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Top Mix Bar & Kitchen

Latest: PASS June 10, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Bar

📍 Neighborhood: Roxbury

🚇 Nearest Transit: Andrew Square (Red Line)

Address
257 NORFOLK AV
Roxbury, MA 02119
Inspection History
53 inspections
19 failures
License
License #20442
Last inspected: June 10, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS June 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Discussed with PIC to monitor / retrain employees on warewashing procedures which includes: Washing / Rinsing / Sanitizing of all utensils and cookware and ensure no eating while handl...
FAIL June 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Discussed with PIC to monitor / retrain employees on warewashing procedures which includes: Washing / Rinsing / Sanitizing of all utensils and cookware and ensure no eating while handl...
PASS October 17, 2024 at 3:44 PM
0 violations
PASS August 9, 2024 at 5:14 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Observed Certified Food Protection Manager certificate expired and Allergen Awareness certificate missing. Provide both updated certificates or submit confirmation of registrationf...
FAIL August 1, 2024 at 3:53 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Observed Certified Food Protection Manager certificate expired and Allergen Awareness certificate missing. Provide both updated certificates or submit confirmation of registrationf...
PASS January 16, 2024 at 8:48 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Observed bulk containers without labels. Provide a label on all bulk containers and squeeze bottles with the common name of food stored inside | 590.003/3-501.16...
FAIL January 5, 2024 at 8:13 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Observed bulk containers without labels. Provide a label on all bulk containers and squeeze bottles with the common name of food stored inside | 590.003/3-501.16...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 3, 2024 at 8:23 PM
0 violations
PASS May 4, 2023 at 6:33 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed heavy ice build up in deep freezer stored in kitchen and mold-like substance inside ice machine at the bar. Clean to remove all ice a...
FAIL April 26, 2023 at 6:23 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed heavy ice build up in deep freezer stored in kitchen and mold-like substance inside ice machine at the bar. Clean to remove all ice a...
PASS August 18, 2022 at 4:16 PM
0 violations
PASS March 10, 2022 at 8:42 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): No thermometer for hot holding cabinet provide. | 590.004/4-302.12-PF - Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf): No thermometer for measuring foods provide. | 590.006/6-201....
FAIL March 2, 2022 at 8:32 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): No thermometer for hot holding cabinet provide. | 590.004/4-302.12-PF - Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf): No thermometer for measuring foods provide. | 590.006/6-201....
PASS December 16, 2021 at 7:29 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-901.12-C - Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C): Wiping cloths out on counter / Store in a sanitizer solution when not in use | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Hot water at hand sinks 160F / Adjust to provide...
FAIL December 8, 2021 at 7:30 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-901.12-C - Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C): Wiping cloths out on counter / Store in a sanitizer solution when not in use | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Hot water at hand sinks 160F / Adjust to provide...
PASS April 16, 2021 at 6:59 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide chlorine test kits for the low temp dish machine
FAIL April 7, 2021 at 7:18 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide chlorine test kits for the low temp dish machine
PASS January 7, 2021 at 8:21 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels for bulk food bins | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Exterior of bulk bins visibly soiled / Clean to remove | 590.006/6-501.111...
FAIL December 22, 2020 at 3:58 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels for bulk food bins | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Exterior of bulk bins visibly soiled / Clean to remove | 590.006/6-501.111...
PASS August 18, 2020 at 7:08 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): Employees must be able to properly wash hands at the bar hand sink | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide chlorine test kits for small low temp machine i...
FAIL July 31, 2020 at 6:16 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): Employees must be able to properly wash hands at the bar hand sink | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide chlorine test kits for small low temp machine i...
PASS December 13, 2019 at 5:29 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide a vomit kit for location. Hand out given to PIC. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide test kit for low temperature dishwasher. | 5...
FAIL December 6, 2019 at 7:21 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide a vomit kit for location. Hand out given to PIC. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide test kit for low temperature dishwasher. | 5...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 24, 2019 at 6:51 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Clean cutting board to remove deep dark scores. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Discontinue to line shelves with cardboard. | 24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: Discontinue ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 15, 2018 at 7:20 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Clean wall behind cooking line.
PASS June 11, 2018 at 6:24 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken winngs at 57F. PIC added more ice to bring food back down to 41F. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Provide an area to store soiled equipment so that all three bays are not filled with soiled dishes....
FAIL May 31, 2018 at 6:39 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken winngs at 57F. PIC added more ice to bring food back down to 41F. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Provide an area to store soiled equipment so that all three bays are not filled with soiled dishes....
PASS January 22, 2018 at 7:19 PM
2 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: provide food prep sink in kitchen | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: provide glass washer for all glassware at bar and for reusable dishes and eating utensils
FAIL December 21, 2017 at 9:13 PM
10 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provid metal stem cooks thermometer | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: properly store all opened bulk food bags in covered containers | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: provide food prep sink ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 14, 2017 at 6:34 PM
12 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provid metal stem cooks thermometer | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: properly store all opened bulk food bags in covered containers | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: provide food prep sink ...
FAIL December 7, 2017 at 4:50 PM
12 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provid metal stem cooks thermometer | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: properly store all opened bulk food bags in covered containers store all paper and food products 6 inches off floor kitchen/provide ...
PASS December 7, 2016 at 3:01 PM
0 violations
PASS November 6, 2014 at 8:00 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 22, 2013 at 4:34 PM
3 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/provide drain plugs | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior of ice machine | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: handsink/provide liquid soap and pap...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS December 7, 2012 at 7:10 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 1, 2012 at 6:29 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: provide drain hoses to soda guns | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: remove all sponges from kitchen and bar | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: bar handsink/provide p...
PASS November 22, 2011 at 8:06 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair defective handsink handle. | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Provide the Allergen Awareness Certification.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 16, 2011 at 8:08 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair defective handsink handle. | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Provide the Allergen Awareness Certification.
FAIL November 4, 2011 at 6:27 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair defective handsink handle. | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Allergen Awareness Certification.
PASS July 7, 2011 at 6:46 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Separate raw from ready eat food products during storage. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean sides of grill to remove visible soil. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Evidence of...
FAIL June 30, 2011 at 6:30 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Separate raw from ready eat food products during storage. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean sides of grill to remove visible soil. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Evidence of...
PASS December 16, 2010 at 5:14 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked chicken in hot holding unit at 125F. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are maintained at 140F and above. Chicken was reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces D...
FAIL December 9, 2010 at 7:22 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked chicken in hot holding unit at 125F. Ensure all potentially hazardous fods are maintained at 140F and above. Chicken was reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 18, 2010 at 5:43 PM
1 violation
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Barewood floor seal.
PASS June 16, 2009 at 6:34 PM
7 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: 2 door reach in/properly store all raw meats | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: remove all sponges | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all pots in ...
FAIL June 2, 2009 at 3:47 PM
7 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: 2 door reach in/properly store all raw meats | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: remove all sponges | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all pots in ...
PASS January 20, 2009 at 5:57 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: store all food and paper products 6 inches off floor | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 3 bay/ provide institutional sanitizer | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: men's restroom/repair hot...
FAIL January 6, 2009 at 5:28 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: store all food and paper products 6 inches off floor | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 3 bay/ provide institutional sanitizer | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: men's restroom/repair hot...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department