Cafe Juice up

1290 Blue Hill Av, Mattapan, MA 02126
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Cafe Juice up has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 29, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Looking across the full record, “maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Cafe Juice up scores about where you'd expect for a Mattapan restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of equipment boxes from dry storage room and organize.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Replace defective bulb inside 3 door refrigerator.
590.006/6-303.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of freezer over iced clean to remove overicing.
590.004/4-601.11-C
86
Jan 16, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no thermometers inside the refrigeration units. Please ensure all refrigeration units have a thermometer inside.
590.004/4-204.112-C
95
Jan 2, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed trash and debris located outside on the side of the establishment. Clean/organize the outside area to remove all trash and debris.
590.006/6-501.114-C
95
Aug 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
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Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No quartz test kit. Provide test kit.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
90
Apr 17, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean and organize the outdoor area. Remove any items not being used. Remove all boxes. Organize the basement and get all boxes off the floor. Ensure that all boxes are 6inches off the floor.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soil and frost build up inside the freezer unit in the back (fruit is stored). Clean to remove soil and frost build up.
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Sep 8, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 1, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior grounds of non inuse equipment and repair equipment.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Grouting on ware washing sink are mouldy and worn repair. Seal bare wood and finished door repair inside rear storage room.
590.004/4-101.11-C
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Juice up last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Juice up on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Juice up?

Across the inspection record, “maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Juice up.

How does Cafe Juice up compare to other restaurants in Mattapan?

Cafe Juice up most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mattapan average of 84.

Has Cafe Juice up's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Juice up have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Juice up means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Cafe Juice up inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Juice up is inspected around two times per year on average.