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Rox Diner

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM

Address
1881 CENTRE ST
West Roxbury, MA 02132
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
98 inspections
48 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Evidence of rodent activity in the basement along the wall and on the foundation ledge. In kitchen along the walls and under the cooking equipment. Please address the fruit flies in the basement. 10-15-25 Please continue with the pest inspects. Please have pest control fix or show you areas that will need to be address patched or filled in so rodents can not get in. 10-29-25 The last report has a catch and activity in the basement. Please continue to clean and monitor. The report has notes that you will need to address.

Why This Matters

SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.

Code Requirements

IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

PIC will need to clean the floor under the cooking equipment. Heavy grease build up. Along the wall in the kitchen and basement I found droppings. Please do a deep cleaning in both locations. 10-29-25 Please continue to clean the floor under and behind equipment in the kitchen and basement. In basement found droppings along the wall by the soda shelf and the ledge by the walk in.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department