J. Pace & Son Uptown
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
43
Score
J. Pace & Son Uptown appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to eight violations.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces”, which has been cited two times.
J. Pace & Son Uptown's latest score of 43 falls below the Boston average of 86. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed grab and go fruit cups stored at checkout on top of ice @ 50F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below by submerging product in ice. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soils inside 4 door refrigerated unit in catering area; spills on floor inside walk in freezer; soils on bulk containers inside kitchen; soiled knives stored at sandwich stations and soils inside 6 drawer refrigerated unit @ grill. Thoroughly clean all stated equipment with frequency to eliminate soils / spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed grab n go cookies at checkout counter for self service without labels. Provide labels for all grab and go items and include minimum requirements such as ingredients
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat food items stored inside walk in cooler held over 24hrs without date marking. Discussed with PIC to provide date marking on all ready to eat foods stored/held in refrigerated units over 24hr
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer setup in buckets throughout service areas nor kitchen. Instructed PIC to ensure all locations are properly setup with sanitizer and tested to met required measurements. COS
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables in kitchen. Remove and maintain wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles @ sandwich station and grill station stored unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food items stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy scorn cutting boards within cooking station. Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food boxes stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Remove and maintain all foods properly stored at least 6" off the floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired December 2025. PIC confirmed scheduled cleaning 1/20/26
590.006/6-501.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris underneath fryers inside kitchen. Clean to remove all debris and maintain clean
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Aug 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Ready to eat foods/cut romaine lettuce stored on the bottom shelf.Remove and store all RTE foods on the top shelf
590.003/3-302.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towel at the hand sink in the prep area.Provide COS by the PIC
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted several cookies and pre-packaged food missing labelling requirements at grab and go area.Provide proper labelling requirements
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Noted several open refrigerators missing internal thermometer.Provide
590.004/4-204.112-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths on the sandwich station and prep area.Discontinue and store in a sanitizer
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labelling on all squeeze bottles on the sandwich station.
590.003/3-302.12-C
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Mar 20, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine inside heavily soiled with pink spots.Clean
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mice dropings under the shelves in the dry storage. Clean and provide current pest report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: Missing labels on the squeeze bottles. Provide
590.003/3-601.11-C
Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Personal items stored with single use items. Remove and store in lockers
590.006/6-501.110-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling in the kitchen heavily soiled. Clean
590.006/6-501.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters heavily soiled. Clean
590.006/6-501.14-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Missing tiles on the floor infront of the delivery entrance door. Repair
590.006/6-101.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily scored. Replace/Resurface
590.004/4-501.12-C
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Jun 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Handling prohibition-animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed customer come into establishment with a dog. Multiple staff members observed and did not address if the animal was a service dog. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-403.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food soils inside of mutiple refrigeration units. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings behind multiple refrigeration and packaged shelving units. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-C
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Mar 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing irreversable thermometer for high temp machine. Replace
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils on top of dishmachine. Clean to remove. Heavy dust build up on paper towel dispenser next to dish machine. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks observed with heavy soils. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
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May 22, 2023
Routine
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Online breakfast menu missing consumer advisory for eggs cooked to order. provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. provide active managerial control. Apply for retail food permit email isdhealth@boston.gov
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator for high temp dish machine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Digital read thermometer gauge on high temp dish machine is not displaying a final rinse temperature. Repair.
590.004/4-204.115-PF
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May 8, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Grilled chicken 123F. Product removed from service and reheated to above 165F.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Poor handwashing practices observed during inspection. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.12-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple pans and containers of prepared foods stored in walkin cooler not date marked. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Online breakfast menu missing consumer advisory for eggs cooked to order. provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Digital read thermometer gauge on high temp dish machine is not displaying a final rinse temperature. Repair.
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator for high temp dish machine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Knives in service line handsink. COS.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Water damaged ceiling tile closest to window in back storage area. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Nov 8, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken cutlet cooking at ambient room temperature is 70F. Product made one hour prior moved to walkin cooler to expidite cooling process. Initiate cooling process when temperature reaches 135F after cooking.
590.003/3-501.14-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Grilled chicken in cambro unit at service line is 106F. Product made one hour prior removed from service and reheated to above 165F. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Double doors in back area with voids where doors meet and at threshold. Seal with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Some food employees observed without hair restraints. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Commercially ROP packaged salmon offered for retail sale in defrosted state in package. Discontinue. Product voluntarily discarded.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: Dish machine is inoperable. Make all necessary repairs.
590.004/4-501.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors of visible soils in back area under shelving.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was J. Pace & Son Uptown last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J. Pace & Son Uptown on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J. Pace & Son Uptown?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at J. Pace & Son Uptown.
How does J. Pace & Son Uptown compare to other restaurants in Boston?
J. Pace & Son Uptown most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has J. Pace & Son Uptown's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at J. Pace & Son Uptown have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at J. Pace & Son Uptown 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 J. Pace & Son Uptown inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, J. Pace & Son Uptown is inspected around three times per year on average.
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