Price Rite
Latest: PASS
August 15, 2025
Address
333 M L KING BL
Roxbury, MA 02119
Inspection History
78 inspections
35 failures
License
License #21437
Last inspected: August 15, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
August 15, 2025
at 2:13 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Small rodent droppings noted in the produce storage room / Remove and maintain. *RK environmental Services provide weekly extermintations every Friday. Last visit on 8/1/2025. IPM does not reflect...
FAIL
August 7, 2025
at 3:20 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Small rodent droppings noted in the produce storage room / Remove and maintain. *RK environmental Services provide weekly extermintations every Friday. Last visit on 8/1/2025. IPM does not reflect...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 27, 2025
at 3:21 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Ice build observed on the inside of the Brookline Ice frezer. Defrost and clean to remove
PASS
May 14, 2024
at 2:24 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 1, 2024
at 3:52 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): At the time of the re-inspection there was still evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings located on the sales floor. Pest control had also reported catching 21 mice while conductin their inspe...
FAIL
February 16, 2024
at 3:09 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-701.11-P - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P): Several packages of dog food/chips with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and discard all adulterated bags. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlli...
FAIL
February 8, 2024
at 7:32 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-701.11-P - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P): Several packages of dog food/chips with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and discard all adulterated bags. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlli...
PASS
October 4, 2023
at 2:49 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Door gasket to walk in cooler loose repair. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Continue to clean the drains to remove slight odors. |...
FAIL
September 19, 2023
at 3:53 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Manager self reporting a floor drain clog/ backup in the stores meat production room.Meat production had ended for the day.Arts drain service cleared the issue prior to my arrival. Odo...
FAIL
September 18, 2023
at 9:14 PM
3 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Manager self reporting a floor drain clog/ backup in the stores meat production room.Meat production had ended for the day.Arts drain service cleared the issue prior to my arrival. Odo...
PASS
March 13, 2023
at 2:47 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Cod Fish Display case rusty in some parts repair. | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Door hinge broken to produce walk i...
FAIL
March 6, 2023
at 4:28 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Cod Fish Display case rusty in some parts repair. | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Door hinge broken to produce walk i...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 16, 2022
at 3:17 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): In the open self service refrigerated meat case Price Rice is selling fully cooked and smoked hamhocks in small packages available for retail sale - e...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 4, 2022
at 2:37 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Replace torn walk in cooler curtins for produce department. | 590.005/5-501.13-C - Receptacles (C): Provide trash recepticles with covers for womens restroom and meat...
FAIL
July 28, 2022
at 3:07 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Replace torn walk in cooler curtins for produce department. | 590.005/5-501.13-C - Receptacles (C): Provide trash recepticles with covers for womens restroom and meat...
PASS
January 19, 2022
at 3:47 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Meat packaging conveyor belt worn and some areas torn replace. | 590.004/4-102.11-C - Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use (C): Curtins to meat walk in coole...
FAIL
January 10, 2022
at 4:21 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Meat packaging conveyor belt worn and some areas torn replace. | 590.004/4-102.11-C - Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use (C): Curtins to meat walk in coole...
PASS
August 3, 2021
at 5:31 PM
0 violations
PASS
June 17, 2021
at 2:41 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employees unable to properly wash hands with no papertowels- Corrected at the time of the inspection | 590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH ...
FAIL
June 9, 2021
at 4:34 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employees unable to properly wash hands with no papertowels- Corrected at the time of the inspection | 590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH ...
PASS
January 11, 2021
at 5:35 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Products in open air refrigeration located in retail area at 44F. Unit temperature at the time of the inspection was 50-52F. At this time all f...
FAIL
January 4, 2021
at 4:25 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Products in open air refrigeration located in retail area at 44F. Unit temperature at the time of the inspection was 50-52F. At this time all f...
PASS
September 4, 2020
at 4:47 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employees observed prepping meats with no access to the handwash sink- REview handwashing procedures with all staff- Corrected | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Employees in mea...
FAIL
August 26, 2020
at 3:05 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employees observed prepping meats with no access to the handwash sink- REview handwashing procedures with all staff- Corrected | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Employees in mea...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 13, 2020
at 3:23 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Cutting board inside meat prep room worn replace. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Meat room curtains worn replace...
FAIL
January 6, 2020
at 5:10 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Cutting board inside meat prep room worn replace. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Replace soiled liners inside the...
PASS
June 4, 2019
at 6:55 PM
6 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Several open boxes of dry cereal out for retail sale Removed and discarded during inspection Several cans of " carnation evaporated milk" out for retail sale have no expiration dates - some of t...
FAIL
May 28, 2019
at 7:10 PM
6 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Several open boxes of dry cereal out for retail sale Removed and discarded during inspection Several cans of " carnation evaporated milk" out for retail sale have no expiration dates - some of t...
PASS
January 7, 2019
at 7:33 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace stained liners at poultry display case. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior of frozen food open display case to remove visible soil. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintena...
FAIL
December 28, 2018
at 5:04 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace stained liners at poultry display case. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior of frozen food open display case to remove visible soil. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintena...
PASS
November 9, 2018
at 5:18 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Manager in the meat department is putting out too many raw meat products at one time - store properly as discussed to maintain a level that will ensure product is being kept at 41F or lower. Keep all wrapped raw...
FAIL
November 5, 2018
at 4:00 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Manager in the meat department is putting out too many raw meat products at one time - store properly as discussed to maintain a level that will ensure product is being kept at 41F or lower. Keep all wrapped raw...
PASS
October 22, 2018
at 3:10 PM
7 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Cartons of liquid eggs (7) have been compromised appear puffy and bloated. experation date is o.k. potential temperature abuse. voluntarily discarded | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: 60F for liquid egg...
FAIL
October 15, 2018
at 2:44 PM
7 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Cartons of liquid eggs (7) have been compromised appear puffy and bloated. experation date is o.k. potential temperature abuse. voluntarily discarded | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: 60F for liquid egg...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 28, 2018
at 3:11 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Ensure all raw packaged meats are level in height with the top of the case overfilling the case with packaged meats prevents proper air flow resulting in temperatures to rise over 41F. Addressed during inspectio...
PASS
May 30, 2018
at 3:58 PM
13 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Several broken packages of cooked raw shrimp - dented cans of soup on the seams and around the rim. Discarded during inspection Severa bagged salads out for retail sale are visibly rotten removed from th...
FAIL
May 14, 2018
at 3:22 PM
13 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Several broken packages of cooked raw shrimp - dented cans of soup on the seams and around the rim. Discarded during inspection Severa bagged salads out for retail sale are visibly rotten removed from th...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 26, 2017
at 2:11 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all shelves under check-out counters through-out paint if rusted | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor under all check-out conters tthrough-out clean floor...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 5, 2017
at 4:36 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all shelves under all check-out counters through-out clean doors on walk-in's in produce prep area | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floors through-out walk-in&#...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 27, 2016
at 2:43 PM
4 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all shelves and cabinets through-out all check-out counters | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floors through-out all stock areas and compactor area clean floors thr...
FAIL
October 13, 2016
at 3:24 PM
4 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all shelves and cabinets through-out all check-out counters clean interior of reach-in with water at check-out counter | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor throu...
PASS
April 14, 2016
at 3:42 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: ELEVATE ALL PRODUCTS SIX INCHES FROM AND SIX INCHES FROM ALL WALLS THROUGH-OUT ALL STOCK AND STORAGE AREAS | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: CLEAN ALL SHELVES THROUGH-OUT RETAIL AREA | 32-6-301.11-...
FAIL
March 31, 2016
at 5:07 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: ELEVATE ALL PRODUCTS SIX INCHES FROM AND SIX INCHES FROM ALL WALLS THROUGH-OUT ALL STOCK AND STORAGE AREAS | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: CLEAN ALL SHELVES THROUGH-OUT RETAIL AREA | 32-6-301.11-...
PASS
March 16, 2016
at 2:28 PM
5 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: repair egg display case to operate at 41 degrees or below | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: meat grinder/remove all rust | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: ...
FAIL
March 9, 2016
at 3:03 PM
5 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: repair egg display case to operate at 41 degrees or below | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: meat grinder/remove all rust | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: ...
PASS
December 29, 2015
at 3:03 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cases of ribs stacked directly on floor in meat room. Discontinue. Elevate foods atleast 6" off the floor. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Cases of raw meats being stacked on top of inverted milk ...
FAIL
December 22, 2015
at 4:17 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cases of ribs stacked directly on floor in meat room. Discontinue. Elevate foods atleast 6" off the floor. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Cases of raw meats being stacked on top of inverted milk ...
PASS
October 5, 2015
at 4:28 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Produce walkin refrigerated unit ceiling and evaporator unit with heavy condensation build-up dripping into bucket. Repair. Walls in produce cooler constructed of wood with worn paint with ...
FAIL
September 3, 2015
at 2:14 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Foods throughout meat display area stacked too high to be subjected properly to refrigerated air flow. Avoid over stocking refrigerated sections to maintian proper product temperature of 41F or below. | 29-5-201/...
FAIL
August 27, 2015
at 2:15 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Foods throughout meat display area stacked too high to be subjected properly to refrigerated air flow. Avoid over stocking refrigerated sections to maintian proper product temperature of 41F or below. | 29-5-201/...