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Inspection record

Rox Diner

1881 Centre St · Boston, MA 02132

3inspections since May 2026
16violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)

License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out

Inspection history

Aug 19, 2026HE_Pass2 violations
*Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
At the time of the re-inspection the second deli style coolers in the main kitchen area appear to be running with a slightly elevated temperature of 49FF. Address make any necessaery repairs and discontinue use unless they are able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
At the time of the re-inspeciton cheese raw chicken and other food products inside of the second flip top cooler with a slightly elevated tempature of 50F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All foods out of temperature to be removed and placed into a unit that is operaitng below 41F.
Aug 14, 2026HE_Hearing7 violations
***Restriction and Storage-Medicines (P)
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.
*Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
At the time of the re-inspection the second deli style coolers in the main kitchen area appear to be running with a slightly elevated temperature of 49FF. Address make any necessaery repairs and discontinue use unless they are able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
No equipment thermometer observed inside of the Whirpool refrigeration unit (marked freezer #5). Provide.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Interior of the single door Whirlpool freezer with excess frost build-up. Defroat and clean to remove.
***Rodent Bait Stations (P)
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.
*Controlling Pests (C)
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.
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
At the time of the re-inspeciton cheese raw chicken and other food products inside of the second flip top cooler with a slightly elevated tempature of 50F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All foods out of temperature to be removed and placed into a unit that is operaitng below 41F.
Aug 7, 2026HE_Fail7 violations
*Controlling Pests (C)
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.
***Restriction and Storage-Medicines (P)
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.
***Rodent Bait Stations (P)
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.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Interior of the single door Whirlpool freezer with excess frost build-up. Defroat and clean to remove.
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
No equipment thermometer observed inside of the Whirpool refrigeration unit (marked freezer #5). Provide.
*Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
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.
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
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.

Violation severity marks (*, **, ***) are the city's published violation levels. Result codes are Boston ISD's own codes, shown verbatim - we found no public legend. Methodology