Deja - Brew
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
45
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Deja - Brew, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 3, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to six violations.
Across the inspection history, “system maintained in good repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other South Boston restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed deep containers of guacamole / tuna / cut tomatoes / home fries stored inside open reach in unit in lower kitchen @ 45F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed dusty filters on ice machine; soiled refrigerated / freezer units in lower kitchen and coffee station including countertops; syrup spills on squeeze bottles in on rack in kitchen. Thoroughly clean with frequency to remove all spills / soils and to eliminate build up
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed sliced deli meats / cut lettuce stored and held over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to eat food items stored and held over 24hrs per PIC
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizing solution setup for sanitization. Maintain sanitizer at all food stations to ensure utensils and food contact surfaces are clean and sanitized
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed grab n go homemade syrups stored without proper labels. Provide labels for all grab n go items including ingredients and additional minimum requirements
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored in reach in unit in lower kitchen unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple wiping cloths stored on cutting boards in lower ktichen. Remove and maintain wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use
590.003/3-304.14-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Observed thermometers missing inside multiple refrigerated units. Provide and maintin in all refrigerated units to ensure properly operating
590.004/4-204.112-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leak underneath handsink in lower kitchen and hot water knob damaged on handsink at coffee station. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed coffee spills on floor at coffee station. Clean with frequency during slow periods of operation
590.006/6-201.11-C
45
Aug 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Home fries observed at 110f. Advised pic to reheat and provide proper hot holding unit. Establishment heats homefries on flat grill per order. Educated staff on potential hazards.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide low temp dishmachine sanitizer testing device. Replace. Establishment only had quats testing strips at the time of inspection.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food soils and soiled equipment in multiple handsinks. Clean to remove and retrain staff on proper use of handsinks.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing hand cleaning soap at the handsinks. Provide at all times.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed broken tiles on the floor. PIC states the repair is scheduled for 8/5/25. Repair
590.006/6-101.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles missing proper labels to identify. Provide at all times
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink observed with heavy soils. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
55
Feb 27, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Missing faucet at handsink. PIC states the repair should be completed within the week. Replace and Provide Continue utilizing hansink next to dishmachine.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing chlorine testing device for dishmachine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed packaged baked goods with out proper labeling. PIC will provide proper labeling. D/C selling until labels are provided. Observed unlabeled yogurt cups and overnight oats cups in the grab and go case. Provide proper labeling.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed items stored in the handsink and covered. PIC removed and educated to staff to have access to the handsink at all times.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
64
Jun 9, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Foods sourced from "Southie Cookie" is an unpermitted food establishment. REMOVE.
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
86
Jun 2, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Foods sourced from "Southie Cookie" is an unpermitted food establishment. REMOVE.
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Several holes in basement ceiling above dry food and single use article storage. Seal with smooth durable and cleanable materials.
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink facing cookline is inoperable. Three compartment sink is inoperable. Make all necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
78
Apr 12, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Food employees not washing hands with proper frequency with one handsink inoperable and other obstructed with sponge and brush. Corrected on site.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice activity with what appears to be mice droppings inside access panel opening in stairway leading to basement storage. Provide udpated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide chlorine test kit for low temp dish machine.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Several holes in basement ceiling above dry food and single use article storage. Seal with smooth durable and cleanable materials.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Several boxes of dry food goods stored on floor in basment. Corrected on site. Suggested to utilize dunnage rack for 6" clearance.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hair restraints for food employees.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Front door is open maintain closed or provide pest proof screen door. Hole next to basement stairtread that appears to be an active mouse hole. Seal with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove items in basement not in use.
590.006/6-501.114-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink facing cookline is inoperable. Three compartment sink is inoperable. Make all necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
52
Nov 9, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food workers without hair restraints. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile outside restroom. Provide.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsinks missing signage at service line and kitchen. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Deja - Brew last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Deja - Brew on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Deja - Brew?
Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Deja - Brew.
How does Deja - Brew compare to other restaurants in South Boston?
Deja - Brew most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the South Boston average of 87.
Has Deja - Brew's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Deja - Brew have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Deja - Brew means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Deja - Brew inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Deja - Brew is inspected around three times per year on average.
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