Vasquez Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
95
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Vasquez Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 28, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwashing cleanser availability” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Among Roxbury restaurants, the typical score is 83; Vasquez Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure the name for the allergen awareness certificate " matches " the current food safety certificate - ADDRESS
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
95
Apr 21, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Ran out od hand soap at the designated hand sink in the prep area - replace immediately
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing the consumer advisory on the menu for " eggs - cooked any style " address
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Anyone handles foods [ ASIDE FROM THE CASHIER ] will need to wear proper hair restraints while doing so
590.002/2-402.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure the name for the allergen awareness certificate " matches " the current food safety certificate - ADDRESS
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove vents in the hood with stubborn / heavy grease and grime to soak overnight in bleach as we discussed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Prohibition-jewelry (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all long bracelets heavy watches while preparing foods - this will reduce poptential contamination
590.002/2-303.11-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all employees are wearing clean uniforms aprons and not jusr normal street cloths [ to reduce potential contamination ]
590.002/2-304.11-C
64
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing the consumer advisory on the menu for " eggs - cooked any style " address
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Ran out od hand soap at the designated hand sink in the prep area - replace immediately
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove vents in the hood with stubborn / heavy grease and grime to soak overnight in bleach as we discussed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all employees are wearing clean uniforms aprons and not jusr normal street cloths [ to reduce potential contamination ]
590.002/2-304.11-C
Prohibition-jewelry (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all long bracelets heavy watches while preparing foods - this will reduce poptential contamination
590.002/2-303.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Anyone handles foods [ ASIDE FROM THE CASHIER ] will need to wear proper hair restraints while doing so
590.002/2-402.11-C
67
Nov 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Obseved no air gap on prep sink. Contact licensed plumber for installation of air gap
590.005/5-202.13-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed lesser immature flies in prep kitchen. Pest report (Total Pest Elimination) provided 11/3/25 - minimum sighting still present. PIC will schedule additional services prior to re-inspection and provide report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leak at prep sink. Contact licensed plumber for repairs to prevent leakage
590.005/5-205.15-C
74
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw fish stored above ready to eat foods inside refrigerated units. Discussed with PIC to maintain all raw and ready to eat foods stored seperately in units. COS
590.003/3-302.11-P
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Obseved no air gap on prep sink. Contact licensed plumber for installation of air gap
590.005/5-202.13-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed handsink blocked in prep kitchen with metal sheet pans. Discussed with PIC to maintain handsinks clear and accessible for handwashing only. COS
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no handsoap at handsinks. Discussed with PIC to maintain handsoap at all handsinks for effective handwashing. COS
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at handsinks. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at all handsinks for effective handwashing. COS
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat foods held over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to eat foods held over 24hrs
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple immature flies throughout prep kitchen and mop closet. Contact licensed pest control for services and provide a report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employee with open-toe shoes while food handing inside kitchen. Discussed with PIC to ensure all employees are wearing protective gear while operating in food establishment
590.002/2-304.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled cardboard used for lining inside refrigerated units. Remove and ensure surfaces are maintained clean and durable
590.004/4-602.13-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wet and soiled mops improperly stored outside of mop closet. Maintain all mop inverted and stored inside mop closet
590.006/6-501.16-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple cardboard boxes stored in prep kitchen. Remove and maintained oorganized
590.006/6-501.114-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leak at prep sink. Contact licensed plumber for repairs to prevent leakage
590.005/5-205.15-C
35
Mar 21, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired February 2025; Scheduled 3/13/25 for cleaning. Instructed PIC to submit updated photo of hood sticker
590.006/6-501.14-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed damaged tiles throughtout establishment and on stairs to upper storage / office area. Repair all damaged tiles to prevent stagnant water build up
590.006/6-101.11-C
90
Mar 11, 2025
Routine
12 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed grab and go baked goods stored on countertop without proper labels. Provide a label which includes minimum ingredients or remove from grab and go access
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed grab and go baked goods stored on countertop without proper labels. Provide a label which includes minimum ingredients or remove from grab and go access
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizing test strips for chlorine. Provide and maintain on site
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizing test strips for chlorine. Provide and maintain on site
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ice build up in deep freezer and soils along gaskets. Clean to remove all ice and soils from all equipment stated
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ice build up in deep freezer and soils along gaskets. Clean to remove all ice and soils from all equipment stated
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at front counter hand sink. Discussed with PIC to provide and maintain hand soap at all handsinks at all times of operation. COS
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at front counter hand sink. Discussed with PIC to provide and maintain hand soap at all handsinks at all times of operation. COS
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC not monitoring day to day functions required for operations including stocked hand sinks / sanitizer test strips for proper sanitization. Review all food safety guildelines with employee and retrain
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels throughout establishment at hand sinks including restroom. Discussed with PIC to provide and maintain paper towels at all operating handsinks at all times of operation. COS
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels throughout establishment at hand sinks including restroom. Discussed with PIC to provide and maintain paper towels at all operating handsinks at all times of operation. COS
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC not monitoring day to day functions required for operations including stocked hand sinks / sanitizer test strips for proper sanitization. Review all food safety guildelines with employee and retrain
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Observed internal thermometers missing from upright refrigerated units. Provide
590.004/4-204.112-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Observed internal thermometers missing from upright refrigerated units. Provide
590.004/4-204.112-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed damaged tiles throughtout establishment and on stairs to upper storage / office area. Repair all damaged tiles to prevent stagnant water build up
590.006/6-101.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired February 2025; Scheduled 3/13/25 for cleaning. Instructed PIC to submit updated photo of hood sticker
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bulk containers / squeeze bottles stored unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bulk containers / squeeze bottles stored unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
22
Mar 4, 2025
Routine
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC not monitoring day to day functions required for operations including stocked hand sinks / sanitizer test strips for proper sanitization. Review all food safety guildelines with employee and retrain
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed grab and go baked goods stored on countertop without proper labels. Provide a label which includes minimum ingredients or remove from grab and go access
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizing test strips for chlorine. Provide and maintain on site
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ice build up in deep freezer and soils along gaskets. Clean to remove all ice and soils from all equipment stated
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at front counter hand sink. Discussed with PIC to provide and maintain hand soap at all handsinks at all times of operation. COS
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels throughout establishment at hand sinks including restroom. Discussed with PIC to provide and maintain paper towels at all operating handsinks at all times of operation. COS
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bulk containers / squeeze bottles stored unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Observed internal thermometers missing from upright refrigerated units. Provide
590.004/4-204.112-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed damaged tiles throughtout establishment and on stairs to upper storage / office area. Repair all damaged tiles to prevent stagnant water build up
590.006/6-101.11-C
47
Jul 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed macaroni salad / potato salad / raw chicken stored in sliding 2 door refrigerated unit in deep plastic containers between 46F-48F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed and stored in metal shallow pans inside unit @ 40F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple grab and go desserts and fruit bowls with out labels. Provide labels with minimun requirements of identification and ingredients
590.003/3-602.11-PF
78
Feb 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple raw meats stored in overcrowded refrigerated units @ 45-50F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC relocated throughout multiple units and seperated into smaller pans
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC provided monthly pest report - February 2024; Recommended bi-weekly services due to history of pest
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no food thermometers. Provide
590.004/4-204.112-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed missing floor tiles in kitchen prep area. Replace all missing tiles to prevent stagnant water
590.006/6-101.11-C
70
Jul 18, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed potato salad and macaoni salad stored for serving @ 60F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC covered and stored in closed refrigerated unit @ 40F. Corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed spoiled whole carrots stored in storage bin. PIC voluntarily disposed.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple immature flies throughout establishment. Continue with frequent pest services and submit pest reports to the Health division
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Obseved hand sink in kitchen prep not operating with running water. Contact a licensed plumber for repairs and submit report to the Health division; Alternate sick to be used temporarily
590.005/5-205.15-C
67
Feb 23, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris / grease on floors in kitchen prep area. Clean floors with frequency to prevent food / grease spills.
590.006/6-501.12-C
95
Nov 4, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw fish / potato salad stored at 50F in refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC stored in metal shallow pans. Corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide food thermometers to ensure foods are in proper temperatures and thermometers for reach in units.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
78
Jun 6, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed handsink blocked with cooking pans. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain clear and accessible for handwashing only
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired April 2022. PIC has scheduled cleaning tonigh 6/6/22. Instructed PIC to submit confirmation of updated sticker to the Health department.
590.006/6-501.14-C
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vasquez Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vasquez Restaurant on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vasquez Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “handwashing cleanser availability” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Vasquez Restaurant.
How does Vasquez Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Vasquez Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Vasquez Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vasquez Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Vasquez Restaurant 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 Vasquez Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vasquez Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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