Metropolis Cafe

574 Tremont St, Roxbury, MA 02118

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Metropolis Cafe has been inspected six times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average is 83, putting Metropolis Cafe squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Backflow prevention (p)

Inspector notes: No air gap noticed on the prep sink in the prep area.Provide

590.005/5-402.11-P

Oct 22, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Backflow prevention (p)

Inspector notes: No air gap noticed on the prep sink in the prep area.Provide

590.005/5-402.11-P

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink in the kitchen blocked.Remove and provide easy access to th hand washing sink

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Remove the drain pipe from the prep sink to prevent cross contamination

590.003/3-307.11-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Provide light shield in the prep area.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Oct 3, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Ice machine interior soiled. Clean and sanitize properly.

590.004/4-501.114-P

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Ice scoop for ice machine hanged on the wall. Store properly in clean and sanitized solution.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood Vent with some grease build up. Clean to remove.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Dec 6, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)

Inspector notes: Shellstock tags missing the last served/sold datemarkings.Maintain shell stock tags in chronological order held for 90 days with the last served/sold datemarkings.

590.003/3-203.12-PF

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the cook line equipment to remove built up food soils.

590.004/4-601.11-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: There is a pipe leaking in the storage room into a catch basin.Repair The chef is stating that the leak is coming from the adjoining restaurant which is above the location of the leak. I spoke to the owner of the next door business he confirmed that there is a leak under there dish machine which is being addressed. The manager was instructed to contact the Health department with an update the next business day.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Light bulbs protective shielding (c)

Inspector notes: Replace the missing light shields above the prep tables.

590.006/6-202.11-C

Dec 13, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired August 2022. PIC stated previous appt rescheduled. Instructed PIC to contact hood cleaning for immediate appointment and submit confirmation to the Health department.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Oct 25, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Low temp machine - Chlorine 0ppm; PIC contacted company for repairs and using temporary setup of warewashing bay.

590.004/4-501.114-P

Food temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide food thermometers for kitchen staff for proper temping of food items.

590.004/4-302.12-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide sanitizer test strips for low temp machine and wiping cloths.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

(a )cooling methods (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken / sausage stored on cooling rack with cover @ 90F. Discussed with PIC to review and follow cooling requirements. PIC immediately stored in walk in unit. Corrected on site

590.003/3-501.15-PF

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Observed water-like damaged wall along prep sink. Regrout / Repaint to make smooth clean and durable surface.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

590.006/6-501.14-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored in stagnant water. Remove and follow proper in-use utensil procedures

590.003/3-304.12-C

Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)

Inspector notes: Provide proper drain plugs for 2 bay sink.

590.004/4-204.119-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Metropolis Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Metropolis Cafe on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Metropolis Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Metropolis Cafe.

How does Metropolis Cafe compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

Metropolis Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Roxbury average of 83.

Has Metropolis Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Metropolis Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Metropolis Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Metropolis Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Metropolis Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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