Alex's Chimis
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
95
Score
Alex's Chimis has been inspected 15 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “(p) person-in-charge-duties” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Alex's Chimis' latest score of 95 sits above the Jamaica Plain average of 83. The record reflects steady performance over time.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Divider at front service counter made of plastic board. Provide divider that is durable and cleanable.
590.004/4-101.19-C
95
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Fried chicken 122F-128F beef & chicken pastelitos 110F-113F stored in display unit for sales. Product was in the unit less than 1hour PIC reheated theproducts to above 165F. Thermometer in the unit 150F. CFPM to train staff on temperature monitoring.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple fryerolator observed with heavily discolored oil. Change (repeat)
590.003/3-101.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: RTE flam observed stored in the raw meat room below raw meat. Discontinue/Remove
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Shredded chicken / shredded pork 45F-47F stored in the open case refrigerator unit. (repeat) Staff voluntarily discard the products. Unit temp 39F thermometer inside PIC to train staff on monitoring temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: CFPM to train staff on all violatons noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Meat room handsink observed blocked by cases of raw meat. Discontinue maintain accessible at all time for handwashing only to prevent contamination by hands.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Sandwich station cutting board observed heavily soiled / scored. Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Meat room observed with lot of stagnant water on the floor. Clean to remove Walking cooler inside the meat room observed with wet cardboard lining the floor. Remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
41
Jun 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report. (5.30.25)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
90
May 30, 2025
Routine
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Oil in multiple fryerolator observed heavily discolored. Change
590.003/3-101.11-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Observed staff washing fingers only. PIC to train staff on how to properly wash hands. Corrected on site
590.002/2-301.12-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Shredded chicken 45F-47F stored in the open case refrigerator unit. Staff voluntarily discard the products. PIC to train staff on monitoring temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed staff coming out of the restroom washing hands inside the restroom and putting gloves without washing hands. PIC to train staff on when to wash hands. Inspector advised staff to wash hands before touching anything or starting new task.
590.002/2-301.14-P
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Handsink faucet inside the meatroom observed broken. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Staff observed multitasking different areas of the kitchen and taking trash out without changing gloves in between. PIC to train staff on glove use and to understand that gloves are task specific and should never be worn continuously.
590.003/3-304.15-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report. (5.30.25)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed staff using yellow sponge on food contact equipment and warewashing. Discontinue
590.004/4-101.16-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cutting board observed heavily soiled / scored. Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Back door leading to trash area observed broken not closing all the way with a large gap between the floor and the door. possible entryway for pests. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
32
May 27, 2025
Routine
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Handsink faucet inside the meatroom observed broken. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed staff coming out of the restroom washing hands inside the restroom and putting gloves without washing hands. PIC to train staff on when to wash hands. Inspector advised staff to wash hands before touching anything or starting new task.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Oil in multiple fryerolator observed heavily discolored. Change
590.003/3-101.11-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Staff observed multitasking different areas of the kitchen and taking trash out without changing gloves in between. PIC to train staff on glove use and to understand that gloves are task specific and should never be worn continuously.
590.003/3-304.15-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Shredded chicken 45F-47F stored in the open case refrigerator unit. Staff voluntarily discard the products. PIC to train staff on monitoring temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Observed staff washing fingers only. PIC to train staff on how to properly wash hands. Corrected on site
590.002/2-301.12-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed staff using yellow sponge on food contact equipment and warewashing. Discontinue
590.004/4-101.16-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Back door leading to trash area observed broken not closing all the way with a large gap between the floor and the door. possible entryway for pests. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cutting board observed heavily soiled / scored. Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
32
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Oil in the fryerolator observed heavily discolored. Change
590.003/3-101.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of sandwich station refrigerator unit observed soiled interior of hot holding unit observed soiled. interior of oven door observed soiled paper towel holder observed soiled with heavy grease build up. Clean and sanitize all surfaces mentioned above.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of cat on premises (cat litter and food bowl) Multiple rodent droppings observed on empty bulk containers lids. PIC to email current detailed IPM report to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to train/ retrain staff on all manegerials controls
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Sandwich statation cutting board observed heavily soiled. /Resurface Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Meat room floor observed oderous from sewage like smell. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
58
Jan 21, 2025
Routine
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Container of cut tomato and shredded cooked pork stored in the refrigeration unit for unknow time temperarure 47F-49F. Staff voluntarily discard both products. PIC to retrain staff on monitoring temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: No hand wash observed by staff when switching tasks. PIC to retrain staff on hand wash procedures.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Oil in the fryerolator observed heavily discolored. Change
590.003/3-101.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Different meat species observed being prepped above plantain and yuka in the meat room. Remove and keep separated. Clean and sanitize prep table between uses.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Food contact with equipment utensils and linens (p)
Inspector notes: House made liquid seasoning observed stored on gray trash barrel. Discontinue .
590.003/3-304.11-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed staff leaving kitchen area with gloves on and coming back to perform new task with same gloves on. Discontinue. PIC to train staff on glove usage.
590.003/3-304.15-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Container of cooked shredded chicken for empanada observed without datemarking. Per PIC product was made today. Provide made/discard date.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Shelving inside walking and meat room observed heavily soiled shelving inside soda refrigerator observed soiled interior and exterior of upright hot holding unit observed soiled interior and exterior of upright and sandwich refrigerator observed soiled middle compartment of the 3 bay sink observed soiled from food debris cook range and interior and exterior of oven observed soiled . Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen handsink observed blocked by pitcher (corrected on site) meat room handsink observed blocked by boxes of meat. Discontinue and maintain accessible for handwashing only to prevent contamination by hands.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority and priority violations noted on the inspection. CFPM to retrain staff on all violations noted on the inspection report. * PIC to post Current Site Clealiness Certiticate * PIC to post Current Certificate of Inspection
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Walking unit floor meat room floor and warewashing area observed soiled from food spills. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple buckets of plaintain and yuka observed stored in stagnant water. Remove
590.003/3-303.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensils observed stored inside cooked shredded chicken . Discontinue to prevent contamination by hands
590.003/3-304.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple employee meals observed stored in the refregiration unit next to sales items. Discontinue.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Several refrigeration unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide and maintain.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at the sandwich station observed heavily soiled. Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Both hood stickers observed expired 12.9.24. Provide new sticker after service from a licensed hood cleaner.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeze bottles and storage containers observed without lables. Provide lables when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
18
Jul 12, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue prepping large quantity of different meat species above open buckets of plantain and yuka. Remove and keep separated. Clean and sanitize prep table between uses.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Fried pork at 123F left at room temperature beef and cheese empanada hot holding at 131F. Maintain all food for hot holding at 135F or above.Fried pork was reheated to 181F. 3 empanadas was voluntarily discard by PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Meat slicer observed soiled with encrusted residue. Clean between usage and more frequently.
590.004/4-602.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of chest freezer observed with heavy ice build up interior and exterior of kitchen refrigerator observed soiled 1 door kitchen refrigerator obseved soiled and with damaged gasket soiled knife observed stored on clean knife rack. Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeze bottles observed without lables. Provide lables when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board observed heavily soiled. Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
52
Mar 7, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand sink in the front of the house for employees dispensing RTE foods. Provide accessible hand sink to employees working with RTE foods.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
90
Jan 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report and a variance if unable to make the corrections. CFPM to use a colendar until plumbers report is available.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand sink in the front of the house for employees dispensing RTE foods. Provide accessible hand sink to employees working with RTE foods.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
78
Jan 12, 2024
Routine
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: No hand wash observed by employees when switching tasks. PIC to retrain staff on hand wash procedures.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Large quantity of different meat species observed being prepped above plantain and yuka. Remove and keep separated. Clean and sanitize prep table between uses.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer at the 3 bay sink testing over 200ppm. PIC to retrain all staff on sanitizer set up. Corrected on site by PIC 100ppm.
590.007/7-204.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Rotisseri chicken at 114-119F and fried pork at 113F left at room temperature. Maintain all food for hot holding at 135F or above. Rotisseri chicken is being served from a working hot holding unit . Fried pork was reheated to 178F.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Staff observed washing fruits and vegetable in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand sink in the front of the house for employees dispensing RTE foods no hand sink available in the meat room.. Provide accessible hand sink to employees working with RTE foods.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No clean up kit available on site. Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: CFPM to provide additional training to staff to address violation as noted on the inspection report and documet training.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of hot box observed heavily soiled cookiline equipment front and side observed soiled prep room door observed soiled with meat splash 3-compartment sink backsplash observed soiled exterior of chest freezer downstairs observed soiled lids and raw storage container observed soiled hand sink observed soiled door leading to the basement observed with heavy grease build up interior of 2-door bison refrigerator observed soiled floor behind and around equipments floor inside meat room. Clean and sanitize all.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink by the cookline observed without hand soap. Provide and maintain. Corrected on site by PIC.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeze bottles observed without lables. Provide lables when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Washing fruits and vegetables (c)
Inspector notes: Observed sweet potatoes being peeled without being washed before. Discontinue and wash before peeling. Corrected on site by PIC
590.003/3-302.15-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board observed heavily soiled. Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Display case for hot holding observed not operating properly with temperature 101. Discontinue until proper repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Both hood stickers observed expired 1.9.24. Provide new sticker after service
590.004/4-202.18-C
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple buckets of plaintain and yuka observed stored in stagnant water. Remove
590.003/3-303.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensils observed stored in stagnant water and utensils stored on the equipment. Discontinue .
590.003/3-304.12-C
20
Aug 23, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Keep all raw poultry and raw shell eggs completely segragated from all ready to eat foods including the walk-ins
590.003/3-302.11-P
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being pourchased from reputable whiolwesale suppliers [ not Market Basket ]
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify where needed
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
Handwashing aids and devices use restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Remove paper towels located on the shelf above the prep sink
590.006/6-301.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all in line cooking equipment - refridgeration / freezer units from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-202.16-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Replace soiled aprons as needed throughout the day
590.002/2-304.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Reverse all scoops with the handles facing downward on top of condiments inside food containers
590.003/3-304.12-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels for all desserts available for self service / retail sale
590.003/3-601.11-C
52
Apr 7, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Staff using aprons to dry hands after washing them - provide an ample supply of paper towels and make them available at all designated hand sink locations
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in the rear of the kitchen / trash area - address as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all cooking equipment - interior exterior of all refrigeration / freezer units from visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean vents where needed to remove heavy grease and grime
590.004/4-202.18-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Maintain clean - remove any standing water
590.005/5-203.13-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris scattered around the trash barrels - ensure lids are kept on tightly when not in use
590.005/5-501.15-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post all necessary certificates as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label all bulk food storage bins as discussed
590.003/3-302.12-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Repair all compromised floor tiles in the food prep locations of the kitchen
590.006/6-201.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: resurface rusted sections of the metal shelves inside the walk-in
590.004/4-101.19-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors and the lower sections of the walls behind all cooking equipment from visible grease and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue using plastic containers without handles to dispense starches - commercial grade utensil with handles only
590.003/3-304.12-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to use when cleaning pots and pans
590.004/4-101.16-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate all foods off the floors of the kitchen as well as the walk-in unit
590.003/3-305.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue keeping in use mops stored directly on the floors of the restaurant - elevate as discussed
590.006/6-501.16-C
41
Sep 28, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Food temperature measuring devices (p)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food thermometers are operating properly and can be easily read
590.004/4-201.12-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Several cutting boards with deep lacerations - either clean to remove all visible soils or replace
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all raw whole chickens elevated off the walk-in floors during storage
590.003/3-302.11-C
Area enclosures and receptacles good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris in the rear of the restaurant
590.005/5-501.111-C
Outdoor enclosure (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the ripped screen on the back door
590.005/5-501.12-C
Storage of soiled linens (c)
Inspector notes: Do not discard soiled rags and aprons on the floors or counter areas - store in an enclosed container with either a lid of bag with draw string
590.004/4-803.11-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Extend the area where clean pots and pans are air drying so they are not stacked on top of one another
590.004/4-301.13-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all lids for trash receptacles are closed when not in use - clean the exterior of all trash barrels to reduce visible soils
590.005/5-501.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the restaurant especially in the corners and grout between the floor tiles from all visible soils - clean the lower section of the walls connecting to the floor from all visible soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly and properly identify all hand sinks accordingly as ' Hand washing only"
590.006/6-301.14-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all hood vents where needed from visible soils and grease
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonstick coatings use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the shelves inside the walk -in insoide and outside of all refrigeration / freezer unit - exterior of all cooking equipment from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-101.18-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up sanitizing stations in several areas of food prep service so you are not using the same wiping cloths over and over
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue using plastic cups to dispense condiments and ensure to use proper scoops with a handle as discussed
590.003/3-304.12-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in the back yaed and trash areas - address as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all in use mops elevated off the floors after use
590.006/6-501.16-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label to properly identify all bulk food storage bins where needed [ rice-salt-flour-mesa]
590.003/3-302.12-C
37
Jul 20, 2022
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure the lids of the small dumpster and trash receptacles have the lids fit tightly when not in use and especially overnights
590.005/5-501.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors and the walls behind all in line cooking equipment from visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all areas in the kitchen containing visible food spills stains and soils where needed
590.006/6-201.11-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove visible rust and soils where needed
590.005/5-402.12-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all glue boards that have loosed ebris and trash stuck on them - defeating the purpose when not placed in active locations - address
590.006/6-501.111-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Cleary identify the hand sinks in the kitchen as " hand washing only
590.006/6-301.14-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Maintain clean during hours of operation - empts soiled water down the drain and use bleach - do not allow water to stagnate for extended periods of time
590.005/5-203.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - all cookikng equipment - shelves inside the walk-ins exterior of all food storage bins and underneath all prep table from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed including by the front counter areas
590.003/3-304.14-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove heavy grease and grome on vents where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue the use of all wooden cutting boards that are not made from a hard wood in the kitchen
590.004/4-101.17-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alex's Chimis last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alex's Chimis on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alex's Chimis?
Across the inspection record, “(p) person-in-charge-duties” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Alex's Chimis.
How does Alex's Chimis compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?
Alex's Chimis most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.
Has Alex's Chimis' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Alex's Chimis have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Alex's Chimis 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 Alex's Chimis inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Alex's Chimis is inspected around four times per year on average.
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