J.P. Licks

Q: When was J.P. Licks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at J.P. Licks on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

Q: What is the most common violation at J.P. Licks?

Across the inspection record, “miscellaneous sources of contamination” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at J.P. Licks.

Q: How does J.P. Licks compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?

J.P. Licks most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.

Q: Has J.P. Licks' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at J.P. Licks have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

Q: What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at J.P. Licks means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

Q: How often is J.P. Licks inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, J.P. Licks is inspected around three times per year on average.

659 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited J.P. Licks 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 15, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Miscellaneous sources of contamination” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

J.P. Licks' latest score of 86 sits above the Jamaica Plain average of 83. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Hand sink located directly next to a preparation table storing to containers. Address and either relocate or provide a splash guard.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Vent located directly above the 3 bay sink on the second floor visibly soiled and a dustlike substance. Vent lo ated directkly before the walk-in cooler on the first floor with a dustlike substance. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Faucet to the hand sink in the womans restroom damaged. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Oct 10, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean up the ice build up in the walk in freezer an some dust built up on the condencer fan in the milk walk in. PIC stated that the freezers will be shut down and clean one at a time.

590.004/4-202.16-C

May 19, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: As discussed please clean up any ice build up in walk ins and ice cream on wrie shelves.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: As discussed please repair the holes in the wall in the hallway and the basement landing. The wall to the outside storage shed will also need to be repaired. PIC did stated that a work order has been put in for that already and should be fixed this week

590.006/6-101.11-C

Aug 16, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floors in walk in from spilt ice cream.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: As discussed please remove ice build up in freezers.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Feb 22, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: At this time Vanilla was off but Yogurt X was in use. PIC shut it down and will clean and have tested before going back to using it.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Location had a leak in the basement. The plumber did fix the leak and now the holes will need to be patched up.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Oct 17, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 7, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Vanilla soft serve machine with high coliform count in operation at time of inspection. Discontinue serving customers from machine until a new test shows safe levels of coliform- <50/g PIC stated machine was clean and sanitized this morning Commercially produced pasteurized product used

590.003/3-307.11-C

Mar 2, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the fan cover and the large white pipe in the walk in as discussed.

590.006/6-201.17-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to patch the wall that is peeling and breaking apart in stairway.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Please clean the floors in walk in under shelves of any debris or dry food.

590.006/6-201.11-C

May 16, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: The women's bathroom is in need of a cleaning there is debris on the floors and the lock is broken to one of the stalls. Clean to remove debris and repair the lock (the work order has been put in to replace the lock)

590.004/4-602.13-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: The full coffee urns are located on top of the ice machine. Move the coffee so it doesn't contaminate the ice. (corrected on site)

590.003/3-307.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was J.P. Licks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at J.P. Licks on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “miscellaneous sources of contamination” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at J.P. Licks.

How does J.P. Licks compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?

J.P. Licks most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.

Has J.P. Licks' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at J.P. Licks have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at J.P. Licks 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, J.P. Licks is inspected around three times per year on average.

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