Kings Garden - K108

94 Shirley St, Roxbury, MA 02119

Chinese

Last inspected: Jun 2, 2025

Score

High Risk

Kings Garden - K108 appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jun 2, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

That's lower than the typical Roxbury restaurant, which scores around 83. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 2, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw meat stored above ready to eat food items in refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to remove and properly store all raw products seperately from ready to eat food items. COS

590.003/3-302.11-P

(a) gloves use limitation (p)

Inspector notes: Observed no gloves in establishment for food handling. Instructed PIC to maintain gloves at all times while operating for food handling. COS

590.003/3-304.15-P

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

Inspector notes: Observed food spills & soils on prep tables / cooking range / microwave / bulk containers / takeout containers / sink barrier @ 3 bay sink. Thoroughly clean all stated areas / equipment to remove all spills and soils.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed food splatter on walls and floors. Clean with frequency to prevent harborage of spillage

590.006/6-201.11-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed sponges used for warewashing and cleaning. Discontinue using sponges

590.004/4-101.16-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple wiping cloths stored on tables. Remove and maintain all wiping cloths inside a sanitizing solution after each use

590.003/3-304.14-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Provide handled scoopers in all bulk containers (rice)

590.003/3-304.12-C

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

Inspector notes: Label all bulk containers with the common name of the food item stored inside including all squeeze bottles

590.003/3-302.12-C

Feb 27, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Preventing contamination from hands (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed employee handling tofu like food item without gloves. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all employees are wearing clean gloves while handling food items. COS

590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored near cooking lines soiled with sauces. Clean to remove all soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

Oct 21, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kings Garden - K108 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kings Garden - K108 on file is from Jun 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Kings Garden - K108 compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

Kings Garden - K108 most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Roxbury average of 83.

Has Kings Garden - K108's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kings Garden - K108 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Kings Garden - K108 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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