Maria's Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
70
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Maria's Kitchen stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 2, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 88, which Maria's Kitchen's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No dish puck available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings behind the Hobart stand mixer on the first floor. Clean to remove and provide an up to dates pest control report for the re-inspection date.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Light out above stove top. Replace.
590.004/4-202.16-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives observed being stored in between coolers. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Grab and go deserts with no labels. Provide. Squeeze bottles filled with dressings /sauces have no labels.Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Current Food Allergen Certification is expired asof 2/28/2026. Address and provide an up to date Allergen Certification for the re-inspection.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
70
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to find the measuring disk for the high temperature dishwasher.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the wall on the cooking line.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have the hood cleaned and an new sticker provided.
590.004/4-202.18-C
82
May 7, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace the battery in the measuring device for the dishwasher.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to address with pest control any holes or gaps that mice can move around the resturant. Some holes on steps. Behind large mixer dishwasher and along the wall in the basement old rodent droppings found. Please clean and have pest control com back out before re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor along the wall in the basement. Under and behind large mixer and dishwasher. Visibly soiled and had some reodent droppings. Also please clean the heat and vent above large mixer.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Please provide a sanitizer bucket for the wiping cloths on the cooking line.
590.003/3-304.14-C
74
Jan 9, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker on cooking line will expire on Dec 31 2024. Please have hoods cleaned and sticker put on hood over oven. 1-2-25 Due to the holidays the hood cleaning company was not able to come out and clean the hood. the filters have been cleaned and the hood should be cleaned on the 3rd.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Dec 18, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Please clean the A/C and heat vent in restroom ceiling.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under and behind cooking equipment floor in basement as discussed and under three bay sink / mop sink
590.006/6-201.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker on cooking line will expire on Dec 31 2024. Please have hoods cleaned and sticker put on hood over oven.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed the fauset in back room will need to be ajusted so not leaking. Sink can still be used to wash hands.
590.006/6-501.11-C
82
Apr 5, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: General cleaning of the interior of the refrigertion equipment.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean up basement from card board build up.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to repair the leaking fauset at hand sink next to three bay sink.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Dishwasher was not working at this time. Someone hit a pipe under sink it was leaking. PIC is working on getting it fix. Location on use disposable plates and silverware. Three bay sink available.
590.004/4-501.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store curting boards behind fauset at three bay sink.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
78
Jun 2, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store knives between equipment on the cooking line and tongs on handles to equipment.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: At this time found high temperature dishwasher leaking. PIC is aware and will have it repaired. It is not being used at this time. A three bay sink is available to wash equipment.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean to removed deep dark scores on cutting boards on cooking line.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters and the walls under the hood of grease build up. The Pizza over also. Hood sticker is good until Feb 2023.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: PIC is working on getting a new pest control company. Please have someone inspect and address issue discussed. Found droppings in basement along wall. PIC has all product off the wall to monitor issues.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior of four door refrigerator under grill of dry food and grease build up.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor in basement of old droppings. Let pest control know the areas you found the droppings.
590.006/6-201.11-C
70
Aug 18, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There are some droppigns in the basement. Clean surfaces to remove and provide pest treatment.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: There is some food buildup on the inside fo the equipment cooking line and floor of the basement. Clean surfaces to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maria's Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maria's Kitchen on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maria's Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Maria's Kitchen.
How does Maria's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in West Roxbury?
Maria's Kitchen most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the West Roxbury average of 88.
Has Maria's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maria's Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Maria's Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Maria's Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maria's Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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