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The Shames Cafe

100 Newton, Roxbury, MA, 02118

Health Inspection: violations

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-10-02; refreshed 2026-10-14. May lag the official record. Check the official source

3 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-10-02), including 1 critical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-10-02: Health inspection

Failed inspection

  • Not Critical: 590.003/3-601.11-C — Standards of Identity (C)
  • Critical: 590.003/3-602.11-PF — Food Labels (Pf)
  • Not Critical: 590.004/4-301.14-C — Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)

Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.

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