BBQ Chicken

649 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Korean

Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

BBQ Chicken appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. On Apr 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Jamaica Plain average 83, so BBQ Chicken is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 27, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings in the basement storage area at the back of the walk-in cooler. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection date specified.

590.006/6-501.111-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from March 2026. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection date.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Dec 10, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (pf)

Inspector notes: At this time found kitchen staff washing pots in prep sink. All equipment will need to be washed in three bay sink in basement prep room.

590.004/4-301.12-PF

Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)

Inspector notes: As discussed with staff the hand sink to the left of the cooking line did not have hot water. All other sinks did have hot water. Please have this sink repaired and use the hand sink to the right of the cooking line.

590.005/5-103.11-PF

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean and sanitize the prep sink in the kitchen. The prep sink can not be used to wash equipment.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Not all food containers labeled. Small and large bulk food and sauces need to be labeled.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to defrost the upright freezer next to the walk in.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood filter on cooking line will need to be cleaned. The hood sticker is also due this month. Please have both cleaned.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Jun 12, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: At this time found raw whole eggs at 59F. PIC removed from service and will store at or below 45F going forward.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: As discussed please clean the inside lip of the ice machine.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to have the hood filters and the lip that holds them in place clean. visibly soiled with build up. Also the hood is do the month. Please have cleaned or provide date when it will be cleaned.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace the moldy caulking on the wall behind the three bay sink in basement

590.004/4-202.16-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will have to review with staff to properly lables bulk food containers large and small in basement kitchen and on cooking line.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Jan 7, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: As discussed please put labels on large bulk food containers.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Jul 23, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: At this time found two sinks without paper towels or holders. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean inplace equipment from any dust or build up in kitchen and basement.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to have the hood cleaned and the filters. Sticker expired Jan 2024. Location has not been open in six months.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean walls in kitchen and basement.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was BBQ Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at BBQ Chicken on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at BBQ Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at BBQ Chicken.

How does BBQ Chicken compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?

BBQ Chicken most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.

Has BBQ Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at BBQ Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at BBQ Chicken 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 BBQ Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, BBQ Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.

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