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Kwench Juice Cafe

1587 Blue Hill Av, Mattapan, MA 02126
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Kwench Juice Cafe appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. On Oct 28, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

“Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Mattapan restaurant scene, where the average is 84, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at handsink. Provide proper towels or means to dry hands.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled floors. Clean and sweep floors.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Observed mops being stored on the floor. Provide proper storage of mops.
590.006/6-501.113-C
Rinsing procedures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed items inside the rinse bay and sanitizer bay. Follow proper procedures to wash rinse and sanitize.
590.004/4-603.16-C
78
Dec 28, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 27, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed PIC not washing hands when a customer came in and ordered a juice drink. Ensure proper hand washing in between task.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Approved-materials (p)
Inspector notes: Observed a water leak in the ceiling near the 3 bay sink. Water on the floor. Clean to remove water on the floor. Repair leak in the ceiling.
590.005/5-201.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance inside the ice machine. Clean to remove. Clean exterior of all equipment. Clean to remove soil.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No active manager control. Provide a manager who can monitor food safety. Manager could not propery set up the 3 bay sink. Sanitizer was under 100ppm We instructed the PIC how to set up the 3 bay sink. After properly setting up the 3 bay sink the sanitizer was 400 ppm (this is the manufactors instructions 200-400ppm)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink temperture 55F at the onset of the inspection. PIC was instructed to turn the hot water on. Water Temp 84F before we left. Ensure that the hot water is on at all times for handwashing and warewashing.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No vomit and diarrhea kit onsite. Provide a kit. Will send over instructions.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed unnessary boxes and items in the basement. Clean and organize basement to remove clutter.
590.006/6-501.114-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic cup inside ice machine. Remove and provide a scoop with handle to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-304.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a leak coming from the drain. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
43
Dec 11, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed PIC not washing hands when a customer came in and ordered a juice drink. Ensure proper hand washing in between task.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Approved-materials (p)
Inspector notes: Observed a water leak in the ceiling near the 3 bay sink. Water on the floor. Clean to remove water on the floor. Repair leak in the ceiling.
590.005/5-201.11-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No vomit and diarrhea kit onsite. Provide a kit. Will send over instructions.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No active manager control. Provide a manager who can monitor food safety. Manager could not propery set up the 3 bay sink. Sanitizer was under 100ppm We instructed the PIC how to set up the 3 bay sink. After properly setting up the 3 bay sink the sanitizer was 400 ppm (this is the manufactors instructions 200-400ppm)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink temperture 55F at the onset of the inspection. PIC was instructed to turn the hot water on. Water Temp 84F before we left. Ensure that the hot water is on at all times for handwashing and warewashing.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance inside the ice machine. Clean to remove. Clean exterior of all equipment. Clean to remove soil.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic cup inside ice machine. Remove and provide a scoop with handle to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-304.12-C
47
Aug 16, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food measuring thermometer provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedures or equipment for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Unit thermemoter broken replace.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand wash sink signage at hand wash sink provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kwench Juice Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kwench Juice Cafe on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kwench Juice Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kwench Juice Cafe.

How does Kwench Juice Cafe compare to other restaurants in Mattapan?

Kwench Juice Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mattapan average of 84.

Has Kwench Juice Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kwench Juice Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kwench Juice 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 Kwench Juice Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kwench Juice Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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