Jp Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 31, 2025
90
Score
Jp Kitchen has been inspected 11 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 31, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around 12 violations to closer to 16 violations.
Across the inspection history, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jamaica Plain restaurant scores 83. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 31, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment main door observed missing a door sweep . Provide
590.006/6-202.15-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main handsink faucet observed not dispensing hot water. Repair Other handsinks observed dispensing hot water.
590.005/5-205.15-C
90
Jan 23, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 24 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed gloved hands in contact with soiled surfaces not changed between tasks. PIC to retrain staff on glove usage
590.003/3-304.15-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw meat observed stored above RTE foods . Discontinue and maintain separated.
590.003/3-302.11-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed staff removing rodent droppings with bare hands and proceed to wipe hands on her clothes . Advised staff to wash hands and remove the sweater she use to wipe her hands on. CFPM to retrain staff on when to wash hands.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Degreaser/ chlorine stored on shelf with dry foods. Remove and store properly.
590.007/7-201.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to retrain all staff on all the violations noted on the report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment shall implement a regular cleaning schedule for the location Establishment shall have weekly pest control treament at the location .
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Surfaces throughout the establishment with heavy encrusted soils and food splashes Areas include but not limited to: All walls in back prep All shelving in back prep and service areas All cabinets including inside doors and handles All refrigeration/ walk in including interiors doors and handles Interior and exterior of microwave. exterior of rice cooker in between equipments knives on racks bbq machine cook line/cook range observed heavily soiled Exteriors of all sinks including the prep sink the 3 back sink and all handsinks. Floors throughout especially below equipment along walls and under warewashing sink with heavy soiled build up.Clean to remove. All areas shall be completely cleaned and a cleaning schedule shall be put into place at the location
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple droppings throughout the kitchen and basement are on top of shelvings under shelving on floors on tops of canned food inside boxes of dry goods around hand sink and on top of rice cooker table. Clean and sanitize all surfaces. PIC to schedule pest control weekly to address and control vermin and to implement a daily cleaning schedule.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at the front of the house handsink - Provide/ maintain (Corrected on site)
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Self serve house made ice tea observed without proper label. Provide label.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Large quantity of foods stored in the refrigerator and walking unit observed without date marking . Provide made/discard date PIC voluntarily discard foods he was unable to provide a made date.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all visible soiled from food spills aluminum foil being used to line shelving units in the kitchen .
590.004/4-101.11-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple broken tofu containers used to stored RTE foods. Discontinue
590.004/4-201.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple boxes of foods stored in the walkin observed stored on the floor. Elevate/organize walkin
590.003/3-305.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic containers used to scoop food from bulk and cooked rice dispensing utensils stored in stagnat water . Discontinue and provide scoop with handle to provide contamination by hands
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles condiment containers at cook line and foods stored in bulks observed without lables. Provide lables when removed from orignal containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of foods observed stored in the refrigerator and walkins without cover. Provide and maintain.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood system observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 1.30.25
590.004/4-202.18-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigerations unit observed without conspicious thermomether . Provide and maintain.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several cutting boards on site observed heavily soiled. Replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main handsink faucet observed not dispensing hot water. Repair Other handsinks observed dispensing hot water.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment main door observed missing a door sweep . Provide
590.006/6-202.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Large quantity of single use containers and tomato paste can observed stored throughout the kitchen and basement area. Discontinue ti prevent pest harborage.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Mop and brooms stored on the floor in the back prep- Store properly
590.006/6-501.113-C
14
Sep 30, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 22 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Diced boneless spareribs temperature 67F raw shrimp 47 cooked chicken 48F stored in line refrigerator. PIC voluntarily discarded all products and pulled new product from walking unit at 36 thermometer located inside. Products at 36F-38F. Retrain staff to monitor accurate temp. Corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed staff leaving kitchen area and went outside and then inside the kitchen to prepping food without washing hands first. Staff to wash hands whenever they switch task to prevent contamination by hands. Staff was advised to discard the product and wash his hands .
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Exterior of rice cooker interior and exterior of multiple refrigeration units observed soiled exterior of numerous storage bins observed heavily soiled cook range observed heavily soiled observed soiled interior of walkin shelves walls ceiling fan. Shelving in kitchen and walking areas observed soioled. interior of all chest refrigerator unit observed with heavy ice build interior and exterior of microwave observed soiled interior and around warewashing sink observed soiled and exterior of condments containers observed soiled. Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Restroom observed without paper towels. Provide means to drying hands.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedures and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Provide .
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiples rodent droppings observed on kitchen shelvings. Clean and sanitize to remove. PIC to email current IPM report from a licensed exterminator @ : inca.prince@boston.gov.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge must be properly trained to monitor hand washing understand proper procedures for manual ware washing of equipment ensure proper cleaning methods and frequency for clean in place of food and non food contact surfaces r cold holding cooling methods handwashing and risk factors. Certified Manager must retrain all staff on all violations noted.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of food stored in the refrigeration unit observed without date marking. Per PIC foods were prep earlier today and the night before 9.29.24 Provide date marking with made/discard date.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Customer restroom observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed floor under all equipments inside walkins and under warewashing sink with heavy soiled build up.Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Single use plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. . Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination by hand.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple boxes of raw chicken and buckets of foods observed stored on the floor inside walking unit. Discontinue/ elevate
590.003/3-305.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple bags of frozen foods observed stored on the floor inside walkin freezer. Discontinue. (COS)
590.003/3-307.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed aluminum foil use to line equipment. Discontinue
590.004/4-101.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove. Hood sticker expires 10/31/24
590.004/4-202.18-C
Ventilation hood systems drip prevention (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent observed dripping oil on the backsplash and equipment. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-204.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: 2 door refrigeration unit observed temperature 62F. Repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Basement ceiling tile observed in poor condition. Repair.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of foods observed stored in the refrigeration unit without proper cover. Provide cover
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple condiment containers at cook line observed without identification labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of Ice tea per PIC observed without labels stored in the refrigerator for sales. Discontinue
590.003/3-601.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Both kitchen and basement area observed clutter by empty buckets boxes and empty tomato paste can. Clean and organize to remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
20
May 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple rodent dropping observed downsrairs in the basment area. Email current IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
May 3, 2024
Routine
5 critical violations. 10 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 29 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee handling RTE food without gloves. Advised staff to discard the food and to wash hands. Tong was used to dispense the food.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food disposition (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food held for more than 24hours observed without date marking . Provide. Per PIC food was prep the night before and 3 hours prior today 5.3.24.
590.003/3-501.18-P
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Kichen main hand sink observed clogged. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-P
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Staff observed prep sink direct to waste. 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. Instructed CFPM to use prep sink upstairs that meets the code and regulation.
590.005/5-203.14-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed staff switching task without washing hands. 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) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: CFPM unable to demonstrate proper cleaning of equipment illness policy unknown not monitoring cleaning warewashing cold holding. CFPM to retrain all staff on all violations noted.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Self serve ice tea observed without proper label. Provide label.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Per CFPM staff uses 3bay sink to wash hands. Discontinue
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple rodent dropping observed downsrairs in the basment area. Email current IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towel available . Provide and maintain. (COS)
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed handsink without handsoap. Provide and maintain. (COS)
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: All 3 handsinks on premises observed blocked boxes and bags of paper goods. Discontinue
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean interior / exterior of door to BBQ oven to remove carbon build up and red visible spills clean interior / exterior of house refrigerator unit of food soils. Grease build up in interior fryer cabinet. Fryer basket with crusted food sides of cookline equipment with heavy soils. Interior of walkin shelves walls ceiling fan. Shelving in kitchen areas soiled. Interior of all chest refrigerator unit observed with heavy ice build up and food spills interior and exterior of microwave exterior of all bulk storage exterior of all buckets used as food storage Clean all equipment to remove. . Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: All cutting boards on site observed heavily soiled. Replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: Hood system observed missing parts. Repair
590.004/4-301.14-C
Ventilation hood systems drip prevention (c)
Inspector notes: Hood system observed heavily soiled and dripping oil. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-204.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: All refrigerations unit observed without conspicious thermomether . Provide and maintain.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all visibly soiled aluminum foil being used to line shelving units in the kitchen .
590.004/4-101.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple buckets food and bags of frozen meat observed stored on the floor inside the walkin unit. Discontinue
590.003/3-305.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic containers used to scoop food from bulk and cooked rice dispensing utensils stored in stagnat water . Discontinue and provide scoop with handle.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shrimp store in stagnant water inside the walkin. Discontinue.
590.003/3-303.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple condiment containers foods stored in bulks and squeeze at cook line observed without lables. Provide lables.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food observed stored in the refrigerator without cover. Provide and maintain.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: All handsink observed soiled restroom observed soiled and oderous. Clean and sanitze.
590.006/6-501.18-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Observed mop stored in stagnant soiled water. Discontinue.
590.006/6-501.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed floor under all equipments and under warewashing sink with heavy soiled build up.Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue reusing tomato can and fruit can to store foods.
590.004/4-502.13-C
9
Mar 31, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Conveying sewage (p)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove visible grease anf grime
590.005/5-402.13-P
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate all soiled and in use mops and brroms off the floors after use a minimum of six inches
590.006/6-501.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean vents in the hood where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all cooking equipment on the line where needed - clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer equipment - exterior of all bulk food storage bins from all visible food spilll
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris around the dumpster - keep lid tightly closed when not in use
590.005/5-501.15-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Repair broken glass door entering the facility
590.006/6-201.17-C
67
Nov 10, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw poultrfoods y and raw pork stored above ready to eat vegatables and cooked rice - discard all compromised
590.003/3-302.11-P
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken tenders are being partially cooked to 80F - 90F degrees - stored in plastic containers at room temperaure and cooked to oder when needed throughout the night - discard partially cooked tender as they have been out for an unknown time - cook to order starting from a raw state or fully cookand hot hold at 135F or above -cook fully - cool properly - and re-cook to 165F
590.003/3-401.14-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Deep lacerations in several cutting boards that cannot be cleaned properly - remove and replace if needed
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly label all bulk food containers to identify the contents
590.003/3-302.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean vents in the hood where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Warewashing machines internal baffles (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing baffle
590.004/4-204.114-C
Microwave ovens (c)
Inspector notes: Clean in side the microwaves from all visible food spills
590.004/4-501.13-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Enclose both sides of the mop sink
590.005/5-203.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors walls and ceiling tiles where needed frm all visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all personal belongings including clothing cell phones and hand bags in the food prep areas
590.006/6-501.114-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate all in use soiled mops off the floors when finished store in bleach and mop bucket
590.006/6-501.16-C
Closing toilet room doors (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all restroom doors are self closing - address where needed
590.006/6-501.19-C
43
Nov 4, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw poultrfoods y and raw pork stored above ready to eat vegatables and cooked rice - discard all compromised
590.003/3-302.11-P
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken tenders are being partially cooked to 80F - 90F degrees - stored in plastic containers at room temperaure and cooked to oder when needed throughout the night - discard partially cooked tender as they have been out for an unknown time - cook to order starting from a raw state or fully cookand hot hold at 135F or above -cook fully - cool properly - and re-cook to 165F
590.003/3-401.14-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Deep lacerations in several cutting boards that cannot be cleaned properly - remove and replace if needed
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean vents in the hood where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Warewashing machines internal baffles (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing baffle
590.004/4-204.114-C
Microwave ovens (c)
Inspector notes: Clean in side the microwaves from all visible food spills
590.004/4-501.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors walls and ceiling tiles where needed frm all visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all personal belongings including clothing cell phones and hand bags in the food prep areas
590.006/6-501.114-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate all in use soiled mops off the floors when finished store in bleach and mop bucket
590.006/6-501.16-C
Closing toilet room doors (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all restroom doors are self closing - address where needed
590.006/6-501.19-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly label all bulk food containers to identify the contents
590.003/3-302.12-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Enclose both sides of the mop sink
590.005/5-203.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: remove all unnecessary articles in rear of establishment.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: reseal rust om walkin door.
590.004/4-501.11-C
39
Apr 27, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Repair broken glass front door- visibly cracked throughout the entire front and can cause harm if the door is closed hard by the wind and / or customers Address - cover broken areas as discussed during inspection
590.006/6-201.17-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed so one sanitizing bucket is available for raw foods and another is available for ready to eat foods
590.003/3-304.14-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all wooden utensils with visible burn marks - hard wood only is allowed for cutting surfaces - wooden chop sticks are o.k for consumption
590.004/4-101.17-C
86
Apr 20, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)
Inspector notes: Partiall cooking raw boneless chicken ntenders and then leaving them out at room temperature to cook when ordered - either fully cook to 165F and maintain for hot holding at 135F and / or above - or cook to order at a minimum od 165F and / or above can also fully cook as discussed . cool down properly within the proper cooling perimeters and cold hold at 41F and / or below and then will need to reheat to a minimum of 165F
590.003/3-401.14-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Retail foods out for retail sale do not have any label of ingredients o identify the contents
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of food inside the hand sink in the kitchen that nis partially blocked with a shelving unit - address as discussed and maintain clean and clear as doscussed
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate all in use mops off the floors after use and when not in use
590.006/6-501.16-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: No hair restraints on several employees addressed immediately
590.002/2-402.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label to identify all bulk food containers to properly identify the contents
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Keep scoop for the ice nachine stored either inside the machine with handles facing forward or in a clean and dry location as discussed
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed so one sanitizing bucket is available for raw foods and another is available for ready to eat foods
590.003/3-304.14-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed - - raw foods and ready to eat foods seperately
590.003/3-304.14-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue the use of sponges
590.004/4-101.16-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all wooden utensils with visible burn marks - hard wood only is allowed for cutting surfaces - wooden chop sticks are o.k for consumption
590.004/4-101.17-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean vents in the hoo where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all ares inside the kitchen where needed from visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Repair broken glass front door- visibly cracked throughout the entire front and can cause harm if the door is closed hard by the wind and / or customers Address - cover broken areas as discussed during inspection
590.006/6-201.17-C
Designation-dressing areas and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Discarded personal clothing and belongins scattered throughlout the restaurant - maintain as discussed
590.006/6-305.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Some evidence of rodent activity in the rear of the restaurant - address
590.006/6-501.111-C
39
Apr 13, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Retail foods out for retail sale do not have any label of ingredients o identify the contents
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)
Inspector notes: Partiall cooking raw boneless chicken ntenders and then leaving them out at room temperature to cook when ordered - either fully cook to 165F and maintain for hot holding at 135F and / or above - or cook to order at a minimum od 165F and / or above can also fully cook as discussed . cool down properly within the proper cooling perimeters and cold hold at 41F and / or below and then will need to reheat to a minimum of 165F
590.003/3-401.14-PF
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of food inside the hand sink in the kitchen that nis partially blocked with a shelving unit - address as discussed and maintain clean and clear as doscussed
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean vents in the hoo where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: No hair restraints on several employees addressed immediately
590.002/2-402.11-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue the use of sponges
590.004/4-101.16-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label to identify all bulk food containers to properly identify the contents
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Keep scoop for the ice nachine stored either inside the machine with handles facing forward or in a clean and dry location as discussed
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed - - raw foods and ready to eat foods seperately
590.003/3-304.14-C
Designation-dressing areas and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Discarded personal clothing and belongins scattered throughlout the restaurant - maintain as discussed
590.006/6-305.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all ares inside the kitchen where needed from visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate all in use mops off the floors after use and when not in use
590.006/6-501.16-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Some evidence of rodent activity in the rear of the restaurant - address
590.006/6-501.111-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jp Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jp Kitchen on file is from Jan 31, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jp Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Jp Kitchen.
How does Jp Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?
Jp Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.
Has Jp Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jp Kitchen have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jp Kitchen 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 Jp Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jp Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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