Royal Fried Chicken

2360A Washington St, Roxbury, MA 02119
American
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
45
Score
High Risk

The most recent inspection for Royal Fried Chicken, located at 2360A Washington St in Roxbury, MA, was conducted on March 27, 2026, and resulted in a high-risk score of 45. This inspection identified one critical violation related to nonfood contact surfaces, surface characteristics of indoor areas, and ventilation hood system filters, along with two major and nine minor violations. Historically, Royal Fried Chicken has mostly received medium-risk scores across its seven recorded inspections.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
45
Mar 20, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
52
Oct 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
78
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Violations — Mar 27, 2026 Inspection
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior [ especially in between all cooking equipment ] from visible grease and grime spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the kitchen from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove vents with heavy soils to soak overnight
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface all rusted shelving underneath prep tables where needed
590.004/4-101.19-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all compromised ceiling tiles where needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken legs left in the batter are 50F - maintain cold holding at 41F or below - keep inside the fridge and not out at ambient room temperature
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current copy of the PIC's food safety certificate and allergen awareness certificate on site
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No manager / PIC in charge to conduct interview with - ensure someone knowledgeable in food safety is always on site during hours of operation
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Broken equipment placed in front of designated hand sink - maintain clean and clutter free at all times
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Replace soiled ceiling vents where needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Clean basin of slop sink and maintain clean after use
590.005/5-203.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside / outside of all freezer / refrigeration units - exterior of all cooking equipment and bulk food storage bins from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)