Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar has 12 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 27, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Nonfood contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar's 58 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Single-service and single-use articles required use (p)
Inspector notes: Establishment must use disposables until dish machine can be repaired.
590.004/4-502.12-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Allergen awareness certifcate is expired. Provide current and post with permit. Post current CFPM certificate with permit.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live ant in dining room small flies observed at bar. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed customer walk into the establishment with a dog. Provided service animal guidance to the PIC via email.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: Dish machine is down no three compartment sink with no other means to sanitize equipment at the establishment. Make all necessary repairs. Disposables to be in use until warewashing can be restored.
590.004/4-501.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors with heavy buildup of soils under and around equipment. Clean to remove. Clean HVAC vent in back area of visible soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
58
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: The handwash sink at the coffee counter has been removed.Replace Violation to be discussed at the ISD office photos taken
590.005/5-204.11-PF
90
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: The handwash sink at the coffee counter has been removed.Replace Violation to be discussed at the ISD office photos taken
590.005/5-204.11-PF
90
Aug 19, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the damaged wall behind the dish machine
590.006/6-101.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items stored in the walk in freezer missing covers.Provide covers /wraps during storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under the avantco sandwich unit to remove food debris. Clean the floor behind the dish machine to remove debris.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the cardboard from the drink storage shelves
590.004/4-502.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: The avantco sandwich unit temp guage is reading 54F internal thermometer reading 46F.Repair Maintain unit 41F or below Repair is in progress during inspection. PIC instructed to monitor (food items temping 41F or below)
590.004/4-501.11-C
78
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 22, 2024
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: Items in the open top refrigeration unit(sliced tomato sliced turkey cooked shredded chicken)are reading 50-52F for 60-90 min. Maintain items at 41f or below PIC moving items to alternate unit to cool/hold 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: The open top sandwich unit is reading 50F.Repair Maintain 41F or below
590.004/4-501.11-C
82
Feb 12, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Open top sandwich unit reading 50F.Repair Maintain unit 41F or below for adequate cold holding. Upon re-inspection Unit is empty & out of service Service tech scheduled for 2.2.24
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
Jan 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken & onion empanadas observed held at room temperature on the display counter.Discontinue Cooked item to be held hot 135F or above cold 41F or below PIC to hold under refrigeration and leave one item for display only. Kitchen: Items in the open top sandwich unit reading 49-53F for 30-60 min per PIC (egg patty sliced tomato.mozzarella cube) Maintain items 41F or below PIC to remove to alternate unit to cool/hold 41F or below Discussed cooling/cold holding procedures
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of the small bar ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Secure all CO2 Tanks at the back
590.006/6-501.114-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Open top sandwich unit reading 50F.Repair Maintain unit 41F or below for adequate cold holding.
590.004/4-501.11-C
67
Jul 27, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Back of house hand sink observed blocked. Person in charge corrected.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponge observed being used in warewash area. Remove.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Dust build up around ceiling vents in back of house. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop in back of house stored on top of ice machine. Remove
590.003/3-304.12-C
78
Jan 12, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple prepped foods stored for more than 24 hours without date marking. Label all products held over 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed dog in dining area during inspection. Person in charge addressed.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles observed with no labels. Bulk items in container are not labled. Provide labels.
590.003/3-302.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Front line hand sink is leaking. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Gaskets on front production line refrigerator are soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Oct 11, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods in walk in cooler without date marking. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels in prep hand sink. Person in charge corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling vent above oven is soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items stored on ground in walk in cooler. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-305.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Current certified food manager certificate is expired. Provide updated certificate.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
70
May 3, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels in back prep sink. Person in charge corrected on site.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple prepped meats in walk in have no day marking. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide lab reports for ice cream machine.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee not wearing hat or hair restraint while prepping food items.
590.002/2-402.11-C
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar.
How does Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar 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 Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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