Ilona
493 MASSACHUSETTS AV, ROXBURY, MA 02118
Last inspected Jan 30, 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 21 inspections on record for Ilona, spanning June 2019 to January 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 4 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Jan 30, 2026
✓4 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
Jan 20, 2026
✕4 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
Oct 14, 2025
✓11 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Pressure (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Oct 7, 2025
✕11 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Pressure (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Sep 12, 2024
✓6 violations
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Sep 4, 2024
✕6 violations
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Jan 3, 2024
–Nov 27, 2023
✓8 violations
- Where to Wash (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Nov 14, 2023
✕8 violations
- Where to Wash (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Jan 18, 2023
–Nov 7, 2022
✓2 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Oct 25, 2022
✕2 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Mar 15, 2022
–Oct 6, 2021
✓1 violation
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Dec 21, 2020
✓6 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Dispensing Equipment Protection of Equipment and Food (C)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Dec 12, 2020
✕6 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Dispensing Equipment Protection of Equipment and Food (C)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Jul 30, 2019
✓2 violations
- Premises Maintained
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Jul 19, 2019
✕3 violations
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Premises Maintained
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Jul 5, 2019
✕2 violations
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Premises Maintained
Jun 20, 2019
✕9 violations
- Equipment Thermometers
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Installed and Maintained
- Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- Fixture's not properly shielded
- Premises Maintained
- PIC Performing Duties
Jun 14, 2019
✕9 violations
- Equipment Thermometers
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Installed and Maintained
- Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- Fixture's not properly shielded
- Premises Maintained
- PIC Performing Duties
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