Casa Verde
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
74
Score
Casa Verde has been inspected 13 times since 2022. Casa Verde was last inspected on Apr 14, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“System maintained in good repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Jamaica Plain restaurant, which scores around 83. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in the main kitchen area observed being blocked by a suspended preparation table. Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks are accessible.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Excess boxes and and debris observed in the basement storage area near the ice machine. Remove and declutter to help minimize any rodent/insect activity.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Wall at the bottom of the basement staircase damaged due to water leak. Address and make any necessary repairs. There were no leaks at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Bags of onions potatoes and other foods observed being stored on the ground. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Copper pipe leading from the compressor of the walk-in cooler is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was operating below 41F at the time of the visit.
590.005/5-205.15-C
74
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the ceiling vent in basement kitchen.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please clean the hood filters and vents on the hood on first floor kitchen.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please clean the top of the dish washer of build up.
590.004/4-202.16-C
86
Feb 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dishwasher in basement prep area was not showing any sanitizer in test strips. Staff try to prime the sanitizer and nothing was coming out. Sanitizer bottle was half way full. PIC will need to have it serviced.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Test kit in basement at low temperature dishwasher looks like it was dropped into the water. Please replace.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Please replace the three drain plugs in the basement three bay sink. Plastic wrap can not be used to hold water.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to patch the holes in the wall at the bottom of the stairs to basment.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker in basement expired Nov 2024. Please have the filters and hood cleaned.
590.004/4-202.18-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Tongs should not be stored on oven door handle in kitchen.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Small spice containers and bottles sauses will need to have lables in the kitchen area.
590.003/3-302.12-C
61
Sep 6, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: The hood sticker on the first and basement hood expired July 2024. PIC stated that it will be cleaned on 22nd next week. 8-23-24 Cleaning company canceled. They said that they will be back next Wednesday the 28TH. You may want to find another hood cleaning company if not dune next Wednesday.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Aug 15, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: IN flip top in small first floor kitchen found cooked chicken between 4&F and 49F. PIC stated that that unit was replaced that morning. PIC closed lid and will chill foods.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the interior lip of the ice machine in basement prep area.
590.004/4-602.11-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: In basement prep found a few broken or chipped containers or lids. Please replace.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: The hood sticker on the first and basement hood expired July 2024. PIC stated that it will be cleaned on 22nd next week.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed PIC will need to discontinue to store any food products under the hand sink. Also the same hand sink had a divider on the right side but not the left. The shelves next to sink did have a sheet tray of cooling potatos. Please provide a divider to protect all food items on shelf.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed the card board on shelves in kitchen prep area are visibly soiled. Please remove and replace with a material that can be washed.
590.004/4-202.16-C
58
Mar 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink on cooking line blocked with a shelf. Per our discussion Please make hand sink accessible. Hand sink in basement prep area was blocked with empty containers.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in basement prep and chip prep area both have drains in them from other equipment. Please remove a drain properly.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Product in the basement walk in on the floor. Please store on shelves.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a sanitizer bucket on cooking line and basement prep area.
590.003/3-304.14-C
78
Nov 8, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap / backflow prevention on prep sinks. Provide.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Flies at bar and basement areas. Provide current exterminators report to address and maitain outer openings closed.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink leaking faucet loose in employee restroom. Mop sink missing the faucet. Replace.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigerator at upstairs cookline requires ice to maintain temperature. Service contacted to repair mechanical cold holding.
590.004/4-501.11-C
70
Nov 1, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 22 violations
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Foods prepared previous day not reheated to 165F for hot holding chili 131F shredded beef 132F pork 161F. Employee reheated all to 168F - 175F. Corrected.
590.003/3-403.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: TCS foods stored in flip top units 43F -50F. Guacamole 46F white beans 45F tilapia 47F yuca 45F shredded chicken 49F Units 42F / 45F. Foods removed and placed into cold hold units to chill- stored under 2 hours. Chicken from previous day was discarded by PIC.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap / backflow prevention on prep sinks. Provide.
590.005/5-203.14-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine panel has black worn areas. Replace panel Soda gun holder soiled. Clean.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to monitor reheating cold holding cooling methods. Provide training for staff and address all violations. No cerificate for allergen training. Provide.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Spray bottles of cleaners not labeled. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Flies at bar and basement areas. Provide current exterminators report to address and maitain outer openings closed.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No drying device working. No paper towels.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Two refrigerated units above 41F . Registering 42F / 45F. Repair.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Variance requirement (pf)
Inspector notes: Submit a HACCP plan and variance for pickling foods.
590.003/3-502.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand wash signage at upstairs kitchen and basement. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Brick wall behind bar is porous. Seal to make smooth durable cleanable.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No cover on the trash receptacle. Provide.
590.005/5-501.17-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink leaking faucet loose in employee restroom. Mop sink missing the faucet. Replace.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Basement- Shelving in walkin soiled and some rusty. Clean to remove or replace if unable to remove. Dust on compressor and walks. Yeast build up in beer walkin. Vent above dishmachine soiled. Clean wooden shelves. Resurface if unable to clean. Bar- old snap traps debris and soils under and behind equipment. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigerator at upstairs cookline requires ice to maintain temperature. Service contacted to repair mechanical cold holding.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: Hood on cook line to left side not operating. Repair.
590.004/4-301.14-C
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: TCS foods tightly wrapped and observed piled when cooling. Potatoes fried left at room temperature then refried. PIC to change procedures and document cooling temperatures.
590.003/3-501.15-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No separation or barrier between hand sinks and prep areas. Upper cookline and basement kitchen. Provide.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Washing fruits and vegetables (c)
Inspector notes: Fruits and vegetables not washed before cutting.
590.003/3-302.15-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bottles of liquid possibly oil not labeled. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Some staff without beard /hair restraints. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
17
Oct 25, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 21 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: TCS foods stored in flip top units 43F -50F. Guacamole 46F white beans 45F tilapia 47F yuca 45F shredded chicken 49F Units 42F / 45F. Foods removed and placed into cold hold units to chill- stored under 2 hours. Chicken from previous day was discarded by PIC.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Foods prepared previous day not reheated to 165F for hot holding chili 131F shredded beef 132F pork 161F. Employee reheated all to 168F - 175F. Corrected.
590.003/3-403.11-P
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap / backflow prevention on prep sinks. Provide.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Spray bottles of cleaners not labeled. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Flies at bar and basement areas. Provide current exterminators report to address and maitain outer openings closed.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No drying device working. No paper towels.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Two refrigerated units above 41F . Registering 42F / 45F. Repair.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Variance requirement (pf)
Inspector notes: Submit a HACCP plan and variance for pickling foods.
590.003/3-502.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to monitor reheating cold holding cooling methods. Provide training for staff and address all violations. No cerificate for allergen training. Provide.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine panel has black worn areas. Replace panel Soda gun holder soiled. Clean.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No separation or barrier between hand sinks and prep areas. Upper cookline and basement kitchen. Provide.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand wash signage at upstairs kitchen and basement. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Basement- Shelving in walkin soiled and some rusty. Clean to remove or replace if unable to remove. Dust on compressor and walks. Yeast build up in beer walkin. Vent above dishmachine soiled. Clean wooden shelves. Resurface if unable to clean. Bar- old snap traps debris and soils under and behind equipment. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Some staff without beard /hair restraints. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink leaking faucet loose in employee restroom. Mop sink missing the faucet. Replace.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Brick wall behind bar is porous. Seal to make smooth durable cleanable.
590.006/6-101.11-C
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: TCS foods tightly wrapped and observed piled when cooling. Potatoes fried left at room temperature then refried. PIC to change procedures and document cooling temperatures.
590.003/3-501.15-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No cover on the trash receptacle. Provide.
590.005/5-501.17-C
Washing fruits and vegetables (c)
Inspector notes: Fruits and vegetables not washed before cutting.
590.003/3-302.15-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bottles of liquid possibly oil not labeled. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: Hood on cook line to left side not operating. Repair.
590.004/4-301.14-C
18
May 31, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Some items slighly elevated in unit in the chip area (chicken 48F fish 47F) PIC moved items to another cold holding unit.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Unit in back corney by tortilla chip storage is elevated at 47F -please check unit and repair if necessary. Sufficient equipment for cooling and cold holding must be provided to maintain food temperature at 41F or below.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Silverware at tables stored upright with eating end up - Properly store utensils by rolling in napkin or store inverted with handles up.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
74
Oct 6, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 3, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: The hood vent in the basement has an expired sticker. Provide an updated sticker.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Apr 11, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: There are no chlorine test strips for the low temp machine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Variance requirement (pf)
Inspector notes: They have pickles in the fridge that are dated three weeks ago. If you are extending the life of a product then it is a specialized process and requires approval. (if the pickles are used within a week then it is just a flavor enhancement and does not require approval) They have a dehydrator on site and are maing lime wedges for drinks. Check with the office about this is a specialized process.
590.003/3-502.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: There is a hole in the ceiling. Repair the patch in the ceiling
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: The hood vent in the basement has an expired sticker. Provide an updated sticker.
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casa Verde last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casa Verde on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casa Verde?
Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Casa Verde.
How does Casa Verde compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?
Casa Verde most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.
Has Casa Verde's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Casa Verde have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Casa Verde means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Casa Verde inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Verde is inspected around three times per year on average.
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