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Jaho Coffee & Tea

Latest: PASS November 4, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Cafe

📍 Neighborhood: South End

🚇 Nearest Transit: Massachusetts Avenue (Orange Line)

Address
1651 WASHINGTON ST
South End, MA 02118
Inspection History
64 inspections
29 failures
License
License #75022
Last inspected: November 4, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS November 4, 2025 at 4:23 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine. Clean to remove all mold-like substances | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Rep...
FAIL October 29, 2025 at 6:31 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine. Clean to remove all mold-like substances | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Rep...
PASS April 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Warewashing sink not equipped with sanitizer; High Temp dish machine being used. Provide sanitiizer
FAIL April 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-101.16-C - Sponges Use Limitation (C): Observed sponges being used for warewashing. Discontinue | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Observed no test strips on site for proper testing of Quats Sanitizer. Pr...
FAIL March 31, 2025 at 6:28 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-101.16-C - Sponges Use Limitation (C): Observed sponges being used for warewashing. Discontinue | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Observed no test strips on site for proper testing of Quats Sanitizer. Pr...
PASS October 18, 2024 at 2:24 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Observed employees handling food without hair restraints. Discussed with PIC to ensure all employees are wearing hair restraints | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with...
FAIL October 4, 2024 at 5:02 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Observed employees handling food without hair restraints. Discussed with PIC to ensure all employees are wearing hair restraints | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 29, 2024 at 3:24 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Clean the overhead duct work to remove dust build up. | 590.006/6-303.11-C - Intensity-Lighting (C): Light bulb observed burnt out.Replace
PASS April 19, 2024 at 4:08 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Observed food handler without hair restraints while working with open food. Provide hair nets | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Observed ...
FAIL April 11, 2024 at 5:27 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Observed food handler without hair restraints while working with open food. Provide hair nets | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Observed ...
PASS June 20, 2023 at 2:00 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Observed hot water not functioning at kitchen handsink and employee restroom. Repair and provide plumbers report upon completion
FAIL June 7, 2023 at 6:46 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Observed individual packaged quinoa mix @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC corrected on site | 590.003/3-50...
FAIL May 30, 2023 at 6:24 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Observed individual packaged quinoa mix @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC corrected on site | 590.003/3-50...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 11, 2023 at 5:35 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Observed and employee stated handwashing done in dump sink. Discussed with PIC to utilize handwashing sinks only. Corrected on site | 590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Observed employ...
FAIL January 4, 2023 at 5:13 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Observed and employee stated handwashing done in dump sink. Discussed with PIC to utilize handwashing sinks only. Corrected on site | 590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Observed employ...
PASS October 18, 2022 at 6:59 PM
0 violations
PASS May 18, 2022 at 6:54 PM
0 violations
PASS January 24, 2022 at 4:53 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf): No temperature measuring device for high temp dish machine. Provide | L1 - : Post the current Health permit for the food establishment in a conspicuous pl...
FAIL January 18, 2022 at 7:09 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf): No temperature measuring device for high temp dish machine. Provide | L1 - : Post the current Health permit for the food establishment in a conspicuous pl...
PASS October 1, 2021 at 3:35 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Hand sink in the front prep area is leaking / There is another hand sink in the prep area available for use / Repair leak.
FAIL September 22, 2021 at 2:42 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Hand sink in the front prep area is leaking / There is another hand sink in the prep area available for use / Repair leak.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 7, 2021 at 6:11 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Ice cream scoops stored in stagnant water / Remove and store properly as stated below.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 28, 2021 at 4:56 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Hand sink near front prep leaking / Repair. | L1 - : 8-304.11 (A) Post the current permit in a location of the establishment that is conspicuous to consumers
PASS August 18, 2020 at 2:02 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-501.112-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf): High temp dish machine rinse 175F and then showing an error code / Repair to provide 180F-194F. 3 bay sink will be used until repair is made
FAIL August 6, 2020 at 2:49 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-501.112-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf): High temp dish machine rinse 175F and then showing an error code / Repair to provide 180F-194F. 3 bay sink will be used until repair is made
PASS February 18, 2020 at 4:06 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): PIC will need to have a list handy for deserts and other foods in front counter. Non grab and go can have asign in front as you do but ingredients list needs to be available. | 590.004/4-302.13-PF - Tempera...
FAIL February 5, 2020 at 5:20 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): PIC will need to have a list handy for deserts and other foods in front counter. Non grab and go can have asign in front as you do but ingredients list needs to be available. | 590.004/4-302.13-PF - Tempera...
PASS August 9, 2019 at 6:09 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Staff not properly washing hand in hand sink due to two sinks not having soap. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): PIC that is Food Safety Certified will need to...
FAIL July 30, 2019 at 3:42 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Staff not properly washing hand in hand sink due to two sinks not having soap. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): PIC that is Food Safety Certified will need to...
PASS February 1, 2019 at 7:39 PM
4 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: Provide wholesale licence for pastry that are not commercially made or made on site. Was told location in Salem Ma makes and delivers to multiple locations in Boston. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Spinach and chee...
FAIL January 24, 2019 at 8:11 PM
4 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: Provide wholesale licence for pastry that are not commercially made or made on site. Was told location in Salem Ma makes and delivers to multiple locations in Boston. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Spinach and chee...
PASS August 3, 2018 at 2:52 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers in back prep area as discussed. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue to store product on the floor in the walk in freezer. Must be 6 inches off the floor....
FAIL July 27, 2018 at 5:18 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers in back prep area as discussed. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue to store product on the floor in the walk in freezer. Must be 6 inches off the floor....
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 25, 2018 at 5:47 PM
1 violation
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: As discussed provide bulk food labels on containers in back room that do not have them.
PASS June 15, 2017 at 4:20 PM
4 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: provide proper labeling to all self service containers | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: yogurt cup 58 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers:...
FAIL June 5, 2017 at 4:25 PM
4 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: provide proper labeling to all self service containers | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: yogurt cup 58 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers:...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 13, 2017 at 3:32 PM
9 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: provide proper ingredient label for all grab and go pasta and salads | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: spinach croissant 60 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 defrees or below | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Eq...
FAIL January 5, 2017 at 5:34 PM
9 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: provide proper ingredient label for all grab and go pasta and salads | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: spinach croissant 60 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 defrees or below | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Eq...
PASS June 30, 2016 at 6:51 PM
5 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: chicken salad at 54 degrees/provide proper cooling methods before service | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provide metal stem cooks thermometer | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng...
FAIL June 22, 2016 at 3:34 PM
5 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: chicken salad at 54 degrees/provide proper cooling methods before service | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provide metal stem cooks thermometer | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng...
PASS January 28, 2016 at 6:07 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: 2 door reach in/cooked eggs 44 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: spinach pies 73 degrees cooling on sheet tray in walk in covere...
FAIL January 20, 2016 at 5:04 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: 2 door reach in/cooked eggs 44 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: spinach pies 73 degrees cooling on sheet tray in walk in covere...
PASS December 10, 2015 at 3:52 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove milkcrate and provide food service grade shelving. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair faucet at rinse sink. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior panel inside...
FAIL December 3, 2015 at 4:19 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove milkcrate and provide food service grade shelving. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair faucet at rinse sink. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior panel inside...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 28, 2015 at 6:50 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: elevate foods off the floor...6 to 8 inches... | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide hair restraints.... | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace scored cutting board as needed......
FAIL April 16, 2015 at 4:39 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: elevate foods off the floor...6 to 8 inches... | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide hair restraints.... | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace scored cutting board as needed......
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2014 at 5:16 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: elevate all food products off the floor... | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: properly store all scoops and remove all cups... | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Clo...
FAIL December 16, 2014 at 5:17 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: elevate all food products off the floor... | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: properly store all scoops and remove all cups... | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Clo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 24, 2014 at 5:11 PM
7 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide hair restraints... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: elevate all shelving 6 to 8 inches off the floor...replace all defective doorgaskets as needed... | 27-5-103.11-.12 - Hot and Col...
FAIL February 7, 2014 at 4:10 PM
7 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide hair restraints... | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: elevate all shelving 6 to 8 inches off the floor...replace all defective doorgaskets as needed... | 27-5-103.11-.12 - Hot and Col...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department