New Market Sq. Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
90
Score
New Market Sq. Cafe appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. New Market Sq. Cafe was last inspected on Feb 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Roxbury restaurant scores 83. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC is having an issue with his Tax I.D. #
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
90
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible grime and rust around the greasetrap where needed
590.005/5-402.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all areas of the hood are visibly clean - hood sticker ios currently expired - PIC stated he has scheduled an appointent for this upcoming Saturday 1/31/26
590.004/4-202.18-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean vents in the hood system to remove all visible grease and geime
590.004/4-202.18-C
86
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure current food safety certificate is on site and posted in a conspicuous location
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors and walls where needed from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Keep elevated off the floors after use
590.006/6-501.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all areas of the hood are visibly clean - hood sticker ios currently expired - PIC stated he has scheduled an appointent for this upcoming Saturday 1/31/26
590.004/4-202.18-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible grime and rust around the greasetrap where needed
590.005/5-402.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of all bulk food storage bins from visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Set up accordingly
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are elevated off the foors [ a minimum of six [6] inches during periods of storage including dry goods and refrigerated / frozen foods
590.003/3-305.11-C
67
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are elevated off the foors [ a minimum of six [6] inches during periods of storage including dry goods and refrigerated / frozen foods
590.003/3-305.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Keep elevated off the floors after use
590.006/6-501.16-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors and walls where needed from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of all bulk food storage bins from visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Set up accordingly
590.003/3-305.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure current food safety certificate is on site and posted in a conspicuous location
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
74
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked beans and pork chops stored in refrigerated units between 45F-52F. Discussed with PC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw ground beef and raw ground chicken stored together in upright refrigerated unit in rear storage room. Discussed with PIC to ensure different species of raw meats are stored seperately in refrigerated units. COS
590.003/3-302.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed house made pico stored and held in upright refrigerated units over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide date marking in all ready to eat foods stored and held over 24hrs per PIC
590.003/3-501.17-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling leaking through light shield near cooking line. Contact plumber for repairs and provide a plumbers report for repairs
590.005/5-205.15-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed paper towel dispenser not operating properly at hand sink. Ensure all equipment is operating and paper towels are able to dispense for proper hand drying
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired November 2024. Discussed with PIC via telephone to contact hood cleaning company and provide confirmation of hood cleaning date to the Health Division immediately
590.006/6-501.14-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food spills / debrs at cooking grill. Maintain clean and free of spills
590.004/4-601.11-C
55
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw ground beef and raw ground chicken stored together in upright refrigerated unit in rear storage room. Discussed with PIC to ensure different species of raw meats are stored seperately in refrigerated units. COS
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked beans and pork chops stored in refrigerated units between 45F-52F. Discussed with PC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed house made pico stored and held in upright refrigerated units over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide date marking in all ready to eat foods stored and held over 24hrs per PIC
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired November 2024. Discussed with PIC via telephone to contact hood cleaning company and provide confirmation of hood cleaning date to the Health Division immediately
590.006/6-501.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling leaking through light shield near cooking line. Contact plumber for repairs and provide a plumbers report for repairs
590.005/5-205.15-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food spills / debrs at cooking grill. Maintain clean and free of spills
590.004/4-601.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed paper towel dispenser not operating properly at hand sink. Ensure all equipment is operating and paper towels are able to dispense for proper hand drying
590.004/4-501.11-C
55
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed ground beef stored in steam table @ 99F. Discussed with PIC to
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat food in upright refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to maintain raw and ready to eat food stored seperately in refrigerated units. Corrected on site
590.003/3-302.11-P
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on tables. Remove and maintain wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use
590.003/3-304.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leak underneath 3 bay compartment sink and faucet. Contact licensed plumber for repairs and provide a report
590.005/5-205.15-C
67
Jan 29, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods in single door refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to ensure raw vs ready to eat foods are stored seperately in refrigerated units. Corrected on site
590.003/3-302.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand sink. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at hand sink at all times for effective handwashing. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at hand sink. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand soap at hand sink at all times for effective handwashing. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple soiled wiping cloths stored on counters. Remove and maintain wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
67
Jun 28, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels in dispenser at handsink. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at all times. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease around pipes and door of fryolator. Clean to remove all grease build up
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired May 2023. Discussed with PIC to contact Hood cleaning company for immediate appointment and submit email confirmation to the Health division.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed floors behind and in between cooking grill soiled with grease. Clean to remove all and monitor to maintain grease free.
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Feb 9, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed Hood sticker expired November 2022. PIC stated scheduled appointment - Thursday February 16th. Instructed PIC to provide confirmation of cleaning upon completion to the Health department.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris in upright 2 door produce / vegetable refrigerated unit. Clean to remove soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Aug 8, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired May 2022. Discussed with PIC to maintain hood cleaning on a timely manner. PIC contacted hood company at the time of inspection and will contact the Health department with scheduled date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Market Sq. Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Market Sq. Cafe on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Market Sq. Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at New Market Sq. Cafe.
How does New Market Sq. Cafe compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
New Market Sq. Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has New Market Sq. Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at New Market Sq. Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at New Market Sq. 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 New Market Sq. Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Market Sq. Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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