Walgreens No. 07189
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
86
Score
Walgreens No. 07189 appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. On Feb 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average is 83, putting Walgreens No. 07189 squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Expired foods in retail refrigerator- milk salmi snacks lunchables. Removed by PIC. Monitor dates on all perishable foods and remove from retail sale when expired.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris under candy ailse shelves and storage room shelves. Clean all areas to aovid attracting pests. Pest report indicates no activity.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Aug 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Package of donettes best by 8.27.25 observed on retail shelvings for sales rusted can of chilli with beans observed on retail shelvings. PIC voluntarily discard both products
590.003/3-101.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor undershelvings on aisle 4 and 7 observed heavily soiled from loose debris accumulation. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Shelvings on aisle 4 and 7 observed missing kick plate making it possible hideout spot for rodents and loose debris accumulation. Repair/ provide kick plate
590.006/6-501.11-C
70
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous cases of beverage observed stored on the floor both inside the walkin and hallway next to the walking. Discontinue
590.003/3-305.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Under shelvings observed soiled by multiples debris floor inside walking observed soiled. Clean to Remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Apr 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events available and on site.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: All refirgeration units observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide and maintain.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Motor cover for the freezer unit observed broken. Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of walking refrigeration unit observed soilec from visible food spills and loose debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Dec 29, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed trash / food debris under shelves. Thoroughly clean under all shelves.
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Aug 25, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 4, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent activity in the basement -address as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the basement stairway as well as the basement floor from all loosetrash and debris
590.006/6-101.11-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Address as discussed
590.005/5-501.17-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the area where all refuse is being stored to reduce rodent activity
590.005/5-501.110-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: clean the basin of the service sink as discussed
590.005/5-203.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cleann inside the refrigeration and freezer units from visible food spills stains and soils - clean the shelves in the grocery aisles where needed from all visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside the refrigerated dairy case from visible milk and dairy spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Kick plates removable (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the remaining kick plates where needed and remove all loose trash andf debris
590.004/4-202.17-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface all rusted tin shelving units where needed
590.004/4-101.19-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure to keep all foods elevated off the floors a minimum of six inchen during storage including the basement and segragated storage room locations
590.003/3-305.11-C
58
Mar 28, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent activity in the basement -address as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Kick plates removable (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the remaining kick plates where needed and remove all loose trash andf debris
590.004/4-202.17-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cleann inside the refrigeration and freezer units from visible food spills stains and soils - clean the shelves in the grocery aisles where needed from all visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: clean the basin of the service sink as discussed
590.005/5-203.13-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Address as discussed
590.005/5-501.17-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface all rusted tin shelving units where needed
590.004/4-101.19-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the basement stairway as well as the basement floor from all loosetrash and debris
590.006/6-101.11-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the area where all refuse is being stored to reduce rodent activity
590.005/5-501.110-C
64
Sep 23, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Absorbent materials on floors use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Replace soiled compromised and odorous area rugs where needed as discussed
590.006/6-501.17-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors throughout the store as well as under the grocery aisle shelving units and the basement floor and stairway from all visible soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure this area is clean and organized without holes in the plastic recyclable bags
590.005/5-501.110-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside of all multi door refrigeration units and grocery aisleshelving units from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-202.16-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Some evidence of rodent activity by the exterior delivery door none observed inside the store at this time - address
590.006/6-501.111-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Walgreens No. 07189 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Walgreens No. 07189 on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Walgreens No. 07189?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Walgreens No. 07189.
How does Walgreens No. 07189 compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Walgreens No. 07189 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Walgreens No. 07189's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Walgreens No. 07189 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Walgreens No. 07189 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 Walgreens No. 07189 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Walgreens No. 07189 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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