Sip of Joy Cafe & Bakery

661 Tremont St, Roxbury, MA 02118
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Sip of Joy Cafe & Bakery has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Feb 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “handwashing signage” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Sip of Joy Cafe & Bakery's latest score is in line with the Roxbury average of 83. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometer on site. Provide. PIC ordered on Amazon at the time of inspection.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Basement restroom handsink no signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
86
Sep 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer on site. Provide.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide paper towel dispenser at production line hand sink.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator available for high temperature dish washer. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide test strips for sanitizer.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only signage at production line hand wash station.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink observed not enclosed. Provide enclosure to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-307.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sip of Joy Cafe & Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sip of Joy Cafe & Bakery on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sip of Joy Cafe & Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “handwashing signage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sip of Joy Cafe & Bakery.

How does Sip of Joy Cafe & Bakery compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

Sip of Joy Cafe & Bakery most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Roxbury average of 83.

Has Sip of Joy Cafe & Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sip of Joy Cafe & Bakery have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sip of Joy Cafe & Bakery 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 Sip of Joy Cafe & Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sip of Joy Cafe & Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.