IDEAL SUB SHOP
522 DUDLEY ST, ROXBURY, MA 02119
Last inspected Oct 22, 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 IDEAL SUB SHOP, spanning June 2021 to October 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
Oct 22, 2026
✓1 violation
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Oct 16, 2026
✕5 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
Oct 9, 2026
✕4 violations
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
Feb 17, 2026
✓2 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Honestly Presented (C)
Feb 11, 2026
✕8 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Honestly Presented (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Can Openers (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Grease Trap(C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Feb 2, 2026
✕7 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Can Openers (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Grease Trap(C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Sep 26, 2025
✓5 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Sep 19, 2025
✕5 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
May 6, 2025
✓3 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Apr 29, 2025
✕3 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Aug 9, 2024
✓2 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Aug 1, 2024
✕2 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Mar 4, 2024
✓3 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Feb 26, 2024
✕3 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Aug 28, 2023
✓2 violations
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Aug 21, 2023
✕2 violations
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Apr 3, 2023
✓1 violation
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Dec 2, 2022
✓1 violation
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Aug 11, 2022
✓3 violations
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Aug 1, 2022
✕3 violations
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
Mar 23, 2022
✓Mar 15, 2022
–Nov 29, 2021
✓Jul 6, 2021
✓2 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Jun 22, 2021
✕2 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
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