Eugene O' Neills
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Eugene O' Neills has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 9, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “outer openings protected”, which has been cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Jamaica Plain restaurant, which scores around 83. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Kitchen dish machine not testing for chlorine sanitizer. Service machine as needed to test at 50ppm. Sanitize all dishes in 3 compartment sink.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Daylight visible under back door. Install door sweep to prevent pests from entering.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Hard cooked eggs stored in water. Discontinue storing eggs in water. Water can increase bacterial load.
590.003/3-303.12-C
78
Aug 1, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: multiple rodent droppins observed on the floor and storage room shelvings. Clean to remove Increase pest control visits recommended. PIC to provide current detailed IPM report to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door giving access to the kitchen area observed without a door sweep. Provide potential entry point for pests.
590.006/6-202.15-C
90
Jun 27, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of foods stored in various refrigeration unit observed without date marking. Per PIC foods were prep the night before and some today. Provide made/discard date before storing
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live mice observed running accross the kitchen floor multiple rodent droppins observed on the floor and storage room shelvings. Clean to remove Increase pest control visits recommended. PIC to provide current detailed IPM report to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide active manegerial control and train staff on violations noted
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main handsink observed blocked by dishes. Discontinue maintain accessible to prevent contamination by hands. Corrected on site
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: multiple rodent droppins observed on the floor and storage room shelvings. Clean to remove Increase pest control visits recommended. PIC to provide current detailed IPM report to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board observed soiled. Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-501.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Portion cup observed stored inside salsa container in the open case refrigerator. Discontinue provide handle utensils
590.003/3-304.12-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door giving access to the kitchen area observed without a door sweep. Provide potential entry point for pests.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor throughtout the establishment under equipment behind fryolator and upstairs in the bar area observed heavily soiled by food crumbs visble dry spills loose debris and stagnant water. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Jun 6, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide active manegerial control and train staff on violations noted
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live mice observed running accross the kitchen floor multiple rodent droppins observed on the floor and storage room shelvings. Clean to remove Increase pest control visits recommended. PIC to provide current detailed IPM report to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main handsink observed blocked by dishes. Discontinue maintain accessible to prevent contamination by hands. Corrected on site
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of foods stored in various refrigeration unit observed without date marking. Per PIC foods were prep the night before and some today. Provide made/discard date before storing
590.003/3-501.17-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Portion cup observed stored inside salsa container in the open case refrigerator. Discontinue provide handle utensils
590.003/3-304.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor throughtout the establishment under equipment behind fryolator and upstairs in the bar area observed heavily soiled by food crumbs visble dry spills loose debris and stagnant water. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door giving access to the kitchen area observed without a door sweep. Provide potential entry point for pests.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board observed soiled. Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-501.12-C
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Oct 18, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple rodent dropping under dish machine. Provide crurrent detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-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 earlier today 10.18.24 Provide date marking with made/discard date.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
82
Jun 14, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
Warewashing machine data plate operation specifications (c)
Inspector notes: No data plate information on dishroom dishmachine. Temperature gauges without temperature requirements posted. Provide.
590.004/4-204.113-C
82
May 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedure for vomit and diarrheal clean up events on site. Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple rodent dropping on top of kitchen dish machine on clean dishes and under dish machine. Provide crurrent IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean and santize all dishes with visible rodent droppings clean and sanitize interior of ice machine and ice machine filter clean and sanitize interior and exterior of dish machine clean and sanitize interor of bar refrigerator.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar dishmachine unable to dispense sanitizer. Repair. All bar dishes to be washed downstairs until repair is done.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: :No irreversible thermometer. Provide. Wash and final gauges not registering properly. Repair.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tile missing on top of ice machine. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Anchor all loose CO-2 tanks scattered throughout the basement.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Multiples employee belonging observed stored on top of food items and paper goods. Discontinue.
590.006/6-501.110-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board observed soiled. Clean or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Warewashing machine data plate operation specifications (c)
Inspector notes: No data plate information on dishroom dishmachine. Temperature gauges without temperature requirements posted. Provide.
590.004/4-204.113-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without lables. Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Mops stored in dirty water. Elevate to hang dry.
590.006/6-501.16-C
37
Dec 12, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods offered under cooked such as [ eggs any style -steak - hamburgers - cerviche - oysters ] have a disclosure / reminder to ensure customers are aware that these items can be prepared under cooked as discussed
590.003/3-603.11-PF
90
Oct 26, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods offered under cooked such as [ eggs any style -steak - hamburgers - cerviche - oysters ] have a disclosure / reminder to ensure customers are aware that these items can be prepared under cooked as discussed
590.003/3-603.11-PF
90
Mar 10, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: New mwnea do not have the proper consumer advisory - address on all menu items offered under cooked
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Closing toilet room doors (c)
Inspector notes: Address
590.006/6-501.19-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all designated hand sinks are clearly and properly identifird as discussed "Hand Washing Only "
590.006/6-301.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: En sure food safety certificate sare on site for chef and PIC
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Thawing out frozen fish at room temperature - discontinue and thaw as discussed
590.003/3-501.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors throughout the basement from all loose debris and visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Anchor all loose CO-2 tanks scattered throughout the basement
590.006/6-501.114-C
67
Oct 26, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clesn to remove all loose trash and debris scatterered arounfd the trash receptacles dumpster location.
590.005/5-501.15-C
95
Jun 9, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure the new menu has the correct disclosure / reminder where needed on foods that are offered undercooked
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices food-accuracy (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure there is an operating food thermometer on site
590.004/4-203.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all areas of the restaurant from visible dirt dust and debris
590.006/6-201.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Enclose remaining sections of the exposed mop sink
590.005/5-203.13-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify the hand sinks as discused with " Hand washing only"
590.006/6-301.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post copies of your food safety and allergen awareness certificates as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all trash receptacles have tight fitting lids on them
590.005/5-501.15-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Plug in all equipment that has been disconnected from last year to ensure all equipment is operating properly and safely
590.004/4-201.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Replace mising vents in the hood where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eugene O' Neills last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eugene O' Neills on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eugene O' Neills?
Across the inspection record, “outer openings protected” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Eugene O' Neills.
How does Eugene O' Neills compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?
Eugene O' Neills most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.
Has Eugene O' Neills' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eugene O' Neills have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Eugene O' Neills 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 Eugene O' Neills inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Eugene O' Neills is inspected around three times per year on average.
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