Jeanie Johnston Pub
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Jeanie Johnston Pub, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “controlling pests” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to the broader Jamaica Plain restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Send photo of updated sticker after cleaning.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing station. Discard sponges. Corrected on site.
590.004/4-101.16-C
95
Aug 21, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked elbow pasta and grilled chicken stored in the refrigeration unit observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on active manegerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food equipment and refrigerator shelvings lined with aluminum foil. Discontinue.
590.004/4-101.11-C
78
Apr 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shelled eggs observed stored above RTE foods. Discontinue and keep raw foods separate from RTE foods. Corrected on site by PIC
590.003/3-302.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Containers with ready to eat food stored in the refrigeration unit observed without date marking. Provide made/discard
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
74
Oct 21, 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 ice machine observed soiled interior of food prep sink observed soiled exterior of sauce holder refrigeration unit observed soiled interior of deep freezer observed with heavy ice build up. Clean and sanitize all.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a irreversible thermometer for high temp dishmachine. Provide. Wash165F Rinse 186F -
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple shelvings in the kitchen area observed lined with aluminum foil. Discontinue
590.004/4-101.11-C
78
Jun 21, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 29, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken and raw hamburger patty stored above cooked pasta and black olives. (COS)
590.003/3-302.11-P
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink observed without proper air gap.Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temp bar dish machine unable to provide PH reading of sanitizer concentration. Repair.
590.004/4-501.116-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events available and in place.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometer available on site. Provide
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer for high temp dishmachine. Provide.Wash 163F Rinse 184F - okay. Wash and final gauges not registering properly at the low temp bar dishmachine. Repair.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live cockroach on premises. Provide current IPM report from licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate all food products and paper goods of the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all non working equipments and boxes stored in the basement area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food storage bins without lables. Provide labels.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide handwash sign to all the handsink observed missing handwash sign/ restrooms and kitchen handsink.
590.006/6-301.14-C
37
Nov 20, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: If adding a new food item to the menu that can be offered " under cooked " if requested - ensure to properly identify that food item with the proper disclosure / reminder as discussed during inspection
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Some evidence of rodent activity in the basment area as well as in the trash storage locations in the basement and alleyway - address as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the restaurant including underneath all in place cooking equipment as well as the basement stairway and floor itelf from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the rubber gaskets inside all under counter refrigeration / freezer units to remove all visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Replaced the compromised area above the lid of the ice machine to reduce potential dirt dust and loose debris from falling into the ice itself when the lid is opened
590.006/6-201.16-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No current food safety certificate on site - address as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods including boxes of fry oil off the floors of the kitchen basement walk-in unit and dry goods location a minimum of six inches as discussed so the floors can be cleaned properly and reduce potential splashes andf spills from soiled mop bucket water
590.003/3-305.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify all designayted hand sinks in the kitchen and behind the bar - clearly identify the " dump sink" as discussed as well
590.006/6-301.14-C
61
May 15, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue - purchasing foods from " Market Basket" and any other retail stores - professionally licensed wholesalers only
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove all compromised cutting boards and replace where needed
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent droppings in the basement - addtress immediately
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage especially in the basement areas
590.003/3-305.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trashand debris - keep lids on top and ensure they fit tightly
590.005/5-501.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of all cooking equipment on the cooking line from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer set up at the three bay sink - rewash all pand and set up properly as discussed
590.004/4-301.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the vents in the hood where needed - hood sticker will expire soon - ensure to address as discussed
590.004/4-202.18-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Expired food safety certificates on site - Address
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
52
Sep 23, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Address as we discussed during inspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exterior of all bulk food storage bins the small sliding top refrigerators and small freezer units as well as all the whire wooden shelving units in the storage room located in the basement from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-101.19-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed with seperate sanitizing stations available in raw food prep locations as well as for all ready to eat foods
590.003/3-304.14-C
Characteristics-single-service and single-use (c)
Inspector notes: Any straws that are available for self service at the bar area shall be individually wrapped to reduce potential contamination - removed during inspection
590.004/4-102.11-C
Equipment clothes washers dryers and storage cabinets contamination prevention location (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all napkins condiments and plastic cutlery are stored off the floors of the basement as well as in clean dry and safe location of the basement not stored under any drain / waste pipes or compromised locations
590.004/4-401.11-C1
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose debris and unused equipment where needed in the basement - ensure all full and / or empty CO-2 tanks are properly achored at all times to reduce potential accidents and contamination
590.006/6-501.114-C
70
Sep 16, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Address as we discussed during inspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Some evidece of insects down in the basment where the glycose machine and plastyic tubingis running from the beer taps soda lines and dish machines - contact pest control company and provide an IPM report as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exterior of all bulk food storage bins the small sliding top refrigerators and small freezer units as well as all the whire wooden shelving units in the storage room located in the basement from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-101.19-C
Characteristics-single-service and single-use (c)
Inspector notes: Any straws that are available for self service at the bar area shall be individually wrapped to reduce potential contamination - removed during inspection
590.004/4-102.11-C
Equipment clothes washers dryers and storage cabinets contamination prevention location (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all napkins condiments and plastic cutlery are stored off the floors of the basement as well as in clean dry and safe location of the basement not stored under any drain / waste pipes or compromised locations
590.004/4-401.11-C1
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose debris and unused equipment where needed in the basement - ensure all full and / or empty CO-2 tanks are properly achored at all times to reduce potential accidents and contamination
590.006/6-501.114-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed with seperate sanitizing stations available in raw food prep locations as well as for all ready to eat foods
590.003/3-304.14-C
64
Aug 24, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: When finished with in use wiping cloths keep stored in the sanitizing solution and / or stored properly in a designated linen bag as discussed during inspection
590.004/4-901.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration and freezer units where needed from visible spills stains amndf soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all designated hand sinks behind then bar as well as in the kitchen are clearly identied to reduce potential confusion from prep sinks and dump simks
590.006/6-301.14-C
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jeanie Johnston Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jeanie Johnston Pub on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jeanie Johnston Pub?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Jeanie Johnston Pub.
How does Jeanie Johnston Pub compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?
Jeanie Johnston Pub most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.
Has Jeanie Johnston Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jeanie Johnston Pub have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jeanie Johnston Pub 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 Jeanie Johnston Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jeanie Johnston Pub is inspected around three times per year on average.
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