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Rox Diner

August 7, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings7
critical findings3

Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw chicken inside of the flip top cooler with a slightly elevated tempature of 51F. Sliced fruits inside of the 2 door deli cooler with an elevated temperature of 52F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All foods out of temperature to bve removed and placed into a unit that is operaitng below 41F.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Rodent Bait Stations (P)critical

Inspector note: Open blocks of poison observed on the floor of the basement. Discontinue and ensure all poison is placed into protected bait boxes as specified by code.
code 590.007/7-206.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Restriction and Storage-Medicines (P)critical

Inspector note: Medications observed being stored in clear plastic container along with other types of food products. Discontinue and store all medications in a safe and protected manner to ensure no contamination to food products.
code 590.007/7-207.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: 2 Deli style coolers in the main kitchen area appear to be running with a slightly elevated temperature of 47F. Address make any necessaery repairs and discontinue use unless they are able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: No equipment thermometer observed inside of the Whirpool refrigeration unit (marked freezer #5). Provide.
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Interior of the single door Whirlpool freezer with excess frost build-up. Defroat and clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the basement near where the chemicals are being stored. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on March 3, 2026: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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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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