Hills Deli
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Hills Deli, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 23, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls and ceilings attachments” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average is 83, putting Hills Deli squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen ceiling fan observed with dust build up. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.17-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor throughout the facility (kitchen prep area warewashing dinning room) observed in need of deep cleaning. Provide cleaning
590.006/6-201.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mice activity (droppings) observed on lower storage shelvings and floor in the dinning area. Clean to remove PIC to provide current IPM report from licenced exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Basement area observed in need of cleaning/ organization. Clean and organize
590.006/6-501.114-C
82
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
3 major violations.
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(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide active managerial control/
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple mice doppings observed on the floor under microwave station. 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 handsinks observed blocked by kitchen tongs and dishes scrubbies. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time to prevent contaminations by hands. Corrected on site Observed additional hand washing by different staff
590.005/5-205.11-PF
74
Oct 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple mice droppings observed on the floor and kitchen bottom shelvings. Clean and sanitize to remove. Provide current IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of multiple refrigeration unit observed soiled from visible food spills and splas interior of deep freezer observed with heavy ice build up flat grilled observed soiled. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
86
Jun 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 17, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of microwave observed soiled interior of dishmachine observed soiled interior house freezer observed soiled chest freezer observed with heavy ice build up interior of egg holder refrigerator observed soiled. Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food stored in the refrigerator unit observed wihout date marking. Provide. Per CFPM food is made daily in the morning.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired 5.6.24. Provide updated sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
78
May 5, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Some menu itemsm are missing the disclosure / reminder on the [ such as the breakfast sirloin steak ] address as discussed ]
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove compromised cutting board on the prep table in the kitchen / prep area
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide as discussed
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Keep mops elevated off the floors after use
590.006/6-501.16-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: A dedicated area for the slop sink needs to be provided as we discussed
590.005/5-203.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the kitchen from visible food spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove the visible collection of dust on the fan blades on the ceiling above the prep table in the kitchen
590.006/6-201.17-C
58
Feb 10, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all designated hand sinks are properly identified as such " Hand Washing Only " - clearly identify each basin of the three bay sink as discussed to reduce potential confusion
590.006/6-301.14-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all plumbing pipes under the hand sinks and three bay sink from all grease and grime buiukd up
590.006/6-501.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all exposed wooden surfaces are sealed in the kitchen / prep areas - exposed wooden surface sare absorbant and can poytentially harbor pests odors and soils - address
590.004/4-101.19-C
86
Aug 24, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food labels (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify each bulk food storage container to properly identify the contents such as [ flour - sugar - salt ]
590.003/3-602.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all in use mops and brooms are stored elevated off the floors after each use to reduce potential rodent activity in the neighborhood
590.006/6-501.16-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: When storing 50 pound bags of potatoes discontinue storing them directly on the floor especially by the rear door to reduce potential contamination
590.003/3-302.11-C
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hills Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hills Deli on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hills Deli?
Across the inspection record, “walls and ceilings attachments” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hills Deli.
How does Hills Deli compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?
Hills Deli most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jamaica Plain average of 83.
Has Hills Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hills Deli have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hills Deli 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 Hills Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hills Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.
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