Pika Pollo

3160 Washington St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
American
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Pika Pollo has been inspected five times since 2025. On Mar 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Jamaica Plain restaurant, which scores around 83. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Containers of raw chicken stored above cooked chicken and produce. Store all raw chicken below cooked foods and produce. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Fried chicken and empanadas in hot units holding under 120F. Reheated in oven. Ensure all hot foods stay held at 135Fand above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
74
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: PIC increase exterminator visit and to provide IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.112-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Water meter closet observed heavily clutter potential rodent harborage. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
90
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Water meter closet observed heavily clutter potential rodent harborage. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: PIC increase exterminator visit and to provide IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.112-C
90
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Fried chicken 112F-117F and chicken tenders 123F strored in display hot holding unit. Food was in the hot holding unit for apprx 30 minutes per PIC. PIC refried the product to above 165F and the unit was set to a higher temperature. (COS) PIC to train staff on temperature monitoring of both foods and equipments.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Carton of raw shelled eggs observed stored in cold unit above multiple prepped foods. Discontinue/ remove
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to review inspection report and train staff on P's and PF's violations noted on the inspection report
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Front of the house handsinks observed without paper towel. Provide (COS)
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Front of the house handsink observed blocked by different items (trash can fan sanitizer bucket). Discontinue maintain accessible at all time for handwashing only. (COS)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed staff working/ serving RTE foods without hair restraint. Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple dead cockroaches observed on the bathroom floor. Clean to remove. PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.112-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Ice maker excess water observed dispensing inside handsink.Discontinue
590.005/5-205.15-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent/attachemtents observed heavily soiled/ dusty. Clean to remove. Hood sticker expire 11.19.25
590.004/4-202.18-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: 2 door upright cold unit observed line with cardboard kitchen shelvings observed lined with aluminum foil. Discontinue
590.004/4-101.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled mop observed stored on kitchen floor.Discontinue
590.006/6-501.16-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Cleaning tools observed stored in kitchen floor . Discontinue
590.006/6-501.113-C
39
Jun 9, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pika Pollo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pika Pollo on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pika Pollo?

Across the inspection record, “removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pika Pollo.

How does Pika Pollo compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?

Pika Pollo most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.

Has Pika Pollo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pika Pollo have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pika Pollo means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.