Chilacates
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged 15 inspections at Chilacates, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 13, 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 seven violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “wiping cloths use limitation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
By comparison, the average Jamaica Plain facility scores 83, putting Chilacates on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Containers of raw shrimp stored above prepped salsa. Store raw animal products below ready to eat foods.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for testing quats sanitizer. Provide correct test strips for sanitizing chemical.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Containers of pork and beans stored covered with plastic at 55F. Cool foods completely to 41F in metal containers prior to covering.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
70
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Pineapple salsa 57F in line ready to be served. PIC removed products and placed in the 1 door refrigerator unit CFPM to train staff on monitor temperature. (COS)
590.003/3-501.14-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Quatz sanitizer at 3 bay sink and buckets observed reading over 500ppm . Use to read according to law.
590.007/7-204.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report ***PIC to post current Certificate of Inspection ****PIC to post current Site Clealiness Certificate
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent sticker at the taco station observed expired 9.24.25 Provide updated hood sticker after cleaning from a licensed hood cleaning company
590.006/6-501.14-C
64
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Conditions of use (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple cans of Raid spray observed stored in the kitchen and multiple places within the establishment. Discontinue
590.007/7-202.12-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Grilled chicken 122F ready to be served. PIC voluntarily discard the products. CFPM to train staff on monitor temperature
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Raw seasoned shrimp 54F guacamole 45F-47F pico de gallo 51F in line ready to be served. PIC removed products and placed in the 1 door refrigerator unit CFPM to train staff on monitor temperature.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shelled eggs observed stored above RTE salsa verde. Discontinue and stored separate
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked beans 51F raw birria 49F stored in the refrigerator. PIC removed and placed in the walk in unit.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: CFPM to train staff on P's and PF's violations noted on the inspection report
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple refrigeration unit observed with internal thermometer reading 50F. Repair to read 41F below
590.004/4-501.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigerator unit and hot holding upright unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide and keep visible
590.004/4-204.112-C
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: Facility observed extremely hot. Provide adequate ventilation
590.006/6-304.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee beverages observed stored with RTE foods and prepped foods. Discontinue
590.003/3-307.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Portion cups and paper cups observed stored inside bulk bins as a dispenser. Discontinue provide handled utensilts to prevent contamination by hands
590.003/3-304.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Front of the house main handsink observed not dispensing hot water. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
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Mar 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hot holding : pork chile verde 113F Chicken tinga 109F birria 109F . All products were discard by chef and PIC. PIC to review hot holding and train staff.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Front of the house handsink observed without hand cleanser. Provide and maintain. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.11-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 . Reviewed at the time of inspection. CFPM to train staff on procedures.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several containers of prep foods observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date to all containers of prep foods stored in the refrigeration unit. Per PIC all foods were prep ealier today 3.14.25
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No PIC at the start of the inspection per cashier. Designate a PIC who's knowlegeable and present at all ours of operation.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Dessert containers stored in the refrigeration unit for self serve observed without label. Provide
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed containers of RTE foods stored in the refrigeration unit without cover. Provide and maintain.
590.003/3-302.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Single use plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins and portion cup stored in the chopped onion (use proper utensil). Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination by hand.
590.003/3-304.12-C
43
Jun 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed eggs stored in the refrigeration unit above pre cooked foods. Discontinue. Corrected on site by PIC
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiples small flies in the kitchen area observed cat food down in the basement area. Provide crurrent IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Door leading to the shared basement observed with large gap at the top. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Closing toilet room doors (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom door observed not self closing. Repair
590.006/6-501.19-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food observed stored in the refrigerator without cover. Provide. Corrected on site by PIC
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiples squeeze bottles observed without lables. Provide lables.
590.003/3-302.12-C
64
Mar 27, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Exterior of all refrigeration unit observed soiled with hand print from dry food chest freezer basment area observed with heavy ice build up. Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-602.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink observed blocked by trash can. Discontinue. Corrected on site by PIC.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towel at the kitchen hand sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-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 and review responsibilities for company illness procedures. Certified Manager must retrain all staff.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed yellow sponge being used to clean food dishes. Discontinue.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple buckets of food observed stored on the floor inside the walkin unit. Discontinue
590.003/3-305.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: In use knife observed stored between equipment portion cup stored in the pineapple salsa (use proper utensil). Discontinue.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed not labled. Label if removed from original pacakge.
590.003/3-302.12-C
52
Jan 26, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hot holding :Chicken tinga temp 128F Pork 112-134F all products were discard by chef and PIC. PIC to review hot holding
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink without proper airgap. Provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No vomit kit available on site. Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Door to the holding cabinet observed not closing properly. Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Stagnant water observed in the basement floor. Repair. Per CFPM when it rains water leaks inside the basment
590.006/6-501.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed not labled. Label if removed from original pacakge.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Ventilation hood systems drip prevention (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired 12.22.23. Provide updated sticker.
590.004/4-204.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Both cutting board in line observed heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: In line refrigeration unit observed without a conspicuous thermometer. Provide and maintain.
590.004/4-204.112-C
50
Dec 18, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 8, 2023
Routine
5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No designated manager on site - ensure this person has current food safety / allergen awareness certificates as discussed
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No consumer advisory for beef on the menu for tacos and burrito's offered under cooked - correct
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent activity outside by the trash area - maintain clean at all times of operation
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace missing chlorine test strips
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Designated hand sink in the corner of the prep area is completely blocked - keep clear during hours of operatiion
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the kitchen from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue using plastic cups to dispoense foods and use commercial grade scoops with handles [ flour - masa- sugar - salt ]
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up at all stations as discussed - raw food preperation as well as the ready to eat foods section
590.003/3-304.14-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean vents in the hood above ther fryolators
590.004/4-202.18-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Change soiled aprons on employees once they are compromised with food soils
590.002/2-304.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
590.002/2-402.11-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Enlarge the drain board location
590.004/4-301.13-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Large mixing bowls in floor mixer shall be cleaned on a more frequent basis
590.004/4-602.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of all cooking equipmenmt - underneath table tops and exteruor of bulk foofd containers from all visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue discarding wiping cloths all over equipment and table tops inside the kitchen
590.004/4-901.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Hand washin g only signs shall be placed by every designated hand sink
590.006/6-301.14-C
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Aug 22, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing labels for homemade desserts and sauces available for retail sale address as discussed
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Discard all wooden spoons with visible burn marks and splintered edges
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up ad discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Keep the handles of the scoops facing outward as discussed to minimize potential contamination
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue discarding in use wiping cloths all over the kitchenn are counters and in place equipment
590.004/4-901.12-C
70
May 8, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up properly as we discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the bait stations in the rear of the property
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean in between and behind all cooking equipment where needed
590.004/4-202.16-C
86
May 1, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Avocado is piled too high causing a rise in temperature - 60F level off under the fill line and do not over fill on the line
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue storing raw meats directly above fresh sliced roduce in the two door refrigeration units
590.003/3-302.11-P
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue purchasing any produce from " retail stores" professionally licensed wholesalers only
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Some rodent activity around the rear / trash receptacle locations - address as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all heavy soils
590.005/5-402.12-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue overfilling trash barrels in the kitchen - allow for covers to be securely fit
590.005/5-501.113-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Empty the sanitizer water inside the buckets once visibly compromised and freshen up with a new solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose cardboard and broken equipment in the rear of the kitchen
590.006/6-501.114-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris around the barrels outside
590.005/5-501.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors and the lower sections of the walls under and behind all cooking equipment from visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate all in use mops and broo ms after use to reduce potential contamination
590.006/6-501.16-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Post " hand washing only signs at designated hand sinks where needed
590.006/6-301.14-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Do not discard on top of clean equipment or bins once rinsed and washed
590.004/4-901.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up properly as we discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the bait stations in the rear of the property
590.006/6-501.111-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being stored off the floors a minimum of six inches when storing either in the walk in coolers of dry goods area
590.003/3-305.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean in between and behind all cooking equipment where needed
590.004/4-202.16-C
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Apr 21, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue storing raw meats directly above fresh sliced roduce in the two door refrigeration units
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Avocado is piled too high causing a rise in temperature - 60F level off under the fill line and do not over fill on the line
590.003/3-501.16-P
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue purchasing any produce from " retail stores" professionally licensed wholesalers only
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Some rodent activity around the rear / trash receptacle locations - address as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Do not discard on top of clean equipment or bins once rinsed and washed
590.004/4-901.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose cardboard and broken equipment in the rear of the kitchen
590.006/6-501.114-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate all in use mops and broo ms after use to reduce potential contamination
590.006/6-501.16-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all heavy soils
590.005/5-402.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being stored off the floors a minimum of six inches when storing either in the walk in coolers of dry goods area
590.003/3-305.11-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue overfilling trash barrels in the kitchen - allow for covers to be securely fit
590.005/5-501.113-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris around the barrels outside
590.005/5-501.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors and the lower sections of the walls under and behind all cooking equipment from visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Empty the sanitizer water inside the buckets once visibly compromised and freshen up with a new solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Post " hand washing only signs at designated hand sinks where needed
590.006/6-301.14-C
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Nov 22, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Deep container of brown rice in the back of the kitchen cooked earlier in the day for the evening rush - temperature is 85F - unknown amount of time - either cook and maintain at 135F and / or above - use the six hour window as discussed and break down rice into manageable containers to cool properly
590.003/3-501.14-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Under cooked beef not properly identified on the menu - address as discussed - crevice if offered as a special will also need the proper disclamer / reminder
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Several cutting boards and chef knives stored in with clean equipment appear visibly soiled - by the edge of the knife handles and in the lacerations of the cutting boards - clean to remove all visible soils
590.004/4-202.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No designated person incharge with current food safety knowledge or certificatiuons - address
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in the trash area as well as by the basement entrance - contact your pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove grease and grime
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all surfaces behind and under all cooking equipment - all equipment on wheels -from visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior and exterior of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of all cooking equipment bulk food storage bins - ice machine and all shelving units and table tops from food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Replace broken barrier in the front section
590.005/5-203.13-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all receptacles have on tight fitting lids - clean to remove all loose trash and debris
590.005/5-501.15-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all lights above the prep tables have a cover or the bulbs are unbreakable
590.006/6-202.11-C
41
May 6, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Several; foods are being cooled down in deep plastic food containers - unknown amount of time for each food item has been cooling [ PIC states that it has been an hour or so ] - average temperature is 120F - removed from plastic containers - places into several smaller stainless steel containers - ice wands used to cool down foods faster and within the proper time frame - discontinue previous methods and store and cool accordingly as we discussed during inspection -
590.003/3-501.14-P
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Several hand sinks missing paper towels - several blosked with soiled euipment - Addressed immediatly
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC on site nees to oversee staff to ensure all tasks are being done properly - cleaning - cooling - hand washing - Address
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Several cutting boards with deep lacerations appear uncleranable - discard
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label to mproperly identify the contents of each food container
590.003/3-302.12-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Adrress as discussed
590.002/2-304.11-C
Closing toilet room doors (c)
Inspector notes: Address
590.006/6-501.19-C
Prohibition-jewelry (c)
Inspector notes: Adress as discussed - do not wear long braclets when working with foods
590.002/2-303.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Recommending to segragate an employee / employees that will only clean the facility address trash issue - not to cook or deal with food preperation but strickly to clean as the restaurant is very very busy as well being used as a commissary for several other sister restaurants
590.006/6-501.12-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Obnoxious odors dcoming from certain areas of the restaurant - [ smells like a dead rodent either outside or near the restaurant somewhere - no evidence of rodent activity inside the facility - contact pest control company as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors alls and ceilings where needed from visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Cover all receptacles when not in use
590.005/5-501.113-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Missing the front barrier to the mop sink - address
590.005/5-203.13-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue discarding in use wiping cloths on clean equipment and table tops
590.004/4-901.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all freezer / refrigerators - cooking equipment - bulk food storage bins - shelves under prep tables from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Warewashing equipment cleaning frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Clean on a more frequent basis as discussed
590.004/4-501.14-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure there is a clean and ample enough area to properly air dry clean pots and pans
590.004/4-301.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussedm - raw foods ready to eat foods seperately
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chilacates last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chilacates on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chilacates?
Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths use limitation” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Chilacates.
How does Chilacates compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?
Chilacates most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.
Has Chilacates' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chilacates have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chilacates 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 Chilacates inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chilacates is inspected around four times per year on average.
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