Fritay Restaurant

656 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
African
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2023
22
Score
High Risk

With just one inspection in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 16, 2023. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. Note that Fritay Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 16, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Compared to other Jamaica Plain restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
6
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Observed pan of food in low boy refrigerator with heavy mold growth. Person in charge removed. Excess foods lefts from previous owner in freezer units. Remove all food from prior owner.
590.003/3-101.11-P
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap observed on prep sink drain line. Provide proper air gap at prep sink.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple live roaches under production line equiptment. Provide updated pest reports. Clean and sanitize area.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple chemical spray bottles without labels. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge did not know proper final cook temperature of chicken. Person in charge did not know proper cold holding temperature for salad ingredients. Review cooking and holding temperatures and train staff.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine observed soiled. Utensils stored in prep area are soiled to sight and touch. Clean to remove all soils. Discard utensils that are visably soiled.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple hand sinks are blocked. One in warewash area and one on production line. Remove all items blocking hand sink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Toilet tissue availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No toilet paper observed in employee bathroom. Provide.
590.006/6-302.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Repair door sweep on door to dumpster.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Using drain plugs (c)
Inspector notes: No drain plugs for three bay sink. Provide.
590.005/5-501.114-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Grease build up on hood filters. Clean to remove. Hood sticker is OK.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: No slotted drain board observed at location. Provide slotted drain board and plan for dirty and soiled items.
590.004/4-301.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Soap dispenser on production line is too far away from hand sink. Move closer to handwash sink.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple cutting boards that are heavily scored. Remove.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease build up on sides of fryolater. Food debris under all kitchen equiptment. Bottom of oven is soiled. Fry baskets are encrusted in food debris. Rotisserie oven is soiled with food debris. Bulk containers in dry storage are soiled to touch. Light in kitchen area are soiled with grease and dust build up. Frozen drink machines are soiled and sticky to touch. Under frozen beverage machines are heavily soiled. Under production line refrigeration is soiled. Ice build up in freezer unit. Remove Tubing in low boy refrigerator needs to be replaced. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Prep sink does not have working hot water. Repair as necessary. Multiple other sinks in establishment have working hot water.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wooden spice grinder is damaged and split. Discard.
590.004/4-101.17-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed pot with handle inside rice container. Removed.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Excess clutter and unused items observed in trash area. Remove all excess items.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Hole in wall on production line. Repair.
590.006/6-201.16-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fritay Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fritay Restaurant on file is from Mar 16, 2023. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Fritay Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?

Fritay Restaurant most recently scored 22 out of 100, which is lower than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Fritay Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.