Sebastians Cafe @ Rcc

1234 Columbus Av, Roxbury, MA 02119

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Sebastians Cafe @ Rcc has five inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The most recent report on file is from Mar 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “ventilation hood systems filters”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Roxbury average 83, so Sebastians Cafe @ Rcc is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 2, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Send updated sticker after cleaning.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Oct 27, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood vent and attachemnts observed soiled.Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 10.8.25

590.004/4-202.18-C

Oct 6, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 12 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Hot holding mix veggies 117F-120F in hot holding display unit. Food was placed in the unit 30 minutes before. PIC reheated the veggies to 177F. PIC to train staff on temperature monitoring.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

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

Inspector notes: Grilled chicken breast 47F stored in line unit . PIC voluntarily discard all products. (cos) PIC to train staff on temperature monitoring .

590.003/3-501.16-P

Cooling (p)

Inspector notes: Grilled chicken breast from cooked cool down. frozen on and thawed 10.3.25. observed at 50F grab and go ceaser salad/ chicken 47F/ lettuce 48F. PIC voluntarily discard all products. Reviewed cooling with PIC . Training materials will be provided.

590.003/3-501.14-P

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on violation noted on the inspection report

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Behind the counter area hansink observed without paper towel. Additional handsink observed in the same area with paper towel. Provide and maintain avaiable at all time. Observed handwashing during inspection

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide procedure and caution tap for vomiting and diarrheal events clean up. Provide. Inspector will provide procedure.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood vent and attachemnts observed soiled.Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 10.8.25

590.004/4-202.18-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Observed staff handling and prepping RTE foods without hair/beard restraint. Provide and maintain. (COS hair)

590.002/2-402.11-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed portion cup stored inside bulk bins as a food dispenser. Discontinue and provide handle utensils to prevent contamination by hands.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: 2 cutting boards at the sandwich station observed heavily scored. Resurface/replace

590.004/4-501.12-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: All handwashing sink observed labeled handwashing only but missing employee must wash hands signage. Provide

590.006/6-301.14-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Hot holding package sandwich unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide and maintain visible

590.004/4-204.112-C

Sep 3, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sebastians Cafe @ Rcc last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sebastians Cafe @ Rcc on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sebastians Cafe @ Rcc?

Across the inspection record, “ventilation hood systems filters” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sebastians Cafe @ Rcc.

How does Sebastians Cafe @ Rcc compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

Sebastians Cafe @ Rcc most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.

Has Sebastians Cafe @ Rcc's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sebastians Cafe @ Rcc have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sebastians Cafe @ Rcc means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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