Walden Local Butcher

316 Shawmut Av, Roxbury, MA 02118
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Walden Local Butcher has 11 inspections in the public record. Walden Local Butcher was last inspected on Jan 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

Walden Local Butcher's latest score of 100 sits above the Roxbury average of 83. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

11
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
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Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Dog in store during time of inspection. Only service dogs allowed on premises.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at production line hand sink. Corrected on site.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
82
Mar 15, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple tiles missing on stairs. Repair as needed for smooth cleanable surface that does not trap soils
590.006/6-501.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: One staff memerb observced without hair restraint. Wear a hat hairnet or other hair restraint when cutting raw meat.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No cover for bathroom trash container. Provide covered waste bin
590.005/5-501.17-C
86
Jun 30, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 18, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 27, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Walden Local Butcher last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Walden Local Butcher on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

How does Walden Local Butcher compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

Walden Local Butcher most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.

Has Walden Local Butcher's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Walden Local Butcher have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Walden Local Butcher 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 Walden Local Butcher inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Walden Local Butcher is inspected around three times per year on average.