Las Villas Market

78 Mozart St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Las Villas Market 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 10, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

The pattern that stands out is “compliance with food law”, which has been cited four times.

Compared to the broader Jamaica Plain restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: 2026 Health permit is unpaid

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Water in basement. Determine source of water and repair as needed. Clean and dry basement. No food stored in basement.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Aug 26, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Characteristics-single-service and single-use (c)

Inspector notes: Produce shelving observed lined with aluminum foild. Discontinue/remove Corrected on site by PIC

590.004/4-102.11-C

Jan 7, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Compliance with food law (p)

Inspector notes: Per PIC cups of coconut ice cream are home made. Discontinue All products were voluntary discard and denature with bleach by PIC.

590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

Aug 6, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 23, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

Inspector notes: Couple boxes of cereals observed expired. Remove and maintain. Package was removed and placed in the dumpster by PIC.

590.003/3-101.11-P

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Open cat food observed in a bowl behind counter. Remove and maintain away from premises.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Refrigerations units shelvings observed soiled fan interior refrigeration unit observed soiled. Clean and sanitize to remove.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Jun 30, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Compliance with food law (p)

Inspector notes: Selling meat filled stuffed pastry on the front counter -no wholesale receipts available - Discontinue selling any foods not purchased from a reputable wholesaler

590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Remove all compromised [ wet and moldy ] cardboard being used inside the multi door refrigeration unit to store beverages - discontinue practices

590.003/3-305.11-C

May 4, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Compliance with food law (p)

Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being purchased from reputable wholesale suppliers - not other retail supplies such as " Market Basket "

590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Remove cat from the premises

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Floor carpeting restrictions and installation (c)

Inspector notes: Remove the odorous area rugs by the front door

590.006/6-201.14-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Need to keep all foods elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage

590.003/3-305.11-C

Feb 15, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 31, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Compliance with food law (p)

Inspector notes: Fried "empenadas" and some other fully cooked spanish foods being sold by the front counter - no wholesale receipts available - discontinue the sale of any foods not purchesed from professionally licensed wholesalers -

590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Remove the cat from the premises - contact pest control company if a rodent issue occurs - no activity at this time

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Floor carpeting restrictions and installation (c)

Inspector notes: Small eare rugs scattered throughout the store are odorous and visibly compromised - remove

590.006/6-201.14-C

Sep 6, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Discontinue storing raw shell eggs above fresh produce in the multi-door self service refrigeration units

590.003/3-302.11-P

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Remove the cat from the store - provide an Professional pest control company is a rodent problem exists in the store [ no issue at this time ]

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Compliance with food law (pf)

Inspector notes: Selling some baked goods at the front counter without any proper wholesale receipts - discontinue selling until receipts have been provided

590.003(A)/3-201.11-PF

Outside receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Keep the lids on each individual trash receptacle tightly fit when not in use - clean to remove all visible loose trash and debris

590.005/5-501.15-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Las Villas Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Las Villas Market on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Las Villas Market?

Across the inspection record, “compliance with food law” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Las Villas Market.

How does Las Villas Market compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?

Las Villas Market most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.

Has Las Villas Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Las Villas Market have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Las Villas Market 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 Las Villas Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Las Villas Market is inspected around three times per year on average.

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