First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain

633 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

American

Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain, the earliest from 2022. On Dec 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Ventilation hood systems filters” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain scores about where you'd expect for a Jamaica Plain restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 1, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Package integrity (pf)

Inspector notes: On the can good shelf I found some cans with dents. PIC will need to remove any cans that have dents that could compromise the food inside.

590.003/3-202.15-PF

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters and the hood sticker is expired. Nov 2025. Please have this cleaned or a date when it will be cleaned.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Please clean the interior of the two door refrigerator to the left of the stove.

590.004/4-202.16-C

May 9, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the heat and Ac vent on cooking line of dust build up.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to patch the window leadge in the kitchen.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Oct 30, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hoos filters on the cooking line.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Apr 19, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters and have the hood cleaned. Hood sticker expired in Feb 2024

590.004/4-202.18-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: General cleaning of the interior of the refrigerators. Clean shelf above three bay and dishwasher.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Nov 28, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

(c)(2) (3) and (17) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: After interviewing Certified manager hasnt trained staff on employee requirement for reporting symptoms conditions exclusion and restrictions Train staff.

590.002/2-102.11-PF

Mar 17, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 7, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Person in Charge (PIC) not available today to review training for cooking and cooling temperatures for meal delivery program. No restroom access inside building for volunteer staff. Discontinue use of porta potty and provide access.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Handwashing sinks installation (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink-hot water 90F. Must be minimum of 100F.

590.005/5-202.12-PF

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Leaking Dish machine was replaced but not yet operational.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Ensure proper frequency of cleaning.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Nov 25, 2022

Routine

5 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: No irreversable warewash thermometer for hot water final rinse temperature on dish machine - Provide

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Food temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No food thermometer - Provide.

590.004/4-302.12-PF

Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)

Inspector notes: Dishmachine detergent hand fed. Must provide automated detergent dispensing.

590.004/4-204.117-PF

Handwashing sinks installation (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink-hot water 94F. Must be minimum of 100F.

590.005/5-202.12-PF

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

Inspector notes: Person in Charge (PIC) not monitoring holding cooking and cooling temperatures for meal delivery program. No restroom access inside building for volunteer staff. Discontinue use of porta potty and provide access.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Dishmachine leaking-Repair. Wash 150F-OK. Final Rinse 180F registers 174F at the plate. Refrigerator in kitchen 45F. Ensure operational at or below 41F. No TCS foods in unit at the time of inspection.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Replace or resurface heavily scored cuting boards.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Ensure proper frequency of cleaning.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Remove foil from utensil drawer. Maintain clean smooth durable surface.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Aug 1, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain?

Across the inspection record, “ventilation hood systems filters” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain.

How does First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?

First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jamaica Plain average of 83.

Has First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain 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 First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain is inspected around three times per year on average.

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