Roche Bros. Supermarket
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Roche Bros. Supermarket, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 23, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surfaces”, which has been cited four times.
Among West Roxbury restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store the cutting board on the faucet of the three bay sink.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Please clean the wall behind the three bay sink in the main kitchen warewashing room. Replace caulking if needed.
590.004/4-202.16-C
90
Feb 26, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace the missing ceiling tile in the bakery above the ovens.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please... Replace caulking at three bay sink in main kitchen three bay sink Clean the condencer fan covers in the bakery walk in.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards in meat room have been used today but can see deep dark stains. If stains do not come out in wash please resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
86
Jul 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Due to a fire in the freezer on the retail floor the PIC has removed and discared all the frozen foods. The unit has been cleaned and are drying now. The PIC is waiting on the electrician to replace the damaged wires.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the filters on the cooking line. Visibly soiled. Hood sticker expires this month please have the hood cleaned and new sticker provided.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: The walls and ceiling in the kitchen around A/C filters and hood will need to be clean from build up. Also The walls in the kitchen warewashing room will need to be cleaned and any moldy caulking will be replaced.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: ON the cooking line foundone small hood on one side of the kitchen and not all equipment fits under it. BFD will need to stop by and take a look at this to be sure its up to code.
590.004/4-301.14-C
78
May 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: As discussed the PIC will need to have a air gap installed on the prep sink in the hot foods kitchen. All the others had one.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace the caulking at the three bay sinks in the kitchen and prep areas. PIC will need to defrost the ice build up at the olive bar. Clean the gaskets on the doors between meat prep and walk in.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed a divider between raw beef and raw chicken in the meat reach.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under shelves in second floor storage and under milk shelves in walk in.
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Oct 17, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 4, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Gloves not changed with proper frequency.
590.003/3-304.15-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Deli employee left area and returned with same gloves and did not wash hands after touching unclean surfaces. Person in charge to retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Monitor employee hand washing glove changes with ensure equipment is cleaned and and sanitized with proper frequency. Monitor pests.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Flies observed in prep / warewash area. Provide current detailed pest control report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soiled knife returned to clean storage knife holders in deli and rear prep. Person in charge to remove holders and knives to be cleaned and sanitized between use. Interior of refrigerated deli case shelving with food debris cutting boards soiled Clean to remove. Replace cutting boards if unable to clean or heavily scored. Soiled pan placed in prep sink. Remove and wash rinse sanitize prep sink.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Coating on Deli case shelving is peeling. Metal surfaces are rusting. Door handle on unit is broken. Repair or replace Order placed for items as well as cutting boards.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee without a beard restraint. Observed on 10.4.23. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Deli Refrigeration- Vents of deli case wooden shelving exterior doors and gaskets interior bottoms with food soils. Clean to remove. Prep area /warewash- Exterior of 3 bay sink interior of hand sink steamer exterior are soiled. Floors in both areas in need of cleaning.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Gaskets torn on double door back wall unit. Repair or replace.
590.004/4-501.11-C
45
Sep 27, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Gloves not changed with proper frequency.
590.003/3-304.15-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Deli employee left area and returned with same gloves and did not wash hands after touching unclean surfaces. Person in charge to retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Monitor employee hand washing glove changes with ensure equipment is cleaned and and sanitized with proper frequency. Monitor pests.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Flies observed in prep / warewash area. Provide current detailed pest control report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soiled knife returned to clean storage knife holders in deli and rear prep. Person in charge to remove holders and knives to be cleaned and sanitized between use. Interior of refrigerated deli case shelving with food debris cutting boards soiled Clean to remove. Replace cutting boards if unable to clean or heavily scored. Soiled pan placed in prep sink. Remove and wash rinse sanitize prep sink.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Deli Refrigeration- Vents of deli case wooden shelving exterior doors and gaskets interior bottoms with food soils. Clean to remove. Prep area /warewash- Exterior of 3 bay sink interior of hand sink steamer exterior are soiled. Floors in both areas in need of cleaning.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Gaskets torn on double door back wall unit. Repair or replace.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Coating on Deli case shelving is peeling. Metal surfaces are rusting. Door handle on unit is broken. Repair or replace
590.004/4-101.11-C
47
Jul 27, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Please clean hood filters on cooking line.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing curtains in walk in. PIC stated that he has them on order.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean fan covers on condencers in walk in as discussed. Clean door slides on deli case.
590.004/4-202.16-C
86
Aug 10, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)
Inspector notes: The three bay sink is setup incorrectly in the kitchen with the detergent in the midde sink. Retrain the staff to properly setup the sink to wash rinse and sanitize. (the manager spoke with the staff and will continue with training)
590.004/4-204.119-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: There is some dust on the vent above the soup rethermalizer. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Roche Bros. Supermarket last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Roche Bros. Supermarket on file is from Apr 23, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Roche Bros. Supermarket?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Roche Bros. Supermarket.
How does Roche Bros. Supermarket compare to other restaurants in West Roxbury?
Roche Bros. Supermarket most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the West Roxbury average of 88.
Has Roche Bros. Supermarket's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Roche Bros. Supermarket have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Roche Bros. Supermarket 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 Roche Bros. Supermarket inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Roche Bros. Supermarket is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants