Green T Coffee Shop
Last inspected: May 6, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged 16 inspections at Green T Coffee Shop, the earliest from 2022. Green T Coffee Shop was last inspected on May 6, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.
Restaurants in Roslindale average 85, so Green T Coffee Shop trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
16
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced deli cheese inside of the flip tiop cooler at 55F possibly due to the product being stacked above the pinch lines. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All other foods isnide of the unit were at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of light fruit fly activity noted in the front service area. Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings in the mop closet. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tasg with a past expiration date from Jan. 2026. Address and provide up to date tags.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the singel door upright freezer in teh walk-in and basment storage area with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC did have pest control out today for and inspection but report as not emailed to him yet. PIC did cal and it was read to us over the phone. The pest control inspector did have notes on one catch and some cleaning to be done. PIC will need to address the violations and have them come back out and do another inspection and it will need to be a clean inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Dec 17, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Both hand sinks did not have soap. PIC did fill up holder in kitchen but I did not see a holder for basement prep.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to do a deep cleaning. I found some gaps in walls and on top step. The small room off the rest room had droppings. Two doors in basement prep room provide a gap for mice to get under. Please send me the last few reports to review. I would recommend you have pest control come out a few days a week until this problem is address.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff not to block hand sink. In basement found food on table being preped but hand sink had a small cookie sheet in the sink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at basement hand sink. In kitchen paper towels are to the left of the sink. This should be moved closer to the hand sink so water is not dripping on equipment or food below the holder.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: I found bulk food containers with out lables coffee cups with what I think was brown sugar in kitchen small containers with out lables also. Please be sure all containers have labels.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards in main kitchen will need to be resurfaced or replace. White cutting boards are brown and have scores.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters on cooking line need to be cleaned. Hood sticker good until. Jan 2026
590.004/4-202.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor under and behind cooking equipment in kitchen and under all equipment and shelves in basement prep kitchen. Floor has some grime build up and old rodent droppings. Small room off the bathroom had droppings. Please clean and have pest control come out more than what is taken place now to address.
590.006/6-201.11-C
55
Jul 10, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff to keep flip top down when not busy. I found some of the foods between 44F to 48F. The unit was at 39F. Please keep lid closed.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: IN kitchen found cooked rice at 105F. PIC stated that it was cooling. The cover was on and no way for heat to exscape. Please review cooling with Staff.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent droppings going down the stairs along the wall in the basement and that landing next to the restroom.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor in the basement along walls behind equipment and shelves and under shelves in the walk in. Visibly soiled and old rodent droppings.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards in kitchen will need to be cleaned to remove deep dark stains or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Three bay sink leaking at front counter. Please repair.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean bulk food containers in basement prep area. Clean shelves in basement prep area. Clean and paint the rusty shelves under prep tables. Clean in place equipment.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Please provide a sanitizer buckets for wiping clothes in kitchen and prep areas.
590.003/3-304.14-C
52
Feb 18, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of some rodent droppings in small room off the bathroom and on shelves in basement. Please clean and fill any holes in the walls and celing to help control them.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Please provide paper towels and hand sink in basement.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. The hood sticker is good until July 2025.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards on cooking line will need to be resurfaced or replace. Deep dark stains
590.004/4-501.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Please patch any holes in basement ceiling above shelves. A few holes found with droppings on togo boxes next to office door. Maybe a door sweep on the office door
590.006/6-101.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Please have the leak at the three bay sink at front counter repaired.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Please clean the floor in the basement under and behind equipment and shelves. Walk in floor will also need a good cleaning under the shelves. Clean the wall and ceiling above the freezer that is in the walk in. Fan covers on condencer also have some dust / mold buld up.
590.006/6-201.11-C
64
Oct 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 9-24-24 At this time found location to have been cleaned. In basement prep found some fruit flies and will still need to be addressed and some glue traps to the right of the walkin along bottom storage shelf to be replaced. PIC will need to address the mice droppings in the location. Storage area behind the restroom. Toilet paper has holes. Along the basement walls also. Please email me the past few pest control reports to review. PIC at this time did not have them. Fruit fly issue in basement prep and restroom.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to address the mice droppings in the location. Storage area behind the restroom. Toilet paper has holes. Along the basement walls also. Please email me the past few pest control reports to review. PIC at this time did not have them. Fruit fly issue in basement prep and restroom.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink and prep sink in kitchenblocked with a milk crate with bagels in it and other equipment. PIC did remove I can back and it was blocked with a container of ice and in the other a sanitizer bucket. Please review with staff not to block sinks.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Other forms of information (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to label sink in kitchen so staff will know hand washing and food prep. PIC should be cleaning prep sink before using it each time.
590.003/3-602.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor in the basement under and behind equipment. Along the walls under the shelf next to the door to the office. The walk in floors also will need a good cleaning. Keeping this area clean will help with fruit flies. Clean walls in kitchen area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean to remove the deep dark stains in the cutting boards. If not resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters and the holders for the filters. Hood sticker good unti Dec 2024
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the bulk food containers shelves and desert / muffins case at front counter.
590.004/4-101.19-C
64
Jan 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in kitchen blocked with equipment in the sink and equiment in front of it. Unable to wash hands. Make hand sink accessible.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
90
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: I found evidents of rodents in the room off the bathroom hallway basement. Please email me past pest control reports. Shelves in basement had old droppings. Multiple snap traps and glue boards but no mice.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in kitchen blocked with equipment in the sink and equiment in front of it. Unable to wash hands. Make hand sink accessible
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff to clean location each day. This will help with pest issues and you will be able to monitor areas to have pest control address.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide paper towels at hand sink in basement prep area.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to be sure to label bulk food containers in kitchen and front counter.
590.003/3-601.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean shelves in basement and cooking area. Soiled. Clean bulk food containers at front counter.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to bleach cutting boards to remove deep dark scores in cutting boards.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to do a deep cleaning of the floor in the basement walk in cooking line stairs to the basement and room off the bathroom. All visible dirty and sticky. Clean to remove. This will help with pest issues.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: In basement white beam visibly soiled and peeling in location. Floor in basement visibly soiled and peeling. Paint to seal
590.006/6-201.16-C
52
Aug 7, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in small kitchen was blocked with items. Kitchen is small and hand sink is in a tuff spot. Be sure hands are being washed in hand sink and not prep sink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: The floor in the basement and stairs will need to be cleaned. Visibly soiled and sticky. Floor under and behind cooking equipment will also need to be cleaned. Walls on cooking line will need to be cleaned. Visibly soiled.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Jun 30, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Top of the stairs going to the basement have a hole in the wall. Please patch. 6-22-23 Hole at top of the stairs will still need to be addressed along with any other holes that your pest control company may find.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor in the room off the restroom. Eveidence of rodent dropping. Please provide past and an up to date pest control report.
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Jun 22, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in basement did not have any paper towles. Please provide. No prep being done at this time.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Top of the stairs going to the basement have a hole in the wall. Please patch. 6-22-23 Hole at top of the stairs will still need to be addressed along with any other holes that your pest control company may find.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Freezers in basement have some frost build up please defrost.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor in basement prep area. Clean ceiling in front of the hood on cooking line by front counter.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor in the room off the restroom. Eveidence of rodent dropping. Please provide past and an up to date pest control report.
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Jun 14, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in basement did not have any paper towles. Please provide. No prep being done at this time.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor in basement prep area. Clean ceiling in front of the hood on cooking line by front counter.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Freezers in basement have some frost build up please defrost.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Top of the stairs going to the basement have a hole in the wall. Please patch.
590.006/6-101.11-C
78
Jun 1, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired in April 2023. Last inspection was 10/2022 - Schedule with Boston Fire Department/Hood Master
590.006/6-501.14-C
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy dust build up on oven filters - clean to remove
590.006/6-202.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at flip top unit is scored. Bleach or replace cutting board
590.004/4-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of upstairs 3 door and single door reach in has food soils -clean to remove Downstairs 3 bay sink has some food accumulation in wash bin - clean interior Clean interior and exterior of 3 bay sink upstairs Stainless steel table in walk in has sticky substance on top shelf - clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Jan 23, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer bottle emply - equipment not being sanitized at 2 bay sink in basement - Provide deterget and no risne sanitizer for 2 bay sink and demonstrate proper warewashing.
590.004/4-703.11-P
Food contact with equipment utensils and linens (p)
Inspector notes: Exterior of bulk food containers soiled - clean to remove Shelving on stainless steel tables - Clean to remove Exterior of blender ovens soiled - clean to remove Exterior of 2 door under counter reach in soiled - clean to remove Home style freezers with heavy frost build up - remove
590.003/3-304.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Single door reach in unit upstairs elevated and items out of temperature 43.3F (yougurt 45.1 microgreens 45.5). Ensure unit is operational to cold hold foods at 41F or below. Manager disposed out of temp items. Walk in unit in basement elevated 43.F3 (Spinach wrap 42F Chicken 42.8F Romaine Lettuce 41F). Manager disposed of Ensure unit is operational to hold temperature and foods at 41F or below. Other items ok (chicken soup 41F tomoato soup 41F)
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: no food thermometer at cooking line - provide
590.004/4-302.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Review Priority and Priority Foundation violations and ensure employees are trained of duties. Not able to provide explanation of proper cooling procedures.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsoap at handsink upstairs service area and handsink in basement warewashing area in squeeze bottles not labled. - please label
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodant droppings in basement on bottom shelf of stainless steel table holding spices on back wall - clean to remove and provide most recent pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No handsoap or papertowels at handsink in basement area. No operation in the area at the time. Manager provided.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vents have heavy dust accumulation - Clean to remove
590.006/6-202.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leak in ceiling in upstairs bathroom - Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Manual warewashing equipment chemical sanitization using detergent-sanitizers (c)
Inspector notes: Detergent/no rinse sanitizer container empty at 2 bay sink in basement - replace. This is used in both bays to wash and sanitize
590.004/4-501.115-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloth at service station by 3 bay sink not placed in sanitizer bucket after use - provide sanitizer buckets for wiping cloths.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees not wearing hair restraints - Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Coffee beverage unit tubing in walk in has dust build up/moldlike substance-Clean to remove 2 bay sink in basement has food soils and debris build up - clean interior and exterior to remove soils 3 bay sink upstairs in service area - has soiled dishes in all bays - Provide bus bucket for soiled items and dish rack to dry clean equipment.
590.004/4-601.11-C
29
Jun 9, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: The prep sink is in front of the handsink and employees returning to work are washing their hands in the prep sink. Train employees and provide better access to the handwash sink.
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: The interiors of refrigerators and surfaces are soiled with sticky residue. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Green T Coffee Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Green T Coffee Shop on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Green T Coffee Shop?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Green T Coffee Shop.
How does Green T Coffee Shop compare to other restaurants in Roslindale?
Green T Coffee Shop most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Roslindale average of 85.
Has Green T Coffee Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Green T Coffee Shop have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Green T Coffee Shop means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Green T Coffee Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Green T Coffee Shop is inspected around four times per year on average.
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