Mida Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
41
Score
Going back to 2022, Mida Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. Mida Restaurant was last inspected on Oct 7, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
“Equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Roxbury average 83, so Mida Restaurant trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Observed wrong sanitizer being used for warewashing. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure proper chemicals are used for effective sanitizing of all food contact surfaces / utensils
590.007/7-204.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed handsink blocked with metal pans in basement prep kitchen. Discussed with PIC to maintain all handsinks clear and accessible for handwashigng only. COS
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like subsstance inside ice machine and dusty filters; Soiled ice build up in deep freezers; soiled knives / scoopers stored on counters in upper kitchen and basement prep kitchen; soiled non-operating ice cream machine. Thoroughly clean all stated and monitor daily cleaning practices for all indicated
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy rodent droppings on top of low temp dish machine in basement. Discussed with PIC to contact pest control for services and provide pest report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no handsoap at handsink in upstair kitchen. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand soap at all handsinks at all times. COS
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed shellstocks tags unorganized and incomplete. Discussed with PIC to maintain all shellstock tags organized and ensure last date sold is completed.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored in upper kitchen unidentified. Provide a label on all squeeze bottles with the conmon name of food items stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored inside stagnant water in upper kitchen and bowls being used for dispensing inside walk in unit. Discontine and ensure all dispensing is conducted with handled scooper and utensils are clean and sanitized after usage and stored on clean / sanitized surfaces
590.003/3-304.12-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled mops stored in basement prep kitchen. Discussed with PIC to maintain mops stored upright to proper dry
590.006/6-501.16-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed mixing bowls stored on top on food items inside reach in units in upper kitchen. Remove and ensure all foods are properly stored to prevent contamination
590.003/3-305.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed gap at back entry door near restroom. Provide door sweep to prevent pest entry
590.006/6-202.15-C
41
Oct 18, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed immature flies throughout bar and basement prep areas. PIC submitted August report. Provide September bi-weekly pest service reports
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Oct 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cut lettuce and cooked lasagne stored @ 47F on the service line. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed incomplete shellstock tags on site for mussels. Discussed with PIC to ensure the last date sold is identified on the tags and maintained for 90 days.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine with mold like substances and filters dusty. Clean to remove all mold-like substances and dust
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed employee filling pot in hand sink. Discontinue and maintain hand sink clear and accessible for handwashing only. COS
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed immature flies throughout bar and basement prep areas. Provide most recent detailed report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired September 2024. PIC contacted hood cleaning company while on site and left message. Provide the scheduled date for cleaning to the Health Division upon completion
590.006/6-501.14-C
55
Mar 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Observed duck wings in fat improper cooled and stored in walk in unit. Chef stated product is cooled in ice bath for 2hrs and then stored into walk in without temperature reading @ 70F. Discussed with Chef to review / retrain employees on proper cooling methods. Involuntarily discarded.
590.003/3-501.14-P
86
Mar 20, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Observed duck wings in fat improper cooled and stored in walk in unit. Chef stated product is cooled in ice bath for 2hrs and then stored into walk in without temperature reading @ 70F. Discussed with Chef to review / retrain employees on proper cooling methods. Involuntarily discarded.
590.003/3-501.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observe cooked duck tightly wrapped and stored in walk in unit @ 45F. Discussed with PIC to remove excesisive wrapping and maintain @ 41F or below. Corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed shellstock tags for Mussels not completely filled out with last date sold. Discussed with PIC to fill out tags in its enitirety
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap in upstairs kitchen. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand cleanser at all time for proper handwashing. PIC corrected on site.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled ice build up in deep freezers; dust on filters and soils in ice machine. Clean to remove all soils dust and ice build up
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed faded and/or missing employee handwashing signage at main kitchen handsink and upstairs kitchen sink. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed light shining through bottom of rear entrance door. Discussed with PIC to obtain a door sweep to prevent entry of pest.
590.006/6-202.15-C
50
Mar 7, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observe cooked duck tightly wrapped and stored in walk in unit @ 45F. Discussed with PIC to remove excesisive wrapping and maintain @ 41F or below. Corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap in upstairs kitchen. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand cleanser at all time for proper handwashing. PIC corrected on site.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled ice build up in deep freezers; dust on filters and soils in ice machine. Clean to remove all soils dust and ice build up
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed shellstock tags for Mussels not completely filled out with last date sold. Discussed with PIC to fill out tags in its enitirety
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed light shining through bottom of rear entrance door. Discussed with PIC to obtain a door sweep to prevent entry of pest.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed faded and/or missing employee handwashing signage at main kitchen handsink and upstairs kitchen sink. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
58
May 24, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired last month. Chef stated company did not come for cleaning rescheduled for 5/19.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Apr 12, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Food and debris under cookline. Clean and maintain to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired last month. Chef stated cleaning is scheduled for 4/28.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No covered trash bin in employee bathroom. Provide covered trash receptacle.
590.005/5-501.17-C
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mida Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mida Restaurant on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mida Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mida Restaurant.
How does Mida Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Mida Restaurant most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Mida Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mida Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mida Restaurant 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.
How often is Mida Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mida Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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