Toro

1704 Washington St, Roxbury, MA 02118
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

TORO, located at 1704 Washington St in Roxbury, MA, had a moderate risk inspection on January 12, 2026, with a score of 55. This inspection identified four major and four minor violations, including issues with pest control, proper labeling of food storage containers, and preventing contamination from the premises. Across fourteen previous inspections, TORO has historically maintained a low-risk status.

14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
55
Dec 29, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
55
Jun 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
May 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
May 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
Jan 7, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
52
Dec 30, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
52
Jun 5, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
May 22, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
May 31, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
May 19, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
May 12, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Sep 9, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Aug 30, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Violations — Jan 12, 2026 Inspection
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Provided most current pest control report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles inside cook line refrigerated unit without identification. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked potatoes stored next to handsink without barrier. Disussed with PIC to remove and ensure food are properly stored away from soils
590.003/3-305.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no barrier between handsink and prep table @ grill station. Provide to prevent contamination
590.003/3-307.11-C
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide chlorine test strips for low temp bar dish machine and proivde quats sanitizer for wiping cloths. Both test OK with inspector kit
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soils inside ice machine / grease build up inside cooking line refrigerated unit on compressor / fan. Thoroughly clean to remove soils / grease build up
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired August 2025. Discussed with PIC to schedule hood cleaning immediately and submit confirmation to the health division. PIC stated filters are cleaned in house 3X per week
590.006/6-501.14-C
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels @ bar handsink. Provide and maintain at all times for proper handwashing
590.006/6-301.12-PF
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