Coffee Shop

11 Elkins St, South Boston, MA 02127

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Coffee Shop has been inspected seven times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 11, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Nonfood contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Coffee Shop's latest score of 95 sits above the South Boston average of 87. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 11, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 7/25. Provide proof of updated maintenance.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Apr 4, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Noted green cutting board on the cookline station heavily scored. Replace

590.004/4-501.12-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Noted all shelves rusted and heavily soiled in the upright reach refrigerator. Clean or Replace Freezer heavily soiled with ice residue. Clean with frequency

590.004/4-601.11-C

Dec 2, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Observed food soils on the ext of the microwave. Clean to remove Observed food soils and build up on the interior of the reach in unit. Clean and remove

590.004/4-601.11-C

May 23, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Bottom of prep table rusted with soils / Clean and repaint Areas of walls and shelving under hand sinks with visible soils / Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.12-C

May 25, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Date mark chicken salad portions in reach in cooler.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floors under equipment of visible soils.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Nov 21, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (pf)

Inspector notes: No warewashing facilities on site. Establishment washes wares at sister location Ethel & Andy's. Install warewashing facilities or apply for variance. Variance application emailed to PIC.

590.004/4-301.12-PF

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: No mop sink. Install or provide letter from landlord or adjacent sister location that has access to a mop sink for discarding soiled mop water.

590.005/5-203.13-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: No food prep sink on site. Install. Establishment washes produce at Ethel & Andys sister location

590.005/5-205.15-C

Storing maintenance tools (c)

Inspector notes: Mops in back area. Store elevated away from food preparation.

590.006/6-501.113-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean inside reach in cooler of water in rear of kitchen. Make repairs for condensate in unit holding at below 41f.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Apr 29, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Daylight emitting from bottom of rear door. Door does not close tighlty with gap visible. Repair with pest proof materials to prevent entrance of pests.

590.006/6-202.15-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coffee Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coffee Shop on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Coffee Shop?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Coffee Shop.

How does Coffee Shop compare to other restaurants in South Boston?

Coffee Shop most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the South Boston average of 87.

Has Coffee Shop's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Coffee Shop 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 Coffee Shop inspected?

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

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