Inspection
Jul 10, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 10, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
J. P. Roti Shop
482 Washington St
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The full inspection history
10 inspectionsInspection
Feb 5, 2026
Passed
7 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-401.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed staff drinking from a personal beverage. Next to the cookline. Retrain staff to eat and drink in the designated area
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesminorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Heavy food soils observed on the interior and exterior of multiple refrigeration and freezer units. Clean to remove
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsmajorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed prep food stored inside the handsink. Discontinue
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Handsink missing soap. Provide at all times
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Handsink missing paper towels. provide at all times.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed rodent droppings behind the cookline and under the front shelving unit with the pos system. Clean to remove all rodent activity. discard any non operating equipment and discard uncessary debris.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Heavy soils and grease build up observed on multiple handsink fixtures. Clean to remove
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 5, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 29, 2026
Failed
7 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-401.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed staff drinking from a personal beverage. Next to the cookline. Retrain staff to eat and drink in the designated area
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesminorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Heavy food soils observed on the interior and exterior of multiple refrigeration and freezer units. Clean to remove
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsmajorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed prep food stored inside the handsink. Discontinue
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Handsink missing soap. Provide at all times
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Handsink missing paper towels. provide at all times.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed rodent droppings behind the cookline and under the front shelving unit with the pos system. Clean to remove all rodent activity. discard any non operating equipment and discard uncessary debris.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Heavy soils and grease build up observed on multiple handsink fixtures. Clean to remove
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 21, 2025
Passed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s notes
Doors observed with gaps on bottoms and sides of doors / Seal to prevent possible entry
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Small rodent droppings noted in the kitchen and prep area / Remove and ensure daily cleaning / Waltham is out weekly reports are hand written but the carbon copy is illegible. Ensure full IPM reports that are detailed and can be clearly read.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Holes in walls in several areas / Repair
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floors equipment and walls throughout with visible grease build up soils and paint chipping in areas / Establishment is in need of a deep clean throughout and to clean walls and repaint where needed. Cleaning must be daily and thorough at the end of every shift
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 21, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 8, 2025
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s notes
Doors observed with gaps on bottoms and sides of doors / Seal to prevent possible entry
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Small rodent droppings noted in the kitchen and prep area / Remove and ensure daily cleaning / Waltham is out weekly reports are hand written but the carbon copy is illegible. Ensure full IPM reports that are detailed and can be clearly read.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Holes in walls in several areas / Repair
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floors equipment and walls throughout with visible grease build up soils and paint chipping in areas / Establishment is in need of a deep clean throughout and to clean walls and repaint where needed. Cleaning must be daily and thorough at the end of every shift
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 8, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 7, 2024
Passed
4 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.004/4-703.11-PChemicals
Official wording
Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed prep bowls being washed with soap and water in the sanitizer bay of the 3 bay / Discontinue and ensure 3 bay sink is set up properly for all wareashing. PIC and staff knowledgeable on how to correctly set up a 3 bay sink
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelymajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Provide paper towels at the hand sink at the 3 bay sink
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Equipment on cookline with visible soils / Clean to remove
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floors and walls throughout the kitchen and prep rooms are visibly soiled and dusted / Provide a deep clean to all non-food contact surfaces in the kitchen and prep rooms
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 7, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 16, 2024
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Equipment on cookline with visible soils / Clean to remove
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemscriticalCode 590.004/4-703.11-PChemicals
Official wording
Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed prep bowls being washed with soap and water in the sanitizer bay of the 3 bay / Discontinue and ensure 3 bay sink is set up properly for all wareashing. PIC and staff knowledgeable on how to correctly set up a 3 bay sink
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelymajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Provide paper towels at the hand sink at the 3 bay sink
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floors and walls throughout the kitchen and prep rooms are visibly soiled and dusted / Provide a deep clean to all non-food contact surfaces in the kitchen and prep rooms
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 16, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 4, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Nov. 2023. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 4, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 21, 2023
Failed (extension granted)
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesminorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther
Official wording
Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Sponges being used at the 3 bay sink. Discontinue use of sponges.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Linoleum flooring located near the 3 bay sink is damaged and lifting. Address and make any necessary repairs. Hot water faucet missing at the hand sink located in the restroom. Replace.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Nov. 2023. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No soap/paper towels at the hand sink located near the 3 bay sink. Provide.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 21, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 8, 2023
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesminorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther
Official wording
Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Sponges being used at the 3 bay sink. Discontinue use of sponges.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Linoleum flooring located near the 3 bay sink is damaged and lifting. Address and make any necessary repairs. Hot water faucet missing at the hand sink located in the restroom. Replace.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Nov. 2023. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No soap/paper towels at the hand sink located near the 3 bay sink. Provide.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 8, 2023 · Original Source