Roxbury Mini Market

24 John Eliot Sq, Roxbury, MA 02119
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Roxbury Mini Market has been inspected seven times since 2022. On Feb 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Package integrity” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Roxbury Mini Market's latest score of 70 falls below the Roxbury average of 83. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Several foods inside the two door freezer units are open or torn from being handled improperly - several are missing labels -go through all units to remove compromised items where needed
590.003/3-202.15-PF
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate all in use mops and brooms off the floors a minimum of six inches after use and during storage
590.006/6-501.16-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside all refrigeration / freezer units from visible food spills stains and soils where needed
590.004/4-202.16-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all soiled cardboard used to line shelves in the grocery aisles chips snacks on wire racks and / or where needed
590.004/4-101.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being elevated off the floors during storage so that the floors can get cleaned properly and not become damaged from soils such as rock salt and dirty water from customers walking through the snow
590.003/3-305.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the store from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
70
Jun 20, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills inside beverage unit; ice build up inside upright freezer. Thoroughly clean all stated to remove spills / soils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide current pest control reports
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soils on floors thorughout establishment. Thoroughly clean to remove all soils / spills on floors
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed boxes of chips / beverages stored on floor at chip display. Discussed with PIC to ensure all foods are properly elevated 6" off the floor throughout location
590.003/3-305.11-C
74
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed can good expired May 2025 stored on retail shelves. Discussed with PIC to ensure all expiration dates are in compliance while stored on retail shelves.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mutiple cans of juice with heavy dents at the seals and leaking on retail shelves. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all cans are in good condition while stored on retail shelves. COS
590.003/3-202.15-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed individual foods being sold from bulk packaging and dry goods packed in plastic containers without labels. Discussed with PIC to discontinue opening bulk packages and selling individual product without label requirements.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide current pest control reports
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills inside beverage unit; ice build up inside upright freezer. Thoroughly clean all stated to remove spills / soils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled cardboard used for lining on chip display rack. Provide and maintain a clean smooth durable surface
590.004/4-602.13-C
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple empty cardboard boxes throughout store. Discussed with PIC to remove frequently from establishment once emptied to prevent harborage
590.005/5-502.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soils on floors thorughout establishment. Thoroughly clean to remove all soils / spills on floors
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed boxes of chips / beverages stored on floor at chip display. Discussed with PIC to ensure all foods are properly elevated 6" off the floor throughout location
590.003/3-305.11-C
50
Jun 3, 2025
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed can good expired May 2025 stored on retail shelves. Discussed with PIC to ensure all expiration dates are in compliance while stored on retail shelves.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mutiple cans of juice with heavy dents at the seals and leaking on retail shelves. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all cans are in good condition while stored on retail shelves. COS
590.003/3-202.15-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed individual foods being sold from bulk packaging and dry goods packed in plastic containers without labels. Discussed with PIC to discontinue opening bulk packages and selling individual product without label requirements.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills inside beverage unit and ice cream chest; ice build up inside upright freezer. Thoroughly clean all stated to remove spills / soils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide current pest control reports
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple empty cardboard boxes throughout store. Discussed with PIC to remove frequently from establishment once emptied to prevent harborage
590.005/5-502.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soils on floors thorughout establishment. Thoroughly clean to remove all soils / spills on floors
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled cardboard used for lining on chip display rack. Provide and maintain a clean smooth durable surface
590.004/4-602.13-C
52
Jan 11, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple individual food items (ice cream / patties / popcorn / cookies) stored on retail shelves without proper labels. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain all food products for retail with the appropriate labels which includes ingredients.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed can goods dented at the seal stored on retail shelves. Remove and maintain all can goods in good condition
590.003/3-202.15-PF
82
Feb 1, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled cardboard boxes used for lining on chip display rack. Remove and maintain a clean smooth and durable surface.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Aug 17, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Roxbury Mini Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Roxbury Mini Market on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Roxbury Mini Market?

Across the inspection record, “package integrity” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Roxbury Mini Market.

How does Roxbury Mini Market compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

Roxbury Mini Market most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Roxbury average of 83.

Has Roxbury Mini Market's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Roxbury Mini Market have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Roxbury Mini Market 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 Roxbury Mini Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Roxbury Mini Market is inspected around two times per year on average.