Nunez Market
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
90
Score
Nunez Market has been inspected 13 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 25, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “segregation and location-distressed merchandise” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Compared to the broader Roxbury restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Outstanding fee remains for the " Milk - Dairy - Frozen desserts " permits - Address immediately
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
90
Feb 12, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Outstanding fee remains for the " Milk - Dairy - Frozen desserts " permits - Address immediately
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the store from rock salt dirty water and puddles from the snow
590.006/6-101.11-C
Floor covering mats and duckboards (c)
Inspector notes: Remove / replace all compromised area floor matts and soiled cardboard
590.006/6-201.15-C
82
Jul 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings inside chip boxes and on shelves. PIC stated weekly services at this time and was instructed to provide reports to the Health Division
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Jun 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings inside chip boxes and on shelves. PIC stated weekly services at this time and was instructed to provide reports to the Health Division
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Jun 13, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings inside chip boxes and on shelves. PIC stated weekly services at this time and was instructed to provide reports to the Health Division
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed individual food items stored on retail shelves without labels. Discussed with PIC to ensure all foods stored for retail are with proper labels that include minimum ingredients.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings on snack shelves. Clean to remove all dropping
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Jan 28, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed expired packaged foods stored in deli case. Remove and monitor expiration dates on a daily basis
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed bulk packages opened for individual sales of food items without required food labels. Discontinue and ensure all foods are properly labeled with the minimum requirements.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled cardboard boxes used for lining on chip display. Remove and maintain a clean smooth durable surface Observed food debris / soils along sliding door gaskets at deli case. Clean to remove all soils / debris
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
May 17, 2024
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed individual food items on retail shelves without proper labels (Sliced cheese / cake snacks). Discussed with PIC to only store food items with required labels which includes ingredients. PIC removed
590.003/3-602.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food debris along deli case gaskets and ice build up inside ice cream case. Thoroughly clean to remove all debris / ice
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed expired can goods (2022) / cereal (Nov 2022) / chips on shelves and packaged meat items in deli case. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all expiration dates are in compliance on all food items. PIC removed
590.006/6-404.11-PF
74
Feb 1, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed expired packaged deli meat / hot dogs (Nov / Dec 2023) stored with other food items. Discussed with PIC to monitor all expiration dates of food products for retail sale
590.006/6-404.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris and ice build up in deli case and ice cream chest. Clean all to remove food debris and ice build up
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed individual food items taken from bulk and being sold individually. Discussed with PIC to discontinue process and ensure all sold food items are with proper labels which include required information
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled cardboard boxes used for shelving at the chip display. Ensure surfaces are smooth clean and durable
590.004/4-101.19-C
70
Jan 24, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed expired packaged deli meat / hot dogs (Nov / Dec 2023) stored with other food items. Discussed with PIC to monitor all expiration dates of food products for retail sale
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed individual food items taken from bulk and being sold individually. Discussed with PIC to discontinue process and ensure all sold food items are with proper labels which include required information
590.003/3-602.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris and ice build up in deli case and ice cream chest. Clean all to remove food debris and ice build up
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed individual food items taken from bulk and being sold individually. Discussed with PIC to discontinue process and ensure all sold food items are with proper labels which include required information
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled cardboard boxes used for shelving at the chip display. Ensure surfaces are smooth clean and durable
590.004/4-101.19-C
64
Aug 10, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed expired (July 25 / August 8) packaged meat items stored in deli case. Discussed with PIC to monitor and maintain foods in compliance
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple can goods dented at the seal on retail shelves. Discussed with PIC to monitor condition of can goods to ensure in compliance
590.003/3-202.15-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled cardboard boxes used for shelving at chip display. Maintain a clean smooth and durable surface
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Feb 23, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple packaged deli items expired. Discussed with PIC to monitor expiration dates of food products. PIC corrected on site
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled cardboard used for lining on chip display. Remove and maintain a smooth clean and durable surface.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Oct 24, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 6, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills and debris along sliding doors of display case. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed packaged deli meats expired May 2022 stored in refrigeration with other products. Discussed with PIC to remove and monitor expiration dates of foods. Corrected on site
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soil cardboard boxes used as shelving on chip rack. Remove and maintain a smooth clean and durable surface
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nunez Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nunez Market on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nunez Market?
Across the inspection record, “segregation and location-distressed merchandise” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Nunez Market.
How does Nunez Market compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Nunez Market most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Nunez Market's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nunez Market have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nunez Market 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 Nunez Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nunez Market is inspected around three times per year on average.
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