Jaho Coffee & Tea
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Jaho Coffee & Tea 13 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“System maintained in good repair” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Roxbury restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Several menuitems are missing the proper disclosure / reminder [ Post where needed ]
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No PIC food safety certificate on site - Provide
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
86
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine. Clean to remove all mold-like substances
590.004/4-601.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed 3 bay compartment sink and hand sink @ coffee station with heavy leaks; High temp dish machine not operating at this time. Discussed with owner via telephone to contact plumbing company for immediate repairs and to allow paper products only if approved
590.005/5-205.15-C
86
Apr 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Warewashing sink not equipped with sanitizer; High Temp dish machine being used. Provide sanitiizer
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
Apr 8, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no test strips on site for proper testing of Quats Sanitizer. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bottle empty at 3 bay compartment sink used for large equipment. Provide and maintain on site
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed sponges being used for warewashing. Discontinue
590.004/4-101.16-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Warewashing sink not equipped with sanitizer; High Temp dish machine being used. Provide sanitiizer
590.004/4-501.11-C
74
Mar 31, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no test strips on site for proper testing of Quats Sanitizer. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bottle empty at 3 bay compartment sink used for large equipment. Provide and maintain on site
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed sponges being used for warewashing. Discontinue
590.004/4-101.16-C
78
Oct 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed yogurt parfaits stored in display case @ 47F and bottle of spicy mayo stored @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC remove / stored parfait in walk in cooer; discarded spicy mayo. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employees handling food without hair restraints. Discussed with PIC to ensure all employees are wearing hair restraints
590.002/2-402.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles without labels. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
78
Jul 29, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light bulb observed burnt out.Replace
590.006/6-303.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the overhead duct work to remove dust build up.
590.006/6-201.17-C
90
Apr 11, 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: Observed cups of pasta salad stored in refrigerated unit @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC remove and stored in walk in. Corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soils inside ice machine & syrup spills on unit in prep kitchen. Clean to remove all soils / spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler without hair restraints while working with open food. Provide hair nets
590.002/2-402.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored without labels of identification. Provide a label with the common name of food product stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue the use of sponges on food contact surfaces and warewashing.
590.004/4-101.16-C
67
Jun 20, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hot water not functioning at kitchen handsink and employee restroom. Repair and provide plumbers report upon completion
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
May 30, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed individual packaged quinoa mix @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at kitchen handsink. Discussed with PIC to maintain handsoap at all handsink. Corrected
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple ready to eat food items held over 24hrs per PIC stored without date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to eat items held in refrigerated units over 24hrs per mgmt.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide food thermometers to employees and ensure they are accessible for maintaining required temperatures
590.004/4-204.112-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hot water not functioning at kitchen handsink and employee restroom. Repair and provide plumbers report upon completion
590.005/5-205.15-C
64
Jan 4, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed tuna stored @ 50F in reach in unit. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. Corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed and employee stated handwashing done in dump sink. Discussed with PIC to utilize handwashing sinks only. Corrected on site
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple immature flies near coffee / ice machine area. Provide a current pest report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soils / mold-like substance in ice kitchen ice machine. Clean to remove all soils and substances.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employees without hair restaints. Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink faucet not properly operating on kitchen handsink. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
58
Oct 18, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 18, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jaho Coffee & Tea last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jaho Coffee & Tea on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jaho Coffee & Tea?
Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jaho Coffee & Tea.
How does Jaho Coffee & Tea compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Jaho Coffee & Tea most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Jaho Coffee & Tea's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jaho Coffee & Tea have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jaho Coffee & Tea 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 Jaho Coffee & Tea inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jaho Coffee & Tea is inspected around three times per year on average.
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