Mesob Restaurant and Bar

1746 Washington St, Roxbury, MA 02118
African
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
45
Score
High Risk

Mesob Restaurant and Bar, located at 1746 Washington St in Roxbury, MA, underwent a high-risk inspection on November 25, 2025. The inspection identified one critical, five major, and three minor violations. Previous inspections for Mesob Restaurant and Bar have also resulted in high-risk scores.

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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
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Nov 20, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Violations — Nov 25, 2025 Inspection
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no measuring device for high temp dish machine. Provide irreversible thermometer or alternative measuring device for high temp dish machine
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide complete consumer advisory to menu for all raw/undercooked items. Per PIC Beef dish will be served undercooked. Instructed PIC to submit menu for review
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no vomit kit with procedures on site. Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at handsinks. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand soap at all handsinks during operations.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at handsinks. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at all handsinks during operations.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide handwashing signage at all handsinks.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no air gap on food prep sink. Discussed with PIC to contact licensed plumber for repairs
590.005/5-203.14-P
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed high temp dish machine displaying rinse cycle @ 182F; internal temperature measure with inspector thermometer indicates 143F. Contact company for service to ensure hot water is reaching minimum temperature for sanitization
590.004/4-501.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no internal thermometers for refrigerated units and no thermometers for food temperatures. Provide both types of thermometers and maintain on site
590.004/4-204.112-C
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)