Only One Jamaican Restaurant

1345 Hyde Park Av, Hyde Park, MA 02136
African
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Only One Jamaican Restaurant has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2026. 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 three violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.

Only One Jamaican Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Hyde Park average of 84. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides and backsplash to cooking equiplment to remove visible soi.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Replace stained ceiling tiles near seating area.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment and prep areas to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Aug 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings in the back room where the soda is located. Please contact licensed exterminator and provide an updated IPM report. Recommend more frequent inspections. Clean and sanitze floor to remove all new and old dropping PIC stated they had an issue with the exterior door not closing properly. The door has been repaired.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed debris and soiled floors. Clean and sanitie floors to remove debris and soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Jul 31, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings in the back room where the soda is located. Please contact licensed exterminator and provide an updated IPM report. Recommend more frequent inspections. Clean and sanitze floor to remove all new and old dropping PIC stated they had an issue with the exterior door not closing properly. The door has been repaired.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed debris and soiled floors. Clean and sanitie floors to remove debris and soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Mar 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Salmon 121F located on the steam table. Staff removed the salmon and replaced with a new piece of salmon. Ensure unit is working properly and that temperature dial is on the correct heat.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent droppings in the soda room. Contact licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed grease build up on the hood filters. Clean to remove grease build up.
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Aug 2, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substace inside the ice machine. Clean to remove mold- like substance.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Front door to the restaurant is broken. Repair door.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed debis on the floor under front counter under 3 baysink around mop area and in the side room near mop sink and under the tables in the front of the store.. Clean floors to help prevent rodent activity. Wipe down tables and chairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
May 6, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in the mop room soda room and behind the counter (where the knives are stored. . Clean to remove rodent droppings. PIC showed me the recent pest control report. Staff member swept the floor to remove debris while I was conducting the re inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a proper door sweep on the back door.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed debris and soil on the floor and shelving inside the walk in freezer unit on the floor in the mop sink area soda room behind the counter where the knives are stored. Clean floors to remove debris and soil and to prevent rodent activity. Ensure that you get under shelving counters and in the corners. Photos taken. Staff swept the floor while I was conducting the inspection. Floor needs to be cleaned with floor cleaner as well as swept to remove heavily soil and debris.
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
May 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink is direct to waist. Contact a licensed plumber to add an air gap.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in the mop room soda room and behind the counter (where the knives are stored. . Clean to remove rodent droppings. PIC showed me the recent pest control report. Staff member swept the floor to remove debris while I was conducting the re inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed debris and soil on the floor and shelving inside the walk in freezer unit on the floor in the mop sink area soda room behind the counter where the knives are stored. Clean floors to remove debris and soil and to prevent rodent activity. Ensure that you get under shelving counters and in the corners. Photos taken. Staff swept the floor while I was conducting the inspection. Floor needs to be cleaned with floor cleaner as well as swept to remove heavily soil and debris.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a proper door sweep on the back door.
590.006/6-202.15-C
70
Apr 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink is direct to waist. Contact a licensed plumber to add an air gap.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in the mop room soda room on the window ledge in the front of the store and under the front counter. Clean to remove rodent droppings. PIC showed me the recent pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed debris and soil on the floor inside the walk in freezer unit under the front counter mop sink and soda room. Clean floors to remove debris and soil and to prevent rodent activity.
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Aug 28, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Wire drying rack that stores clean dishes observed with soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle obsevred unlabled. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Walls of walk in cooler observed with encrusted food product. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Prepped food product on top of dish machine. Person on charge removed.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Chef observed without hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hoods filters on cook line obsevred with soils. Clean to remove
590.004/4-202.18-C
67
Dec 8, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: replace all scored cutting boards and defective equipment
590.004/4-501.12-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: provide covers for all trash receptacles
590.005/5-501.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: remove in use utensils from stagnant water
590.003/3-304.12-C
86
Jul 13, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw fish uncoverd stored above and next to peeled carrots and potatos.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken in both hot holding cabinets between 110F to 127F. PIC removed and reheated to 165F and will hot hold at 135F.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink on cooking line did not have any paper towels. Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in back prep / warewashing area was blocked with electrical wires from rice cookers. Properly wire rice cookers so sink is not blocked and staff can wash hands.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple food containers in walk in with out proper covers. Provide covers for food is storage. did see other food cooling properly.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor in walk ins. Visibly soiled.
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Only One Jamaican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Only One Jamaican Restaurant on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Only One Jamaican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Only One Jamaican Restaurant.

How does Only One Jamaican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Hyde Park?

Only One Jamaican Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hyde Park average of 84.

Has Only One Jamaican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Only One Jamaican Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Only One Jamaican Restaurant 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 Only One Jamaican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Only One Jamaican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.