Springhouse
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Springhouse has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to the broader Roslindale restaurant scene, where the average is 85, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 2 Preparation sinks (cold/hot side) continuosly running. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Oct 20, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. Hood sticker good until April 2026.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the wire shelves in the walk in.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the walls and ceiling in the walk in. Fan covers will need to be cleaned also.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Feb 21, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Please besure that all staff can find a irreversible measing device for the high temp dishwasher.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Please have someone in charge in the kitchen at all times. When staff has days off or come in later in the day someone needs to be in charge of the kitchen and be knowledgeable.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until March 2025.
590.004/4-202.18-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store tongs on oven door handle.
590.003/3-304.12-C
74
Oct 1, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 28, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent droppings in storage room on shelves. PIC will have it cleaned and inform pest control. Pest control inspects each week.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Tongs on oven door handle. Discontinue and store properly.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace broken wall tile in kitchen between warewashing room and mop sink closet. Please repair replace ceiling tiles in storage room.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Please have A/C and Heat ceiling vents cleaned of dust build up.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Handle to walk in broken. Please replace or repair so that works as it should.
590.006/6-501.11-C
74
Sep 11, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: At this time PIC could not find the irreversible measuring device. Please provide one or thermal strips for high temp. dishwasher.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Please clean to remove dark stains on cutting boards or resuface / replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. Hood sticker is good until the end of Sept. 2023
590.004/4-202.18-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please provide a barrier on the right side of the hand sink to protect the clean equipment on the shelves. Please paint rusty metal ceiling holders in the warewashing room.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Besure all bulk food containers large and small are properly labeled.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Light cover in storage room broken. Please replace
590.006/6-202.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walls and ceiling in walk in of mold build up. Paint rusty sections.
590.006/6-201.11-C
67
Aug 25, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: At this time PIC could not find the irreversible measuring device. Please provide one or thermal strips for high temp. dishwasher.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Besure all bulk food containers large and small are properly labeled.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walls and ceiling in walk in of mold build up. Paint rusty sections.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Light cover in storage room broken. Please replace
590.006/6-202.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Please clean to remove dark stains on cutting boards or resuface / replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. Hood sticker is good until the end of Sept. 2023
590.004/4-202.18-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please provide a barrier on the right side of the hand sink to protect the clean equipment on the shelves. Please paint rusty metal ceiling holders in the warewashing room.
590.003/3-307.11-C
67
Mar 21, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 10, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: Filters in hood missing causing dripping. Repair.
590.006/6-202.12-C
Pressure measuring devices mechanical warewashing equipment (c)
Inspector notes: No visible pressure gauge to determine PSI. Provide
590.004/4-203.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Dried grease on hood where filter section missing.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Oct 13, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(o) person in charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge unable to verify reporting requirements and symptoms / conditions/ diagnosis for exclusion and restriction. Documents to be provided. Review and train staff.
590.002/2-103.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels in dishroom PIC explained towels do not fit dispenser and supplied a roll until properly supplied.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Final rinse temperature gauge registers 176F - 178F and 156F at the plate. Provide proper temperature of 180F - 194F range and minimum 160F at the plate.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Trash area odorous. Clean and disinfect receptacles to remove odors.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Pressure measuring devices mechanical warewashing equipment (c)
Inspector notes: No visible pressure gauge to determine PSI. Provide
590.004/4-203.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior bottom and doors of oven with carbon build up. Walls behind dishmachine with soils. Dried grease on hood where filter section missing. Exteriors of bulk bins have food soils. Tiles in dry storage with black soils and some broken -repair / replace. Clean to soils remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Toilet in womens room not operating. Repair (when fixed supply with covered waste receptacle) Utilizing 2nd floor restrooms.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: Filters in hood missing causing dripping. Repair.
590.006/6-202.12-C
58
Apr 11, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There is some fruit fly activity in the kitchen. Clean areas prevent standing water and provide treatment.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: The wall behind the cooking line is painted and the paint is peeling in areas. Provide a surface that is smooth cleanable and durable and make sure there is no flaking paint near the food. The walls in the dishroom have flaking paint. Resurface to provide smooth durable surface.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: There is dust on the refrigerator compressor. Clean to remove and have the equipment serviced.
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Springhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Springhouse on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Springhouse?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Springhouse.
How does Springhouse compare to other restaurants in Roslindale?
Springhouse most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Roslindale average of 85.
Has Springhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Springhouse have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Springhouse 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 Springhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Springhouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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