J. P. Seafood Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
78
Score
J. P. Seafood Cafe appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 15, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food storage prohibited areas”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other Jamaica Plain restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection Letter of gaurantee were from 2024. Address and provide an up to date letter and have on site for review by the City of Boston Health Department.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Cooked shrimp Tempura observed cooliing in a tighly wrapped hotel pan in the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place to meet the required time and temperature requirements.
590.003/3-501.15-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of foods observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in coolers. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
78
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of the dishwasher (top)
590.004/4-202.16-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have a sanitizer bucket for staff in kitchen.
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store tongs on oven door handle.
590.003/3-304.12-C
86
Mar 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in kitchen blocked with a cart. PIC removed review with staff to wash hands in the hand sink only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store tongs on oven door handle.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please discontinue to store product on the floor in the walk in freezer. Must be on a shelf off the floor 6 inches.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will review with staff not to use a trash barrel to hold large bowls while doing prep. Provide a table or work space.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters on cooking line will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker good until April 2025
590.004/4-202.18-C
74
May 9, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store product on the floor in the walk in.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Please provide a wiping coth bucket for kitchen. Sushi had one set up.
590.003/3-304.14-C
90
Oct 24, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap / indirect waste drain for sushi prep sink.
590.005/5-402.11-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of employees washing hands. Sinks dry blocked with equipment some without soap / paper towels. Corrected (COS) during inspection.
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Rice stored in walkin for 2 days 44F-45F. Discarded by PIC. Squid 53F tofu 45F kimchi 46F sproiuts (stored above th fill line) 46F octopus 46F tuna 50F shrimp 50F salmon 45F fish roe 47F dried tofu 44F.Foods were prepped 30 minutes earlier and not chilled or were stored in refrigerated unit 44F for less than 4 hours. Foods removed to chill in colder unit.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Three different species of raw fish stored together. Store propely separated.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Breading containers soiled knife rack soiled ice machine in kitchen soiled. Shelving in the walkin soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap available at rear prep and bar stations.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Discontinue placing barrels and other equipment in front of hand sinks.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Employees not monitored for hand washing prepped /cooked foods not properly cooled illness policy incomplete and other retraining required as stated for violations noted.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Advisory does not identify which foods are raw; only states offered under cooked. Provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temperature dish machine not registering 160F at the plate. Temperature gauge not operating properly. Do not use until repaired.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Foods placed to chill after prep are tightly wrapped. Rice in deep container stored to cool in walkin. Discontinue. Retrain on proper cooling methods.
590.003/3-501.15-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles without labels. Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Two door refrigerator registers 44F. Repair. Discontinue storing foods in units unless maitained at or below 41F.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under cookline and pipes behind with grease and soils. Exterior of the two door refrigerated unit in basement Floor of walkin soiled. Clean to remove. Top of grease container soiled.Clean to remove.Paper towels used to line shelves.Remove paper towels from shelving where glassware is stored and maintain clean.
590.004/4-602.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Broken plastic spoons stored on top of fish roe in container. Remove and provide proper storage / utensil.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Dry goods removed from cartons stored under sewage pipes. Store protected or remove.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Fish wapped in paper towels. Discontinue. Use food grade wrap to store.
590.003/3-307.11-C
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Sep 7, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory missing from the online menu.Provide the proper disclosure & reminder Consumer advisory on paper menu missing the disclosure & asterisks at some menu items. Provide the proper disclosure stating"these items are served raw/undercooked or cooked to order. (*) all necessary items
590.003/3-603.11-PF
90
Oct 26, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food Safety Course for the re-inspection.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of seafood and other foods observed being stored on the ground lf the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
86
Apr 13, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: They are making kimchi on site and extending the shelf life of the item by keeping the prepared kimchi for a few weeks. Submit recipes and procedures for the preparation of kimchi to the health department for approval.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was J. P. Seafood Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J. P. Seafood Cafe on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J. P. Seafood Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food storage prohibited areas” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at J. P. Seafood Cafe.
How does J. P. Seafood Cafe compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?
J. P. Seafood Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.
Has J. P. Seafood Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at J. P. Seafood Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at J. P. Seafood Cafe 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. Seafood Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, J. P. Seafood Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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