Mesob Restaurant and Bar

1746 Washington St, Roxbury, MA 02118

African

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

Score

High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just one so far. Mesob Restaurant and Bar was last inspected on Nov 20, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The city-wide average sits at 83, which Mesob Restaurant and Bar's 45 doesn't quite reach.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Backflow prevention device when required (p)

Inspector notes: Observed no air gap on food prep sink. Discussed with PIC to contact licensed plumber for repairs

590.005/5-203.14-P

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at handsinks. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at all handsinks during operations.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at handsinks. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand soap at all handsinks during operations.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed no measuring device for high temp dish machine. Provide irreversible thermometer or alternative measuring device for high temp dish machine

590.004/4-204.115-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide complete consumer advisory to menu for all raw/undercooked items. Per PIC Beef dish will be served undercooked. Instructed PIC to submit menu for review

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed no vomit kit with procedures on site. Provide

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Observed high temp dish machine displaying rinse cycle @ 182F; internal temperature measure with inspector thermometer indicates 143F. Contact company for service to ensure hot water is reaching minimum temperature for sanitization

590.004/4-501.11-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Observed no internal thermometers for refrigerated units and no thermometers for food temperatures. Provide both types of thermometers and maintain on site

590.004/4-204.112-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Provide handwashing signage at all handsinks.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mesob Restaurant and Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mesob Restaurant and Bar on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Mesob Restaurant and Bar compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

Mesob Restaurant and Bar most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Roxbury average of 83.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Mesob Restaurant and Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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