Yummy Yummy
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
86
Score
Yummy Yummy has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to the broader Roxbury restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post allergen awareness / food safety certificates on site
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing clean clothing-- clean aprons uniforms or coats when working with foods
590.002/2-304.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walls and ceiling tiles throughout the front entrance of the restaurant from all visible dirt dust and debris
590.006/6-201.16-C
86
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Compromised test strips - replace
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace cutting boards with deep lacerations
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mice seen running into the rear of the business - Address
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all stained and missing ceiling tiles where nbeeded
590.006/6-201.16-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: All food handlers need to have on proper hair restraints while working with foods - stickly cashiers " Do Not "
590.002/2-402.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure copy of both the food safety and allergen awareness certificates are current and contain the same name
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current copy of your food safety certificate on site
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being properly covered during extended periods of refrigeation / freezer storage
590.003/3-302.11-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue using sponges to clean pots and pans - use only on NON -Food contact surfaces
590.004/4-101.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the vents in the hood system from heavy grease and grime
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all cooking equipment - interior / exterior of all refrigeration / freezer units from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Post proper signage above all designated hand sink as discussed
590.006/6-301.14-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the facility from mall visible food spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
45
Mar 16, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mice seen running into the rear of the business - Address
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace cutting boards with deep lacerations
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Compromised test strips - replace
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current copy of your food safety certificate on site
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Post proper signage above all designated hand sink as discussed
590.006/6-301.14-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the facility from mall visible food spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all cooking equipment - interior / exterior of all refrigeration / freezer units from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the vents in the hood system from heavy grease and grime
590.004/4-202.18-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue using sponges to clean pots and pans - use only on NON -Food contact surfaces
590.004/4-101.16-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being properly covered during extended periods of refrigeation / freezer storage
590.003/3-302.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: All food handlers need to have on proper hair restraints while working with foods - stickly cashiers " Do Not "
590.002/2-402.11-C
50
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitization buckets setup along cooking line. Discussed with PIC to maintain at all hours of operating for proper sanitization of contact surfaces and utensils
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple ready to eat food items stored/held over 24hrs per PIC inside walk in cooler. Discussed with PIC to ensure all ready to eat foods held over 24hrs are properly labeled and date marked
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris underneath top lid of produce refrigerated unit @ cooking line. Clean to remove all debris
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored on tables at cooking line. Remove and maintain wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food container stored on top of ready to eat produce inside reach in unit and cut peppers filled above fill line. Discontinue and ensure all food are protected to prevent contamination
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy dust build up on ceiling and windows at cooking line. Thoroughly clean dust build up and ensure to frequently clean to maintain
590.006/6-201.11-C
61
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food containers inside walk in cooler of ready to eat foods held over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to eat items held over 24hrs
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed sauce spills on bulk containers stored in upright 2 door refrigerated unit. Clean to remove all spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
82
Aug 20, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed spills / soils on bulk container in kitchen prep. Clean to remove spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food spills at wok station. Clean with frequency to prevent food spillage
590.004/4-601.11-C
86
Feb 21, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed vegetable reach in unit with soils / food debris. Maintain clean
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bulk containers filled with sauces without labels. Discussed with PIC to provide labels with the common name of food product stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
86
Oct 30, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Tiles missing in back prep / Repair
590.006/6-101.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Pipes behind cookline with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of bulk food bins with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Aug 9, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken stored in deep plastic bin @ 48F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC stored with less amounts in walk in @ 38F. Corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed spills inside sliding 2 door refrigerated unit / top reach in unit with cut produce. Clean to remove all spills / food debris Observed soiled knives stored on knife rack. Maintain clean and sanitized knives on knife rack
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris underneath 2 shelf metal rack. Remove equipment from wall to clean all floors with frequency during slow periods of operation.
590.006/6-501.12-C
74
Mar 13, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ice build up in deep freezer; food spills / soils on cooking range produce reach in upright refrigerated units and exterior of bulk containers. Clean with frequency all equipment stated above.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Replace light bulb in single door refrigerated unit.
590.004/4-501.11-C
86
Jun 29, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yummy Yummy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yummy Yummy on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yummy Yummy?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Yummy Yummy.
How does Yummy Yummy compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Yummy Yummy most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Yummy Yummy's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Yummy Yummy have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Yummy Yummy 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 Yummy Yummy inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yummy Yummy is inspected around three times per year on average.
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