Ilona
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
74
Score
Ilona appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 20, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Ilona's latest score of 74 falls below the Roxbury average of 83. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: There are 2 prep sinks missing air gaps.Provide proper air gaps
590.005/5-402.11-P
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: The most recent pest report from 12.19.25 is stating minor roach activity/no rodent activity Provide an updated pest report There were no visible signs of activity during the inspection
590.006/6-501.111-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: There are damaged & missing floor tiles behind the bar.Repair/replace
590.006/6-101.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all the bulk storage containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
74
Oct 7, 2025
Routine
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Pressure (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed low pressure at handsink in basement prep. Instructed PIC to contact plumber for repairs. Additional handsinks available with adequate water pressure
590.005/5-103.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine in basement prep kitchen and soiled ice buld up in deep freezer. Thoroughly clean all stated equipment and maintain clean
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer stored in sanitizer buckets throughout cooking line. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure sanitizer is available at all times for effective sanitizing of food contact surfaces and utensils
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple flies throughout basement prep area. Contact licensed pest control for services and provide current report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at handsink in basement prep and bar area. Discussed with PIC to maintain all hand sinks fully stocked with soap and paper towels. COS
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink blocked with food containers in upper kitchen. Discussed with PIC to maintain handsinks clear and accessible for handwashing only. COS
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed stagnant water on floors in basement prep area near ice machine. Maintain all floors dry
590.006/6-201.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease inside fryer doors. Clean to remove all build up
590.004/4-601.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored in upper kitchen unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored outside of sanitizing solution. Maintain all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed mixing bowls stored on top of foods inside reach in unit. Remove and maintain foods properly stored seperately to prevent contamination Observed bottled wine stored in ice well used for customers at the bar. Discussed with PIC to discontinue practice and ensure to maintain ice seperate to prevent contamination. COS
590.003/3-305.11-C
43
Sep 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Ice used as exterior coolant prohibited as ingredient (p)
Inspector notes: Observed numerous unopened beverage containers stored in the ice machine in the lower level Removed at the time of the inspection Review with staff and discontinue
590.003/3-303.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Container of skewers stored in the handwashing sink in the lower level- Removed
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report- Review with employees
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine- Removed at the time of the inspection
590.003/3-304.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water handle one of the handwashing sinks in the upstairs kitchen is not properly working- Additional sink available for use Leak from the pipe below the 3 bay sink was leaking into a bucket below Make proper repairs by a licensed plumber
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Products in containers stored directly on the floor of the walkin- Store a minimum of 6" off of the floors
590.003/3-305.11-C
61
Nov 14, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sinks without paper towels. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at all hand sinks at all times. Corrected
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink without soap. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand soap at all hand sinks at all times. Corrected
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food spills on bulk containers / soiled knives stored between equipment / soiled can opener. Clean all to remove all soils / spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed employee handwashing in prep sink next to hand sink. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure employees are properly handwashing and in the appropriate sinks.
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food stored on floor in dry storage room. Elevate all food items 6" off the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables in kitchen. Remove and maintain all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed squeeze bottles without labels. Provide labels on all squeeze bottles with the common name of food item stored inside.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple hand sinks without employee handwashing signage. Discussed with PIC to ensure all hand sinks are properly labeled with handwashing signage
590.006/6-301.14-C
55
Oct 25, 2022
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed shellstock tags available without last date sold completed. Discussed with PIC to indicate the required information of the last date sold of shellstock and continue to keep for 90 days.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple immature flies in / around kitchen prep area. Provide a detailed pest report for stated activity.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ilona last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ilona on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ilona?
Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ilona.
How does Ilona compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Ilona most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Ilona's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ilona have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ilona 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 Ilona inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ilona is inspected around two times per year on average.
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