Sandy's Market
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Sandy's Market has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 11, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “controlling pests” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to the broader Roxbury restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Stained ceiling tiles. Replace as needed.
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of pest activity at the location Droppings and nesting material noted on grocery shelvings. Can wrapper on shelving is being shredded Provide an updated detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company .
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Grocery floor observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Feb 2, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of multiples rodent droppings in multiple shelvings displaying food. Clean and sanitize. Provide most current pest control report from license exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Packaged of poultry observed without original label. Provide and maintain.. PIC remove self label and kept the orginal label.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom observed extremely soiled. throughout. Clean and sanitze.
590.006/6-501.18-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Empty boxes observed stored in the bathroom. Remove and maintain.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: Sausage and egg sandwich for individual sale without proper label. Discontinue. Removed by PIC.
590.003/3-601.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate and keep all foods off the floors especially snacks and chips that are easy access to rodents. Monitor on a daily basis.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Inside of all refrigeration / freezer units especially the runners for the sliding doors inside the produce case and shelves in the grocery aisle observed soiled. Floor throughout the premise observed soiled. Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
May 9, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Still some evidence of rodent droppings in the back of the store - contact pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove remaining loose debris on the side of the store
590.005/5-501.15-C
86
Apr 25, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove cat from the premises
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Some evidence of rodent droppings in the back of the store - contact pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors throughout the store from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all foods elevated off the floors especially snacks and chips that are easy access to rodents
590.003/3-305.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris scattered around the trash bins - keep the lids on tightly after use to reduce rodent activity
590.005/5-501.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside of all refrigeration / freezer units especially the runners for the sliding doors inside the produce case and shelves in the grocery aisles where needed from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Jul 14, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity throughout the store - address and provide an IPM report upon re-inspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Jun 28, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Standards-quality (p)
Inspector notes: Several dairy items either out of sell by date or visibly compromised with broken packaging broken egg yolks stuck to the shelves - addres as discusssed
590.005(B)/5-102.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity throughout the store - address and provide an IPM report upon re-inspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Discontinue selling foods that do not have any label of ingredients in the self service freezers - discontinue selling individual frozen items from the original package such as waffles cheese slices - Each item needs to have a list of ingredients as well as the name of the item clearly written and visible
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all in use brooms and mopos are stored elevated off the floors after use
590.006/6-501.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all areas where needed from visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris around the trash receptacles in the backyard - ensure the lids are tightly fit without holes or compromised in any way that rodents may be able to gain acces to
590.005/5-501.15-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible soils inside and outside each trash receptacle inside the store
590.005/5-501.116-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all shelving units inside the dairy cases freezer and refrigeration units all shelves in the grocery aisles from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods including boxes of chips and snacks are not being stored directly on the floors - elevate a minimum of six inches as di8scused
590.003/3-302.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sandy's Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sandy's Market on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sandy's Market?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sandy's Market.
How does Sandy's Market compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Sandy's Market most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Sandy's Market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sandy's Market have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sandy's Market 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 Sandy's Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sandy's Market is inspected around two times per year on average.
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