Cuppa Coffee
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Cuppa Coffee 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which Cuppa Coffee's 78 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all packaged items listing all ingredients
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a consumer advisory on the menu board. (*) asterisk all necessary items
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor next to the stairs leading to the trash room to remove soils/debris
590.006/6-501.13-C
78
Dec 22, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Hard boiled eggs in grab and go container observed expired. Discarded. Ensure proper monitoring of retail products.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Sliced cheese that is wrapped observed without any date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Santizer container in three bay sink observed empty and none is set up in establishment. Ensure sanitizer is availabe at all hours.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Droppings observed in back kitchen area and back storage hallway. Clean all droppings and provide an updated pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled trap in back kitchen area. Remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bottom of all refrigeration units observed with soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
61
Sep 22, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Dog observed in store. PIC did not ask if it was a service animal. Only service animals allowed in establishment.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Coffee spills and debris on bottom of refrigration unit. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine observed with soils inside the interior of the unit. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Expired yogurt availabe for sale in grab and go cooler. Removed by PIC.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer set up. Ensure sanitizer is available at all hours.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Container with blue liquid observed unlabled. Provide label.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils on back room floor. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
Oct 17, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine observed with soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Yogurts in retail cooler observed expired 10.3.24. Person in charge discarded all expired product.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled glue traps in back kitchen area. Remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Back room floor has debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door in back room has small gap at the bottom. Provide door sweep.
590.006/6-202.15-C
70
Feb 26, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine observed with soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Yogurt Parfait date markedfor 1.26. Person in charge discarded. All foods that are date marked must not be kept for longer than 7 days.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Detergent in dish machine observed empty. Person in charge corrected.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple items opened and not labled in back store room. Label bulk items.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled glue trap in back store room. Remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
67
Dec 7, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Packaged foods offered for self-service without complete labels- hard cooked eggs yogurt parfait cups of commercially produced juice. Discontinue offering packaged foods without complete labels. Labeling guidance provided via email
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings in back hallway on stairs and behind furnace. Clean and monitor for activity
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer bucket with wiping cloth for sandwich station. Provide sanitation bucket and wiping cloth to prevent cross contamination between sandwich preparations.
590.003/3-304.14-C
82
Jun 22, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Eggs in sandwich cooler stored over feta cheese and ready to eat foods. Store eggs on bootm shelf of coolers to prevent possible contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior chute of ice machine with mold-like substance. Clean and maintain.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for testing final rinse temperature of high temperature dish machine. Provide either thermometer or strips.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple glue traps in kitchen covered in dead flies. Remove and replace glue traps as needed to avoid accumulation of dead pests.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Spills and soils in interior of cooler under espresso machine. Debris in sandwich cooler. Debris and old mouse droppings in back store room. Dead flies and debris under refrigerators in kitchen. Organic matter in floor drains. Clean all areas to prevent attracting pests and monitor for pest activity.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Sun light visible at base of back exterior door. Provide barrier or new sweep to prevent pests from entering building.
590.006/6-202.15-C
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cuppa Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cuppa Coffee on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cuppa Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Cuppa Coffee.
How does Cuppa Coffee compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Cuppa Coffee most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Cuppa Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cuppa Coffee have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cuppa Coffee 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 Cuppa Coffee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cuppa Coffee is inspected around three times per year on average.
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