Obosa Foods

146 Belgrade Av, Roslindale, MA 02131

African

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Obosa Foods has been inspected 13 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 9, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surfaces”, showing up nine times.

Obosa Foods' latest score of 64 falls below the Roslindale average of 85. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to rodent droppings in the corner of the main kitchen area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection

590.006/6-501.111-PF

(a )cooling methods (pf)

Inspector notes: Bins of cooked chicken inside of the walk-in freezer at 180F. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place prior to being placed into the walk-oin freezer.

590.003/3-501.15-PF

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Splash guard to the hand sink in the main kitchen damaged/missing. Replace. Bug light observed being used direclty over a preparation table. Discontinue and use in an area that will not contaminate any type of food products/equipment.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Portable hand sink located in the back preparation room not functioning. Address and ensure hand sink is fully functional and operating properly.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Floor under and around the fryer/grill station with food spills and other debris. Clean to remove.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Designation-dressing areas and lockers (c)

Inspector notes: Employee jackets/clothing observed being hung on equipment and storage rack. Discontinue and provide a designated area for all personal belongings.

590.006/6-305.11-C

Dec 18, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: As discussed please have the hand sink in the back room repaired. Until it is repaired please have staff do all the prep work in the kitchen. You must have a hand sink in prep areas.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: PIC did have pest control come out but did not have a report to review. I did not see any activity at this time and the location has been cleaned up. Please start a folder to hold your pest reports on site. I will need to see this at re-inspection date. If you continue to see anything please have pest control come more often.

590.006/6-501.111-C

Dec 12, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 10 minor violations.

View 13 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: As discussed please have the hand sink in the back room repaired. Until it is repaired please have staff do all the prep work in the kitchen. You must have a hand sink in prep areas.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: At time of inspection I found to live cockroaches on top of the dishwasher. A pile of wiping cloths (wet) removed and PIC killed the roach. Please email me the past few pest reports and do a deep cleaning and have them come back out to do another inspection. Please have them come out a few times until issues is corrected.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink in kitchen did not have any paper towels. Please provide. PIC stated that the back room is only storage. If you do any prep a hand sink will need to be installed.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to set up a sanitizer bucket to store wiping cloths. Multiple wiping cloths found in prep and cooking area. A large pile on top and side of dishwasher.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: The hood filters on the cooking line will need to be cleaned. The hood is due this month please have a date when it will be cleaned.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Small cutting boards stored as clean will need to be replaced or re-surfaced to removed deep dark scores.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean... small metal table to the right of the stove grease build up. All shelves on walls in kitchen. Exterior of bulk food conatiners and refrigerators. And paint metal rusty shelves in walk ins.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor under and behind cooking equipment refrigerators and tables. The floor in the basement will also need a good cleaning. Clean the wall around small in the wall fan behind the cooking line warewashing and dishwasher. Visibly soiled.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to do a cleaning on the equipment attached to the walls. Paper towel soap small fan and any other equipment with grease build up.

590.006/6-201.17-C

Controlling pests (c)

590.006/6-501.111-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to repair the ceiling tile above the dishwasher and the peeling wall behind the three bay sink.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to store all foods off the floor 6 inches in walk ins.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: In multiple refrigerators and walk in I found foods not properly covered or covered at all. Please review with your staff to properly cover foods in storage unless in a cooking stage.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Dec 3, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink in kitchen did not have any paper towels. Please provide. PIC stated that the back room is only storage. If you do any prep a hand sink will need to be installed.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

590.003/3-305.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to store all foods off the floor 6 inches in walk ins.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to set up a sanitizer bucket to store wiping cloths. Multiple wiping cloths found in prep and cooking area. A large pile on top and side of dishwasher.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: The hood filters on the cooking line will need to be cleaned. The hood is due this month please have a date when it will be cleaned.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to do a cleaning on the equipment attached to the walls. Paper towel soap small fan and any other equipment with grease build up.

590.006/6-201.17-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

590.006/6-201.11-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to repair the ceiling tile above the dishwasher and the peeling wall behind the three bay sink.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

590.004/4-202.16-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Small cutting boards stored as clean will need to be replaced or re-surfaced to removed deep dark scores.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Jun 4, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Due to the power being out please provide some dry ice to be able to maintain the food temperature at or below 41F. Temperatures of the food at this time was below 39F or frozen. Eversource did not have a time line when the repair will be done. PIC moved all food into walk in and will need to look into getting dry ice for the walk in refrigerator.

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Repair the screen on the back door. Ripped 6-3-25 Please have someone repair the screen on the back door.

590.006/6-101.11-C

May 21, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC could not find the high temperature dishwasher measuring device.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink blocked in kitchen with container.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to review all violations with staff. Proper holding cooking of food will need to be done. General cleaning of location. Not to block hand sink. Kitchen had a lot of things goinf on. Maybe another prep table in kitchen will help.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)

Inspector notes: Clean untensils stored in holder soiled. Holder also soiled.

590.004/4-903.11-C1

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Discontinue to store any foods on grease trap next to three bay sink. Provide shelves in walk in so foods are not store ontop of each other. Discontinue to do any prep on vegetables on drain board of the three bay sink.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide covers for food in storage. Mutiple containers with out covers.

590.003/3-305.11-C

(b) cooling methods (c)

Inspector notes: Discontinue to cool with a tight cover on the container. I found a container of "fufu" in the back room hot with a cover cooling.

590.003/3-501.15-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean in place cooking equipment Clean untensil holders on cooking line and prep tabel clean dishwasher and clean any attached equipment to the walls by three bay sink.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Trash barrels in kitchen full dumpster out side overlocaed and weeds. All need to be clean.

590.005/5-501.13-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Repair the screen on the back door. Ripped

590.006/6-101.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floors in the walk ins and under and behind cooking equipment and the dishwasher.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Dec 18, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink in kitchen was blocked with equipment. Please review with staff not to block hand sink.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Filters on cooking line will need to be cleaned. The hood sticker expires on 12-26-24. Please have the hood cleaned also.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a thermometer for the hot holding cabinets.

590.004/4-204.112-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the walls in the kitchen and prep areas of dry food. Clean the floor under and behind cooking equipment.

590.006/6-201.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide an up to date Food Safety and Allergen certificates and post them with other permits.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Be sure all food containers are properly labeled.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean Bulk food containers All shelves in kitchen In place cooking equipment.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Sep 11, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: As discussed PIC will need to get a irreversable measuring device for the high temp dishwasher or thermal strips.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean in place cooking equipment.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters and have the hood cleaned and new sticker provided. PIC stated that the hood will be cleaned on Monday.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Aug 20, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: As discussed PIC will need to get a irreversable measuring device for the high temp dishwasher or thermal strips.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters and have the hood cleaned and new sticker provided. PIC stated that the hood will be cleaned on Monday.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to have the dishwasher repaired. Until dishwasher is repaired location will need to use disposable plates and silverware. All other equipment can be washed in the three bay sink.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean in place cooking equipment.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Jun 5, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: As discussed please store raw whole eggs on the bottom shelf.

590.003/3-302.11-P

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with all staff how to properly set up a three bay sink and wash rinse and sanitize equipment. At this time witnessed a staff member washing but did not sanitize a cracked green container.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace any cracked plastic containers.

590.004/4-202.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: As discussed the location will need to have a deep cleaning and pest control to come out and do an inspection. PIC will need to put together the pest control reports for inspector to review. Found evidence in the kitchen and basement of rodent dropping.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters and the hood exterior from grease build up. Hood sticker good until July 2024

590.004/4-202.18-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean... Bulk food containers in place equipment and all shelves in kitchen and basement.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the walls in the kitchen and in prep room. Clean the floor under and behind cooking equipment on the cooking line and tables and refrigeration units. Visibly soiled.

590.006/6-201.11-C

(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)

590.004/4-502.11-C

Aug 3, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 11 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Dumpsticks 49F discontinue to store at room temperature. Fish 47F discontinue to store at room temperature. PIC moved both into walk in and will only take out what is needed.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Where to wash (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink in kitchen was dry to the touch. PIC will need to review with staff to wash hands in hand sink and no where else.

590.002/2-301.15-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: At this time no one was put in charge of the location. Owner was called on the phone and this was explainded to her. PIC will need to have someone else take a food safety course so the food code is followed when PIC is not around.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No paper towels at hand sink in kitchen. Provide

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floor under and behind cooking equipment walk ins and prep area. Visibly soiled.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Provide a wiping cloth bucket with sanitizer in it. Multiple wiping clothes stored all arounf kitchen.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Discontinue to store product on the floor in kitchen. Always needs to be off the floor 6 inches.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Food storage prohibited areas (c)

Inspector notes: While waiting for PIC to come out to front counter I witnessed staff moving food out the back door and into a van. I had them move it all back into the location and properly refrigerate it and discontinue to store food out or temperature control. Food will need to be store hot or cold and properly covered.

590.003/3-305.12-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: All in place cooking equipment will need to be cleaned. All small equipment (mixers) will need to be cleaned. All shelves in kitchen will need to be cleaned. Interior and exterior of refrigeration will need to be cleaned. Clean small and large bulk food containers.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Outdoor storage surface (c)

Inspector notes: Back of property has high weeds and some debris. Clean to remove.

590.005/5-501.11-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Repair broken tile on step into kitchen.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Dec 1, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 10 violations

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff not to block hand sinks general cleaning and repair of location. Please have hood cleaned of heavy grease build up.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink in kitchen blocked with piles of buckets. PIC will need to have hand sink available at all times.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Replace miising ceiling tile next to hood on cooking line. Missing. Repair wall behinf three bay sink and replace caulking.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Provide more shelves in walk in so food containers are not stacked on top of each other and not properly covers.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to label all bulk food containers large and small not all had labels.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Discontinue to store food containers on the floor. (walk in) Provide covers for food in storage. Not all food properly covers. Tins foil falling apart.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: All the walls in the kitchen soiled with grease build up. Ceiling in kitchen soiled with grease build up. Floor in kitchen side storage room and basement will need to be cleaned under and behind equipment. Floor in walk ins will need to be cleaned.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean all shelves in kitchen and side storage area. Clean all refrigeration equipment (inside shelves and handles) Clean exterior of bulk food containers. Clean all in place cooking equipment.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood filters on cooking line soiled with heavy grease build up. Clean to remove. Hood sticker expired Oct 2022. Hood will need to be cleaned before re-inspection.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean to remove all deep dark stains on cutting boards in kitchen area. If no please replace.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Aug 18, 2022

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

(a )cooling methods (pf)

Inspector notes: There are items cooked earlier in the day that are cooling on the top of the sandwich unit and stacked in plastic containers in the coolers. Develop proper cooling methods to be sure items are getting cooled properly for 135F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional four hours.

590.003/3-501.15-PF

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Obosa Foods last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Obosa Foods on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Obosa Foods?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Obosa Foods.

How does Obosa Foods compare to other restaurants in Roslindale?

Obosa Foods most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Roslindale average of 85.

Has Obosa Foods' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Obosa Foods have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Obosa Foods means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Obosa Foods inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Obosa Foods is inspected around four times per year on average.

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