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Kaba African Market

Latest: PASS June 12, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: Roxbury

🚇 Nearest Transit: Ruggles (Orange Line)

Address
11 ROXBURY ST
Roxbury, MA 02119
Inspection History
43 inspections
21 failures
License
License #27956
Last inspected: June 12, 2025

Inspection History (43 most recent)

PASS June 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
0 violations
PASS March 1, 2024 at 5:22 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Observed many packaged dry food items stored without labels. Provide labels with the common name of the food product and all additional required information
FAIL February 20, 2024 at 8:10 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Observed many packaged dry food items stored without labels. Provide labels with the common name of the food product and all additional required information
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 3, 2024 at 8:23 PM
0 violations
PASS March 28, 2022 at 3:40 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Observed soils around gasket on deep freezer. Clean to remove | L1 - : Post the current 2022 Health permit for the food establishment in a conspicuous place for consumers
FAIL March 22, 2022 at 5:42 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Observed soils around gasket on deep freezer. Clean to remove | L1 - : Post the current 2022 Health permit for the food establishment in a conspicuous place for consumers
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 15, 2022 at 7:22 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 8, 2021 at 6:48 PM
1 violation
L1 - : 8-304.11 (A) Post the current permit in a location that is conspicuous to consumers
PASS August 18, 2020 at 2:38 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Bulk food broken down and packaged into smaller containers for purchase must have labels. Labels shouls include the common name and ingredients if applicable.
FAIL August 5, 2020 at 7:12 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Bulk food broken down and packaged into smaller containers for purchase must have labels. Labels shouls include the common name and ingredients if applicable.
PASS April 5, 2019 at 6:19 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: All containers that are on retail floor must have labels. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide test strip for sanitizer being used in three bay sink. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Cle...
FAIL March 8, 2019 at 6:35 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: All containers that are on retail floor must have labels. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide test strip for sanitizer being used in three bay sink. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Cle...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 5, 2019 at 7:56 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: All containers that are on retail floor must have labels. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide test strip for sanitizer being used in three bay sink. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Cle...
FAIL February 20, 2019 at 7:47 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: All containers that are on retail floor must have labels. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide test strip for sanitizer being used in three bay sink. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Cle...
PASS January 30, 2018 at 4:19 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk food product on retail shelves. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide a container as discussed to properly store food in store. Discontinue to store food in freez...
FAIL January 23, 2018 at 6:50 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk food product on retail shelves. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide a container as discussed to properly store food in store. Discontinue to store food in freez...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 30, 2017 at 4:25 PM
9 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: remove outdated beanz 2016 | 01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: retail/provide labels to all pre packaged bags | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: repair 2 door freezer | 0...
FAIL May 22, 2017 at 5:10 PM
9 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: remove outdated beanz 2016 | 01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: retail/provide labels to all pre packaged bags | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: repair 2 door freezer | 0...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 2, 2016 at 2:30 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: provide proper labels on all bulk food containers | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: discontinue re-packaging food products until prep area is installed per plans and aporoved by health inspector...
FAIL May 26, 2016 at 3:51 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: provide proper labels on all bulk food containers | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: discontinue re-packaging food products until prep area is installed per plans and aporoved by health inspector...
PASS November 12, 2015 at 6:20 PM
5 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: provide warewashing facilities for reusables utensils and containers... | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 31-5-203.11 - Number Convenient: provide a hand s...
FAIL September 24, 2015 at 6:44 PM
4 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 31-5-203.11 - Number Convenient: provide a hand sink at packaging room....and warewashing room... | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: floor shall be...
FAIL August 6, 2015 at 6:49 PM
7 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: provide warewashing facilities for reusables utensils and containers... | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 31-5-...
FAIL July 22, 2015 at 6:31 PM
8 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: provide warewashing facilities for reusables utensils and containers... | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 23-4-...
FAIL June 18, 2015 at 4:41 PM
8 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: provide warewashing facilities for reusables utensils and containers... | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 23-4-...
PASS June 17, 2014 at 4:17 PM
3 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: properly label all packaged goods and bottles.... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: provide proper shelving 6 to 8 inches off the floor... | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: remove all mil...
FAIL May 27, 2014 at 1:59 PM
6 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: properly label all packaged goods and bottles.... | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: elevate all food products 6 to 8 inches off the floor... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: provide proper she...
FAIL May 19, 2014 at 6:39 PM
6 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: properly label all packaged goods and bottles.... | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: elevate all food products 6 to 8 inches off the floor... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: provide proper she...
PASS May 22, 2013 at 4:25 PM
2 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: provide wholesale license for natural kenkey | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: clean/organize restroom and side storage room
FAIL May 15, 2013 at 4:38 PM
2 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: provide wholesale license for natural kenkey | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: clean/organize restroom and side storage room
PASS May 10, 2012 at 3:28 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: rear room/store all bulk food bags 6 inches off floor | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: provide tight fitting covers for trash receptacles
FAIL May 7, 2012 at 4:20 PM
5 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: provide proper labels for all packaged food items from licensed wholesaler | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: rear room/store all bulk food bags 6 inches off floor | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Fr...
FAIL April 27, 2012 at 4:29 PM
5 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: provide proper labels for all packaged food items from licensed wholesaler | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: properly store all bulk food items 6 inches off floor rear room/store all bulk food bags 6 in...
PASS January 20, 2012 at 6:45 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properly label all food items in store | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide internal thermometer to 1 door frigidaire | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: retail aisles...
FAIL January 13, 2012 at 5:03 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properly label all food items in store | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide internal thermometer to 1 door frigidaire | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: retail aisles...
PASS May 9, 2011 at 5:56 PM
3 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all packed products. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide unit thermometer for Master Built Unit at 38F. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Post ha...
FAIL April 8, 2011 at 2:39 PM
3 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all packed products. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide unit thermometer for Master Built Unit at 38F. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Post ha...
PASS August 18, 2009 at 3:28 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: retail/properly label all bulk food containers | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide fish pre-packaged/must have food prep area | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: re...
FAIL August 10, 2009 at 3:52 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: retail/properly label all bulk food containers | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide fish pre-packaged/must have food prep area | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: re...
PASS January 2, 2009 at 3:09 PM
6 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: | 36-...
FAIL December 22, 2008 at 7:07 PM
6 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Bars of sensorial and other food products atone no list of ivare duads on them. Provide as discussed. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all food protracts when in freezer or refrigeration. | 23-...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 28, 2008 at 12:22 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 26, 2007 at 12:57 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed:
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department