M & R Store

718 Shawmut Av, Roxbury, MA 02119

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, M & R Store has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Looking across the full record, “segregation and location-distressed merchandise” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

M & R Store's latest score of 90 sits above the Roxbury average of 83. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Replace all stained / missing ceiling tiles where needed

590.006/6-201.16-C

Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: Remove all soiled cardboard being used to line the shelves on some of the chip and bread racks

590.004/4-101.11-C

Jan 8, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the blades of all ceiling fans from visible dust and debris

590.006/6-201.16-C

Standards of identity (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are properly labeled and are purchased from reputable food suppliers

590.003/3-601.11-C

Oct 23, 2025

Routine

2 major violations.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple droppings on glue board underneath plaintain chip rack. Provide updated pest report

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple packaged food items expired (Sept / Oct) inside deli case. Discussed with PIC to monitor packaged food items daily to ensure in compliance

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Jun 11, 2025

Routine

3 major violations.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed excessive droppings on retail shelves and gnawed foods on shelves. Discussed with owner via telephone of strong recommendation of daily services until remedied. **Voluntary closure granted**

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed bulk packages open and selling individually from retail shelves. Discussed with PIC to discontinue and ensure only food products being sold are with proper labels

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Package integrity (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed can goods stored on retail shelves dented at the seals. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all can goods are in good condition and without dents.

590.003/3-202.15-PF

May 29, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed individual packaged food items stored on retail shelves without proper labels. Provide labels which includes the minimum requirements

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed expired food item stored in deli case. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all expiration dates of food items are in compliance. PIC removed

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Package integrity (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple can goods stored on retail shelves with dented seals. Discussed with PIC to monitor and remove from retail shelves. PIC removed

590.003/3-202.15-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy food debris along deli case door gaskets. Clean with frequency to remove all soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

Oct 19, 2023

Routine

2 major violations.

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

Inspector notes: Observed heavy spills and food debris inside dome-lid freezer unit and along door gaskets of display case. Thoroughly clean all to remove spills / debris / soils

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items stored as individual items on shelves for retail sales. Discussed with PIC to discontinue due to no labels for products.

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Dec 13, 2022

Routine

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Package integrity (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed dented at the seal can good on shelves. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure can goods are in good condition on the retail shelves

590.003/3-202.15-PF

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

Inspector notes: Observed milk spills in small refrigerated unit. Clean to remove all spills

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Aug 25, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed several expired and dented cans at the seals. Discussed with PIC to monitor and remove any expired items or dented cans from retail sale.

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled cardboard used for lining on the chip rack and silver rack in the rear of store. Remove and maintain a smooth clean and durable surface

590.004/4-602.13-C

Apr 15, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed exterior of display case with food debris. Clean to remove

590.004/4-602.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was M & R Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at M & R Store on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at M & R Store?

Across the inspection record, “segregation and location-distressed merchandise” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at M & R Store.

How does M & R Store compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

M & R Store most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.

Has M & R Store's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at M & R Store have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at M & R Store 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 M & R Store inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, M & R Store is inspected around two times per year on average.

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