Juicy Greens

61 South St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Juicy Greens stretching back to 2022. Juicy Greens was last inspected on Oct 8, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Nonfood-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Juicy Greens' latest score of 78 falls below the Jamaica Plain average of 83. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to have pest control come out and do an inspection to address the fruit flies i the basement and some up in kitchen area. Please keep things clean and dry. As discussed maybe store fruits in a covered container. A fan in basement will help them from landing.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: As discussed you can not block the hand sinks with trash barrels and carts. Please review this with staff and have them wash hand more often.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: a general cleaning on the exterior of in place equipment and floor drains.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Jan 15, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean and defrost the large freezer in the basement prep area.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Sep 20, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Please clean in place equipment. Paper towel holders Shelves and ice build up in any freezers.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Please clean the floor in the basement and paint to seal. Please clean the light covers of any debris inside them

590.006/6-201.11-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to patch the whole in the floor in the basement. PIC stated tht someone is coming tonight.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Feb 15, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: High temperature dishwasher is not working at this time. Someone was out this morning to look at it and will continue to fix. until that time three bay sink is available and quats is used. 1-10-24 At this time PIC is going to use the three bay sink to wash equipment. PIC will need to provide paper work from repair company on what it will cost to get dishwasher working properly. China cups being used are heavy duty and PIC will need to monitor for chipps.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Jan 26, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

590.004/4-501.11-C

Jan 3, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: As discussed PIC will need to get a a irrevesible measuring device or thermal strips for high temperature dishwasher when it is fixed.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (pf)

Inspector notes: At this time found staff washing dishes and sanitizer bay was nor set up. I review with staff to fill all three bays and have one for soap another for clean water and last one to sanitize. I requested staff to rewash equipment.

590.004/4-301.12-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: One of the two hand sinks in basement prep did not have paper towels. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

590.004/4-501.11-C

Jul 6, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean shelves in basement prep area.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Provide a sanitizer bucket in basement prep area for wiping clothes

590.003/3-304.14-C

May 3, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: Unable to locate Bodily Fluid Clean up kit - Provide

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Aug 9, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: The two door upright refrigerator is a little warm; yogurt 50F milk 50F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (items were moved to another refrigerator)

590.003/3-501.16-P

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Juicy Greens last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Juicy Greens on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Juicy Greens?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Juicy Greens.

How does Juicy Greens compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?

Juicy Greens most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.

Has Juicy Greens' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Juicy Greens have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Juicy Greens 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 Juicy Greens inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Juicy Greens is inspected around three times per year on average.

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