Mike & Patty's

388 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Mike & Patty's stretching back to 2022. Mike & Patty's was last inspected on Aug 4, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Mike & Patty's latest score of 74 falls below the Jamaica Plain average of 83. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 4, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked sausages between 122F to 130F. PIC will need to be sure all hot holding in above 135F at all times.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the filters on the hoods. Both hood sticker good unil Jan 2026 and Oct 2025.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to set up a sanitizer bucket.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the deep stains on the cutting board on the cooking line.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Mar 26, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: No manager on duty at this time or someone put in charge. At all times someone will need to be put in charge that can answer questions and provide any paperwork requested.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: The floor in back room will need some repairs. Please have repaired or provide a work order when it will be done.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide labels for bulk food containers large and small in kitchen area.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Jul 12, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: In walk in found raw chicken stored above cut tomatoes. PIC corrected and review with kitchen staff.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink on cooking line did not have soap. PIC did correct at this time.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: As discussed with PIC the smell at the front counter will need to be addressed. PIC stated that it comes from the basement area that they do not have access to. Please have someone check for leaking pipes pest issues and provide a report at re-inspection.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Jan 31, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Whole raw eggs stored at room temp (49F). Discontinue and store at or below 45F. Egg wash at room temperature 50F. Must be stored at 41F or below. Cooked sausages in metal container at 59F next to grill. Discontinue and store 41F or below or fully cook and store at 135F or higher.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to be sure all bulk food containers have been labled to whats inside. Large (flour) container did not have one. Please checl all small and large containers.

590.003/3-302.12-C

May 4, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)

Inspector notes: Warewashing machine sanitizer not distributin properly through tube into sanitizing bin- repair. Currently using chlorine bleach until repaired. (50ppm)

590.004/4-204.117-PF

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: No handwashing signage at handsink in front of store - Provide

590.006/6-301.14-C

Sep 15, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC has a vomit clean up kit just not at location. Please have at re-ionspection.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Wire shelves in walk in rusty. PIC has new shelves on order. PIC will need to provide a paper towel holder for hand sink. Towels on site. Holders on order.

590.004/4-202.16-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mike & Patty's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mike & Patty's on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mike & Patty's?

Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mike & Patty's.

How does Mike & Patty's compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?

Mike & Patty's most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.

Has Mike & Patty's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mike & Patty's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mike & Patty's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Mike & Patty's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mike & Patty's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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