Rondo's Sub Shop

134 W Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

American

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Rondo's Sub Shop has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 8, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Compared to other South Boston restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Observed chicken salad stored in single door unit @ 48F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed

590.003/3-501.16-P

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed tuna salad / cut produce stored in double door unit and held over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide on all ready to eat foods held over 24hrs

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed chlorine test strips damaged. Replace.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed consumer advisory incomplete on menus. Discussed with PIC to complete advisory by including asterisk (*) to related food items

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Expired hood sticker 5/25. Provide proof of updated maintenance.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Feb 4, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 24, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 29, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Three compartment sink is not setup properly. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters proper concentration and temprature.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Toilet rooms enclosed (c)

Inspector notes: Provide self closing hinge on mens room door.

590.006/6-202.14-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove old refrigerated unit boxes debri and equipment from basement not in use.

590.006/6-501.114-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rondo's Sub Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rondo's Sub Shop on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Rondo's Sub Shop compare to other restaurants in South Boston?

Rondo's Sub Shop most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the South Boston average of 87.

Has Rondo's Sub Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rondo's Sub Shop have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rondo's Sub Shop means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Rondo's Sub Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rondo's Sub Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.

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