Merkato Mart and Bakery

1127 Harrison Av, Roxbury, MA 02119

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Merkato Mart and Bakery appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Merkato Mart and Bakery was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “controlling pests”, which has been cited three times.

Merkato Mart and Bakery's latest score of 74 falls below the Roxbury average of 83. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Ensure all baked goods packaged for retail sale have a suffitient list of ingredients that it contains

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Discontinue allowing pets / non service animals inside the facility - post signage on the front door " Service Animals Only " No pets allowed

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Set up properly

590.003/3-304.14-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Clearly label all bulk food storage bins to properly identify the contents b nm Clearly label all bulk food storage bins to properly identify the contents b nm

590.003/3-302.12-C

Jun 27, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed fresh but meat stored without proper labels. Discussed with PIC to provide and ensure all foods are properly labeled and identified

590.003/3-602.11-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Observed faucets on hand sink leaking. Repair

590.005/5-205.15-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Observed meats / dry goods stored on floors in walk in cooler and retail store. Discussed with PIC to ensure all foods are stored elevated 6" off the floor.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Nov 4, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 29, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 2, 2023

Routine

2 major violations.

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Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed handsink blocked with items. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain hand sink clear and accessibe for handwashing only. Corrected on site

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide detailed pest report due to rodent sighting.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Dec 16, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC not monitoring the proper equipment for transporting meat from wholesaler in NJ; not monitoring temperature logs for receiving raw beef at wholesaler; and no authorized HAACP plan for the specialized processing of beef jerky.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: Homemade beef jerky dried on site for packing and selling. Discontinue with this process immediately and contact the Health department for requirements.

590.008/8-201.13-C

Dec 8, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed live mouse in establishment at the time of inspection. Provide detailed pest report

590.006/6-501.111-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: Homemade beef jerky dried on site for packing and selling. Discontinue with this process immediately and contact the Health department for requirements.

590.008/8-201.13-C

Nov 30, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed live mouse in establishment at the time of inspection. Provide detailed pest report

590.006/6-501.111-PF

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: Homemade beef jerky dried on site for packing and selling. Discontinue with this process immediately and contact the Health department for requirements.

590.008/8-201.13-C

Jun 13, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Observed blood spills and food debris on floor. Clean with frequency during slow periods of operation.

590.006/6-501.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Merkato Mart and Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Merkato Mart and Bakery on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Merkato Mart and Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Merkato Mart and Bakery.

How does Merkato Mart and Bakery compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

Merkato Mart and Bakery most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Roxbury average of 83.

Has Merkato Mart and Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Merkato Mart and Bakery have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Merkato Mart and Bakery 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 Merkato Mart and Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Merkato Mart and Bakery is inspected around two times per year on average.

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