Life Alive Organic Cafe

435 S Huntington Av, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Life Alive Organic Cafe has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 24, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Across the inspection history, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two 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.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Small and large bulk food containers will need to have labels. Not all had them at this time.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor under and behind equipment in basement storage and prep and cooking line.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a wiping bucket on the coking line.
590.003/3-304.14-C
86
Jul 18, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the cold brew unit to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
May 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: As discussed PIC will need to besure that the raw whole eggs on the cooking line are store at or below 45F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to be sure that all bulk food containers have labels.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Please clean the wall in ware washing room. Mold build up The stairs and floor in basement. Grime and some debris.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please replace the moldy caulking in ware washing room.
590.004/4-202.16-C
74
Oct 4, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Life Alive Organic Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Life Alive Organic Cafe on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Life Alive Organic Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Life Alive Organic Cafe.

How does Life Alive Organic Cafe compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?

Life Alive Organic Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.

Has Life Alive Organic Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Life Alive Organic Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Life Alive Organic Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.