J.P. Licks @ Boylston St.

1106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

J.P. Licks @ Boylston St. appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Apr 29, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.

“Controlling pests” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average is 86, putting J.P. Licks @ Boylston St. squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 29, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Mice droppings on floor under shelving in dry storage area behind walk in cooled. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Food soils and debris on walk in freezer floor. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Oct 24, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy activity of fruit flies. Provide service with pest control.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy food soils on the counter of coffee machine. Clean to remove

590.004/4-602.13-C

Apr 30, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floors in the walk in refrigeration/freezer units to remove food debris/soils.

590.006/6-501.13-C

Intensity-lighting (c)

Inspector notes: Interior light not operating.Replace bulb/repair

590.006/6-303.11-C

Nov 21, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty - Ware washing area

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No hand cleaser at hand sink behind counter - Corrected on site

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution

590.003/3-304.14-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restraint

590.002/2-402.11-C

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: No cover for trash receptacle in bathroom

590.005/5-501.17-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Trash area: Drain in pavement of ground in the outside of trash/dumpster area clogged and overflowing

590.006/6-501.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Ceiling vent dusty in bathroom Floors windows and attachments dusty being walk in unit Soils on floor in walk in unit

590.006/6-201.11-C

Covering receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Outside trash area Grate to trash area open All dumpsters tops are open

590.005/5-501.113-C

Apr 19, 2024

Routine

4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No written instructions and kit missing items I provided the written instructions and reviewed kit requirement during inspection

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Assignment (pf)

Inspector notes: No proof of a full time on site certified food protection manager

590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Prepackaged cupcakes on counter for customer Grab and Go are not labeled per code

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispensers not working at both hand sinks (ware washing and serving line)

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restraint

590.002/2-402.11-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: No lab reports for both soft service machines - Product must be tested monthly no lab report on site and must be submitted to the Health Division

590.003/3-307.11-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Rust on exterior of grease trap Rust on wire shelving in ware washing area Rust on floor in walk in unit

590.006/6-501.11-C

May 17, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Re-attach the missing soap dispenser at the hand sink.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Jan 12, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 7, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Interior of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the walk in freezer floor to remove debis.

590.006/6-501.13-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the cold brew unit to remove spills. Clean the excess coffee ground from the counter

590.004/4-601.11-C

Apr 20, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Clean under the storage shelving to remove food debris.

590.006/6-501.12-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was J.P. Licks @ Boylston St. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at J.P. Licks @ Boylston St. on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at J.P. Licks @ Boylston St.?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at J.P. Licks @ Boylston St..

How does J.P. Licks @ Boylston St. compare to other restaurants in Boston?

J.P. Licks @ Boylston St. most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.

Has J.P. Licks @ Boylston St.'s inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at J.P. Licks @ Boylston St. have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at J.P. Licks @ Boylston St. 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. Licks @ Boylston St. inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, J.P. Licks @ Boylston St. is inspected around two times per year on average.

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