Top Mix Bar & Kitchen
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
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Score
Top Mix Bar & Kitchen appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 3, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Sponges use limitation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Roxbury restaurant, which scores around 83. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw meats and eggs stored over ready to eat products (bread / sauces) in upright refrigerated units in kitchen. Discussed with PIC to remove and ensure raw products are properly stored seperated from ready to eat food while in refrigerated units. COS
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed exterior of bulk containers soiled and gaskets along upright sliding door refrigerated unit. Clean to remove all soils / spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no handsoap stored at kitchen handsink. Discussed with PIC to maintain handsoap at all times for effective handwashing. COS
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide an irreversible thermometer for internal temperatures inside high temp machine @ bar
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide proper employee handwashing signage at kitchen handsink
590.006/6-301.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed grease build up on wall behind fryer. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed sponges being used for warewashing. Discontinue the use of sponges to prevent bacteria buildup
590.004/4-101.16-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizing bay not obtaining water and leaking out. Repair to ensure proper setup of sanitizer is maintained
590.004/4-501.11-C
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Jun 3, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels @ bar hand sink. Ensure all hand sinks are fully stocked with soap and paper towels prior to operations. COS
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Discussed with PIC to monitor / retrain employees on warewashing procedures which includes: Washing / Rinsing / Sanitizing of all utensils and cookware and ensure no eating while handling food in kitchen
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed foods stored together inside condiment reach in unit. Discussed with PIC to not store foods on top of each other or along with each other to prevent contamination
590.003/3-305.11-C
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Observed empty cardboard boxes on floor in dry storage room from previous day per employee. Discussed to remove with frequency to prevent harborage
590.005/5-502.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed water from leaking between both rinse bay and sanitizing bay. Immediately repair to ensure proper warewashing procedures are followed Observed paper towel dispenser not operating in kitchen. Repair for proper dispensing of paper towels
590.004/4-501.11-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue the use of sponges at warewashing bay
590.004/4-101.16-C
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Oct 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Observed air gap missing on prep sink. Contact licensed plumber for repairs
590.005/5-202.13-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide irreversible thermometer for high temp dish machine as required.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Observed Certified Food Protection Manager certificate expired and Allergen Awareness certificate missing. Provide both updated certificates or submit confirmation of registrationf for course to the Health Division immediately.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed sponges being used for warewashing. Discontinue the use of sponges.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Observed dead insects on glue board at hand sink in kitchen. Remove and provide most current pest report.
590.006/6-501.112-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leak at kitchen hand sink. Contact licensed plumber to repair leak and provide a report
590.005/5-205.15-C
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Jan 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed mash potatoes and cooked chicken stored on metal pans between 70F - 103F. Discussed with PIC to maintain hot holding @ 135F and above. PIC corrected on site and stored in refrigerated units
590.003/3-501.16-P
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide food thermometers in order to ensure accurate temperatures are met
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink in kitchen without paper towels. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at all handsinks for proper handwashing. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bulk containers without labels. Provide a label on all bulk containers and squeeze bottles with the common name of food stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no employee handwashing signage in restrooms or at kitchen pick up area. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
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Apr 26, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy ice build up in deep freezer stored in kitchen and mold-like substance inside ice machine at the bar. Clean to remove all ice and mold like substances from the mentioned equipment.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
90
Aug 18, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Top Mix Bar & Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Top Mix Bar & Kitchen on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Top Mix Bar & Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “sponges use limitation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Top Mix Bar & Kitchen.
How does Top Mix Bar & Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Top Mix Bar & Kitchen most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Top Mix Bar & Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Top Mix Bar & Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Top Mix Bar & Kitchen means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Top Mix Bar & Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Top Mix Bar & Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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