COFFEE SHOP
Latest: PASS
October 6, 2025
Address
11 ELKINS ST
South Boston, MA 02127
Inspection History
40 inspections
16 failures
License
License #18489
Last inspected: October 6, 2025
Inspection History (40 most recent)
PASS
October 6, 2025
at 12:05 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker exp 7/25. Provide proof of updated maintenance.
FAIL
September 11, 2025
at 5:16 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker exp 7/25. Provide proof of updated maintenance.
PASS
April 11, 2025
at 2:39 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Noted green cutting board on the cookline station heavily scored. Replace | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Noted all shelves...
FAIL
April 4, 2025
at 2:30 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Noted green cutting board on the cookline station heavily scored. Replace | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Noted all shelves...
PASS
December 9, 2024
at 3:27 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Observed food soils on the ext of the microwave. Clean to remove Observed food soils and build up on the interior of the reach in unit....
FAIL
December 2, 2024
at 3:24 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Observed food soils on the ext of the microwave. Clean to remove Observed food soils and build up on the interior of the reach in unit....
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 23, 2024
at 3:18 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.12-C - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C): Bottom of prep table rusted with soils / Clean and repaint Areas of walls and shelving under hand sinks with visible soils / Clean to remove
PASS
June 2, 2023
at 3:25 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Date mark chicken salad portions in reach in cooler. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean floors under equipment of visible soils.
FAIL
May 25, 2023
at 5:40 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Date mark chicken salad portions in reach in cooler. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean floors under equipment of visible soils.
PASS
November 28, 2022
at 6:33 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-301.12-PF - Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (Pf): No warewashing facilities on site. Establishment washes wares at sister location Ethel & Andy's. Install warewashing facilities or apply for variance. Variance ...
FAIL
November 21, 2022
at 4:58 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-301.12-PF - Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (Pf): No warewashing facilities on site. Establishment washes wares at sister location Ethel & Andy's. Install warewashing facilities or apply for variance. Variance ...
PASS
April 29, 2022
at 5:09 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Daylight emitting from bottom of rear door. Door does not close tighlty with gap visible. Repair with pest proof materials to prevent entrance of pests.
FAIL
February 23, 2022
at 3:54 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Tuna salad not date marked. Provide. | 590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Cookies and muffins with no ingredient labels. Provide. | 590.004/4-101....
FAIL
February 16, 2022
at 4:01 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Tuna salad not date marked. Provide. | 590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Cookies and muffins with no ingredient labels. Provide. | 590.004/4-101....
PASS
August 24, 2021
at 3:47 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-101.11-P - Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P): Pastries out for retail sale appear to be wrapped in house no labels of ingredients or identification of the product address | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-...
FAIL
August 9, 2021
at 4:43 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-101.11-P - Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P): Pastries out for retail sale appear to be wrapped in house no labels of ingredients or identification of the product address | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-...
PASS
February 12, 2021
at 4:11 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Several baked goods out for retail sale do not have a proper label to provide ingredients and allergen information address | 590.003(A)/3-201.11-PF - Compliance with Food Law (Pf): Several foods are being ...
FAIL
February 5, 2021
at 5:37 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Several baked goods out for retail sale do not have a proper label to provide ingredients and allergen information address | 590.003(A)/3-201.11-PF - Compliance with Food Law (Pf): Several foods are being ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 6, 2020
at 5:37 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): New menu board does not have the proper disclosure and reminder on menu items undercooked addressed during the inspection | 590.005/5-203.13-C - Service Sink (C): Address the encl...
PASS
October 11, 2019
at 5:34 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide vomit cleanup kit. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Provide CFPM certificate. CFPM certificate posted is expired. | 590.003/3-501.17-...
FAIL
October 4, 2019
at 3:13 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide vomit cleanup kit. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Provide CFPM certificate. CFPM certificate posted is expired. | 590.003/3-501.17-...
PASS
July 27, 2018
at 3:13 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Reach in freezer with frost buildup. Clean to remove. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Floors with crumbs and food debri. Thoroughly clean floors under around & behind in place...
FAIL
July 20, 2018
at 5:39 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Reach in freezer with frost buildup. Clean to remove. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Floors with crumbs and food debri. Thoroughly clean floors under around & behind in place...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 17, 2017
at 7:05 PM
2 violations
37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: Resurface entire kitchen ceiling as well as the walls from all visible soils | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: Remove all personal belongings from the food service areas and kee...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 3, 2016
at 3:13 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all foods elevated off the floor during storage - keep exposed foods covered in the freezer as discussed | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide signage at the handsink as discuss...
PASS
February 4, 2016
at 7:45 PM
5 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Label packaged cookies by the front counter - no ingredients listed | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate all foods ff the floor during storage | ...
FAIL
January 28, 2016
at 4:01 PM
5 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Label packaged cookies by the front counter - no ingredients listed | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate all foods ff the floor during storage | ...
PASS
June 2, 2015
at 6:37 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace or resurface worn and stained cuitting boards on the cold unit in the kitchen. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove ice buildup from one door freezer | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact...
FAIL
May 19, 2015
at 6:43 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace or resurface worn and stained cuitting boards on the cold unit in the kitchen. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove ice buildup from one door freezer | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 11, 2014
at 4:30 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove cardboard from side of grill | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: Provide better storage of personal belongings. Keep away from products | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: provide prope...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 26, 2014
at 3:23 PM
1 violation
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide thermometers for all refrigerators without one.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
May 29, 2013
at 6:17 PM
3 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: 1) tongs stored between equipment store clean and dry | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: 1) no test kit supply chlorine test kit to properly measure sanitizer. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
June 1, 2012
at 4:21 PM
2 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide pump soap | M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: provide disclaimer to consumer advisory
FAIL
May 25, 2012
at 6:09 PM
2 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide pump soap | M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: provide disclaimer to consumer advisory
FAIL
November 23, 2009
at 2:55 PM
3 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: 1) tongs stored between equipment store clean and dry | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: 1) no test kit supply chlorine test kit to properly measure sanitizer. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: ...
PASS
October 31, 2008
at 2:12 PM
3 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labeled. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken stored over raw hamburger in reFridge. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance o...
FAIL
October 23, 2008
at 5:18 PM
3 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labeled. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken stored over raw hamburger in reFridge. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance o...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 3, 2007
at 6:45 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: