METROPOLIS CAFE
574 TREMONT ST, ROXBURY, MA 02118
Last inspected Jul 21, 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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CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for METROPOLIS CAFE, spanning February 2016 to July 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
It has held passed across its last two inspections.
No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
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Inspection history
Jul 21, 2026
✓Jan 12, 2026
✓1 violation
- Backflow Prevention (P)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Jan 3, 2024
–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)
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)
Jan 18, 2023
–Dec 13, 2022
✓1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
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)
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)
Jun 13, 2022
–Mar 15, 2022
–Oct 18, 2021
✓Jan 8, 2021
✓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)
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)
Jul 25, 2019
✓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
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
Sep 6, 2017
✓Sep 27, 2016
✓Feb 18, 2016
✓
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