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Black Lamb
571 TREMONT ST, ROXBURY, MA 02118
Last inspected May 8, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for Black Lamb, spanning October 2021 to May 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
The trend is positive: it improved from failed at the previous visit to passed now.
The most recent inspection noted 1 violation, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
May 8, 2026
✓1 violation
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
May 1, 2026
✕2 violations
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
Mar 19, 2026
✕4 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
Mar 12, 2026
✕4 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
Mar 21, 2025
✓2 violations
- (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Mar 11, 2025
✕2 violations
- (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Apr 2, 2024
✓3 violations
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
- (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Mar 25, 2024
–5 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
- (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Mar 15, 2024
✕5 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
- (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Feb 14, 2024
✓7 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
- Intensity-Lighting (C)
Feb 12, 2024
–7 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
- Intensity-Lighting (C)
Dec 28, 2023
✓Dec 20, 2023
✕4 violations
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Mar 31, 2023
✓8 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Mar 23, 2023
✕8 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Jan 18, 2023
–Jun 24, 2022
✓3 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Jun 17, 2022
✕3 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Mar 15, 2022
–Mar 9, 2022
✓5 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Handwashing Sinks Installation (C)
- Storage-Other Personal Care Items (C)
Mar 2, 2022
✕5 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Handwashing Sinks Installation (C)
- Storage-Other Personal Care Items (C)
Nov 19, 2021
✓4 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Nov 12, 2021
✕4 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Oct 14, 2021
✓6 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Oct 4, 2021
✕6 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
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