Abuelas Table
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
95
Score
Abuelas Table has been inspected eight times since 2024. Abuelas Table was last inspected on Jan 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Ventilation hood systems filters” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Among Jamaica Plain restaurants, the typical score is 83; Abuelas Table is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
95
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: As discussed please review with staff not to store raw chicken above pork or eggs above RTF. PIC did correct this at this time.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: As discussed please install or provide soap at the Hand sink in the basement prep. No prep taken place at this time.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PC will need to clean the green wir shelves in the walk in.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Please label all bulk food containers small and large.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to bleach the cutting board on the cooking line to remove any dark stains or you can resurface it
590.004/4-501.12-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have the hood cleaned and a new sticker provided. Hood sticker expired July 2025
590.006/6-201.17-C
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Apr 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have a BFD approved hood cleaning company come out and clean the hood. A list can be found on the BFD web page. Sticker will need to have a BFD license number on it. I emailed a picture to the BFD and if I am wrong I will email you right back and let you know. 3-26-25 PIC is working on the getting the hood cleaned by a BFD licened company. Please let me know if dune before re-inspection date. 4-14-25 PIC is having trouble finding a company to provide a hood sticker with a BFD license number on it. Please go to the BFD web site and call companys from the list of approved companys. This needs to get done ASAP.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Apr 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have a BFD approved hood cleaning company come out and clean the hood. A list can be found on the BFD web page. Sticker will need to have a BFD license number on it. I emailed a picture to the BFD and if I am wrong I will email you right back and let you know. 3-26-25 PIC is working on the getting the hood cleaned by a BFD licened company. Please let me know if dune before re-inspection date. 4-14-25 PIC is having trouble finding a company to provide a hood sticker with a BFD license number on it. Please go to the BFD web site and call companys from the list of approved companys. This needs to get done ASAP.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Mar 20, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Dishwasher not getting to temperature at rinse or at the plate. The highest that we got to was 140F at the plate. Please discontinue to use and have repaired.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Please do not store tongs on oven door handles. Store properly in a clean area.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have a BFD approved hood cleaning company come out and clean the hood. A list can be found on the BFD web page. Sticker will need to have a BFD license number on it. I emailed a picture to the BFD and if I am wrong I will email you right back and let you know.
590.004/4-202.18-C
82
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: At this time found rice betweem 119F and 122F. Discussed with PIC if the rice was reheated before it was put into the hot holding. Please review with staff to reheat food to 165F before it goes into hot holding unit.
590.003/3-403.11-P
Restricted use pesticides criteria (p)
Inspector notes: In basement found Dcon on the shelf. PIC will need the pest control company to put out the pesticides. PIC can check the traps each day and replace if used.
590.007/7-206.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: IN basement prep found hand sink blocked with sanitizer bucket and other equipment. Please review with staff not to block the hand sink and to use it to wash hands and not three bay sink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At this time PIC did not have pest control reports. Please email the last few to me to review. I did find old droppings along the ledge going down the basement.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: In basement prep the green cutting boards will need to be bleach ot remove the deep dark stains if not please replace or resuface.
590.004/4-501.12-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Please review with staff not to store cutting boards on the faucet of the three bay sink.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: POIC will need to patch the hole in the wall by the grease trap in the basement area.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to repair the broken floor tile by the ise machine.
590.006/6-201.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Please review with staff not to store tongs on oven door handle. Store properly in the food or on a clean surface.
590.003/3-304.12-C
47
May 21, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
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Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: High temperature dishwasher will need to have a irreversible measuring device. 5-15-24 PIC had a measuring disk on hand but was not working properly. He just ordered it and have a new one provided asap
590.004/4-302.13-PF
90
May 1, 2024
Routine
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Loation did not have hot water at any sink. PIC and the owner of the building are addressing this and will have it working at re-inspection.
590.005/5-103.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide soap at hand sink in basement.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: As discussed the inside lip of the ice machine will need to be cleaned and mold free.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to get a test kit for sanitizer being used in sanitizer buckets and three bay sink.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Paper towels at hand sink in basement prep.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: High temperature dishwasher will need to have a irreversible measuring device.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have the hood cleaned and new sticker provided.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Please fix the leak at the dishwasher also have the hot water heater repaired or replaced.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean wire shelves in walk in.
590.004/4-202.16-C
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Abuelas Table last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Abuelas Table on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Abuelas Table?
Across the inspection record, “ventilation hood systems filters” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Abuelas Table.
How does Abuelas Table compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?
Abuelas Table most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.
Has Abuelas Table's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Abuelas Table have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Abuelas Table 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 Abuelas Table inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Abuelas Table is inspected around five times per year on average.
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