Harrison Cafe @ Bos. W & S

924 Harrison Av, Roxbury, MA 02119

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Harrison Cafe @ Bos. W & S has been inspected six times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Across the inspection history, “consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Roxbury restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 17, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 6, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Menu board is incomplete pertaining to the consumer advisory - ensure all menu items offered under cooked have the proper disclosure / reminder on each item [ breakfast sandwiches are missing the astrik [*] fried egg sandwiches are from whole shell eggs and will need this warning - Make the necessary corrections as discussed

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Other forms of information (c)

Inspector notes: Two [ 2 door commercial grade stainless steel refrigeration / freezer units ] are located in the seating area of the cafeteria -being used by the kitchen staff - there is also a white NON commercial refrigeration unit [ used for the employees of the BWSD ] Clearly label each unit as such " Employees for BWSD ONLY" for the white non commercial unit post signage on the commercial units as " Kitchen staff only " not for use to BWSD employees - Address as discussed

590.003/3-602.12-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Clean vents in the hood from all visible soils

590.004/4-202.18-C

Jun 16, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 13, 2025

Routine

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

View 6 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Observed pasta stored on steam table @ 99F. Discussed with PIC to maintain hot holding @ 135F and above. PIC added water to steam table to filling lines

590.003/3-501.16-P1

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored with ready to eats foods in refrigerated drawers and upright refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to ensure to properly store raw foods and ready to eat foods seperately in refrigerated units. COS

590.003/3-302.11-P

(a) gloves use limitation (p)

Inspector notes: Observed food handler handwashing with gloves on. Discussed with PIC to discontinue and ensure gloves are being changed after every customer.

590.003/3-304.15-P

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

Inspector notes: Observed any style egg options / hamburgers on menu without consumer advisory. Provide if any raw/undercooked items allowed for orders

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Where to wash (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed food handler washing hands in prep sink. Discussed with PIC to ensure hand washing takes place in hand sinks only. COS

590.002/2-301.15-PF

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Observed upright refrigerated units in dining area without internal thermometers. Provide

590.004/4-204.112-C

Dec 30, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 8, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed cups being used for bulk scooping. Discussed with PIC to ensure handled scoopers are used for dispensing. PIC removed / ordered while on site . COS

590.003/3-304.12-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harrison Cafe @ Bos. W & S last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harrison Cafe @ Bos. W & S on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Harrison Cafe @ Bos. W & S?

Across the inspection record, “consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Harrison Cafe @ Bos. W & S.

How does Harrison Cafe @ Bos. W & S compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

Harrison Cafe @ Bos. W & S most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.

Has Harrison Cafe @ Bos. W & S' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harrison Cafe @ Bos. W & S have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Harrison Cafe @ Bos. W & S means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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