Aaa Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Aaa Restaurant seven times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 20, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “ventilation hood systems filters” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Jamaica Plain restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken and eggs stored above cooked foods and raw pork and fish. Ensure all raw chicken is stored below raw pork beef and fish. Store cooked foods above raw meats. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: 2nd hand sink out of paper twoels. Ensure all hand sinks have soap and towels at all times. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No thermal strips or irreversible thermometer for testing final rinse temperature of dish machine. Provide either strips or thermometer.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles without labels. Clearly label all chemical spray bottles to prevent contamination. Corrected on site.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cutting boards deeply scoured and pitted. Replace cutting boards regularly for smooth cleanable surface.
590.004/4-501.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Slow leak under wash bay of 3 compartment sink. Repair as needed. Keep floor clean and dry.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Bathroom doors are not self-closing. Provide self-closing doors.
590.006/6-202.14-C
55
Aug 7, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent observed soiled. Clean to remove. Hood sticker expires 09.25.24
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Mar 18, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of multiples refrigerator units observed soiled. Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple refrigeration units observed without a conspicuous thermometer hot holding display unit observed without a conspicuous thermometer. Provide and maintain.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Observed potatoes stored in stagnant water. Discontiue. Corrected on site by PIC
590.003/3-303.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Both handwash sinks in the kitchen and service area observed without handwash signage restroom hand sink observed without handwashing signage. Provide and maintain.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeze bottles observed without identification. Provide labels with common name stored in the bottles.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vents observed soiled. Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-202.18-C
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Nov 14, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post food safety certificates as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure to have an area big enough to allow large pots and pans to properly air dry - current location is too small - relocate as we discussed
590.004/4-301.13-C
90
Nov 7, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to purchase foods for the restaurant from retail stores such as " Market Basket" purchase from reputable wholesalers only
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC was unable to properly answer several food safety questions during the interview process - Address
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink is filled with soiled dishes - removed during inspection - maintain clean and clutter free
590.005/5-204.11-PF
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Break down the large containers of cooked rice and place into smaller stainless steel containers in order to cool down hot rice properly - or make smaller batches throughout the day
590.003/3-501.15-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the plastic cups and use utensils with handles when dispensing condiments
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label to properly identify the contents such as [ rice - flour - masa - corn startch ]
590.003/3-302.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post food safety certificates as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure to have an area big enough to allow large pots and pans to properly air dry - current location is too small - relocate as we discussed
590.004/4-301.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the hood vents and clean all heavy grease and grime
590.004/4-202.18-C
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Nov 2, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to purchase foods for the restaurant from retail stores such as " Market Basket" purchase from reputable wholesalers only
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC was unable to properly answer several food safety questions during the interview process - Address
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink is filled with soiled dishes - removed during inspection - maintain clean and clutter free
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the hood vents and clean all heavy grease and grime
590.004/4-202.18-C
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Break down the large containers of cooked rice and place into smaller stainless steel containers in order to cool down hot rice properly - or make smaller batches throughout the day
590.003/3-501.15-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the plastic cups and use utensils with handles when dispensing condiments
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label to properly identify the contents such as [ rice - flour - masa - corn startch ]
590.003/3-302.12-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure to have an area big enough to allow large pots and pans to properly air dry - current location is too small - relocate as we discussed
590.004/4-301.13-C
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Aug 11, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Finish installing the mandatory handf sink needed inside the ware washing room so it is operating properly
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure hand soap [ not strickly sanitizer ] is available for staff to proiperly wash their hands - ensure paper towels are available as well to dry hands [ air blower is acceptable as well ]
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Revide the consumer advisory as we discussed to nclude the missing items left out of the verbiage
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Place a " Hand washing only" sign by the hand sink in the ware washing room
590.006/6-301.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all remaining loose debris tools and construction debris remaining inside the restaurant
590.006/6-501.114-C
Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure each basin inside the three bay sink has designated plug for the drain - enlarge thr area currently set yp to air dry clean pots pans amnd utrensils
590.004/4-204.119-C
Closing toilet room doors (c)
Inspector notes: Address
590.006/6-501.19-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up sanitizing stations as discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aaa Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aaa Restaurant on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aaa Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ventilation hood systems filters” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Aaa Restaurant.
How does Aaa Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?
Aaa Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.
Has Aaa Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Aaa Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Aaa Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Aaa Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aaa Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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