Punjab Mini Mart

1576 Tremont, Roxbury, MA 02120
Indian
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2023
50
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2022, Punjab Mini Mart has 16 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 29, 2023. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Note that Punjab Mini Mart's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 29, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 10 violations per visit.

“Surface characteristics-indoor areas” comes up most often, recorded 16 times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Roxbury restaurant, which scores around 83. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

16
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Several items of prepackaged foods have been compromised due to rodent activity - packages of rice and other foods items out for retail sale have been knawed open and chewed by rodents - remove and discard all compromised foods as we discussed in the grocery aisles where needed
590.003/3-101.11-P
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: When you enter the establishment there is an immediate odor from the rodents. There are large amounts of chewed food products and rodent dropppings in the basement and on the store shelves. This permit is suspended until the infestation can be brought under control.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent droppings as well as live sightings of rodents in basement during inspection - PIC needs to address the situation immediately with his professionally licensed pest control company as this has been an on going occurence over the last few months
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: As part of the hearing decision from October the owner supposed to provide monthly audits from a licensed trainer. They have not provided these audits as required to continue to operate.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Broken in two seperate pieces a light cover on a two door cooler / freezer in the rear of the store needs tio be removed and repaired as discussed - Plastic food storage containers in the grocery aisles are visibly soiled and compromised - remove and replace as discussed
590.004/4-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all unused storage containers - remove and / or replace the plastic self service lottery stand used by customers to fill out lottery slips - clean to remove any and all loose cardboard and debris not in use withthe business
590.006/6-501.114-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the two empty visibly compromised wall mounted soap dispensers above the coffin freezer unit in the rear of the store
590.006/6-201.17-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the store as well as the basement stairway and basment floor from all visible food spills stains and soils - - Clean the perimeter of the walls around the store where the they meet the floor from food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean shelving units where needed of the grocery aisles - inside the multi door refrigeration / freezer units from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
50
Oct 27, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: All previous glue boards / traps and droppings have been removed and replaces with new ones - behind the small blue lottery desk located by the front door appear to be some droppings still visible - No current pest control reports on site either - IPM reports from your professionally licensed pest control company need to be available on site - this will be written statements from the company stating where all the problematic areas for rodent activity are located as well as the corrective actions that have been taken place and what te company is using to address them
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Although much of the loose debris not affiliated with the store have been removed and discarded that was in the rear corner of the store there still remains some clutter and debris - discard all items [ paint cans bag of cement - concrete blocks ] not affiliated with the store and / or organize the remaining items as discussed
590.006/6-501.114-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: there is a section of the ceiling inside the store that appears to have had a water leak - it has visible water damaged in the area - address and repair as discussed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Small area in the ceiling will need to be sealed again as a water stain is still evident -resurface as many times as needed until the area is [ clean - smooth - durable - non absorbant ]
590.006/6-201.16-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors in the corners of the store especially behind the multi door coolers plastic lottery desk and any other section of the store where visible soils still reside - most of the floors have been properly cleaned and sanitized
590.006/6-101.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: All in use brooms and mops used to clean the floor of the store shall be elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches off the floors after being used -cleaning solution inside the mop bucket shall be emptied throughout the day and then changed as needed then stored in the segragated area of the store as we discussed - sides of the mop sink do not have barriers on either side - if foods available for retail sale are to be sold on the shelving units ocated near to the area - barriers will need to be provided as we discussed during the interview
590.006/6-501.16-C
70
Oct 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue the processs of breaking down 20 - 25 pound bags of dry rice into individual smaller bags to sell to the public - No labels or ingredient list is avaialble - nor is there a proper clean area where this procedure can be conducted - Discontinue practices - the store is catagorized as a " retail store only"
590.003/3-101.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Owner has been sited in the past with repeat violations for ongoing rodent problem that evidently has not been properly addressed at this time- pictures taken inside the store of rodent waste scattered throughout the floors of the store especially underneath the chip racks around the large bags of dry rice and inside the compressors of the multi -door refrigeration / freezer units
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: All previous glue boards / traps and droppings have been removed and replaces with new ones - behind the small blue lottery desk located by the front door appear to be some droppings still visible - No current pest control reports on site either - IPM reports from your professionally licensed pest control company need to be available on site - this will be written statements from the company stating where all the problematic areas for rodent activity are located as well as the corrective actions that have been taken place and what te company is using to address them
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: An abundance of rodent waste is visble throughout the store - rodent droppings are visible underneath the grocery shelves - around the compressors inside the refrigeration / freezer units and around the large bags of dried rice avaialble for retail sale
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: All in use brooms and mops used to clean the floor of the store shall be elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches off the floors after being used -cleaning solution inside the mop bucket shall be emptied throughout the day and then changed as needed then stored in the segragated area of the store as we discussed - sides of the mop sink do not have barriers on either side - if foods available for retail sale are to be sold on the shelving units ocated near to the area - barriers will need to be provided as we discussed during the interview
590.006/6-501.16-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods being sold are elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches to reduce rodent activity and other potential contamination
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface all wooden shelving units used to store bags of rice and other bulk fod items on the floors of the store as discussed to remove all visible stains soils
590.004/4-101.19-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all shelving units in the grocery aisles - clean inside and outside of all freezer / refrigeration units -clean all other food storage surface areas where needed from visible food spills stains and visible rodent droppings - Clean the exterior of all the floor compressors underneath the multi door refrigeration / freezer units from rodent droppings and visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors in the corners of the store especially behind the multi door coolers plastic lottery desk and any other section of the store where visible soils still reside - most of the floors have been properly cleaned and sanitized
590.006/6-101.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the store including the stairs leading to the basement from all visible food spills stains soils and rodent droppings
590.006/6-101.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: there is a section of the ceiling inside the store that appears to have had a water leak - it has visible water damaged in the area - address and repair as discussed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Several glue boards underneath the chip racks and elsewhere throughout the store are covered with dead insects - clean to remove as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Although much of the loose debris not affiliated with the store have been removed and discarded that was in the rear corner of the store there still remains some clutter and debris - discard all items [ paint cans bag of cement - concrete blocks ] not affiliated with the store and / or organize the remaining items as discussed
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all clutter and debris gathering in the back / rear corner of the store - remove all items not affiliated with the store - maintain clean and tidy as discussed
590.006/6-501.114-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled mops and brooms lying on the floor of the grocery aisle - discontinue and store properly [ off the floors and inside the designated mop sink ] to reduce rodent activity
590.006/6-501.16-C
37
Oct 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue the processs of breaking down 20 - 25 pound bags of dry rice into individual smaller bags to sell to the public - No labels or ingredient list is avaialble - nor is there a proper clean area where this procedure can be conducted - Discontinue practices - the store is catagorized as a " retail store only"
590.003/3-101.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: An abundance of rodent waste is visble throughout the store - rodent droppings are visible underneath the grocery shelves - around the compressors inside the refrigeration / freezer units and around the large bags of dried rice avaialble for retail sale
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Owner has been sited in the past with repeat violations for ongoing rodent problem that evidently has not been properly addressed at this time- pictures taken inside the store of rodent waste scattered throughout the floors of the store especially underneath the chip racks around the large bags of dry rice and inside the compressors of the multi -door refrigeration / freezer units
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Several glue boards underneath the chip racks and elsewhere throughout the store are covered with dead insects - clean to remove as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods being sold are elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches to reduce rodent activity and other potential contamination
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface all wooden shelving units used to store bags of rice and other bulk fod items on the floors of the store as discussed to remove all visible stains soils
590.004/4-101.19-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all shelving units in the grocery aisles - clean inside and outside of all freezer / refrigeration units -clean all other food storage surface areas where needed from visible food spills stains and visible rodent droppings - Clean the exterior of all the floor compressors underneath the multi door refrigeration / freezer units from rodent droppings and visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the store including the stairs leading to the basement from all visible food spills stains soils and rodent droppings
590.006/6-101.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled mops and brooms lying on the floor of the grocery aisle - discontinue and store properly [ off the floors and inside the designated mop sink ] to reduce rodent activity
590.006/6-501.16-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all clutter and debris gathering in the back / rear corner of the store - remove all items not affiliated with the store - maintain clean and tidy as discussed
590.006/6-501.114-C
50
Jul 31, 2023
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface all remaining wooden shelving units that are not completely painted / stained - no unsealed wooden surfaces should be inside the store
590.004/4-101.19-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside all refrigeration / freezer units and all shelves in the grocery aisles with visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the store from all visible food spoills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Floor carpeting restrictions and installation (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible soils on the small black area floor rugs where needed
590.006/6-201.14-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the ceiling fans from dirt dust and debris
590.006/6-201.17-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Address as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remiove any broken or unused coolers or equipment in the store
590.006/6-501.114-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all in use mops and brooms elevated off the floors after being used
590.006/6-501.16-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Repair replace or remove all broken coolers inside the store
590.004/4-101.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Relocate the two bags of rock salt stored on the floor in front of the grocery aisle
590.003/3-302.11-C
61
Jul 24, 2023
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Address as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside all refrigeration / freezer units and all shelves in the grocery aisles with visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floor carpeting restrictions and installation (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible soils on the small black area floor rugs where needed
590.006/6-201.14-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the ceiling fans from dirt dust and debris
590.006/6-201.17-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Relocate the two bags of rock salt stored on the floor in front of the grocery aisle
590.003/3-302.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all in use mops and brooms elevated off the floors after being used
590.006/6-501.16-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remiove any broken or unused coolers or equipment in the store
590.006/6-501.114-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Repair replace or remove all broken coolers inside the store
590.004/4-101.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the store from all visible food spoills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
64
Apr 10, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all loose cardboard and loose debris in the rear of the store
590.006/6-501.114-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean remaining areas of the floor where there are visible food spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean remaining food soils where needed [ under pallets ]
590.006/6-101.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all in use mops and broods elevated off the floors after use - store in clean water with bleach sanitizer
590.006/6-501.16-C
82
Apr 3, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Remove bags of compromised rugs by the front entrance way
590.003/3-101.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: some rodent activity still noted by the front entrance where bags of 20 pound rice are being stored directly on the ground - address with a IPM report as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all in use mops and broods elevated off the floors after use - store in clean water with bleach sanitizer
590.006/6-501.16-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Esure all foods are being stored elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage to reduce rodent activity
590.003/3-305.11-C
Honestly presented (c)
Inspector notes: Experation dates can not be read on several packaged foods inside the freezer unit - address as discussed
590.003/3-601.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all shelving units with visible food spills stains and soils - clean inside the refrigeration units from visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris around the barrels - keep lids on when not in use
590.005/5-501.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean remaining areas of the floor where there are visible food spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the store from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all compromised area floor matts
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all loose cardboard and loose debris in the rear of the store
590.006/6-501.114-C
50
Mar 28, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Remove bags of compromised rugs by the front entrance way
590.003/3-101.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: some rodent activity still noted by the front entrance where bags of 20 pound rice are being stored directly on the ground - address with a IPM report as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the store from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all shelving units with visible food spills stains and soils - clean inside the refrigeration units from visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Esure all foods are being stored elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage to reduce rodent activity
590.003/3-305.11-C
Honestly presented (c)
Inspector notes: Experation dates can not be read on several packaged foods inside the freezer unit - address as discussed
590.003/3-601.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all compromised area floor matts
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris around the barrels - keep lids on when not in use
590.005/5-501.15-C
58
Jan 5, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being elevated off the floors a minimum of at least six inches during storage - this will assist with rodent activity and allow all areas of the floor to be cleaned properly as needed throughout the day
590.003/3-302.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling in the central part of the store observed with damage.Repair
590.006/6-101.11-C
90
Dec 28, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling in the central part of the store observed with damage.Repair
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Nov 21, 2022
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live rodent on a glue trap observed in the retail spice aisle multiple locations with rat/mouse droppings.Provide full pest report upon re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Items on the retail shelves(coconut milk powder oils)with expired sell by dates.Remove/rotate expired items daily PIC to remove items Rodent droppings observed in open boxes of items.Discard PIC instructed to check all retail items for possible adulteration.Remove/discard any adulterated items.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Expired items on the retail shelves rodent droppings in multiple locations soils & debris throughout. PIC must monitor day to day operations & provide active managerial control and corrective actions daily. PIC on site unable to allow access to the basement. PIC unable to provide the name of the establishments pest control company.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC could not provide procedures for vomit clean up or a kit.Provide vomit/diarrhea clean up kit on site Procedures to be Emailed to the PIC
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide working internal thermometers in all refrigeration/freezer units.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Debris & soils throughtout the retail aisles .Clean to remove debris & soils. Clean & organize the location
590.006/6-501.114-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/replace soiled glue trap in the retail spice aisle. PIC removed
590.006/6-501.112-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple floor tiles damaged or missing.Repair/replace Ceiling in the central part of the store observed with damage.Repair
590.006/6-101.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of all refrigeration/freezer units to remove soils/debris Clean to remove dust/soils from packaged/canned items on the retail shelves.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: "Central" freezer unit not operating unit is empty.Repair or discard Energy star freezer unit in use on the retail floor.Provide documentation that the unit is commercial grade NSF approved.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple items observed stored on the retail floors.Discontinue. Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the ground during storage.
590.003/3-305.11-C
47
Nov 18, 2022
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Items on the retail shelves(coconut milk powder oils)with expired sell by dates.Remove/rotate expired items daily PIC to remove items Rodent droppings observed in open boxes of items.Discard PIC instructed to check all retail items for possible adulteration.Remove/discard any adulterated items.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC could not provide procedures for vomit clean up or a kit.Provide vomit/diarrhea clean up kit on site Procedures to be Emailed to the PIC
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Expired items on the retail shelves rodent droppings in multiple locations soils & debris throughout. PIC must monitor day to day operations & provide active managerial control and corrective actions daily. PIC on site unable to allow access to the basement. PIC unable to provide the name of the establishments pest control company.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live rodent on a glue trap observed in the retail spice aisle multiple locations with rat/mouse droppings.Provide full pest report upon re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple items observed stored on the retail floors.Discontinue. Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the ground during storage.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide working internal thermometers in all refrigeration/freezer units.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: "Central" freezer unit not operating unit is empty.Repair or discard Energy star freezer unit in use on the retail floor.Provide documentation that the unit is commercial grade NSF approved.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/replace soiled glue trap in the retail spice aisle. PIC removed
590.006/6-501.112-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Debris & soils throughtout the retail aisles .Clean to remove debris & soils. Clean & organize the location
590.006/6-501.114-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of all refrigeration/freezer units to remove soils/debris Clean to remove dust/soils from packaged/canned items on the retail shelves.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple floor tiles damaged or missing.Repair/replace Ceiling in the central part of the store observed with damage.Repair
590.006/6-101.11-C
47
Jun 2, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to emove all loose debris cardboard and all foods out of date and removed from the shelves
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cooler in the back still needs to be cleaned out from food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Remove droppings left on the glue boards where needed
590.006/6-501.111-C
86
May 24, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Dairy products [ imported ] appear bloated and compromised - removed during inspection
590.003/3-101.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC needs to be more active with the rodent issues in the store - second time this year there has been visible signs of rodent activity - Address as discussed
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent droppings - provide an IPM report upon re-inspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to emove all loose debris cardboard and all foods out of date and removed from the shelves
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove aold cardboard broken coolers and articles not affiliated with the busines
590.006/6-501.114-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate all foods off the floor including the 20lb bags of rice a minimum of six inches during storage
590.003/3-302.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cooler in the back still needs to be cleaned out from food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all shelving units in the grocery aisles clean inside of allo refrigeration / freezer un its from visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all areas of the store where needed from visible soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Remove droppings left on the glue boards where needed
590.006/6-501.111-C
50
May 17, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Dairy products [ imported ] appear bloated and compromised - removed during inspection
590.003/3-101.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent droppings - provide an IPM report upon re-inspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC needs to be more active with the rodent issues in the store - second time this year there has been visible signs of rodent activity - Address as discussed
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate all foods off the floor including the 20lb bags of rice a minimum of six inches during storage
590.003/3-302.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all shelving units in the grocery aisles clean inside of allo refrigeration / freezer un its from visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove aold cardboard broken coolers and articles not affiliated with the busines
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all areas of the store where needed from visible soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Punjab Mini Mart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Punjab Mini Mart on file is from Dec 29, 2023. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Punjab Mini Mart?

Across the inspection record, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Punjab Mini Mart.

How does Punjab Mini Mart compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

Punjab Mini Mart most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Roxbury average of 83.

Has Punjab Mini Mart's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Punjab Mini Mart have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Punjab Mini Mart means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.