El Recreo Coffee & Roastene

1872 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, El Recreo Coffee & Roastene has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 30, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The pattern that stands out is “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment”, which has been cited four times.

Among West Roxbury restaurants, the typical score is 88; El Recreo Coffee & Roastene is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 30, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 15, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: As discussed pastries that are not shelf stable will need to be cold held. They can not be out at room temperature. PIC address this at this time. Spinach and cheese was at 49F

590.003/3-501.16-P

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Please review with staff not to block the hand sink in the back room prep at anytime.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Food Safety Certificate is expired. Please post an up to date certificate.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Jun 23, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 2, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the inside of the ice machine at the front counter. The plastic lip on the left side is visibly soiled.

590.004/4-602.11-P

Jun 19, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)

Inspector notes: Manwhole fire outside the business location cause power outage in the establishment.

590.008/8-404.11-PF

Jun 17, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 7, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to have the high temp dishwasher looked at. The wash temp was at 111F. I did get 188F at rinse and it was above 160F at the plate. 1-29-24 PIC is waiting for repair company. They did not show up last Friday and she iw working with them to come out and make the repairs.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Jan 22, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: As discussed please replace peeling wooden shelves in back room above the three bay sink.

590.006/6-201.17-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to have the high temp dishwasher looked at. The wash temp was at 111F. I did get 188F at rinse and it was above 160F at the plate.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Apr 6, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 7, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: The front milk refrigerator is not working. The milks are stored in the back or on ice to maintain temperature and they are going to price out replacing or repairing the unit.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Aug 19, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: The front refrigerator is reading 50F on the thermoemter and the milk inside was 48F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below

590.003/3-501.16-P

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: The front milk refrigerator is not working. The milks are stored in the back or on ice to maintain temperature and they are going to price out replacing or repairing the unit.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Aug 11, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: The front refrigerator is reading 50F on the thermoemter and the milk inside was 48F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below.

590.003/3-501.16-P

May 3, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Storing maintenance tools (c)

Inspector notes: There is a wet mop stored on the floor. Store cleaning equipment drying in the mopsink area.

590.006/6-501.113-C

Show all 13 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Recreo Coffee & Roastene last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Recreo Coffee & Roastene on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Recreo Coffee & Roastene?

Across the inspection record, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Recreo Coffee & Roastene.

How does El Recreo Coffee & Roastene compare to other restaurants in West Roxbury?

El Recreo Coffee & Roastene most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the West Roxbury average of 88.

Has El Recreo Coffee & Roastene's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Recreo Coffee & Roastene have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Recreo Coffee & Roastene 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 El Recreo Coffee & Roastene inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Recreo Coffee & Roastene is inspected around three times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Score: 64 — Medium Risk

Comella's

1882 Centre St

Score: 70 — Medium Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in West Roxbury → Café / Breakfast restaurants in Boston → Café / Breakfast restaurants in West Roxbury