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Yellowbird Chicken

Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 1, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: West Roxbury

🚇 Nearest Transit: Forest Hills (Orange Line)

Address
239 GROVE ST
West Roxbury, MA 02132
Inspection History
42 inspections
22 failures
License
License #172798
Last inspected: May 1, 2025

Inspection History (42 most recent)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 1, 2025 at 10:39 AM
1 violation
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. Hood sticker id expired in Feb 2025. Please have hood cleaned. 4-25-25 At this time PIC has not cleaned the hood and will be ...
FAIL April 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. Hood sticker id expired in Feb 2025. Please have hood cleaned. 4-25-25 At this time PIC has not cleaned the hood and will be ...
FAIL April 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. Hood sticker id expired in Feb 2025. Please have hood cleaned. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): PIC will need to c...
PASS November 13, 2024 at 7:27 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): In place equipment will need to be cleaned. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): PIC will need to clean the floor under and behind equipment. Visibly soiled. | 590.004/4-202.18-C -...
FAIL October 21, 2024 at 6:49 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): In place equipment will need to be cleaned. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): PIC will need to clean the floor under and behind equipment. Visibly soiled. | 590.004/4-202.18-C -...
PASS May 1, 2024 at 4:52 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): PIC will need to provide sanitizer buckets for wiping cloths on cooking line. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): PIC will need to clean the exterior of bulk food containers ...
FAIL April 24, 2024 at 3:50 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): PIC will need to provide sanitizer buckets for wiping cloths on cooking line. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): PIC will need to clean the exterior of bulk food containers ...
PASS May 15, 2023 at 7:20 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Interior and exterior of refrigeration equipment (cooking line and basement) will need to be cleaned of dry food and any water build up. PIC will need to clean sand and paint wire shelves inside...
FAIL April 26, 2023 at 2:52 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Interior and exterior of refrigeration equipment (cooking line and basement) will need to be cleaned of dry food and any water build up. PIC will need to clean sand and paint wire shelves inside...
PASS October 13, 2022 at 4:21 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean shelves on cooking line and back room area. Soiled Clean in place cooking equipment od carbon build up (stove and deep fry). Clean wire shelves and paint to seal rust. | 590.006/6-201.11-C -...
FAIL October 6, 2022 at 3:28 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean shelves on cooking line and back room area. Soiled Clean in place cooking equipment od carbon build up (stove and deep fry). Clean wire shelves and paint to seal rust. | 590.006/6-201.11-C -...
PASS May 17, 2022 at 4:19 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): The surfaces throughout are soiled with grease buildup. Clean refrigerators cooking equipment counters and all surfaces to remove debris. The hood vent is due for a cleaning. Have the hood cl...
FAIL May 10, 2022 at 6:19 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): The surfaces throughout are soiled with grease buildup. Clean refrigerators cooking equipment counters and all surfaces to remove debris. The hood vent is due for a cleaning. Have the hood cl...
FAIL May 3, 2022 at 4:07 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): The surfaces throughout are soiled with grease buildup. Clean refrigerators cooking equipment counters and all surfaces to remove debris. The hood vent is due for a cleaning. Have the hood cl...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 22, 2021 at 6:05 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Observed upright 2 door reach in unit doors not closing properly. Repair to secure doors to close in order to maintain cold holding temperatures @ 41F or below. | 590.004/4-602....
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 3, 2021 at 3:02 PM
10 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): CFPM certificate expired 4/2021. Discussed with PIC to register immediately and submit email confirmation | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not m...
FAIL July 27, 2021 at 3:49 PM
10 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): CFPM certificate expired 4/2021. Discussed with PIC to register immediately and submit email confirmation | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not m...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 24, 2021 at 3:38 PM
15 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): properly store all raw chicken below all other foods | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): properly store all wiping cloths in a sani...
FAIL March 16, 2021 at 3:19 PM
15 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): properly store all raw chicken below all other foods | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): properly store all wiping cloths in a sani...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 14, 2020 at 4:06 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): properly store all raw eggs and chicken in 1 door reach in | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): properly store all wiping cloths in ...
FAIL December 7, 2020 at 4:40 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): properly store all raw eggs and chicken in 1 door reach in | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): properly store all wiping cloths in ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 13, 2020 at 5:07 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): move all equipment and shelving in kitchen/prep areas and basement/clean floor area to remove heavy soils | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)...
FAIL August 6, 2020 at 4:12 PM
16 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): provide proper hair restraints | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): provide vomit clean up kit | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separatio...
FAIL July 30, 2020 at 5:11 PM
16 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): provide proper hair restraints | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): provide vomit clean up kit | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separatio...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 7, 2019 at 12:30 PM
19 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Provide hair restraints. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels for packaged cookies on counter. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping ...
FAIL August 1, 2019 at 11:59 AM
19 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Provide hair restraints. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels for packaged cookies on counter. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping ...
PASS February 20, 2019 at 8:37 PM
13 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost reach in freezers. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair door to black freezer. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food ...
FAIL February 5, 2019 at 8:17 PM
13 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost reach in freezers. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair door to black freezer. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 17, 2018 at 7:17 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometer for prep reach in. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 2...
FAIL September 6, 2018 at 7:02 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometer for prep reach in. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 2...
PASS February 16, 2018 at 1:11 PM
4 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Clean cooking vent hood. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Provide approved fire exhaust cleaning company for cooking vent hood. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maint...
FAIL February 15, 2018 at 8:19 PM
4 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Clean cooking vent hood. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Provide approved fire exhaust cleaning company for cooking vent hood. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maint...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 14, 2018 at 8:25 PM
10 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost reach in freezers. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean can opener and holder. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-...
FAIL February 2, 2018 at 2:41 PM
10 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost reach in freezers. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean can opener and holder. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-...
PASS December 29, 2017 at 12:50 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The refrigerator in the front is freezing up so they unplugged it and the products are warm; tomatoes 53F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: There are chips out for sa...
FAIL December 15, 2017 at 7:16 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The refrigerator in the front is freezing up so they unplugged it and the products are warm; tomatoes 53F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: There are chips out for sa...
PASS April 10, 2017 at 4:59 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate foods 6" off floor in walk in. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost reach in freezers. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equip...
FAIL March 27, 2017 at 12:20 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate foods 6" off floor in walk in. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost reach in freezers. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equip...
PASS September 23, 2016 at 4:23 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods on counter. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers where needed | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Clot...
FAIL September 9, 2016 at 5:50 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods on counter. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers where needed | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Clot...
PASS May 27, 2016 at 3:46 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove cardboard from fryer cabinet. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide paper towels for hand sink. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Provide professional ext...
FAIL May 18, 2016 at 5:36 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove cardboard from fryer cabinet. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide paper towels for hand sink. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Provide professional ext...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department