Liriano Grocery
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Liriano Grocery has 23 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 21, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to eight violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “controlling pests” has been the most frequent reason, cited 14 times.
That's lower than the typical Roxbury restaurant, which scores around 83. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
23
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Still evidence of rodent droppings - address and provide current copies of pest control reports / IPM Reports
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the remaining section of the window sills behind the chip racks from visible food spills stains amd soils
590.006/6-201.16-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the window sill underneath the glass store front from all visible food soills stains and soils as well as visible mice droppings
590.006/6-201.16-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean behind / underneath all of the chip racks alongside the entire front of the store from all visible soils - clean the window sill from visible soils and mouse droppings
590.006/6-101.11-C
78
Apr 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Several pieces of chocolate candy bars as well as bags of snacks such as popcorn and potato chips- discarded during inspection
590.003/3-101.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity inside the store [ candy bars and small bags of potato chips have been compromised ] - Address immediately
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Need to provide current IUPM report - the one handed me are from one month ago
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Missing the cover on lights in the ceiling above retail foods - repair as discussed
590.006/6-202.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all in use mops and brooms off the floors after use
590.006/6-501.16-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate all foods / cases of soda off the floors at least six inches during storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside of all freezer/ refrigeration units inside the store from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors and walls throughout the store from 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: Seal all openings and compromised areas of the floors and walls inside the store from visible openings and damaged locations
590.006/6-201.13-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Repair all openings in the walls doorways and ceilings of the store where needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all compromised ceiling tiles and / or missing ceiling tiles where needed
590.006/6-201.17-C
47
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Several pieces of chocolate candy bars as well as bags of snacks such as popcorn and potato chips- discarded during inspection
590.003/3-101.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity inside the store [ candy bars and small bags of potato chips have been compromised ] - Address immediately
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate all foods / cases of soda off the floors at least six inches during storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside of all freezer/ refrigeration units inside the store from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors and walls throughout the store from 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: Seal all openings and compromised areas of the floors and walls inside the store from visible openings and damaged locations
590.006/6-201.13-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Missing the cover on lights in the ceiling above retail foods - repair as discussed
590.006/6-202.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all compromised ceiling tiles and / or missing ceiling tiles where needed
590.006/6-201.17-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Repair all openings in the walls doorways and ceilings of the store where needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all in use mops and brooms off the floors after use
590.006/6-501.16-C
52
Mar 16, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are purchased from reputable wholesale suppliers [ several " Market Basket" ] products on the grocery shelves
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove the cat from the premises
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all soilked cardboard being used to line the shelves inside the refrigeration units as well as the bread and chip racks
590.004/4-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside / outside of all freezer / refrigeration units - shelves in the grocery aisles from all 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 stored off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
67
Aug 20, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed gnawed / damaged food items stored in shelves (avocados bananas popcorn) and expired yogurt stored in refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all products are stored in good condition and dates are in compliance
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: observed dead mouse on glue trap. Discussed with PIC to monitor traps and remove if trapped rodent visible. PIC scheduled for pest service prior to next week
590.006/6-501.112-C
86
Jun 3, 2025
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live cat and strong odor in establishment. Discussed with owner via telephone about repeated violation of live animal and instructed PIC to remove and provide pest reports
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple can goods with dents at the seals. Discussed with PIC to monitor can goods and ensure all in good condition.
590.003/3-202.15-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed individual packaged items being sold without labels. Discussed with PIC to discontinue opening bulk packages for individually selling of food items without labels
590.003/3-602.11-PF
74
May 28, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple can goods with dents at the seals. Discussed with PIC to monitor can goods and ensure all in good condition.
590.003/3-202.15-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed expired packaged hot dogs / yogurt (April) stored in refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to monitor expiration dates of all food products stored for retail. PIC removed
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed individual packaged items being sold without labels. Discussed with PIC to discontinue opening bulk packages for individually selling of food items without labels
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live cat and strong odor in establishment. Discussed with owner via telephone about repeated violation of live animal and instructed PIC to remove and provide pest reports
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy dust on ceiling tiles and inside light shields. Clean with frequency to maintain clean and free of dust
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed damaged door sweep on front door. Replace
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food and trash underneath shelves in chip aisle. Thoroughly clean underneath all shelves in each aisle and ensure cleaning with frequency
590.006/6-501.12-C
58
May 16, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live cat and strong odor in establishment. Discussed with owner via telephone about repeated violation of live animal and instructed PIC to remove and provide pest reports
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed expired packaged hot dogs / yogurt (April) stored in refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to monitor expiration dates of all food products stored for retail. PIC removed
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food and trash underneath shelves in chip aisle. Thoroughly clean underneath all shelves in each aisle and ensure cleaning with frequency
590.006/6-501.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy dust on ceiling tiles and inside light shields. Clean with frequency to maintain clean and free of dust
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed damaged door sweep on front door. Replace
590.006/6-202.15-C
70
Nov 1, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy dust on damaged ceiling tiles. Replace all damaged ceiling tiles throughout store.
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed dirty glue board underneath chip display. Provide an updated / detailed pest report. Observed September report only.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed milk spills / stagnant water / soiled shelves inside refrigerated unit. Clean to remove all spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed discolored / moldy packaged hot dogs stored in refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to monitor daily of all packaged food items
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed open bulk package items being sold for individual sales without labels. Discussed with PIC to remove and discontinue. All food products are required to have food labels for retail sales. PIC removed
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy dust on damaged ceiling tiles. Replace all damaged ceiling tiles throughout store.
590.006/6-201.11-C
64
Oct 21, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed milk spills / stagnant water / soiled shelves inside refrigerated unit. Clean to remove all spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed dirty glue board underneath chip display. Provide an updated / detailed pest report. Observed September report only.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed several can goods stored on retail shelves with dents at the seals. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure can goods are in good condition while stored on retail shelves
590.003/3-202.15-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed open bulk package items being sold for individual sales without labels. Discussed with PIC to remove and discontinue. All food products are required to have food labels for retail sales. PIC removed
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed discolored / moldy packaged hot dogs stored in refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to monitor daily of all packaged food items
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy dust on damaged ceiling tiles. Replace all damaged ceiling tiles throughout store.
590.006/6-201.11-C
58
Oct 11, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed pieces of gnawed chip debris on floor underneath chip rack and related equipment to a live animal in the store. Discussed with PIC to provide current pest report. PIC provided September report while on site and to remove all related items to a live animal
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed several can goods stored on retail shelves with dents at the seals. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure can goods are in good condition while stored on retail shelves
590.003/3-202.15-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed milk spills inside refrigerated unit. Clean to remove all spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy dust on damaged ceiling tiles. Replace all damaged ceiling tiles throughout store.
590.006/6-201.11-C
70
May 8, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills inside microwave. Clean to remove all spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed beef patties with coco bread stored in reach in freezer for retail without proper food labels. Discussed with PIC to ensure all foods are stored for retail with proper labels which include the minimum food label requirements.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed evidence of gnawed chips underneath chip display rack. Pest report dated 4/3/24 provided. Instructed PIC to contact licensed pest control for services prior to follow up inspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed damaged floor tiles at main entrance. Repair
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed juice / food spills inside refrigerated unit. Clean all to remove spills / soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Apr 29, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed expired yogurt / packaged hot dogs and deli meats stored in refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure expiration dates are in compliance. PIC removed
590.006/6-404.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills inside microwave. Clean to remove all spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed beef patties with coco bread stored in reach in freezer for retail without proper food labels. Discussed with PIC to ensure all foods are stored for retail with proper labels which include the minimum food label requirements.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed evidence of gnawed chips underneath chip display rack. Pest report dated 4/3/24 provided. Instructed PIC to contact licensed pest control for services prior to follow up inspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed juice / food spills inside refrigerated unit. Clean all to remove spills / soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed damaged floor tiles at main entrance. Repair
590.006/6-101.11-C
61
Apr 19, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed gnawed potato chips and multiple droppings on bottom shelf with packaged nuts. Provide current pest reports
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed expired yogurt / packaged hot dogs and deli meats stored in refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure expiration dates are in compliance. PIC removed
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple individual cake products being sold without proper food labels. Discussed with PIC to discontinue individual sale of items from bulk packages. Removed
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed damaged floor tiles at main entrance. Repair
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed juice / food spills inside refrigerated unit. Clean all to remove spills / soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Oct 31, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed sausages expired October 17th stored in refrigerated reach in unit. PIC removed and instructedto monitor expiration dates of packaged food items
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed old pest droppings on shelf. Clean to remove all droppings. Pest report provided 10/23/23
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed unlevel floor @ entrace door allowing door sweep to be uneffective. Provide concrete to level floor to ensure door opening properly
590.006/6-101.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Observed floors underneath chip racks with food debris. Clean with frequency to eliminate trash harborage
590.006/6-501.12-C
78
Jul 5, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed expired packaged meat stored in refrigerated units. Discussed with PIC to monitor and maintain all foods in compliance for retail sales
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple damaged ceiling tiles. Replace
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Mar 7, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ice build up in ice cream chest and soils inside refrigerated units on water shelves. Clean to remove all ice and soils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide most recent pest report for rodent activity. Instructed PIC to maintain a minimum of 2 services per month.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris underneath chip rack. Clean to remove all debris and trash
590.006/6-501.12-C
78
Nov 17, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed expired yogurt (October 2022) stored in refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to monitor expiration dates of food products. Corrected on site
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed damaged floor tiles near door entrance. Repair
590.006/6-101.11-C
86
Aug 4, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings and gnawed food items on shelves. Instructed PIC to provide detailed weekly pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy stained ceiling tile in front of store. Replace all damaged tiles
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Jun 10, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent dropping on chip rack and on chip shelves. Discussed with PIC to provide weekly detailed pest report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
May 25, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent dropping on chip rack and on chip shelves. Discussed with PIC to provide weekly detailed pest report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy ice build up in ice cream chest. Clean to remove all ice
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a door sweep at door in storage room to prevent rodent activity
590.006/6-202.15-C
78
May 18, 2022
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy ice build up in ice cream chest. Clean to remove all ice
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent dropping and odor in back storage room. Discussed with PIC to provide detailed pest report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Liriano Grocery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Liriano Grocery on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Liriano Grocery?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Liriano Grocery.
How does Liriano Grocery compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Liriano Grocery most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Liriano Grocery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Liriano Grocery have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Liriano 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 Liriano Grocery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Liriano Grocery is inspected around six times per year on average.
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