When was Blue Nile last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Nile on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blue Nile?

Across the inspection record, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Blue Nile.

How does Blue Nile compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?

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

Has Blue Nile's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Blue Nile have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blue Nile 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 Blue Nile inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Nile is inspected around two times per year on average.

Blue Nile Health Inspection Score & History — Jamaica Plain, MA

Nov 4, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Low temp dishwasher observed not dispensing sanitizer. Diswasher was primed by owner multiple times and unable to dispense. Repair and provide invoice Advised PIC to use paper/plastic disposible cups until repair is done. Parts are in back order per PIC (10.7.25)

590.004/4-501.11-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple flies (drain) observed under and around the 3 bay sink dead cockroaches observed on the glue trap. Clean to remove. (observed clean on 10.7.25)PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to : inca.prince@boston.go

590.006/6-501.111-C

90

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 12 minor violations.

View 24 violations

(a) gloves use limitation (p)

Inspector notes: Staff observed multitasking wearing disposable gloves touching soiled equipment and leaving and then returning to work station wearing the same disposable one time single use gloves. Staff was advised to remove gloves and wash hands. CFPM to train staff on glove use.

590.003/3-304.15-P

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Hot holding yellow peas 101F lentils 104F stored in the hot holding unit. PIC reheat both products to 165F since it was placed in the power off unit 30 minutes before.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

When to wash (p)

Inspector notes: During the inspection process no handwashing between tasks was observed by staff. KItchen staff observed leaving the restroom and not washing hands immediately when walking into the ktichen CFPM to train staff on satisfactory hanwashing by food handlers. All staff were advise to stop and wash hands.

590.002/2-301.14-P

Cooling (p)

Inspector notes: Yellow peas 50F collard greens 50F lentils 60F cooked the day before and stored in the cold unit. All products were discard/denatureby staff. CFPM to train staff on monitor temperature. Facilty should invest in a cooling paddle or extra ice as cooling methods

590.003/3-501.14-P

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Container of prepped foods stored in the cold unit observed without date marking. Per PIC foods were prepped yesterday.Provide made/discard date before storing

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Both handsink at the establishment observed without handsoap. Provide and maintain . (COS)

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)

Inspector notes: Low temp dishwasher observed not dispensing sanitizer. Diswasher was primed by owner multiple times and unable to dispense. Repair and provide invoice Advised PIC to use paper/plastic disposible cups until repair is done.

590.004/4-204.117-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: CFPM must review training materials train staff and monitor duties for handwashing cooking cooling warewashing reheating and illness policy. *** PIC to post current Site Cleanliness License *** PIC to post current Certificate of Inspection PIC to post current Allergen Awareness Certificate PIC to remove 2017 Letter grade of display

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection the staff on site were unable to answer question pertaining to temperature control or any managerial controls. . Reviewed at the time of inspection. CFPM to train staff on procedures.

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Where to wash (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed kitchen staff washing hands in 3 bay sink . Discontinue and use handwashing sink only. (COS)

590.002/2-301.15-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple flies (drain) observed under and around the 3 bay sink dead cockroaches observed on the glue trap. Clean to remove. PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to : inca.prince@boston.gov

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Drink station and kitchen main handsink observed bloked by chair (drink) dish cart utensils. Discontinue maintain accessible at all time to prevent contamination by hands. (COS drink station only. Kitche area is too tight and only one drain board avaialble)

590.005/5-205.11-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Spray faucet/faucet at the 3 compartment observed leaking. Repair

590.005/5-205.15-C

Tracking powders pest control and monitoring (c)

Inspector notes: Tracking powder observed on the floor behing and round equipments. PIC to provide info on the tracking powder used.

590.007/7-206.13-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Motor cover for 2door turbo air upright refrigeration unit stored in the kitchen observed broken. Repair

590.004/4-501.11-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: White and green cutting board observed heavily scored. Ressurface/replace

590.004/4-501.12-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Floor under equipments observed heavily soiledby grease build up and debris accumulation. Clean to remove

590.006/6-201.11-C

Storing maintenance tools (c)

Inspector notes: Maintenance tools observed stored in the kitchen area when not in use. Discontinue.

590.006/6-501.113-C

Grease trap(c)

Inspector notes: Grease trap observed heavily soiled and dripping grease . Clean to remove

590.005/5-402.12-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple flies (drain) observed under and around the 3 bay sink dead cockroaches observed on the glue trap. Clean to remove. (observed clean on 10.7.25)PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to : inca.prince@boston.go

590.006/6-501.111-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Low temp dishwasher observed not dispensing sanitizer. Diswasher was primed by owner multiple times and unable to dispense. Repair and provide invoice Advised PIC to use paper/plastic disposible cups until repair is done. Parts are in back order per PIC (10.7.25)

590.004/4-501.11-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Floor fan observed stored on top of cutting board in the kitchen area. Discontinue (cos) Mop sink located downstrairs in the storage area observed not enclosed. Provide enclosure

590.003/3-307.11-C

Drying mops (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled mop and bucket observed stored in the kitchen area. Discontinue

590.006/6-501.16-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Basement area observed heavily clutter. Clean and organize to remove

590.006/6-501.114-C

14

Oct 2, 2025

Routine

4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 10 minor violations.

View 22 violations

When to wash (p)

Inspector notes: During the inspection process no handwashing between tasks was observed by staff. KItchen staff observed leaving the restroom and not washing hands immediately when walking into the ktichen CFPM to train staff on satisfactory hanwashing by food handlers. All staff were advise to stop and wash hands.

590.002/2-301.14-P

(a) gloves use limitation (p)

Inspector notes: Staff observed multitasking wearing disposable gloves touching soiled equipment and leaving and then returning to work station wearing the same disposable one time single use gloves. Staff was advised to remove gloves and wash hands. CFPM to train staff on glove use.

590.003/3-304.15-P

Cooling (p)

Inspector notes: Yellow peas 50F collard greens 50F lentils 60F cooked the day before and stored in the cold unit. All products were discard/denatureby staff. CFPM to train staff on monitor temperature. Facilty should invest in a cooling paddle or extra ice as cooling methods

590.003/3-501.14-P

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Hot holding yellow peas 101F lentils 104F stored in the hot holding unit. PIC reheat both products to 165F since it was placed in the power off unit 30 minutes before.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: CFPM must review training materials train staff and monitor duties for handwashing cooking cooling warewashing reheating and illness policy. *** PIC to post current Site Cleanliness License *** PIC to post current Certificate of Inspection PIC to post current Allergen Awareness Certificate PIC to remove 2017 Letter grade of display

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection the staff on site were unable to answer question pertaining to temperature control or any managerial controls. . Reviewed at the time of inspection. CFPM to train staff on procedures.

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Where to wash (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed kitchen staff washing hands in 3 bay sink . Discontinue and use handwashing sink only. (COS)

590.002/2-301.15-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple flies (drain) observed under and around the 3 bay sink dead cockroaches observed on the glue trap. Clean to remove. PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to : inca.prince@boston.gov

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Both handsink at the establishment observed without handsoap. Provide and maintain . (COS)

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Drink station and kitchen main handsink observed bloked by chair (drink) dish cart utensils. Discontinue maintain accessible at all time to prevent contamination by hands. (COS drink station only. Kitche area is too tight and only one drain board avaialble)

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)

Inspector notes: Low temp dishwasher observed not dispensing sanitizer. Diswasher was primed by owner multiple times and unable to dispense. Repair and provide invoice Advised PIC to use paper/plastic disposible cups until repair is done.

590.004/4-204.117-PF

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Container of prepped foods stored in the cold unit observed without date marking. Per PIC foods were prepped yesterday.Provide made/discard date before storing

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Floor fan observed stored on top of cutting board in the kitchen area. Discontinue (cos) Mop sink located downstrairs in the storage area observed not enclosed. Provide enclosure

590.003/3-307.11-C

Tracking powders pest control and monitoring (c)

Inspector notes: Tracking powder observed on the floor behing and round equipments. PIC to provide info on the tracking powder used.

590.007/7-206.13-C

Drying mops (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled mop and bucket observed stored in the kitchen area. Discontinue

590.006/6-501.16-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Basement area observed heavily clutter. Clean and organize to remove

590.006/6-501.114-C

Storing maintenance tools (c)

Inspector notes: Maintenance tools observed stored in the kitchen area when not in use. Discontinue.

590.006/6-501.113-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Floor under equipments observed heavily soiledby grease build up and debris accumulation. Clean to remove

590.006/6-201.11-C

Grease trap(c)

Inspector notes: Grease trap observed heavily soiled and dripping grease . Clean to remove

590.005/5-402.12-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Spray faucet/faucet at the 3 compartment observed leaking. Repair

590.005/5-205.15-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Motor cover for 2door turbo air upright refrigeration unit stored in the kitchen observed broken. Repair

590.004/4-501.11-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: White and green cutting board observed heavily scored. Ressurface/replace

590.004/4-501.12-C

15

Sep 5, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Backflow prevention device when required (p)

Inspector notes: Prep sink observed without proper air gap. 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

86

Jul 24, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 10 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 19 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Observed raw shelled eggs storedcon top of RTE foods . Discontinue.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Backflow prevention device when required (p)

Inspector notes: Prep sink observed without proper air gap. 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 cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Kitchen handsink observed without soap. Provide

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink observed blocked by table. Discontinue.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of microwave observed soiled interior of 3 bay sink observed soiled interior and around kitchne handsink observed soiled multiple food storage bin observed soiled cook range observed soiled interior of prep sink observed soiled. Clean and sanitize to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)

Inspector notes: Low temp kitchen dishwasher unable to provide PH reading of sanitizer concentration. Repair.

590.004/4-501.116-PF

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No dish soap or sanitizer solution available for the 3 bay sink. Provide

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food from previous night 7.23.24 observed without date marking. Provide

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Food temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide metal probe food thermometer. Provide.

590.004/4-302.12-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: There is no procedure for vomit and diarrhea clean up and kit available. Provide kit and procedures (will email details)

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Assignment (pf)

Inspector notes: Post all current certification missing for customer view.

590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Person in charge must be properly trained to monitor hand washing understand proper procedures for manual ware washing of equipment ensure proper cleaning methods and frequency for clean in place of food and non food contact surfaces and review responsibilities for company illness procedures. Certified Manager must retrain all staff.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Staff observed chopping carrots without proper hair restraint. Provide and maintain.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Discontinue storing food and food article in trash barrels. NSF approved containers only.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove all non working equipments and boxes chairs and clutter stored in the basement area .

590.006/6-501.114-C

Storing maintenance tools (c)

Inspector notes: Discontinue storing brooms mop bucket and dusk pan inside the kitchen next to the prep sink.

590.006/6-501.113-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Provide a conspicious thermomether to all the refrigeration unit missing thermometer.

590.004/4-204.112-C

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

Inspector notes: Provide lables to all the bulk food storage.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: turbo air refrigerator door gasket and motor cover observed in need of repair Repair.

590.004/4-501.11-C

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