La Borinquena Grocery
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at La Borinquena Grocery stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 29, 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 three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “controlling pests”, which has been cited eight times.
La Borinquena Grocery's latest score is in line with the Roxbury average of 83. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove cat from the premises
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all soiled and compromised vcarboard on the floors and used to line shelves of the wire chp racks
590.004/4-101.11-C
86
May 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple can goods dented at the seals on retail shelves. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all food items are stored properly on shelves in good condition
590.003/3-202.15-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled cardboard used for lining at produce stand. Remove and provide a smooth clean and durable surface
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
May 7, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple can goods dented at the seals on retail shelves. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all food items are stored properly on shelves in good condition
590.003/3-202.15-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple bulk packaged items open and being sold individually without labels / frozen food items stored in reach in freezer without labels. Discontinue and ensure all foods stored on retail shelves are with proper labels and include minimum requirements.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed old produce stored for retail inside open air case and expired food on retail shelves. Monitor and remove all damaged / spoiled / expired foods from retail shelves
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed evidence / odor of live cat throughout establishment. Contact pest control for immediate services and provide report. Also remove all related items to live animal
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed clutter and stagnant water in basement. Remove all unrelated items and organize; remove water from floor.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled cardboard used for lining at produce stand. Remove and provide a smooth clean and durable surface
590.004/4-602.13-C
61
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple bulk packaged items open and being sold individually without labels / frozen food items stored in reach in freezer without labels. Discontinue and ensure all foods stored on retail shelves are with proper labels and include minimum requirements.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed evidence / odor of live cat throughout establishment. Contact pest control for immediate services and provide report. Also remove all related items to live animal
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed old produce stored for retail inside open air case and expired food on retail shelves. Monitor and remove all damaged / spoiled / expired foods from retail shelves
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed clutter and stagnant water in basement. Remove all unrelated items and organize; remove water from floor.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled cardboard used for lining at produce stand. Remove and provide a smooth clean and durable surface
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Jul 24, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Manual warewashing equipment chemical sanitization using detergent-sanitizers (c)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 bay compartment sink without sanitizer. Provide and maintain for the proper sanitization of slush machines
590.004/4-501.115-C
95
Mar 21, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bikes and unrelated items cluttered in basement. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain clean and clutter free.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed damaged floors in basement and a pool of stagnant water. Repair floors to be smooth clean and durable
590.006/6-501.11-C
90
Mar 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed evidence of live animal including cat carrier / opened cat food / food bowl with food inside on site in basement. Discussed with PIC to remove at this time and provide current pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed trash / debris on floors underneath vegetable / produce shelves. Clean with frequency to remove all trash.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed damaged floors in basement and a pool of stagnant water. Repair floors to be smooth clean and durable
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bikes and unrelated items cluttered in basement. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain clean and clutter free.
590.006/6-501.114-C
78
Mar 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed evidence of live animal including cat carrier / opened cat food / food bowl with food inside on site in basement. Discussed with PIC to remove at this time and provide current pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed trash / debris on floors underneath vegetable / produce shelves. Clean with frequency to remove all trash.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed damaged floors in basement and a pool of stagnant water. Repair floors to be smooth clean and durable
590.006/6-501.11-C
82
Aug 24, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed expired (June 2023) food items on retail sales. Discussed with PIC to remove and monitor other food items
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mulitple immature flies near fruit area. Provide most recent pest report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed carpet rugs on floor throughout establishment. Remove and maintain floor clean smooth and durable
590.006/6-101.11-C
78
Mar 30, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Frozen [ 10-12 pound ] turkerys out for retail sale in the freezer units - purchased from other retail establishments - discontinue and only purchase foods from professionally licensed wholesalers only
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Although there are several glue boards in various locations of the store evidence of rodent activity is actice - contact pest control company and provide an IPM report - if needed - change your pest control company if you find the current pest control service company is not providing an adaquate job
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove cat from the premises - - including open cat food and litter box in the basement
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all compromised ceiling tiles where needed
590.006/6-201.17-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all in use mops and soil brooms elevated off the floors when not in use
590.006/6-501.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside the empty self service freezer containing bags of ice from all visible soils - clean insoide all other refrigeration / freezer units where needed from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being kept off the floors a minimum of six inched during storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the facility to remove all visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Several compromised areas of the floor especially in front of the refrigeration / freezer units - surfaces need to be addressed as we discussed during inspection
590.006/6-201.13-C
Floor carpeting restrictions and installation (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all small and compromised area rugs scattered throughout the grocery aisles - replace with commercial grade non-absorbant surfaces
590.006/6-201.14-C
50
Dec 22, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed bag of pet food eaten on retail shelf. PIC provided current pest report 12/7/22 with evidence of affected areas. Instructed PIC to have bi-weekly pest services.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Dec 9, 2022
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed bag of pet food eaten on retail shelf. PIC provided current pest report 12/7/22 with evidence of affected areas. Instructed PIC to have bi-weekly pest services.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC not monitoring expiration dates on milk sold in retail and has a live cat in establishment. Discussed with PIC to review / retrain employees on food safety in retail
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed expired milk (12/6/22) stored in refrigerated unit for retail. Discussed with PIC to monitor expiration dates of food products. PIC removed
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live cat in establishment. Discussed with PIC to remove cat and all related items immediately
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled cardboard used for lining of shelves at chip display. Remove and provide a smooth clean and durable surface Observed loose pet food on shelves. Clean to remove all spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Borinquena Grocery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Borinquena Grocery on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Borinquena Grocery?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at La Borinquena Grocery.
How does La Borinquena Grocery compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
La Borinquena Grocery most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Roxbury average of 83.
Has La Borinquena Grocery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Borinquena Grocery have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Borinquena Grocery 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 La Borinquena Grocery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Borinquena Grocery is inspected around four times per year on average.
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