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Indian Ocean Grocery & Halal

Latest: PASS May 30, 2017

🍽️ Cuisine: Indian

📍 Neighborhood: Roxbury

🚇 Nearest Transit: Ruggles (Orange Line)

Address
43 ROXBURY ST
Roxbury, MA 02119
Inspection History
31 inspections
15 failures
License
License #23674
Last inspected: May 30, 2017

Inspection History (31 most recent)

PASS May 30, 2017 at 6:29 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove cardboard from shelving | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/switch wash and sanitize bay/work left to right | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: walk in/provide accurate in...
FAIL May 22, 2017 at 4:37 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove cardboard from shelving | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/switch wash and sanitize bay/work left to right | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: walk in/provide accurate in...
PASS December 19, 2016 at 4:19 PM
0 violations
PASS June 6, 2016 at 4:18 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: retail/remove all cardboard from shelving walk in/resurface worn wooden shelving | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 3 bay sink/provide institutional sanitizer/remove regular clorox | 21-3-304.14 -...
FAIL June 2, 2016 at 3:03 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: retail/properly label all food containers | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide employee only signage/no customers beyond register | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: retail/remove al...
FAIL May 26, 2016 at 3:10 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: retail/properly label all food containers | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide employee only signage/no customers beyond register | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: retail/remove al...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 1, 2015 at 5:39 PM
9 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: reseal rusty greasetrap... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: seal all barewood... | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 35-6-501.111/.115 - In...
FAIL May 22, 2015 at 3:15 PM
9 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: reseal rusty greasetrap... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: seal all barewood... | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 35-6-501.111/.115 - In...
PASS April 28, 2014 at 6:17 PM
5 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: reseal rusty walkin floor...clean floor drain covers... | 38-6-202.11 - Fixture's not properly shielded: provide light fixtures covers with end cap...
FAIL April 14, 2014 at 5:40 PM
9 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: caulk all sinks as needed...seal all barewood shelving... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: reseal rusty grease trap at 3 compartment sink...reseal rust...
FAIL March 31, 2014 at 2:47 PM
9 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: caulk all sinks as needed...seal all barewood shelving... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: reseal rusty grease trap at 3 compartment sink...reseal rust...
PASS June 12, 2013 at 3:16 PM
2 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 3 bay sink/provide institutional sanitizer | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: storage room/clean floor area to remove rodent droppings yellow prep table/remove rodent droppings from lower sh...
FAIL June 3, 2013 at 3:53 PM
2 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 3 bay sink/provide institutional sanitizer | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: storage room/clean floor area to remove rodent droppings yellow prep table/remove rodent droppings from lower sh...
PASS January 9, 2013 at 5:22 PM
4 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 3 bay sink/provide institutional sanitizer | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean/sanitize interior of meat grinder | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: prep table/remove evide...
FAIL January 2, 2013 at 5:50 PM
4 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 3 bay sink/provide institutional sanitizer | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean/sanitize interior of meat grinder | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: prep table/remove evide...
PASS July 24, 2012 at 5:53 PM
3 violations
34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: keep grounds clean around back door and dumpster. remove old motor scooter andf remove all debris. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: remove tall weeds from grounds around du...
FAIL July 14, 2012 at 12:22 PM
3 violations
34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: keep grounds clean around back door and dumpster. remove old motor scooter andf remove all debris. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: remove tall weeds from grounds around du...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 20, 2012 at 6:57 PM
6 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provide metal stem cooks thermometer | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: observed food handler washing hands in 3 bay sink/must wash hands at designated handsink with soap for 20 secon...
FAIL January 13, 2012 at 4:28 PM
6 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provide metal stem cooks thermometer | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: observed food handler washing hands in 3 bay sink/must wash hands at designated handsink with soap for 20 secon...
PASS October 11, 2011 at 2:30 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels on all packaged food items. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair handle at hand sink. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Seal all barewood Shelving. | 38-6-303.1...
FAIL October 3, 2011 at 3:03 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels on all packaged food items. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair handle at hand sink. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Seal all barewood Shelving. | 38-6-303.1...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 9, 2011 at 5:35 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Grease trap lid rusty repair.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 20, 2009 at 3:47 PM
4 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay/provide detergent soap | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 3 bay/provide institutional sanitizer | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: clean outside grounds/pull all we...
FAIL July 6, 2009 at 4:17 PM
4 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay/provide detergent soap | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 3 bay/provide institutional sanitizer | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: clean outside grounds/pull all we...
PASS February 18, 2009 at 5:13 PM
3 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: restroom/provide refill of paper towels | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: storage hallway/clean floor under all shelving | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/...
FAIL February 4, 2009 at 5:05 PM
3 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: restroom/provide refill of paper towels | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: storage hallway/clean floor under all shelving | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/...
PASS October 28, 2008 at 5:37 PM
7 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: remove molded pita bread | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair/replace broken 1 door freezer | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: restroom/provide refill of paper towels an...
FAIL October 14, 2008 at 3:16 PM
7 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: remove molded pita bread | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair/replace broken 1 door freezer | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: restroom/provide refill of paper towels an...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 18, 2008 at 2:33 PM
9 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: properly seal all bare wood shelving | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: 3 bay sink/provide proper drain plugs | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: remove all sponges | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cl...
FAIL March 4, 2008 at 3:34 PM
9 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: properly seal all bare wood shelving | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: 3 bay sink/provide proper drain plugs | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: remove all sponges | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cl...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 21, 2007 at 4:14 PM
2 violations
25-4-904.11 - Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed: store all paper goods off the floor at least 6 inches-- | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: patch floor of missing floor tiles in front room at "deli"case--
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department