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Rox Diner

September 29, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: 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.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Discontinue to store tongs on the oven door handles.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: PLease provide sanitizer buckets for wiping cloths in kitchen.
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean shelves in basement and kitchen of some grime build up and in basement of some droppings.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outdoor Storage Surface (C)

Inspector note: PIC will need to clean up around the dumpster of loose trash and weeds. Also work with other stores to keep the area clean. Maybe talk with the owner and let him know of the activity.
code 590.005/5-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: PIC will need to patch any holes or gaps in the basement along the ceiling. Also around any pipes that does not have foam already.
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: 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.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector note: On foundation ledge above to the left of the soda shelf you will find a dead mouse that has been around for a while.
code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 14, 2025: 8 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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