansink.Provide

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Plate assembly/ miso soup area handsink observed without paper towels. Provide

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Rodent droppings observed on the ground downstairs in the warewashing area. Clean to remove PIC to provide current detailed IPM report to: inca.prince@boston.gov

590.006/6-501.111-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)

Inspector notes: Low temp dishwasher observed not dispensing chlorine sanitizer 00ppm. Repair to dispense and provide invoice Staff advised not to use dishwasher until repair is done and to use disposable cups.

590.004/4-204.117-PF

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Plate assembly/ miso soup area handsink observed employee must wash hands signage. Provide

590.006/6-301.14-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Warewashing handsink observed clogged. Repair. Provide work invoice

590.005/5-205.15-C

Jun 20, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple mice droppings observed on the floor in different areas of the establishment (basement area storage area. kitchen area outisde trash area) Clean to remove. *** PIC to email current detailed IPM report to from a licensed exterminator at: inca.prince@boston.gov

590.006/6-501.111-C

Jun 16, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple trash barrells observed with rodent marks (chew ) . Provide rodent resistance containers 6.5.25

590.005/5-501.13-C

Controlling pests (c)

590.006/6-501.111-C

Jun 9, 2025

Routine

4 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 12 violations

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: In between equipment observed soiled with visible grease build up exterior of bulk bin storage observed soiled shelvings observed soiled by visible food crumbs. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC to provide active active manegerial control and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Live nymph observed in the sushi area under rice cooker. *** Recommended PIC to increase exterminator visit . Multiple house flies observed in the trash area . 6.5.25

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple doors (main entrance basement outside back door) observed without a weather strips potential entryway for pests/rodents. Provide door sweep to all the doors missing a door sweep.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Back of the establishment outdoor observed with multiple old equipment and litter contributing as potential harborage for pests and rodencts. Clean to remove/declutter

590.006/6-501.114-C

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple dead cockroaches observed on the glue trap on the floor at the sushi station. Clean to remove.

590.006/6-501.112-C

Controlling pests (c)

590.006/6-501.111-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Sushi maker observed without hair restraint. Provide when working with RTE foods.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Honestly presented (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple condiment containers stored at the cookline observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.

590.003/3-601.12-C

Receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple trash barrells observed with rodent marks (chew ) . Provide rodent resistance containers 6.5.25

590.005/5-501.13-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Floor under equipments and shelvings observed in need of deep cleaning (soils debris accumulation) . Clean to remove Trash storage area observed soiled from food debris from rodent activity . Clean to remove 6.5.25

590.006/6-201.11-C

Jun 5, 2025

Routine

4 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Live nymph observed in the sushi area under rice cooker. *** Recommended PIC to increase exterminator visit . Multiple house flies observed in the trash area . 6.5.25

590.006/6-501.115-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC to provide active active manegerial control and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: In between equipment observed soiled with visible grease build up exterior of bulk bin storage observed soiled shelvings observed soiled by visible food crumbs. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple trash barrells observed with rodent marks (chew ) . Provide rodent resistance containers 6.5.25

590.005/5-501.13-C

Outer openings protected (c)

590.006/6-202.15-C

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple dead cockroaches observed on the glue trap on the floor at the sushi station. Clean to remove.

590.006/6-501.112-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Back of the establishment outdoor observed with multiple old equipment and litter contributing as potential harborage for pests and rodencts. Clean to remove/declutter

590.006/6-501.114-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Sushi maker observed without hair restraint. Provide when working with RTE foods.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Honestly presented (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple condiment containers stored at the cookline observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.

590.003/3-601.12-C

Grease trap(c)

Inspector notes: Grease trap observed soiled with visible grease spills on the exterior . Clean to remove

590.005/5-402.12-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

590.006/6-201.11-C

Jun 2, 2025

Routine

4 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Live nymph observed in the sushi area under rice cooker. *** Recommended PIC to increase exterminator visit .

590.006/6-501.115-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: In between equipment observed soiled with visible grease build up exterior of bulk bin storage observed soiled shelvings observed soiled by visible food crumbs. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

590.006/6-501.111-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC to provide active active manegerial control and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Back of the establishment outdoor observed with multiple old equipment and litter contributing as potential harborage for pests and rodencts. Clean to remove/declutter

590.006/6-501.114-C

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple dead cockroaches observed on the glue trap on the floor at the sushi station. Clean to remove.

590.006/6-501.112-C

Outer openings protected (c)

590.006/6-202.15-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Floor under equipments and shelvings observed in need of deep cleaning (soils debris accumulation) . Clean to remove

590.006/6-201.11-C

Honestly presented (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple condiment containers stored at the cookline observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.

590.003/3-601.12-C

Grease trap(c)

Inspector notes: Grease trap observed soiled with visible grease spills on the exterior . Clean to remove

590.005/5-402.12-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Sushi maker observed without hair restraint. Provide when working with RTE foods.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Mar 11, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: exterior of rice white and brown rice cooker observed soiled interior of toaster observed with carbon build up exterior of avantco refrigeration unit observed soiled by visible hand print. Clean and sanitize to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Clean linens (c)

Inspector notes: Reusable serviceware observed not inverted .

590.004/4-801.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Kitchen ceiling observed soiled by visible excess dust. Clean to remove.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Dec 2, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Restriction and storage-medicines ( pf)

Inspector notes: Observed bottle pain killer medicine stored on shelving directly above where food preparation is conducted. Remove/discontinue and store properly

590.007/7-207.11-PF

Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)

Inspector notes: Low temp dishwasher observed not dispensing sanitizer. Repair. Advised PIC to do all warewashing on the 3 bay sink until repair is done from a licensed technician. Provide recipt of work order.

590.004/4-204.117-PF

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: Sushi chef unable to provide sushi rice ph . Inspector walked sishi chef to the calibration process . CFPM to retrain staff on the new PH meter.

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired 11.20.24. Provide updated sticker.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood system observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

Inspector notes: Observed containers of frozen food with ice build up on top. Discontinue. PIC voluntarily discard the affected container of food.

590.003/3-303.12-C

Sep 4, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired 5.8.24. Provide updated sticker. (8.23.24)

590.006/6-501.14-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Kitchen hand sink observed leaking. (8.23.24)

590.005/5-205.15-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Kitchen and sushi cutting board observed heavily scored. Resurface/ Replace On back order (8.23.24)

590.004/4-501.12-C

Aug 23, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 11 minor violations.

View 14 violations

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple containers of prepared ready to eat products stored in refrigeration throughout observed without any evidence of date marking. Provide product with name production and discard date.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of multiple refrigeration units observed soiled cook range observed heavily soiled dishwasher dish rack observed heavily soiled interior and exterior of ice machine observed soiled exterior of storage bin observed soiled interior exterior of microwave observed soiled flat grill observed heavily soiled and interior of in line freezer observed with heavy ice build up. Clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces with proper frequency.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Designate a PIC who's knowlegeable and present at all hours of operations. Person in charge must be properly trained to monitor hot holding handwashing understand proper procedures for manual warewashing of dishes and equipment ensure proper cleaning methods and frequency for clean in place of food and non food contact surfaces and review responsibilities for company illness procedures Certified Manager must retrain all staff.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Numerous boxes of products observed stored on the floors inside walkins. Discontinue and store properly.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: In line grill observed lined with aluminum foil. Discontinue

590.004/4-101.11-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Kitchen and sushi cutting board observed heavily scored. Resurface/ Replace On back order (8.23.24)

590.004/4-501.12-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Kitchen hand sink observed leaking. (8.23.24)

590.005/5-205.15-C

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Numerous food products observed stored in multiple refrigerator without cover. Provide cover.

590.003/3-302.11-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired 5.8.24. Provide updated sticker. (8.23.24)

590.006/6-501.14-C

Grease trap(c)

Inspector notes: Grease trap observed oderous. Clean to remove. PIC to provide invoice.

590.005/5-402.12-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles throughout the establishment and condimets at the cookline observed without lables. Provide

590.003/3-302.12-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed in use utensils stored in stagnant water (corrected on site) observed containers without handles inside ice bucket. Discontinue provide scoop with handles.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Dishwasher observed not operating due to hot water temperarure. Repair

590.004/4-501.11-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood vent observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Aug 16, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 10 minor violations.

View 13 violations

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

590.003/3-501.17-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired 5.8.24. Provide updated sticker.

590.006/6-501.14-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed in use utensils stored in stagnant water (corrected on site) observed containers without handles inside ice bucket. Discontinue provide scoop with handles.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Numerous boxes of products observed stored on the floors inside walkins. Discontinue and store properly.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: In line grill observed lined with aluminum foil. Discontinue

590.004/4-101.11-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Dishwasher observed not operating due to hot water temperarure. Repair

590.004/4-501.11-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Kitchen and sushi cutting board observed heavily scored. Resurface/ Replace

590.004/4-501.12-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles throughout the establishment and condimets at the cookline observed without lables. Provide

590.003/3-302.12-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood vent observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Numerous food products observed stored in multiple refrigerator without cover. Provide cover.

590.003/3-302.11-C

Grease trap(c)

Inspector notes: Grease trap observed oderous. Clean to remove. PIC to provide invoice.

590.005/5-402.12-C

May 9, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Backflow prevention device when required (p)

Inspector notes: Prep sink observed direct to waste. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.

590.005/5-203.14-P

Apr 17, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Observed eggs stored over cut produce and next to RTE foods . Removed to store properly.

590.003/3-302.11-P

System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: Hand sink in the kitchen area observed not dispensing hot water. Repair. Staff to use the hand sink next to the one not operating properly. Handskink dowsntairs in the warewashing area not operating. Repair

590.005/5-205.15-P

Backflow prevention device when required (p)

590.005/5-203.14-P

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Interior of in line refrigerator unit observed soiled exterior of squeeze bottles observed soiled flat grill observed with carbon build up exterior of all bulk bins observed soiled. Clean and sanitize.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Provide

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple boxes food observed stored on the floor inside the walkin unit and dry storage area . Discontinue

590.003/3-305.11-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple condiment containers and squeeze bottles at cook line observed without lables. Provide lables.

590.003/3-302.12-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed plastic containers used to scoop food from bulk . Discontinue and provide scoop with handle.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Jul 20, 2023

Routine

8 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)

Inspector notes: Clean exterior of blue grease bin in the rear of the restaurant from visible grease and grime spills

590.005/5-501.110-C

Ventilation hood systems drip prevention (c)

Inspector notes: Compromised areas of the ventilation heading up alongside the building has visible grease dripping in certain areas - addressed immediately

590.004/4-204.11-C

Storage of soiled linens (c)

Inspector notes: Remove overloaded bag of soiled rags and aproms stored in the back yard on the ground - store elevated in a clean and dry location inside the restaurant

590.004/4-803.11-C

(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)

Inspector notes: Remove closed boxes of single use plastic " to go articles" being stored underneath the back porch in the trear of the restaurant

590.004/4-903.11-C1

Outdoor storage surface (c)

Inspector notes: Visible crack and opening in the middle of the cement flooring in the rear of the restaurant - address as discussed

590.005/5-501.11-C

Outside receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Clean exterior / interior of the trash receptacles in the rear with visible soils and grime

590.005/5-501.15-C

Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Fill holes in the conctrete floor in the back yard underneath the porch to reduce poptential rodent activity

590.006/6-102.11-C

Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Clean to remove visible grease spills existing on the wooden porch steps and other areas where needed

590.006/6-102.11-C

Jul 17, 2023

Routine

7 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Clean to remove visible grease spills existing on the wooden porch steps and other areas where needed

590.006/6-102.11-C

Outside receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Clean exterior / interior of the trash receptacles in the rear with visible soils and grime

590.005/5-501.15-C

Ventilation hood systems drip prevention (c)

Inspector notes: Compromised areas of the ventilation heading up alongside the building has visible grease dripping in certain areas - addressed immediately

590.004/4-204.11-C

Storage of soiled linens (c)

Inspector notes: Remove overloaded bag of soiled rags and aproms stored in the back yard on the ground - store elevated in a clean and dry location inside the restaurant

590.004/4-803.11-C

(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)

Inspector notes: Remove closed boxes of single use plastic " to go articles" being stored underneath the back porch in the trear of the restaurant

590.004/4-903.11-C1

Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)

Inspector notes: Clean exterior of blue grease bin in the rear of the restaurant from visible grease and grime spills

590.005/5-501.110-C

Outdoor storage surface (c)

Inspector notes: Visible crack and opening in the middle of the cement flooring in the rear of the restaurant - address as discussed

590.005/5-501.11-C

Jun 30, 2023

Routine

4 major violations. 14 minor violations.

View 18 violations

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Address the new menu items not included in the consumer advisory - address

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Conformance with approved procedures (pf)

Inspector notes: Ensure all PH testing of sushi rice is being filled out on a daily basis

590.008/8-103.12-PF

Identifying information prominence-original containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Ensure all cleaning chemicals clear plastic spray bottles and medicine bottles are clearly and properly identified as discussed

590.007/7-101.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Some evidence of rodent activity in the rear of the kitchen and trash area - address immediately

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Designated areas-employee accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure staff have a designated area to dress relax and eat while working the restaurant throughout the day

590.006/6-403.11-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Provide proper hand washing only signage for all designated hand sinks in the restaurant

590.006/6-301.14-C

Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Clean vinyl siding of the business from visible grease spills from the hood system

590.006/6-102.11-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floors and walls inside the restaurant from all visible food soils

590.006/6-101.11-C

Outside receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris in the alleyway - ensure the trash lids are on top of the barrels in a tightly manner after use

590.005/5-501.15-C

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Waste receptacle in the alleyway use to store old cooking oil has many stains and spills on the outside - clean as discussed - replace receptacle if needed

590.005/5-501.115-C

Grease trap(c)

Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible soils

590.005/5-402.12-C

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure the front section of the mop sink is closed after use

590.005/5-203.13-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - all in line cooking equipment - preptables with lower shelves - exterior of all sinks and exterior of bulk food storage bins from all visible soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Clean vents in the hood where needed

590.004/4-202.18-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Remove sponges inside the sinks - PIC can use on [ non food contact surfaces only ]

590.004/4-101.16-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

590.003/3-304.14-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all scoops used to dispense condiments and such are commercial grade with handles - this will reduce potential contamin ation ]

590.003/3-304.12-C

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Discontinue storing paper napkins and such in with chemicals tio reduce potential contamination

590.003/3-302.11-C

Mar 7, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: No one able to demonstrate HACCP plan for sushi - address

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Set seperately at sushi station as well as the food prep areas

590.003/3-304.14-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Expired allergen awareness certificate - address

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure there is a PIC on site who can explain sushi plan

590.008/8-201.13-C

Drying mops (c)

Inspector notes: Elevate off the floor when not in use

590.006/6-501.16-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floors and walls in basement to remove strong obnoxious odors

590.006/6-101.11-C

Jul 15, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 10 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Compliance with food law (pf)

Inspector notes: Several foods purchased from Market Basket - discontinue and only purchase from commercial wholesalers

590.003(A)/3-201.11-PF

Cleaning receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Keep all trash receptacles clean throughout the day and maintain clean to remove obnoxious odors from collecting

590.005/5-501.116-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean all areas in the kitchen as well as the prep room in the basement from all visible food spills stains and soils

590.006/6-201.11-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Too many flies entering the restaurant via front door and window open - either use screens or high speed fans to assist with flying insects entering the restaurant

590.006/6-501.111-C

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: Keep basin of the mop sink clean and clutter free after usage

590.005/5-203.13-C

Clean linens (c)

Inspector notes: Clean clean linens seperately from soiled aprons and soiled rags

590.004/4-801.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean interior / exterior of all refrigeration / freezer units - bulk food storage bins all cooking rquipment prep table shelves and the exterior of all sinks and table tops from visible food spills stains and soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Clean filters where needed from all soils and visible char burns

590.004/4-202.18-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Set up seperate wiping cloths and sanitizing buckets - one each for sushi - raw / prep foods and ready to eat foods

590.003/3-304.14-C

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all exposed foods in the refrigeration units are kept covered during extended periods of storage

590.003/3-302.11-C

Grease trap(c)

Inspector notes: Clean to remove all grease and grime

590.005/5-402.12-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ginger Exchange last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ginger Exchange on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ginger Exchange?

Across the inspection record, “(p) person-in-charge-duties” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Ginger Exchange.

How does Ginger Exchange compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

Ginger Exchange most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Roxbury average of 83.

Has Ginger Exchange's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ginger Exchange have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ginger Exchange 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 Ginger Exchange inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ginger Exchange is inspected around six times per year on average.

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