753 South
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
55
Score
753 South, located at 749 South St in Roslindale, MA, had a moderate risk inspection on October 24, 2025, with a score of 55. This inspection identified four major and four minor violations, including issues with mechanical warewashing equipment temperatures, temperature measuring devices, and ventilation hood filters. Across seven scored inspections, 753 South has historically been categorized as medium-risk.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
55
Oct 17, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
55
Jul 25, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jul 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
64
Nov 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
64
Nov 17, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
64
Oct 27, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Oct 24, 2025 Inspection
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp dishwasher (downstairs) final rinsing /water sanitization observed 157F. Repair to 180F minimum. Staff advised to use 3 bay sink to sanitize all dishes until repair is done
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide irreversible thermometer for both (bar/dowsnstairs) high temp diswasher. Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent and attachments observed heavily soiled and dusty. Clean to remove. Hood sticker expire 11.11.25
590.004/4-202.18-C
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Asterisks observed missing on consumer advisory pertaining to the items offered cooked to order from both paper and online menu. Provide
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: CFPM certificate observed expired 2023. Post current CFPM certificate
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: CFPM to provide active managerial control and train staff on violation noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Condiment containers and squeeze botttles at the assembly station/ kitchen observed without labels.Provide lables when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main cutting board observed heavily scored. Resurface/replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
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Core (Minor)
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