Price Rite
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Price Rite stretching back to 2022. Price Rite was last inspected on Apr 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Roxbury restaurant scores 83. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Noted dead cockroaches in the back storage area on the glue trap.clean to remove /Provide detail pest report to Keila.depina@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.112-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hole observed in the lower wall in the meat storage room/ Repair to prevent pest entry
590.006/6-201.17-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Stagnant water observed in the meat storage room floor. clean to remove
590.006/6-501.13-C
86
Aug 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small rodent droppings noted in the produce storage room / Remove and maintain. *RK environmental Services provide weekly extermintations every Friday. Last visit on 8/1/2025. IPM does not reflect any activity at this time.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Feb 27, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ice build observed on the inside of the Brookline Ice frezer. Defrost and clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
May 14, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was still evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings located on the sales floor. Pest control had also reported catching 21 mice while conductin their inspections. Management will follow up with additional reports and continue with frequent services until otherwise told by pest control.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Feb 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Several packages of dog food/chips with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and discard all adulterated bags.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be gnaw markings on packages of dog food/chips. Address and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
78
Oct 4, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Wall paint worn inside produce walk in cooler repair. Stain on floor inside mens restroom Clean to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Door gasket to walk in cooler loose repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Continue to clean the drains to remove slight odors.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Sep 19, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Manager self reporting a floor drain clog/ backup in the stores meat production room.Meat production had ended for the day.Arts drain service cleared the issue prior to my arrival. Odors remained throughout the store but have been dissipating during my visit. Manager instructed to Email a copy of the drain service report to ISDHealth@Boston.gov Provide all necessary cleaning/sanitizing/deodorizing of the affected location remove all odors from the retail location.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Continue to clean the drains to remove slight odors.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Manager self reporting that the floor drains in the meat room were clogged and backed up. Clean/sanitize/deodorize all exposed equipment & prep tables in the meat room
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Wall paint worn inside produce walk in cooler repair. Stain on floor inside mens restroom Clean to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Door gasket to walk in cooler loose repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
74
Sep 18, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Manager self reporting a floor drain clog/ backup in the stores meat production room.Meat production had ended for the day.Arts drain service cleared the issue prior to my arrival. Odors remained throughout the store but have been dissipating during my visit. Manager instructed to Email a copy of the drain service report to ISDHealth@Boston.gov Provide all necessary cleaning/sanitizing/deodorizing of the affected location remove all odors from the retail location.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Manager self reporting that the floor drains in the meat room were clogged and backed up. Clean/sanitize/deodorize all exposed equipment & prep tables in the meat room
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Manager reporting a floor drain backup in the meat room. Arts drain service cleared the backup noxious odors remained throughout the store generating a complaint. Manager instructed to clean/sanitize/deodorize the entire meat room ensure that all noxious odors are removed from the retail location of the store.
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
Mar 6, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Damaged food stored with no signage foods must be segregated to designated area away from other foods.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Cod Fish Display case rusty in some parts repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Door hinge broken to produce walk in cooler door repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below storage shelving inside produce department and floor inside meat deparment staff locker area. Clean walls inside meat deparment ware washing area and door to meat walkin cooler.
590.006/6-201.11-C
78
Sep 16, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Cip equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the bottom sections of shelving units in the meat case where needed from visible blood spills - clean all the metal sheles in the grocery aisles from all visible rusted areas and where visible food spills are located
590.004/4-202.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors underneath all grocery aisles shelving units- floors in the meat room and all other areas where needed from visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: In the open self service refrigerated meat case Price Rice is selling fully cooked and smoked hamhocks in small packages available for retail sale - each package contains a 2-4 count of these hamhocks in each package - the sell by dates on the labels suggest a sell by daye of September 21st 2022. These hamhocks are commercially prepared and packed when delivered to the store - there was some small signs of mold beginning to form on two of the many packages of hocks - Meat manager was there during inspection and removed them from the retail case - ensure to visibly inspect all packaged meats on a daily basis to ensure quality and intergrity of all foods being sold in the meat cases
590.003/3-302.11-C
86
Jul 28, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Replace torn walk in cooler curtins for produce department.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean baseboard inside womens restroom. Repair out of place ceiling tiles inside meat department. Clean wall inside meat department.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Repair crack on concrete floor inside meat walk in cooler. Clean floor below produce shelving inside walk in cooler.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Provide trash recepticles with covers for womens restroom and meat department.
590.005/5-501.13-C
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Price Rite last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Price Rite on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Price Rite?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Price Rite.
How does Price Rite compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Price Rite most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Price Rite's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Price Rite have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Price Rite 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 Price Rite inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Price Rite is inspected around three times per year on average.
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