Madhouse Cafe

24 Blue Hill Av, Roxbury, MA 02119

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Madhouse Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 30, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Among Roxbury restaurants, the typical score is 83; Madhouse Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 30, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 20, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Standards of identity (c)

Inspector notes: Clearly identify all baked goods on the front counter as discussed

590.003/3-601.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Post PIC curent food safety certificate on site for the new manager

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Oct 27, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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

Inspector notes: Observed ice machine with heavy soils inside and single door unit. Clean to remove all soils / mold-like substances from ice machine and refrigerated unit

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Feb 28, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 26, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Observed no flow of hot water @ handsink. Discussed with PIC to ensure a constant water flow of hot and cold water at handsink.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Aug 10, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 11, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 28, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: Mop sink not enclosed per stamped plans. Properly enclose the mop sink. 2nd existing mop sink is available will be reviewed at the ISD Office

590.005/5-203.13-C

Drain boards (c)

Inspector notes: 3 bay sink missing drainboards.Provide per stamped plans Photos were taken Set up will be reviewed in the ISD Office

590.004/4-301.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Madhouse Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Madhouse Cafe on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Madhouse Cafe compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

Madhouse Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.

Has Madhouse Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Madhouse Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Madhouse Cafe 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 Madhouse Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Madhouse Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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