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Pibiar Grocery

186 Heath St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Feb 28, 2023
43
Score
High Risk

Pibiar Grocery has been inspected four times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 28, 2023. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. The most recent inspection at Pibiar Grocery is from Feb 28, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to 12 violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “safe unadulterated and honestly presented” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Compared to other Jamaica Plain restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 28, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Stuffed pastry items are being sold by the front counter - no wholesale receipts on site - removed during inspection - discontinue
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Packaged foods out for retail sale have the labels and experation dates removed - discontinue practices as discussed
590.003/3-101.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent droppings - address as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all foods elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage
590.003/3-302.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all broken and unused refrigeration / freezer equipment
590.004/4-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible food spills stains and soils in all refrigeration / freezer units
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside all trash receptacles daily to reduce rodent activity
590.005/5-501.116-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean around the overloaded dumpster from all visible loose trash and debris - maintain clean to reduce potential riodent activity
590.005/5-501.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the store from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Overflowing dumpster in the rear - clean tp remove all loose trash and debris
590.005/5-501.15-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Scrape all peeling paint and then resurface as needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all soiled in use mops and store elevated off the floors after use
590.006/6-501.16-C
43
Feb 22, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Packaged foods out for retail sale have the labels and experation dates removed - discontinue practices as discussed
590.003/3-101.11-P
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Stuffed pastry items are being sold by the front counter - no wholesale receipts on site - removed during inspection - discontinue
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent droppings - address as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Scrape all peeling paint and then resurface as needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all soiled in use mops and store elevated off the floors after use
590.006/6-501.16-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the store from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Overflowing dumpster in the rear - clean tp remove all loose trash and debris
590.005/5-501.15-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all broken and unused refrigeration / freezer equipment
590.004/4-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible food spills stains and soils in all refrigeration / freezer units
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside all trash receptacles daily to reduce rodent activity
590.005/5-501.116-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all foods elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage
590.003/3-302.11-C
45
Oct 3, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Some cooked pastry filled with meats and what appears to be cooked plantains out at room temperature by the front counter - not under temperature control - no wholesale receipts provided - removed from the store during inspection - discontinue selling any cooked foods that may be homemade or are purchased from anyone who is " not " a proper wholesale supplier - this is a retail store which means you can sell packaged foods dairy and produce - no cooking allowed on site
590.003/3-101.11-P
86
Sep 27, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Some cooked pastry filled with meats and what appears to be cooked plantains out at room temperature by the front counter - not under temperature control - no wholesale receipts provided - removed from the store during inspection - discontinue selling any cooked foods that may be homemade or are purchased from anyone who is " not " a proper wholesale supplier - this is a retail store which means you can sell packaged foods dairy and produce - no cooking allowed on site
590.003/3-101.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No 2022 health permit on site - address as discussed
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pibiar Grocery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pibiar Grocery on file is from Feb 28, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pibiar Grocery?

Across the inspection record, “safe unadulterated and honestly presented” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pibiar Grocery.

How does Pibiar Grocery compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?

Pibiar Grocery most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.

Has Pibiar Grocery's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pibiar Grocery have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pibiar Grocery means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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