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METROPOLIS CAFE

574 TREMONT ST, ROXBURY, MA 02118

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026

Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.

Passed

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Inspection history

  1. Jul 21, 2026

  2. Jan 12, 2026

    1 violation
    • Backflow Prevention (P)
  3. Oct 29, 2025

    4 violations
    • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Backflow Prevention (P)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  4. Oct 22, 2025

    4 violations
    • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Backflow Prevention (P)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  5. Oct 15, 2024

    3 violations
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  6. Oct 3, 2024

    3 violations
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  7. Jan 3, 2024

  8. Dec 14, 2023

    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)
    • Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
  9. Dec 6, 2023

    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)
    • Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
  10. Jan 18, 2023

  11. Dec 13, 2022

    1 violation
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  12. Nov 4, 2022

    8 violations
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
    • Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
    • Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  13. Oct 25, 2022

    8 violations
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
    • Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
    • Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  14. Jun 13, 2022

  15. Mar 15, 2022

  16. Oct 18, 2021

  17. Jan 8, 2021

  18. Sep 28, 2020

    5 violations
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
    • Controlling Pests (C)
  19. Sep 16, 2020

    5 violations
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
    • Controlling Pests (C)
  20. Jul 25, 2019

  21. Oct 24, 2018

    9 violations
    • Cooling
    • Food Contact Surfaces Design
    • Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    • Installed and Maintained
    • Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed
    • Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    • PIC Performing Duties
  22. Oct 17, 2018

    9 violations
    • Cooling
    • Food Contact Surfaces Design
    • Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    • Installed and Maintained
    • Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed
    • Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    • PIC Performing Duties
  23. Sep 6, 2017

  24. Sep 27, 2016

  25. Feb 18, 2016

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