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Royal Fried Chicken

⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS August 23, 2024

📍 Neighborhood: Roxbury

🚇 Nearest Transit: Ruggles (Orange Line)

Address
2360 WASHINGTON ST
Roxbury, MA 02119
Inspection History
50 inspections
25 failures
1 closures
License
License #125207
Last inspected: August 23, 2024

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS August 23, 2024 at 4:44 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Walls behind warewashing sink damaged and soiled. Thoroughly clean and resurface to ensure smooth clean and durable
FAIL August 20, 2024 at 4:27 PM
13 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Temporary PIC on site not knowledgable of food safety regulations. Spoke w/ owner Anwar via telephone and instructed all employees be retrain on food services regulations provided in t...
FAIL August 6, 2024 at 4:29 PM
12 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Temporary PIC on site not knowledgable of food safety regulations. Spoke w/ owner Anwar via telephone and instructed all employees be retrain on food services regulations provided in t...
PASS March 6, 2024 at 3:20 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Observed food prep of raw chicken at warewashing rinse compartment. Discussed with PIC warewashing sink is for warewashing only. Must maintain food prepp at prep sink with air gap for ...
FAIL February 28, 2024 at 5:55 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Observed food prep of raw chicken at warewashing rinse compartment. Discussed with PIC warewashing sink is for warewashing only. Must maintain food prepp at prep sink with air gap for ...
FAIL February 21, 2024 at 6:19 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC on site at this time has no knowledge of warewashing procedures including the setup of sanitizer. Discussed with PIC to review / retrain all employees on food safety guidelines and...
PASS December 13, 2023 at 4:41 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed food debris along edges of deep freezers; Grease on exterior of fryer; inside condiment unit. Thoroughly clean all equipment to remov...
FAIL December 4, 2023 at 6:04 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed food debris along edges of deep freezers; Grease on exterior of fryer; inside condiment unit. Thoroughly clean all equipment to remov...
PASS September 8, 2023 at 2:55 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Observed multiple soiled wiping cloths on counters. Maintain all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solutions after each use | 590.004/4-204.112-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (P...
FAIL August 31, 2023 at 5:23 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Observed multiple soiled wiping cloths on counters. Maintain all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solutions after each use | 590.004/4-204.112-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (P...
PASS March 21, 2023 at 2:15 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Observed ready to eat foods stored in walk in that are held over 24hrs per PIC without proper date marking. Discussed with PIC to provide date marking ...
FAIL March 13, 2023 at 3:27 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Observed ready to eat foods stored in walk in that are held over 24hrs per PIC without proper date marking. Discussed with PIC to provide date marking ...
PASS July 18, 2022 at 3:06 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Observed damaged deep freezer lids. Repair / Replace damaged lids to ensure tight fitting | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Observed leaking faucet at...
FAIL July 11, 2022 at 5:05 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not monitoring handsinks being fully supplied with paper towels for proper handwashing nor monitoring the cleanliness and protection of stored foods. Discussed with PIC to reveiw a...
FAIL June 29, 2022 at 3:35 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not monitoring handsinks being fully supplied with paper towels for proper handwashing nor monitoring the cleanliness and protection of stored foods. Discussed with PIC to reveiw a...
PASS March 14, 2022 at 6:33 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Observed multiple food items stored in refrigerated units uncovered. Provide a covering to protect food from contamination | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) E...
FAIL March 7, 2022 at 7:08 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Observed multiple food items stored in refrigerated units uncovered. Provide a covering to protect food from contamination | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) E...
PASS October 4, 2021 at 3:05 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Box of raw chicken on floor of walk in - elevate at least 6" Box of raw chicken on floor near 3 bay sink - elevate at least 6" | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Mis...
FAIL September 27, 2021 at 6:08 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Box of raw chicken on floor of walk in - elevate at least 6" Box of raw chicken on floor near 3 bay sink - elevate at least 6" | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Mis...
PASS April 28, 2021 at 2:18 PM
2 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): Food handlers are unable to properly wash hands because there is no hot water available at any of the hand sinks on site | 590.005/5-103.11-PF - Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf): Hot ...
🚫 CLOSURE April 27, 2021 at 3:29 PM
2 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): Food handlers are unable to properly wash hands because there is no hot water available at any of the hand sinks on site | 590.005/5-103.11-PF - Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf): Hot ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 19, 2021 at 3:59 PM
3 violations
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood tag expired in November 2020 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP | 590.006/6-301.11-PF - Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf): Liquid hand soap is out at the back hand sink / Hand ...
FAIL January 6, 2021 at 5:41 PM
3 violations
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Hood tag expired in November 2020 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP | 590.006/6-301.11-PF - Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf): Liquid hand soap is out at the back hand sink / Hand ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 2, 2020 at 3:54 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Cutting board visibly scored / Resurface or replace | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Equipment on cookline with visible soils / Clean to remove.
PASS March 6, 2020 at 3:30 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean fan covers in walk in wire shelves in walk in handles to freezers and walk in. Clean exterior of all bulk food containers. Clean all in place cooking equipment and hot holding unit. All ...
FAIL February 27, 2020 at 5:16 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean fan covers in walk in wire shelves in walk in handles to freezers and walk in. Clean exterior of all bulk food containers. Clean all in place cooking equipment and hot holding unit. All ...
PASS September 6, 2019 at 5:24 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide vomit kit as discussed at last inspection. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Tongs stored on handle of equipment discontinue. | 590.004/4-...
FAIL August 22, 2019 at 3:04 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide vomit kit as discussed at last inspection. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Tongs stored on handle of equipment discontinue. | 590.004/4-...
PASS February 7, 2019 at 8:18 PM
6 violations
10-4.302.11 - Food Utensil Storage: Discontinue to store tongs on hands to equipment on cooking line. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean all shelves in walk in warewashing and cooking area. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Mai...
FAIL January 29, 2019 at 7:47 PM
6 violations
10-4.302.11 - Food Utensil Storage: Discontinue to store tongs on hands to equipment on cooking line. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean all shelves in walk in warewashing and cooking area. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Mai...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 13, 2018 at 3:47 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk food containers in storage area. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open can of cheese stored in walk in with sharp lid exposed. Properly store in covered container. ...
FAIL July 30, 2018 at 6:00 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk food containers innstorage area. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open can of cheese stored in walk in with sharp lid exposed. Properly store in covered container. ...
PASS January 18, 2018 at 4:54 PM
8 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken stored above bread in walk in. Discontinue and store properly. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Uncoverd bucket of chicken wings stored on the floor in walk in. Di...
FAIL January 12, 2018 at 3:56 PM
8 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken stored above bread in walk in. Discontinue and store properly. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Uncoverd bucket of chicken wings stored on the floor in walk in. Di...
PASS November 6, 2017 at 3:09 PM
5 violations
28-5-402.13 - Sewage and Waste Water: smoke test conducted by BWS reveled breach in sewer line/repair by licensed contractor/provide documentation of repairs | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: live rat in store at time of smoke test...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 26, 2017 at 2:22 PM
9 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Slush machine observed leaking.Repair | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean all trash bins to remove soils | 28-5-402.13 - Sewage and Waste Water: smoke test conducted by BWS reveled breac...
FAIL October 11, 2017 at 3:30 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Slush machine observed leaking.Repair | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean all trash bins to remove soils | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Clean & disinfect...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 7, 2017 at 3:01 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: remove water bottle storage from mop sink area | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: 1 door reach in/provide accurate internal thermometer to register 41 degrees or below | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact ...
FAIL June 2, 2017 at 4:41 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: remove water bottle storage from mop sink area | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: 1 door reach in/provide accurate internal thermometer to register 41 degrees or below | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 20, 2017 at 8:23 PM
7 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provide metal stem cooks thermometer | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove all soda racks as shelving/provide food service grade shelving | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: hot li...
FAIL January 12, 2017 at 6:24 PM
7 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provide metal stem cooks thermometer | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove all soda racks as shelving/provide food service grade shelving | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: hot li...
PASS June 21, 2016 at 6:35 PM
8 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provide metal stem cooks thermometer | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide proper hair restraints | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/provide proper drain plugs to sin...
FAIL June 14, 2016 at 4:34 PM
8 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provide metal stem cooks thermometer | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide proper hair restraints | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/provide proper drain plugs to sin...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 26, 2016 at 5:43 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: provide up to date licensed hood cleaning sticker | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: remove all items from storage above walk in
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 19, 2016 at 4:26 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide covers to all employee drinks | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/provide proper set up of sink | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide proper quat test kit | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food C...
FAIL February 11, 2016 at 5:42 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide covers to all employee drinks | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/provide proper set up of sink | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide proper quat test kit | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food C...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 25, 2015 at 4:46 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Container of fish stored on floor inside walk in cooler elevate 6 to 8 inches or higher. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Repair exterior baseboardof walk in cooler rusty and pitted. |...
FAIL November 18, 2015 at 4:18 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Container of fish stored on floor inside walk in cooler elevate 6 to 8 inches or higher. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Repair exterior baseboardof walk in cooler rusty and pitted. |...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 8, 2014 at 7:36 PM
17 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: elevate all storage 6 to 8 inches off the floor...remove all opened #10 tin cans stored in walkin... | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: properly store all scoops... | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Whe...
FAIL January 7, 2014 at 7:32 PM
17 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: elevate all storage 6 to 8 inches off the floor...remove all opened #10 tin cans stored in walkin... | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: properly store all scoops... | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Whe...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department