Walgreen's No. 4072
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Walgreen's No. 4072 has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 14, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability”, showing up eight times.
Among Roxbury restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweeping observed missing on the receiving door and emergency doors. Provide and seal all entry point areas.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under shelvings observed with scuff marks . Clean/wax to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: ****Detailed IPM report missing notation on drop ceiling. IPM report dated 11.13.23 showed no activity of roaches or mice.
590.006/6-501.111-C
86
Nov 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Can of vienna sausage and evaporated milk observe heavily dented. 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
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: ****Detailed IPM report missing notation on drop ceiling. IPM report dated 11.13.23 showed no activity of roaches or mice.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under shelvings observed with scuff marks . Clean/wax to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple door cold unit observed without a conspicious thermometer.Provide and keep visible
590.004/4-204.112-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple frozen foods observed on the ground inside the walkin cooler and freezer. Elevate/ organize/clean
590.003/3-305.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweeping observed missing on the receiving door and emergency doors. Provide and seal all entry point areas.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor undershelvings throughout retail 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 throughout retail observed missing kick plate making it possible hideout spot for rodents and loose debris accumulation. Repair/ provide kick plate Ceilng tile observed missing in candy aisle
590.006/6-501.11-C
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Oct 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Can of vienna sausage and evaporated milk observe heavily dented. 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
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple door cold unit observed without a conspicious thermometer.Provide and keep visible
590.004/4-204.112-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor undershelvings throughout retail observed heavily soiled from loose debris accumulation. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Rodent dorppings observed on chips shelvings bags of chips observed chewed. PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from license exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov Report from 10.6.25 was reviewed on site by inspector and showed activity mice and cockroaches.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Shelvings throughout retail observed missing kick plate making it possible hideout spot for rodents and loose debris accumulation. Repair/ provide kick plate Ceilng tile observed missing in candy aisle
590.006/6-501.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple frozen foods observed on the ground inside the walkin cooler and freezer. Elevate/ organize/clean
590.003/3-305.11-C
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Mar 26, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple rodents droppings observed on potato chips/ candy and popcorn shelvings. PIC to provide current detailed IPM report to : inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: interior of multiple door refrigeration/walkin unit observed soiled with loose debris on the floor candy and potato chips /popcorn shelvings observed with rodend droppings and evidence of rodent marks. Clean and sanitize to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under multiple shelvings in the establishment aisle observed soiled with visble loose drebis most food items. Clean to remove to minimize pest and rodent infestation.
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Mar 20, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Large quantity of beverage boxes observed stored on the floor. Discontinue
590.003/3-305.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Both walking cooler and freezer observed with visible food spill and debris. Clean sanitize to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigeration shelve observed soiled from food spills. Clean organize and sanitze .
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Jul 18, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (p)
Inspector notes: Broken compressors in several freezer / refrigeration units - replace as discussed
590.004/4-101.11-P
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Several dairy products haven been compromised due to tempertaure abuse - discarded during inspection
590.003/3-101.11-P
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all plastic runnersn for soda and milk bottles where needed
590.004/4-101.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors inside the walk in units from all food spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean shelves inside of all refrigeration units where needed from visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Mar 30, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Remove all expired and compromised dairy items in the refrigeration unit -remove compromised bags of chips and snacks
590.003/3-101.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Visible signs of rodent activity - contact your pest control company and provide an IPM report as discussef
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside of all multi door refrigeration / freezer units from visible food spills stains and soils - slean the shelves in the grocery aisles where needed from all food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors througout the store including the rear storage room and walk-in units from visible food spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are to be stored off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage including the walk-in units
590.003/3-305.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure the basin is cleaned and sanitized after use
590.005/5-203.13-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Keep lid tightly closed on dumpster when not in use - clean around the dumpster to remove all loose trash and debris
590.005/5-501.15-C
61
Nov 10, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: All trash receptacles shall be clean on the outside as well as the inside to reduce rodent activity
590.005/5-501.116-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Visible food spills and soils inside the multi door refrigeration /freezer units - remove as discussed
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors inside the refrigerated walk-in units from all dairy and soda spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
86
Nov 4, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Remove all compromised foods from rodents [ bread and bags of chips ]
590.003/3-101.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity under the chip / bread racks - trash / dumpster area and in the back storage room - contact pest control company and privide an IPM report upon tre-inspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors throughout the entire store including all back room storage locations from visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Visible food spills and soils inside the multi door refrigeration /freezer units - remove as discussed
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the shelves in the grocery aisles from all food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: All trash receptacles shall be clean on the outside as well as the inside to reduce rodent activity
590.005/5-501.116-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all soils and obnoxious odors in and outside of all trash receptacles where needed
590.005/5-501.116-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure lids to the dumpsters are closed tightly after use and when not in use - clean to remove visible loose trash and debris
590.005/5-501.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors inside the refrigerated walk-in units from all dairy and soda spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
55
Oct 28, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Remove all compromised foods from rodents [ bread and bags of chips ]
590.003/3-101.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity under the chip / bread racks - trash / dumpster area and in the back storage room - contact pest control company and privide an IPM report upon tre-inspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors throughout the entire store including all back room storage locations from visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure lids to the dumpsters are closed tightly after use and when not in use - clean to remove visible loose trash and debris
590.005/5-501.15-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all soils and obnoxious odors in and outside of all trash receptacles where needed
590.005/5-501.116-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the shelves in the grocery aisles from all food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
Jun 14, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit flies near walk in cooler area provide current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge must develop and provide a frequent cleaning schedule.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Pressure (pf)
Inspector notes: No hot water at hand wash sink inside both women and mens restrooms water reading at 70F repair.
590.005/5-103.12-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Some snack shelving are stored to low elevate 6 to 8" or higher.
590.003/3-305.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Some storage shelving soiled clean to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Clutter of recyclables at outdoor receiving and dumpster area remove. Clean to remove loose trash along wall near receiving and dumpster area.
590.005/5-502.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below storage shelving through out to remove soil and debris. Clean floor below stoage shelving inside walk in cooler to remove spills and visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles missing in some areas replace.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Visible openings at bottom of front entrance doors pest proof.
590.006/6-202.15-C
55
May 16, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Several packages of frozen desserts and dairy items appear to have opened by customers and consumed on site - several of these individual items have been compromised such as opened up on the sides and apparently touched by customers - remove all compromised items as discussed
590.003/3-101.11-P
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all trash receptacles as well as the loose trash and debris accumulating alongside of the building
590.005/5-501.15-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being stored a minimum of six inches during storage including the rear storage areas
590.003/3-302.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose debris and broken shelving units in the rear of the store
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cip equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all refrigeration and freezer units inside the store from visible soils
590.004/4-202.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors and walls inside the refrigerated and freezer walk-in units from visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside of all multi door refrigeration / freezer units from visible food soils and spills including all shelving u nits and gaskets surrounding the doors
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Walgreen's No. 4072 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Walgreen's No. 4072 on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Walgreen's No. 4072?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Walgreen's No. 4072.
How does Walgreen's No. 4072 compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Walgreen's No. 4072 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Walgreen's No. 4072's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Walgreen's No. 4072 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Walgreen's No. 4072 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 Walgreen's No. 4072 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Walgreen's No. 4072 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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