Chequers Coffee Express

72 E Concord St, Roxbury, MA 02118

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Chequers Coffee Express nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces”, showing up three times.

Chequers Coffee Express' latest score is in line with the Roxbury average of 83. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 2, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Ensure all packaged foods [ in house ] made available for retail sale have a proper label stating the list of ingredients to properly identify the product [ muffins - cookies - brownies ]

590.003/3-602.11-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Post copies of both your current food safety and allergen awareness certificates on nsite as we discussed during the interview

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Post signage at the designated hand sink stating " Hand Washing Only "

590.006/6-301.14-C

Nov 10, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple grab and go baked goods stored without labels. Provide a label for all grab and go foods with the minimum requirements

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer setup while operating. Provide and ensure testing appropriate for sanitizer

590.004/4-303.11-PF

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed coffee stirrers stored in stagnant water. Remove and ensure to stored clean / sanitized utensils on clean and sanitized surfaces

590.003/3-304.12-C

May 13, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed mold-like susbstance and soils inside ice machine. Clean to remove all soils and mold-like substances

590.004/4-601.11-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Provide confirmation of registration for Certified Food Protection Manager certificate

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Jul 25, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine. Clean to remove all substances.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Mar 14, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple baked grab and go foods without labels. Discussed with PIC to provide labels with the minimum required information per regulations

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Aug 22, 2023

Routine

2 major violations.

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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed soils inside ice machine. Clean panels to remove all soils

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed drip trays stored in hand sink. Remove and maintain clear and accessible for handwashing only. Corrected on site

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Jan 19, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation.

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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple grab and go food items (cut fruit cups / packaged sandwiches) stored in open case unit @ 48F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed and stored in walk in. Corrected on site

590.003/3-501.16-P

Oct 4, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed grab and go ready to eat food items not properly labeled. Discussed with PIC to provide required information for proper food labeling.

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Provide handwashing signage at handsink.

590.006/6-301.14-C

May 25, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chequers Coffee Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chequers Coffee Express on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chequers Coffee Express?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chequers Coffee Express.

How does Chequers Coffee Express compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

Chequers Coffee Express most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Roxbury average of 83.

Has Chequers Coffee Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chequers Coffee Express have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chequers Coffee Express 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 Chequers Coffee Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chequers Coffee Express is inspected around two times per year on average.

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