El Rey Del Pollo Restautant
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the Health Department
Latest: PASS
October 30, 2025
Address
109 BLUE HILL AVE
Roxbury, MA 02119
Inspection History
23 inspections
13 failures
2 closures
License
License #466219
Last inspected: October 30, 2025
Inspection History (23 most recent)
PASS
October 30, 2025
at 6:08 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressing with no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Ho...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 23, 2025
at 2:58 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressing with no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives observed being s...
FAIL
October 17, 2025
at 5:51 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressing with no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives observed being s...
PASS
February 27, 2025
at 7:33 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Several portions fo flooring appear to be damaged. Address and make any necessary repairs. Portion fo flooring in the front service area damaged adn sagging. Address and make all ne...
FAIL
February 14, 2025
at 7:37 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Several portions fo flooring appear to be damaged. Address and make any necessary repairs. Portion fo flooring in the front service area damaged adn sagging. Address and make all ne...
FAIL
February 7, 2025
at 8:11 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Management not properly overseeing in the pest management in the basement dry storage area. Address and ensure the proper measures are in placed to help minimize all activity. | 590.00...
FAIL
February 5, 2025
at 4:13 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Management not properly overseeing in the pest management in the basement dry storage area. Address and ensure the proper measures are in placed to help minimize all activity. | 590.00...
PASS
August 7, 2024
at 6:29 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Fod Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food Safety Course fo the re-...
FAIL
July 29, 2024
at 6:16 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site nwith a current Fod Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food Safety Course fo the re...
PASS
February 2, 2024
at 4:06 PM
8 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): At the time of the inspection there was no Food Allergen Certification on site. Provide. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Sev...
FAIL
January 25, 2024
at 4:55 PM
8 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): At the time of the inspection there was no Food Allergen Certification on site. Provide. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Sev...
PASS
February 21, 2023
at 5:28 PM
9 violations
590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): No hot holding thermometer for Hot Holding Cabinet provide. | 590.005/5-203.11-PF - Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf): Hand wash sink not available due to broken ...
FAIL
February 8, 2023
at 4:21 PM
9 violations
590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): No hot holding thermometer for Hot Holding Cabinet provide. | 590.005/5-203.11-PF - Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf): Hand wash sink not available due to broken ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 18, 2023
at 3:24 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 28, 2022
at 5:09 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Observed multiple immature flies and roaches in establishment. Instructed PIC to contact licensed pest company for immediate services and provide a detailed report to the health department.
FAIL
November 14, 2022
at 4:02 PM
12 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed soils knives stored on counter top. Maintain clean utensils on clean surfaces | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Observed food...
FAIL
November 1, 2022
at 7:01 PM
12 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed soils knives stored on counter top. Maintain clean utensils on clean surfaces | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Observed food...
PASS
October 6, 2022
at 3:53 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-701.11-P - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P): Due to power outage for estimated 20 hours food in refrigerators holding at 60F was used to prepare food for service. Foods discarded by PIC. | 590.0...
🚫 CLOSURE
October 5, 2022
at 6:50 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures or equipment for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events provide | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold ...
🚫 CLOSURE
October 4, 2022
at 9:11 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures or equipment for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events provide | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold ...
FAIL
September 27, 2022
at 3:25 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures or equipment for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events provide | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): No thermometer for ...
PASS
September 13, 2022
at 1:06 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge not monitoring proper cold holding of food items stored in refrigerated units. Please review training materials provided in emails | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage ...
FAIL
September 9, 2022
at 7:31 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge not monitoring proper cold holding of food items stored in refrigerated units. Please review training materials provided in emails | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage ...