Nubian Markets
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Nubian Markets 11 times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Roxbury sits at 83, putting Nubian Markets on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 20, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired May 2025. Contact hood cleaning company to schedule cleaning and submit confirmation to the Health Division
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Jun 9, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple cans stored on retail shelves with dents at the seals. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all cans are in good condition while stored for retail sales
590.003/3-202.15-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed reach in unit with soils / food debris at cooking grill along with soiled grill table. Clean with frequency to prevent build up
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multi-door reach in freezers in retail stored with ice build up. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure freezers are operating properly without ice build up
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired May 2025. Contact hood cleaning company to schedule cleaning and submit confirmation to the Health Division
590.006/6-501.14-C
74
Feb 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed kitchen walk in cooler functioning between 55F-57F. PIC storing inside butcher walk in cooler seperated from raw meats. HVAC repairs in progress while on site
590.005/5-103.11-PF
90
Jan 30, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed steamed vegetables & peas stored on hot holding plates at front counter between 119F-125F. Discussed with PIC to maintain hot holding @ 135F and above. PIC reheated to 165F
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items stored in non-operating walk in cooler between 57F-60F within unknown time. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC voluntarily disposed / denatured
590.003/3-501.16-P
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed kitchen walk in cooler functioning between 55F-57F. PIC storing inside butcher walk in cooler seperated from raw meats. HVAC repairs in progress while on site
590.005/5-103.11-PF
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple can goods stored on retail shelves dented at the seal. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all can goods are in good condition while stored on retail shelves. PIC removed
590.003/3-202.15-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide irreversiblet thermometer for high temp machine for internal temperature of machine
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed floor in butcher walk in cooler with blood spills. Instructed PIC to maintain clean and use sheet pans to maintain drips
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bulk containers / plastic bowls in kitchen stored unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food items stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide handled scoopers for all bulk containers for dispensing
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple wiping cloths stored on tables in butcher area. Maintain all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue the usage of sponges at the warewashing bay in kitchen.
590.004/4-101.16-C
43
Jul 30, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed sliced chicken stored on service line @ 95F at this time. Discussed with PIC to maintain hot holding @ 135F and above. PIC removed from service line to reheat per order.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee improperly performing warewashing procedures. Discussed with PIC to review and re-train procedures
590.004/4-703.11-P
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed packaged raw meat stored in butcher case without safe handling instructions. Provide the required label on all raw meats excluding fish.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
67
Mar 27, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee improperly performing warewashing procedures. Discussed with PIC to review and re-train procedures
590.004/4-703.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed sliced chicken stored on service line @ 95F at this time. Discussed with PIC to maintain hot holding @ 135F and above. PIC removed from service line to reheat per order.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed packaged raw meat stored in butcher case without safe handling instructions. Provide the required label on all raw meats excluding fish.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed squeeze bottles stored without identification. Provide labels on all squeeze bottles with identification of common food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed raw meat stored directly on racks. Discontinue practice and store meat on a sheet pans in walk in cooler to protect from contamination.
590.003/3-307.11-C
61
Mar 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cut potatoes / sweet potatoes / sliced chicken stored on service line between 120F-130F. Discussed with PIC to maintain hot holding @ 135F and above. PIC reheated
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed packaged raw meat stored in butcher case without safe handling instructions. Provide labels
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed squeeze bottles stored without identification. Provide labels on all squeeze bottles with identification of common food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed raw meat stored directly on racks. Discontinue practice and store meat on a sheet pans in walk in cooler to protect from contamination.
590.003/3-307.11-C
70
Aug 31, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee remove and placed on the same gloves. Discussed with PIC to review handwashing procedures with staff. Employee removed. Corrected on site
590.003/3-304.15-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed dusty filters on ice machine. Discussed with PIC to properly clean and sanitize
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavily used cutting board. Resurface or replace
590.004/4-202.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide handled scoopers for all bulk containers. Discontinue using plastic bowls
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles without labels. Provide common names of food items stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled wiping cloths on tables. Remove and maintain all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use
590.003/3-304.14-C
61
Feb 22, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nubian Markets last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nubian Markets on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nubian Markets?
Across the inspection record, “(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Nubian Markets.
How does Nubian Markets compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Nubian Markets most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Nubian Markets' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nubian Markets have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nubian Markets 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 Nubian Markets inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nubian Markets is inspected around four times per year on average.
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