Pimentel Market

340 Centre, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Pimentel Market has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jamaica Plain restaurant scores 83. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 20, 2026

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Foods for retail sale without labels- smoked herring desserts cheese. Provide labels with name ingredients etc.

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Jun 26, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 14, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Observed carboard use to line shelvings. Discontinue. Corrected on site by PIC

590.006/6-101.11-C

Aug 5, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 20, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

Inspector notes: Oranges are being semi-peeled pineapple are being peeled and cut and placed in plastic bag for sales. Discontinue only sell whole as discussed.

590.003/3-101.11-P

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

Inspector notes: Homemade Pastelito observed store at counter temperature 95F. No equipment for properly cooking or heating foods. Discontinue. Product was denature with bleach.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Compliance with food law (p)

Inspector notes: Home made pastelitos observed store at the counter for sale Discontinue. 12 pastelitos was denature with bleach.

590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

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

Inspector notes: Permit is for Retail Foods only not serving prepared foods. No facilities on site for properly heating or holding hot food or facilities for properly washing equipment or utensils. Also there is no Certified Food Protection Manager. Discontinue sale of pastelitos and selling semi peeled oranges and pieces of pineapple.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple cases of milk and juice observed stored onn the ground. Elevate and discontinue.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Interior of ice cream and produce refrigerator observed soiled. Clean and sanitize.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Sep 19, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 26, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 24, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 26, 2022

Routine

1 major violation.

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Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Customer observed walking into the store without any supervision - Owners and staff are " legally" allowed to ask any person entering their establishment if the animal they are with is a service animal " - signager on the front door stating " No dogs allowed " Service animals only " is highly recommended

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Sep 19, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Prohibiting animals (pf)

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Compliance with food law (pf)

Inspector notes: Ensure any and all baked goods being sold at the front counter have receipts from a properly licensed wholesaler as we discussed during inspection

590.003(A)/3-201.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being kept stored off the floors a minimum of six inches to reduce potential contamination

590.003/3-302.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean shelves of the produce case from visible food spills stains and soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

Closing toilet room doors (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure the restroom door has a self closing device on it to reduce potential contamination

590.006/6-501.19-C

Sep 6, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Compliance with food law (pf)

Inspector notes: Ensure any and all baked goods being sold at the front counter have receipts from a properly licensed wholesaler as we discussed during inspection

590.003(A)/3-201.11-PF

Closing toilet room doors (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure the restroom door has a self closing device on it to reduce potential contamination

590.006/6-501.19-C

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

Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being kept stored off the floors a minimum of six inches to reduce potential contamination

590.003/3-302.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean shelves of the produce case from visible food spills stains and soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pimentel Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pimentel Market on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pimentel Market?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pimentel Market.

How does Pimentel Market compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?

Pimentel Market most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.

Has Pimentel Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pimentel Market have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pimentel Market 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 Pimentel Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pimentel Market is inspected around three times per year on average.

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