Rochambeau
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025
82
Score
Public records show six inspections at Rochambeau stretching back to 2022. On Jul 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near nine violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “common name-working containers” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 25, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: There is a light out in the store room-1st floor Light also out above fryer-cook line-2nd floor
590.006/6-303.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water fixture at the cook line handsink(left side) is not operting.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exterior of the wood burning grill to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machines rinse guage is reading 115F.Repair Maintain rinse 180-194F or per manufactures instructions Disk reading 160F
590.004/4-502.11-C
82
May 23, 2024
Routine
6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepped items in the walk in observed missing datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for over 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of drain fly activity at the main bar.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide an irreversible temperature indicator for the high temp dish machines.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Paper towels missing from the handsink dispenser.Replace PIC correcting
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shell tags are missing the last sold/served datemarkings.Maintain shell stock tags for 90 days in chronological order with the last served /sold datemarkings.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all the chemical spray bottles.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
When a haccp plan is required (c)
Inspector notes: There is a vacuum packing & sous vide machines on site per PIC. The chef states they are not used at this time. PIC could not provide a HACCP plan Not approved for use remove machines from kitchen
590.008/8-201.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters above the charbroiler observed soiled.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items observed stored on the floor in the walk in unit.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: White hood sticker above the wood burning grill observed expred on 5.2.24.Provide a proper hood service from a licensed company.Post new sticker
590.006/6-501.14-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the missing vent cover at the ice machine.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the prep table lower shelving & equipment to remove soils/debris.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Toilet seat observed damaged.Repair/replace
590.006/6-501.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink fixtures(lower kitchen mens rest room) not operating.Repair Upper kitchen:Handsink observed clooged.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove excess interior ice buildup from the walk in freezer.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors under/around all equipment to remove soils/debris
590.006/6-501.13-C
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Nov 21, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed without label. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)
Inspector notes: Back of house low temperature dish machine observed with soap connected to sanitizer hose. Dish machine tested at 0ppm. Person in charge corrected.
590.004/4-501.116-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temperature bar dish machine observed with empty soap container. Person in charge replaced.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine in back room ofh hallway observed with heavy soils. Dough sheeter observed with soils. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled glue trap observed in back room. Person in charge removed.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Dust build up in downstairs prep area ceiling tiles. Upstairs freezer door gasket observed damaged. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Downstairs hood filters observed with dust and grease buildup. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
58
Apr 28, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Chlorine test strips for low temperature dish machine are expired. Provide new chlorine test strips.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Unlabled chemical spray bottle at main bar. Provide label.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at upstairs warewashing hand sink. Person in charge corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine in back hallway room has visable soils inside the interior of the unit. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled glue trap in employee changing area. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters on upstairs production line are soiled with grease and dust. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple damp wiping cloths on production line. Discontinue.
590.004/4-901.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Freezer floor has soils. Ceiling above salad station has dust build up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop laying on top of the ice machine. Provide holder for ice scoop.
590.003/3-304.12-C
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Apr 21, 2023
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Unlabled chemical spray bottle at main bar. Provide label.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at upstairs warewashing hand sink. Person in charge corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Unlabled chemical spray bottle at main bar. Provide label.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at upstairs warewashing hand sink. Person in charge corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine in back hallway room has visable soils inside the interior of the unit. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters on upstairs production line are soiled with grease and dust. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop laying on top of the ice machine. Provide holder for ice scoop.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled glue trap in employee changing area. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple damp wiping cloths on production line. Discontinue.
590.004/4-901.12-C
50
Aug 9, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Observed pan labled "coconut milk" with visable mold growth stored in walk in cooler. Item was date marked 6.30. Person in charge discarded.
590.003/3-101.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine upstairs has visable mold growth. Person in charge confirmed. Walk in shelfing is soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Knife inside handsink in upstairs warewash area. Person in charge corrected.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels in downstairs prep area. Person in charge corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed fly presence in dry store room. Provide updated pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Two unlabeled chemical bottles stored at the bar. Properly label all chemicals.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Left side gender neutral bathroom paper towel dispenser has to be repaired. Repair toilet seat.
590.004/4-501.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple utensils stored in stagnet water in bar area.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard being used in back dry store room shelfing. Discontinue.
590.004/4-202.16-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rochambeau last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rochambeau on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rochambeau?
Across the inspection record, “common name-working containers” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Rochambeau.
How does Rochambeau compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Rochambeau most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Rochambeau's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rochambeau have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rochambeau 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 Rochambeau inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rochambeau is inspected around two times per year on average.
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