Sid's Smoke Shop

1120 Washington St, Roxbury, MA 02118
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Sid's Smoke Shop, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

“Segregation and location-distressed merchandise” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Compared to the broader Roxbury restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple items on the retail shelves observed with expired sell by dates.Remove/rotate items PIC instructed to remove expired items daily & monitor PIC removing
590.006/6-404.11-PF
90
Jun 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple expired items for retail sale. French dressing expired 3.25.25. Ranch Dressing expired. Packaged cream cheese observed expired. Monitor all expiration dates.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
90
May 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple items for retail sale observed expired. Salad dressing expired in 2023. Monior all retail items. Expired items discarded.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
90
Oct 4, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Expired yogurt hotdogs and commercially prepared sandwiches in retail cooler. Voluntarily discarded by PIC. Monitor dates of perishable foods and remove from shelves when expired.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple dead mice on glue traps in basement. Discard dead pests. Provide current pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Bathrooom out of paper towels. Corrected on site.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
70
Dec 5, 2022
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Bathroom sink out of towels. Corrected on site. Ensure hand sinks always have soap and towels
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple bottles of expired juice on shelf in self-service cooler. Remove expored product and hold away from customer access for credit or return.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sid's Smoke Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sid's Smoke Shop on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sid's Smoke Shop?

Across the inspection record, “segregation and location-distressed merchandise” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sid's Smoke Shop.

How does Sid's Smoke Shop compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

Sid's Smoke Shop most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.

Has Sid's Smoke Shop's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sid's Smoke Shop 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 Sid's Smoke Shop inspected?

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