J P Convenience Store

36 Gay Head St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited J P Convenience Store seven times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “characteristics-materials for construction and repair”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jamaica Plain restaurant scores 83. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard lining shelves in refrigerators. Discard cardboard. Use materials that are durable and cleanable.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Mar 13, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: Refrigeration unit shelving bserved lined with cardboard. Discontinue. Only one shelving was lined. Corrected on site by PIC

590.004/4-101.11-C

Mar 5, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: interior of 2 and 3 door refrigerator unit observed visible soiled slush dispenser observed observed visible soiled hand sink behing the counter observed soiled. Clean and sanitize.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: Remove aluminum foil being used to line refrigerator shelving units.

590.004/4-101.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple boxes of beverage stored on the ground. Elevate and discontinue .

590.003/3-305.11-C

Jul 3, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Do not allow customers to bring their pets into the store [ service animals only ] PIC can legally ask two questiomns pertaining to the issue -#1. Is that a service animal? - #2. What service does this animal provide ?

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose debris and broken equipmet in the basement area

590.006/6-501.114-C

Closing toilet room doors (c)

Inspector notes: Address as discussed

590.006/6-501.19-C

Toilets and urinals (c)

Inspector notes: Clean to remove visible soils and obnoxious odors

590.005/5-203.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean all shelving units in the groceyt aisles as well as the wooden shelves in the basement from visible food spills

590.004/4-602.13-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the basement staircase basement fllo as well as the floors in the grocery aisles from all visible soils

590.006/6-101.11-C

Jan 9, 2023

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Clean all pipes under the sinks - clean the visible drain pipe extending down into the ceiling of the store from apartments above from visible soils and debris

590.006/6-501.18-C

Outside receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Maintain clean as well as ensuring the lids are tight fitting when not in use

590.005/5-501.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the runners inside all multi door refrigeration / freezer units as well as all grocery aisle shelving units where needed from visible food spills stains and soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the store including the stairway leading towards the basement as well as the basement floors

590.006/6-101.11-C

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: Address

590.005/5-501.17-C

Sep 6, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the store from all visible food spills stains and soils - clean the walls underneath the window and drain pipe from all visible soils

590.006/6-201.11-C

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Elevate all foods off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage to reduce potential contamination

590.003/3-302.11-C

Apr 13, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Characteristics-single-service and single-use (p)

Inspector notes: Relocate plastic cups stored underneath the self service slich machine unprotected. Store inverted in another area clean to reduce potential contamination

590.004/4-102.11-P

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was J P Convenience Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at J P Convenience Store on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at J P Convenience Store?

Across the inspection record, “characteristics-materials for construction and repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at J P Convenience Store.

How does J P Convenience Store compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?

J P Convenience Store most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.

Has J P Convenience Store's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at J P Convenience Store have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at J P Convenience Store 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 J P Convenience Store inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, J P Convenience Store is inspected around two times per year on average.

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