Khadija's Express Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Khadija's Express Cafe nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.
“Controlling pests” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Roxbury average 83, so Khadija's Express Cafe trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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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 21, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food debris / spills on prep tables / cooking range / reach in refrigerated unit / deep freezer gaskets. Thoroughly clean all stated equipment to remove soils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels @ kitchen hand sink. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at hand sinks at all times. COS
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food items inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
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Oct 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC provided November 2023 pest report. Instructed PIC to contact licensed pest control for services and provide the report to the Health Division
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No service sink at the existing location. PIC previous approved in May 2023 by Health Division due to relocating to newly built location; Relocation process remains pending at this time of inspection
590.005/5-203.13-C
86
Feb 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked pasta in refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to maintain raw vs ready to eat foods are stored properly in refrigerated units. Corrected on site
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills in upright refrigerated units / heavy carbon and food spills on and around cooking ranges / exterior and interior of deep freezers. Thoroughly clean all stated equipment
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC provided November 2023 pest report. Instructed PIC to contact licensed pest control for services and provide the report to the Health Division
590.006/6-501.111-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed serving utensils stored in stagnant water. Remove and discontinue. Follow in use procedures for utensils
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles without labels. Provide a label on all squeeze bottles with the common name of food items stored inside.
590.003/3-302.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled and damaged lining on shelves underneath cooking ranges. Clean and maintain a smooth clean and durable surface.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No service sink at the existing location. PIC previous approved in May 2023 by Health Division due to relocating to newly built location; Relocation process remains pending at this time of inspection
590.005/5-203.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills and debris on floors. Clean with frequency and maintain while operating.
590.006/6-201.11-C
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May 25, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No Service Sink - Obtain approval by requesting a variance to use toilet to dump soiled mop water
590.005/5-203.13-C
95
Mar 10, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No Service Sink - Obtain approval by requesting a variance to use toilet to dump soiled mop water
590.005/5-203.13-C
95
Dec 8, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No Service Sink - Obtain approval by requesting a variance to use toilet to dump soiled mop water
590.005/5-203.13-C
95
Dec 1, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: There is a air filtration system that is covered with duct tape and leaking a yellow substance onto floor at the front counter - Remove duct tape and have repaired or replaced clean floor where spills is dropping to
590.005/5-205.15-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple immature flies throughout establishment. Contact a licensed pest company for immediate service and provide a detailed report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed blood spills in upright refrigerated unit. Clean to remove all spills 11/25/22- Observed soiled mop water stored at the 3 bay sink - discontinue and properly dispose of soiled mop water and obtain a variance to dump soiled water in toilet
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: I observed food being prepped inside the sanitizer bay of the 3 bay sink- Discontinue using sanitize bay and if no other place to prep- properly wash-rinse-sanitize rinse bay and prep there as long as you properly clean before and after each use
590.003/3-305.14-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No Service Sink - Obtain approval by requesting a variance to use toilet to dump soiled mop water
590.005/5-203.13-C
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Nov 18, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw meat stored on top of ready to eat food. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain raw and ready to eat foods seperated. Corrected on site
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple immature flies throughout establishment. Contact a licensed pest company for immediate service and provide a detailed report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand towels stored at handsink. Provide and maintain hand towels at all times. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed grab and go juices without proper labeling. Provide food labels with the proper requirements of ingredients
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed blood spills in upright refrigerated unit. Clean to remove all spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored in stagnant water. Remove and follow in-use utensil procedures
590.003/3-304.12-C
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Apr 21, 2022
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat food items held over 24hrs per PIC stored without date marking. Provide the proper date marking on all ready to eat foods stored over 24hrs.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food spills on cooking range and exterior of 2 door upright unit. Clean to remove all spills / soils from equipment
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food stored in handsink. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain handsink clear and accessible for handwashing only. Corrected on site
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed both handsink without paper towels. Discussed with PIC to provide and maintain supplied for proper hand drying
590.006/6-301.12-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leaking faucet @ 3 bay sink. Repair any and all leaks
590.005/5-205.15-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered food items stored in refrigerated units. Provide a covering to protect from contamination
590.003/3-302.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Khadija's Express Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Khadija's Express Cafe on file is from Jan 21, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Khadija's Express Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Khadija's Express Cafe.
How does Khadija's Express Cafe compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Khadija's Express Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Khadija's Express Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Khadija's Express Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Khadija's Express Cafe 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 Khadija's Express Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Khadija's Express Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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