Espresso Yourself

767 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2024
64
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Espresso Yourself stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 9, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that Espresso Yourself's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 9, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

“Controlling pests” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Espresso Yourself's latest score of 64 falls below the Jamaica Plain average of 83. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the mold build up in the ice machine. Please remove and discard ice and clean and make more ice.
590.004/4-602.11-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: At front counter found a hand sink dump sink and a prep sink. In the prep sink found soiled dishes dish soap and sponge. Witnessed staff washing equipment and put out to air dry. PIC will need to remove soap sponge and drying rack. Please lable sink as prep sink only and have staff use high temperature dishwasher.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to use prep sink to wash anything. Please also have a plumber come in and change drain pipe so it has a air gap.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: In basement ceiling falling apart in locations. Open holes will need to be patched and discontinue to store product under ceiling falling apart.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store product under ceiling falling apart.
590.003/3-307.11-C
64
Jan 11, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There are sme dropping on the ground in the basement in the area behind the mango syrup. Clean the area and provide pest reports showing the treatment of pests.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: The grab and go refrigerator in the front is reading 58F most of the items in the cooler are drinks that do not require refrigeration there are a few kombucha bottles and one tested at 44F. Repair the unit if it is going to store items that require refrigeration (the kombucha was moved to another refrigerator and the cover of the unit was closed by the manager)
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: At the onset of the inspection the handwash sink was blocked with pans. Remove and train employees to keep sinks clear and wash their hands.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Warewashing machines internal baffles (c)
Inspector notes: The guages on the dishwasher are not working and the unit is leaking. Repair.
590.004/4-204.114-C
70
Jul 20, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There are droppings along the stairs and edges of the basement. Remove droppings and provide integrated pest management reports showing the treatment of pests.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Espresso Yourself last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Espresso Yourself on file is from Jan 9, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Espresso Yourself?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Espresso Yourself.

How does Espresso Yourself compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?

Espresso Yourself most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.

Has Espresso Yourself's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Espresso Yourself have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Espresso Yourself means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.