Mike's City Diner
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 15 inspections at Mike's City Diner, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “controlling pests”, showing up eight times.
Among Roxbury restaurants, the typical score is 83; Mike's City Diner is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean underneath front counter top from all visible food spills [ mostly crumbs from the toasted breads ]
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Apr 8, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed drain plugs missing @ 3 bay compartment sink. Provide for each compartment sink
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed boxes of eggs stored on floor in walk in cooler. Discussed with PIC to maintain all food stored elevated 6" off the floor to prevent contamination
590.003/3-305.11-C
90
Apr 3, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide the current pest report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed sliced cheese / fruits stored in walk in cooler and reach in unit held over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to eat foods held over 24hrs per PIC
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed dusty filters on ice machine. Clean to remove all dust
590.004/4-601.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed drain plugs missing @ 3 bay compartment sink. Provide for each compartment sink
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed boxes of eggs stored on floor in walk in cooler. Discussed with PIC to maintain all food stored elevated 6" off the floor to prevent contamination
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored in refrigerated units / cooking line unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food items stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
64
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed dusty filters on ice machine. Clean to remove all dust
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings underneath food disposal. Provide the current pest report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed sliced cheese / fruits stored in walk in cooler and reach in unit held over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to eat foods held over 24hrs per PIC
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored in refrigerated units / cooking line unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food items stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed drain plugs missing @ 3 bay compartment sink. Provide for each compartment sink
590.005/5-205.15-C
67
Jul 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed corn beef hash and chicken salad stored between 47F-49F at the cooking line. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed and stored in walk in cooler @ 39F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live roach in basement near ice machine. Provide most current pest reporrt
590.006/6-501.111-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide handled scooper for dispensing of ice at coffee station.
590.003/3-304.12-C
74
Jun 12, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink blocked with hood filters at grill station. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand sink clear and accessible for handwashing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer setup at cooking station. Discussed with Chef to maintain at all times. Corrected on site
590.004/4-303.11-PF
82
May 6, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide an irreversible temperature indicator for the high temp dish machine.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepped items in the walkins observed missing datemarking.Provide datemearking on all prepped items held cold 24 hours or more
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence observed of dead insects -interiors of lights shields 2 dead mice on the basement floor.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. Clean/sanitize locations
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the basement floor to remove soils & evidence 2 dead rodents.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items in the basement walk in observed stored on the floor.Discontinue Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage.
590.003/3-305.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: The posted certified food managers & allergen awareness certificates observed expired.Provide curent certificates from a full time employee.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: There is a hole in the basement floor behind the ice machine.Properly repair to prevent possible pest access.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: There are what appears to be dead insects in the interiors of the light fixtures.Clean to remove Address with pest control.
590.006/6-201.17-C
58
Jan 30, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple old droppings observed under shelvings below cookline. Clean and sanitze to remove. Provide current pest report by a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No vomit kit available on site at the time of visit.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of microwave interior of true refrigerator unit fan interior and thermometer of Eat @ Mike's refrigeratior unit chest freezer observed soiled. Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Stagnant water observed downstrairs basement floor. Per CFPM water pump stopped working. Service call has been placed already .
590.005/5-205.15-C
74
Nov 17, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed tuna / cole slaw stored @ 44F inside reach in. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed and stored in walk in unit. Corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
86
Mar 21, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine soiled ice build up in deep freezers and soiled knives stored in clean knife rack at hot holding table. Clean to remove all ice / soils and ensure clean and sanitized utensils are stored in or on a clean surface.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
90
Jan 10, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw foods stored above ready to eat foods in the refrigerated unit at the pancake station. Discussed with PIC to maintain raw foods and ready to eat items seperately in refrigerated units. PIC Corrected on site
590.003/3-302.11-P
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed high temp machine with a rinse temperature of 160F. Discussed with PIC to contact company for repairs in order for rinse temperature to reach 180F. Instructed PIC to temporarily use 3 Compartment sink and chlorine @ 100ppm.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple ready to eat foods stored in walk in unit held over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide date marking for all ready to eat foods stored in refrigerated unit over 24hrs.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed a few immature flies and crawling insect in warewashing room. Provide a detailed pest report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed foods stored in walk in units uncovered. Provide a cover or lid to protect foods from contamination
590.003/3-302.11-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Observed dead pest in light shield in warewash area. Remove and clean
590.006/6-501.112-C
58
Aug 30, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cook handling baked good with bare hand. Discussed with cook / PIC to properly handle food with clean gloved hands. PIC disposed food item.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine with dusty filters and soils inside. Clean to remove all soils / dust.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple ready to eat food items held over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Discussed with PIC to provide date marking for all ready to eat items held over 24hrs and stored in refrigerated units.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple soiled wiping cloths stored on tables and countertops throughout kitchen prep / cook line. Remove and maintain wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
67
May 31, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live roaches in basement. Instructed PIC to contact licensed pest control for immediate remedies and provide detailed report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed 1 light blown under hood. Replace
590.006/6-501.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leaky faucet at handsink. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
82
May 24, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored above ready to eat produce. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain raw foods properly stored seperately. Corrected on site
590.003/3-302.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat foods held over 24hrs per PIC not properly date marked. Discussed with PIC to date mark all ready to eat foods held over 24 hrs.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soils around interior of deep freezers and ice machine. Clean to remove all soils. Monitor
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live roaches in basement. Instructed PIC to contact licensed pest control for immediate remedies and provide detailed report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leaky faucet at handsink. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cardboxes on floors. Remove all unnecessary boxes / clutter
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed 1 light blown under hood. Replace
590.006/6-501.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food boxes stored on floor of walk in cooler. Properly store food 6" off the floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
52
May 16, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored above ready to eat produce. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain raw foods properly stored seperately. Corrected on site
590.003/3-302.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat foods held over 24hrs per PIC not properly date marked. Discussed with PIC to date mark all ready to eat foods held over 24 hrs.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soils around interior of deep freezers and ice machine. Clean to remove all soils. Monitor
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cardboxes on floors. Remove all unnecessary boxes / clutter
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed 1 light blown under hood. Replace
590.006/6-501.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food boxes stored on floor of walk in cooler. Properly store food 6" off the floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leaky faucet at handsink. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mike's City Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mike's City Diner on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mike's City Diner?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Mike's City Diner.
How does Mike's City Diner compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Mike's City Diner most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Mike's City Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mike's City Diner have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mike's City Diner 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 Mike's City Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mike's City Diner is inspected around four times per year on average.
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