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Arizona B B Q
September 1, 2026 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
- failed findings2
- critical findings0
Failed findings
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Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)Inspector note: The commercial grease container with the actual grease receptacle inside is being stored inside the designated trash storage area along with all the other soiled trash receptacles affiliated with the common use commercial businesses operating under the address here at 2360 Washington Street Roxbury Ma 02129 -Exterior of this container is visiblt soiled along with obnoxious odors emanating - flies and bees everywhere making it difficult for employees of the business to empty their trash and debris into - either clean to remove all visible soils or replace as dkscussed
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Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)Inspector note: The designated trash location for this restaurant [ along with every other commercial business connected to the address 2360 Washington Street here in Roxbury Ma. 02129 ] needs to be properly cleaned and maintained on a daily basis the attached wooden doors should be closed when not in use to reduce potential rodent activity - all trash receptacles inside this designated trash storage area here at 2350 Washington Street are visibly soiled on the interior / exterior and need to be cleaned and sanitized - the floor of this trash location is also covered in loose soiled cardboard trash and debris - Remove all visible loose trash and debris inside the interior of this designated common trash storage - If the current - on site trash receptacles inside this designated trash location cannot be cleaned and sanitized properly new clean commercial grade trash receptacles dumpsters with tight fitting lids will need to be replaced • Designated trash area for all four restaurants of this strip mall [ including Arizona BBQ ] is disgusting - overwhelming odors of trash -flies everywhere - no barrier or door to keep the designated trash storage area properly segragated to reduce potential rodent activity - entire area needs to be cleaned and sanitized - current trash receptacles are visibly filthy and need to be properly cleaned- area should also be enclosed to reduce potential rodent activity - Address immediately
Checks marked passed
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Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)Inspector note: Ensure to empty the sanitizer in the sanitizing buckets after use - do not have any pooling water in the kitchen / prep areas - this can attract potential rodent activity
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Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)Inspector note: Remove the soiled wiping cloths air drying on the pole underneath the prep table in the middle of the kitchen
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Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C)Inspector note: Entire area where the trash is being stored needs to be properly cleaned and maintained - area is filthy with flies everywhere making it very hard for proprietors to dispose of their trash - no barriers or closures when entering the designated trash area - Address
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Outside Receptacles (C)Inspector note: Trash receptacles stored inside the designated trash area behind the restaurants are visibly filthy with strong odors of rotted trash -flies all over the place with loose trash and debris scattered throughout the area - clean to remove obnoxious odors and remove all trash filled receptacles where needed.-each trash receptacle needs to have a properly fitted lid - each bin also needs to be properly cleaned and sanitized after use with the lids tightly fastened after use - ensure all receptacles are free from holes and / or any openngs that may allow potential rodent activity
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Storage Areas Redeeming Machines Receptacles and Waste Handling Units Location (C)Inspector note: Designated trash area for all four restaurants affiliated with the strip mall is disgusting - overwhelming odors of trash - flies everywhere - no barrier or door to keep the area segragated to reduce potential rodent activity - entire area needs to be cleaned and sanitized - current trash receptacles should be all replaced if they cannot be cleaned properly - area should also be enclosed to reduce potential rodent activity
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Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)Inspector note: Basement area beneath Arizon BBQ is only accessible through another business located in [ Dunkin Donuts ] that happens to be three store fronts away - No food or paper supplies in the basement however there are several small openings including an open " pipe" - much dirt dust cobwebbs and debris under the floor boards - maintain clean --- Noted several bait traps and glue boards in the basment as the pest control company was on site yesterday and rebaited the basement [ according to the business owner ] receipts were also provided
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Controlling Pests (C)Inspector note: One dead mouse was noted on a glue board that was insid ethe wall near an opening by the front counter - contact pest control company and [ bait the area again where needed ]
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Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)Inspector note: Inside the restaurant - clean to remove all saturated cardboard boxes being used to store pots pand and other and other utensils where needed [ under the front counter area as well as the cabinets underneath the meat slicer and dogh machine ]
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Fail on August 27, 2026: 2 findings appeared for the first time.
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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.
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