South End Buttery(314 Shawmut Ave.)
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at South End Buttery(314 Shawmut Ave.), the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 10, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average is 83, putting South End Buttery(314 Shawmut Ave.) squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the 2 bay prep sink.
590.005/5-402.11-P
86
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the 2 bay prep sink.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a vomit/diarrhea cleanup kit on site. (procedures to be emailed to the PIC)
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under/around the dish machine to remove soils/debris
590.006/6-501.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees observed missing hair restraints.Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
70
May 22, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw food items stored above ready to eat food in walk in cooler. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure raw foods are properly stored seperately from ready to eat while stored in refrigerated units. COS
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed packed turkey chili / chicken salad / salmon stored in walk in cooler and cafe kitchen between 44F-48F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed incomplete shellstock tags. Please include the date of the last item sold from packaging and maintain in chronological order
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide thermometers inside all refrigerated units including open air unit.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled cardboard lining on floor in cafe kitchen. Remove and ensure smooth clean and durable floor surface
590.006/6-101.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed personal water bottles and soiled bowls stored with food items at cook line and cafe kitchen. COS
590.003/3-305.11-C
58
Feb 13, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple chemical spray bottles observed without labels. Provide label.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple dogs observed inside the establishment. Only service animals allowed.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils stored in stagnet water at 68F. Remove.
590.003/3-304.12-C
78
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink sanitizer dispenser not pumping sanitizer. Mix sanitizer manually. 200ppm
590.004/4-501.114-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Not thermal strips or irreversible thermometer for measuring final rinse temperature of dish machine. Provide either strips or thermometer.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Dish machine thermometer reading 115F for rinse. Service machine as needed for rinse of 180F. Manually sanitize all equipment in 3 compartment sink.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles observed without labels. Label all chemical spray bottles to prevent contamination.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handlers observed without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.
590.002/2-402.11-C
61
Jun 18, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Basil sauce dated 5.30.24 observed in walk in cooler. PIC dicarded. Hold foods for only 7 days past date mark.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Wire shelfing in walk in cooler observed with food soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Air blower in employee bathroom not working. Repair as necessary.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only signage at upstairs front production line hand sink.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Production employees in basement observed without hair restraints. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Food and coffee items stored on ground in basement area walk in cooler. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Excess water at front counter area. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
58
Dec 21, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment. Upon re-inspection Hood sticker (yellow)(lower kitchen) observed expired on 10.19.23 Discussed with the PIC to provide a proper cleaning.post new sticker PIC instructed to call for an appt and forward appt confirmation to the Health Department
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Nov 24, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Droppings observed in kitchen area. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Excess trash items in back trash area. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple items stored on ground. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-305.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored on top of unit. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-304.12-C
74
Jun 6, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Unlabeled chemical spray bottles at Cafe sandwich station. Label chemical bottles to prevent contamination
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at cafe sandwich station heavily stained. Resurface or replace to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker in basement kitchen expired. Hood sticker at sandwich station missing. Cleaning scheduled for 7/17
590.006/6-501.14-C
82
Jan 5, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Access panel above 3 compartment sink degraded and wall is missing tile. Repair/replace as needed for cleanable durable non-absorbent surface.
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Aug 1, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Scheduled for 7/31
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Jul 5, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Roasted asparagus at sandwich station at 54F. Removed to walk-in cooler. Ensure prepped foods are thoroughly cooled to 41F and held at 41F. Place less food in containers to ensure foods stay refrigerated.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer or thermal sstrips on site for measuring final rinse temperature of high temp dishwasher. Provide either thermometer or strips.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Items for retail self-service without labels: parfait gazpacho caesar salad. Removed from shelf. Discontinue offering unlabeled prepared foods for self-service without correct labels. Labeling guidance provided via email.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepared containers of gazpacho at retail cooler labeld for sell by 7/3/22. Discard expired foods and remove from shelves. Container of diced femmel in walk-in cooler dated 6/24 expired by 11 days. Discarded by PIC. retrain staff to use or discard prepped foods within 7 days.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Old mouse droppings on floor of changing rooma nd under dish machine. Clean all areas and monitor for pest activity. Consult licensed pest control as needed.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood at sandwich station expires this month. Provide scheduled cleaning date at compliance inspection.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling in dish area missing 2 tiles. Replace as needed to prevent possible contamination.
590.006/6-201.16-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was South End Buttery(314 Shawmut Ave.) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at South End Buttery(314 Shawmut Ave.) on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at South End Buttery(314 Shawmut Ave.)?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at South End Buttery(314 Shawmut Ave.).
How does South End Buttery(314 Shawmut Ave.) compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
South End Buttery(314 Shawmut Ave.) most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Roxbury average of 83.
Has South End Buttery(314 Shawmut Ave.)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at South End Buttery(314 Shawmut Ave.) have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at South End Buttery(314 Shawmut Ave.) 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 South End Buttery(314 Shawmut Ave.) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, South End Buttery(314 Shawmut Ave.) is inspected around three times per year on average.
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