Pina's Grocery
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
95
Score
Across the available record, Pina's Grocery has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 7, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
“Controlling pests” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Among Roxbury restaurants, the typical score is 83; Pina's Grocery is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Characteristics-single-service and single-use (c)
Inspector notes: Observed retail shelvings lined with carboard. Discontinue (corrected on site by PIC)
590.004/4-102.11-C
95
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed grocery shelvings line with cardboard. Discontinue. Corrected on site by PIC
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Dec 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in the resr and alleyway of the store - address as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris scattered around the trash containers
590.005/5-501.15-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible loose trash and debris in the alleyway affiliated with the store
590.005/5-501.15-C
82
Dec 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: No receipts on site for filled pastries being sold on the front counter - discontinue selling at this time
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in the resr and alleyway of the store - address as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside all refrigeration / freezer units from all visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all foods elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris scattered around the trash containers
590.005/5-501.15-C
Closing toilet room doors (c)
Inspector notes: Address
590.006/6-501.19-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate all in use mops off the floors a minimum of six inches after use
590.006/6-501.16-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all broken equipment from the back of the store and in the alleyway
590.006/6-501.114-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all compromised ceiling tiles where needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the facility from all loose trash and debris
590.006/6-101.11-C
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Mar 14, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Several expired dairy products in the cooler - visibly rotten peppers and potatos - removed during inspection
590.003/3-101.11-P
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Baked goods being sold by the front counter that appear to be residentially prepared / no wholesale receipts provided - removed during inspection
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent activity observed in the trash section / rear storage area of the store - address with pest control company as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all trash barrells have tight fitting lids when not in use to reduce rodent activity
590.005/5-501.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the store from visible soils and food spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean grocery shelves - clean inside and outsid eof all refrigeration / freezer units from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all foods elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches especially the snacks chips and breads
590.003/3-305.11-C
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Sep 14, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in the store - address immediately as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all trash receptacles are being covered tightly when not in use to reduce potential rodent activity
590.005/5-501.113-C
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Aug 30, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Several bags of chips and loaves od bread with holes from rodent activity - remove and store as discssed
590.003/3-101.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in the store - address immediately as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cip equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean all grocery aisle shelving units where needed from the visible food spills
590.004/4-202.12-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all foods elevated off the floors when storing them - - remove from the shelves each evening and place in stronf food storage bins [ foods such as bread - chips -cereal - baked goods / snacks ]
590.003/3-302.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all soiled in use brooms and mops elevated off the floors afrer use - keep inside the mop buckets with some bleach and water when not in use
590.006/6-501.16-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all trash receptacles have tight fitting lids and do not hae holes or acces to the inside for rodents to be attracted to - bleach can assist in distractions by pouring it inthe trash areas
590.005/5-501.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors underneath the chip racks and behind all shelving units where needed from all food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Replace compromised door sweeps where needed
590.006/6-201.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside of all refrigeration and freezer units from visible food spills
590.004/4-202.16-C
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May 4, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Not overseeing the cleanliness of the store properly as rodent activity is visible throughout the store - repeat violation
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity throughout the store - need to contact your pest control company and provide an IPM report as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean around the trash barrels in the alleyway as well as the by the rear door where there are visible openings for rodent access / block exposed areas as discussed
590.005/5-501.115-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove any and all unused equipment either broken personal or not affiliated with the business - just collectiing soils and area for rodents to harbor in
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors threoughout the entire store from food spills staind and soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outdoor enclosure (c)
Inspector notes: Replace compromised door sweep on the rear door
590.005/5-501.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue storing any chips or ready top eat foods directly on the floors and keep elevated a minimum of six inches to reduce rodent activity
590.003/3-302.11-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove old trash and debris lingering inside the barrels - clran to remove all soils - apply bleach to assist with the removal as recommended
590.005/5-501.116-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pina's Grocery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pina's Grocery on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pina's Grocery?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Pina's Grocery.
How does Pina's Grocery compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Pina's Grocery most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Pina's Grocery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pina's Grocery have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pina's Grocery 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 Pina's Grocery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pina's Grocery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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