Mario's Subs & Salad
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2024
74
Score
Mario's Subs & Salad appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 20, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Public records show no inspections at Mario's Subs & Salad since Feb 20, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
“Equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Roxbury average 83, so Mario's Subs & Salad trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed old rodent droppings in basement. Clean to remove all dropping and contact licensed pest control for services. Provide pest report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills inside upright freezer. Clean to remove all spills and/or debris
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills / debris on floors and behind cooking line. Remove and clean with frequency to maintain clean
590.006/6-201.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored in stagnant water. Discussed with PIC to discontinue and follow in-use procedures for utensils
590.003/3-304.12-C
74
Dec 4, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed immature flies throughout establishment. Contact pest control for immediate services and provide a detailed report to the Health Division
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired October 2023. Instructed PIC to contact hood cleaning company for scheduling and submit confirmation to the Health Division upon scheduling
590.006/6-501.14-C
86
Nov 20, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed immature flies throughout establishment. Contact pest control for immediate services and provide a detailed report to the Health Division
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled wiping cloths on prep tables. Remove and maintain in a sanitizing solution after each use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed spills on floors in basement. Clean to remove all soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired October 2023. Instructed PIC to contact hood cleaning company for scheduling and submit confirmation to the Health Division upon scheduling
590.006/6-501.14-C
78
Jul 19, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed tuna stored at 45F in refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC stored in additional refrigerated unit @ 39F. Corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide chlorine test strips on site
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed beans stored in refrigerated unit to cool @ 152F. Discussed with PIC to monitor proper cooling methods starting temp @ 135F. PIC removed.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills and debris in upright freezers in basment and kitchen; Clean to remove all spills / debris
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Discussed with PIC to ensure the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate is posted
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired April 2023. PIC provided confirmation of scheduled appointment - July 25th.
590.006/6-501.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leaking faucet on 3 bay compartment sink. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
55
Mar 13, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed pest report dated 11/2022. Contact a licensed pest control company for most current detailed pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills / soils inside 3 door reach in unit and upright freezer. Clean to remove all soils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed sliced deli meats stored in refrigerated unit and held over 24hrs per PIC without proper date marking. Provide date marking
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Observed Certified Food Protection Manager certificate missing. Submit confirmation of registered course to the Health Division immediately
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on floors near cooking line and basement. Instructed PIC to clean floors with frequency during slow periods of operating.
590.006/6-501.12-C
67
Nov 7, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat food in reach in unit. Discussed with PIC to store raw and ready to eat foods seperately in refrigerated units. Corrected on site
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soils / ice build up in upright freezer and deep freezer and soiled knives stored on clean cutting boards. Clean to remove all soils / ice
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Obseved sliced deli meats held over 24hrs per PIC stored without date marking. Discussed with PIC to provide proper date marking to all ready to eat foods that are held over 24 hrs and stored in refrigerate units.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at handsink. Maintain paper towels at all handsinks to ensure proper handwashing procedures. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bowls used for dispensing. Provide handled scoopers for bulk containers and dispensing.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Using drain plugs (c)
Inspector notes: Provide drain plugs for each compartment of 3 bay sink.
590.005/5-501.114-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Observed Certified Food Protection Manager certificate missing. Discussed with PIC to complete course and submit confirmation to the Health department
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on tables. Remove and maintain wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Frequently clean all floors and counter tops during slow periods throughout hours of operation.
590.006/6-501.12-C
50
Jun 24, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy ice build up in upright freezer in basement and food spills in upright freezer in prep area. Clean to remove all ice and spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed loose tiles in near upright refrigerated units in cooking area. Replace damaged tiles
590.006/6-101.11-C
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mario's Subs & Salad last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mario's Subs & Salad on file is from Feb 20, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mario's Subs & Salad?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mario's Subs & Salad.
How does Mario's Subs & Salad compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Mario's Subs & Salad most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Mario's Subs & Salad's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mario's Subs & Salad have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mario's Subs & Salad means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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