Mana Escondido Cafe
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025
74
Score
Mana Escondido Cafe, located at 68 Pembroke St, Roxbury, MA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on August 4, 2025, with a score of 74. This inspection identified one critical, one major, and one minor violation, including issues with time/temperature control for safety food, equipment, and cleaning of ventilation systems. Over 18 scored inspections, Mana Escondido Cafe has historically maintained a medium-risk profile.
18
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Jan 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Jan 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Jun 10, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Jun 3, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Feb 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Feb 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Nov 29, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Nov 17, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Aug 7, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Jul 31, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
74
Jul 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
74
Feb 3, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Jan 18, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Aug 29, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Aug 19, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
52
Aug 9, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
55
Violations — Aug 4, 2025 Inspection
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed sliced tomatoes / ground beef / shredded chicken stored in refrigerated unit between 47F-50F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy juice spills inside single upright freezer in basement; soiled knives/peeler stored on knife rack; food spills / debris inside top section at sandwich station. Clean to remove all spills / soils and ensure utensils are stored clean and sanitized
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired April 2025; PIC contacted company while on site - scheduled 7/23/25
590.006/6-501.14-C
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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