Suya Joint
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
61
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Suya Joint stretching back to 2022. Suya Joint was last inspected on Mar 18, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
“Nonfood contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Suya Joint's latest score of 61 falls below the Roxbury average of 83. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked meat located in the steam table at 126F. Address and ensure all TCS food are being maintained at 135F and above. Goat to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed Efo-rice Cassava Leaf on the prep table refrigerated unit with an internal temperture of 50F. Provide proper cold Holding of 41F or Below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap was observed at the bar handwashing sink at the time of inspection. Handwashing sinks must be supplied with soap at all times to allow proper handwashing and to prevent contamination of food. Provide soap and maintain at all time
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the oven observed visible soils. Clean to remove White Coffin freezer observed with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove Floors throughout the kitchen area were observed to be soiled . clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Bags of frozen spianch observed being thawed in the three bay sink at room temperature. Discountinue and ensure proper thawing methods.
590.003/3-501.13-C
61
Dec 4, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked meat observed being left out on counter top at room temperature (97F). Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place.
590.003/3-501.14-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken wings located in the steam table at 125F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintianed at 135F and above. Chicken to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Walls behind where the steam table is located with visible food spills. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Door handle to the large coffin style freezer is missing. Replace. Card board oberved being used underneath the microwave. Discontinue use and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Warewashing machines flow pressure device (c)
Inspector notes: Pressure gauge to the dish machine appears to be damaged. Replace.
590.004/4-204.118-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: Final rinse guage does not appear to be operating properly. Address and make any necessary repairs or replace guage.
590.004/4-502.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the single bay sink locatwd at the dish machine is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
58
Apr 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Single use plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevcent contamination from hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings missing labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Bags of frozen spinach observed being thawed in the 3 bay sink at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges being used to clean equipment. Discontinue and use appropriate cleaning products.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Sticky fly paper observed being left up hanging in the main kitchen area. Discontinue and ensure all sticky paper is being removed during operational hours.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of light fruit fly activity noted in the main kitchen and bar area's. Address and provide an up to date pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Wall near and around the 3 bay and dish machine with visible soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Back flow preventor to the high temperature dish machine is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Technician has been called to address repairs. Unit was still functioninig properly at the time of the visit.
590.004/4-202.16-C
61
Dec 24, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Temperature/pressure guages do not appear to be functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no test strips available. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Top of the knife holder visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Small electric fryer bering used in the main kitchen area not under a suppression system. Discontinue use unless otherwise authorized.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Frozen beef observed being thawed in stagnant water. Discontoninue and esnure proper thawing methods are in place.
590.003/3-501.13-C
67
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted behind the bar. Address and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Aug 21, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted behind the bar. Address and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Open space around pipe under the stage needs to be sealed (as stated by pest management) in order to prevent any further pest access.
590.004/4-202.16-C
86
Apr 4, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken wings inside of the steam table at 116F Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Chicken wings ot be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Large pan of fully cooked rice and beef stew with lid observed cooling inside of the single door upright cooler (139F). Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place prior to being put into coolers.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the visit there was no Vomit and Diarrhea clean up kit. Provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the visit there was no temperature dish puck. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Large coffin style freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove to help maintain the door completely closed.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
55
Oct 26, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Discontinue the use of unapproved room for food preparation.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels behind bar area provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No certified food safety manager onsite provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Some bulk food containers are missing ingredient labels provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking prepping and ware washing area to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile heavily soiled clean or replace.
590.006/6-201.16-C
67
Apr 4, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermoter for the Hi Temp Dishwasher provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: clutter of stored folded cardboard boxes from above prep sink area remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed opening below front exit door openings must be protected from insects rodents repair
590.006/6-202.15-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Dishmachine leaking water repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides inbetween and backsplash to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
70
Oct 21, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Goat was 120F on top and fried chicken was 100F- Keep prepared food 135F or above to prevent bacterial growth- PIC had staff reheat and held at 135F
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Soiled Knives on Knife clean knife rack- Discontinue storing soiled and wet knives on clean knife rack all food contact needs to be properly washed rinse and sanitized then air dry and put away- Corrected on site
590.004/4-602.11-P
Conditions of use (pf)
Inspector notes: An old fly sticky trap hanging from rack.- Remove and discontinue the use of the fly traps - Treatment for immature flies and mature flies should be applied by a licensed pest control company.
590.007/7-202.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection there was food particles and a large bag of food product in front of handsink- handsinks need to be accessible for staff to wash hands- Discontinue using handsink for other purpose than washing hands
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Soups was thawing in stagnant water- Drain and thaw soups under refrigeration
590.003/3-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled equipment on cookline- oven stove and fryolators outside of refrigerators and inside microwave.- Clean to remove soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Stained soiled and missing tiles inside the kitchen and the bar area - Replace all soiled and missing ceiling tiles
590.006/6-201.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled knife with food particles was on cutting board the entire time of my inspection and before.- Store in use food contact in hot clear running water
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths are stored all over the kitchen - Store all wiping cloths in sanitizer solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Suya Joint last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Suya Joint on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Suya Joint?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Suya Joint.
How does Suya Joint compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Suya Joint most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Suya Joint's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Suya Joint have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Suya Joint means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Suya Joint inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Suya Joint is inspected around three times per year on average.
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