Brassica Kitchen & Cafe

3710 Washington St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Brassica Kitchen & Cafe appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. On May 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

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

The city-wide average sits at 83, which Brassica Kitchen & Cafe's 78 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 8, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)

Inspector notes: Low temp dish washer observed not dispensing sanitizer. Repair PIC to use 3 bay sink to sanitize until repair is done.

590.004/4-204.117-PF

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

Inspector notes: Multiple food storage bins observed without lables. Provide labels when removed from original containers

590.003/3-302.12-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Single serve portion control cups stored inside bulk bins as dispensing utensils. Disconinute and provide utensils with handles.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: White cutting board downstairs prep area observed heavily scored. Resurface/ Replace

590.004/4-501.12-C

Oct 18, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a irreversible thermometer. Provide

590.004/4-302.13-PF

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

Inspector notes: Numerous containers of food stored in the refrigeration unit observed without date marking. Per PIC foods were prep the night before and earlier today 10.18.24 Provide date marking with made/discard date.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Single use plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. . Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination by hand.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple ceiling tiles observed missing dowsntairs in the food prep area. Repair

590.006/6-201.11-C

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: Observed onion stored in pickling solution. Per PIC the onion is stored greater than 7 days . Provide HACCP plan in order to extend shelf life.

590.008/8-201.13-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired 08/30/24. Povide updated sticker.

590.006/6-501.14-C

May 31, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Backflow prevention device when required (p)

Inspector notes: Food 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

Mar 22, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Backflow prevention device when required (p)

590.005/5-203.14-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed multiples rodents dropping downstairs in the basement area. Clean and sanitize to remove. PIC to provide current IPM report from a licensed exterminator.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Provide

590.002/2-501.11-PF

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of dough storage cabinet observed heavily soiled and interior exterior and gasket of multiples refrigeration units observed soiled exterior observed soiled. Clean and sanitize.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cutting board downstairs prep area observed heavily scored. Resurface or replace.

590.004/4-501.12-C

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

Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles and food storage bins observed without lables. Label if removed from original pacakge.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Oct 19, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 5, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Other forms of information (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure any and all foods offered on the menu are clearly identified with allergen / identification information when needed [ Fresh orange Juice would be an unpasturized product - ensure any raw cheeses if offered are identified as such - homemade caesar dreesing made with raw eggs and so on and so forth ]

590.003/3-602.12-C

Apr 21, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Outside Greae receptacle is visibly soiled and compromised - repair / or replace as discussed

590.005/5-501.115-C

Equipment compartments drainage (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure neach basin of the three bay sink is clearly labeled accordingly as discussed during inspection with the left side basin being identified as " WASH following RINSE and SANITIZE

590.004/4-204.120-C

Drying mops (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all in use mops and buckets are relocated to its original location and not left idling in any prep food or food service locations of the restaurant

590.006/6-501.16-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brassica Kitchen & Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brassica Kitchen & Cafe on file is from May 8, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brassica Kitchen & Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brassica Kitchen & Cafe.

How does Brassica Kitchen & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?

Brassica Kitchen & Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.

Has Brassica Kitchen & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brassica Kitchen & Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brassica Kitchen & Cafe 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 Brassica Kitchen & Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brassica Kitchen & Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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