Ideal Cafe & Pizza

484 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Pizza

Last inspected: Jun 12, 2024

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, Ideal Cafe & Pizza has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 12, 2024. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 12 violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

Across the inspection history, “hand drying provision” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 83, which Ideal Cafe & Pizza's 41 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 12, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 12 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: At front counter found pizza unit running high at 47F. PIC will need to keep the lid down to help monitor temperatures. Food must be store at or below 41F.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sinks did not have paper towles. Please provide paper towels at all hand sinks. If towel holder does not work get a new one.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

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

Inspector notes: At this time the owner of the shop was not here. She was working. The PIC will need to address all violations and repairs before re-inspection. A deep cleaning is need.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Prep / warewashing area is a small area. Hand sink and three bay sink can not be blocked with meat slicer on prep table. As discussed move slicer to small prep table and use movable table as a prep table as long as it not blocking sinks.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Food temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to have a food thermometer on nhand at all time to check food temperatures.

590.004/4-302.12-PF

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to address the peeling paint on the ceiling above three bay sink. Replace missing floor tiles at front counter. If back door is going to be open a sceen door will need to be installed Handle to walk in unit in the basement will not stay closed. Repair.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide an equipment thermometer for each refrigertor in the location

590.004/4-204.112-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood filters on cooking line very soiled with dust and grease build up. Clean to remove. Also the hood expired in Dec 2023. Hood must be cleaned right away.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: The floor under and behind cooking equipment will need to be cleaned. Heavy build up of grime.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: Discontinue to thaw at room temperature. Thaw the day before in refrigerator.

590.003/3-501.13-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: At this time the Food Safety Certificate posted is for an employee that left. Please provide a Food safety and Allergen certificate for a staff member at the location full time.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Provide a wiping cloth bucket at front counter and prep are ato store wiping clothes.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Feb 15, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No vomit/diarrea kit onsite - Provide

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Dust accumulation above pizza oven on exhaust pipe - Clean to remove dust

590.004/4-602.13-C

Feb 14, 2023

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Food temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Thermometers not available to check temperatures. provide

590.004/4-302.12-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Paper towels missing from dispenser. Provide Hand sink blocked with equipment. Assure access to all handsinks.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: RTE foods with no labels or date on packaging. Provide

590.003/3-501.17-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No certified food protection manager on site or valid certification Provide current certification or verficiation of enrollment. Certificate exp 7/22

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Sep 27, 2022

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: RTE foods with no labels or date on packaging. Provide

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Food temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Thermometers not available to check temperatures. provide

590.004/4-302.12-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Paper towels missing from dispenser. Provide Hand sink blocked with equipment. Assure access to all handsinks.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No certified food protection manager on site or valid certification Provide current certification or verficiation of enrollment. Certificate exp 7/22

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ideal Cafe & Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ideal Cafe & Pizza on file is from Jun 12, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ideal Cafe & Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “hand drying provision” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ideal Cafe & Pizza.

How does Ideal Cafe & Pizza compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?

Ideal Cafe & Pizza most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.

Has Ideal Cafe & Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ideal Cafe & Pizza have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Ideal Cafe & Pizza 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.

How often is Ideal Cafe & Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ideal Cafe & Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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