Render Coffee

563 Columbus Av, Roxbury, MA 02118

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Render Coffee stretching back to 2022. Render Coffee was last inspected on Dec 3, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment”, showing up five times.

Among Roxbury restaurants, the typical score is 83; Render Coffee is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 3, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: High temp dish machine is not operating.Repair/replace

590.004/4-501.11-C

Sep 5, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: The posted certified food managers certificate has expired.Provide a current certificate from a full time employee

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: High temp dish machine is not operating.Repair/replace I spoke to the owner he is stating machine is being replaced within 2-3 weeks

590.004/4-501.11-C

Apr 26, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine not operating.Repair PIC stating that parts are ordered 3 bay sink in use Upon re-inspection Manager stating machine repair is early next week.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Feb 21, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine not operating.Repair PIC stating that parts are ordered 3 bay sink in use Upon re-inspection Manager stating machine repair is early next week.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Jan 8, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine not operating.Repair PIC stating that parts are ordered 3 bay sink in use

590.004/4-501.11-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Repair the damaged wall next to the dish machine.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Provide a label on the bulk sugar storage container.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Aug 10, 2023

Routine

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Rodent droppings observed in chemical storage room. Clean to remove. Provide updated pest reports.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Orange juice in grab and go cooler observed epired on 7.28. Person in charge removed.

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple dogs on premises during time of inspection.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile in back of house. Provide.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Holes in wall in chemical area. Repair.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple soiled traps in back of house and chemical room. Clean to remove.

590.006/6-501.112-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Employees on production line without hats. Provide

590.002/2-402.11-C

Feb 16, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings in back chemical room. Provide updated pest reports.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed soils inside the interior of ice machine. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop sitting on top of ice machine. Secure holder to side of ice machine and store scoop in holder to prevent potential contamination.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Nov 14, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Observed raw shells eggs stored above ready to eat foods in back stand up cooler. Person in charge corrected.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Storage-other personal care items (c)

Inspector notes: Observed employee items in close proximitey to food. Person in charge corrected.

590.007/7-209.11-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Observed espresso machine leaking into bucket. Repair as necessary.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Jun 30, 2022

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw chicken being held on top of ready to eat bread box on cookline. Person in charge corrected.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)

Inspector notes: Quat sanitizer in three bay sink at 500ppm. Person in charge diluted to acceptable ppm.

590.007/7-204.11-P

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No Quat sanitizer testing strips available. Used inspector strips to test. Provide.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Roach in back storage glue trap. Remove.

590.006/6-501.112-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Broken tile in back storage room. Repair.

590.006/6-201.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Render Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Render Coffee on file is from Dec 3, 2024. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Render Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Render Coffee.

How does Render Coffee compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

Render Coffee most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.

Has Render Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Render Coffee have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Render Coffee 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 Render Coffee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Render Coffee is inspected around four times per year on average.

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