Plaza Meat Market
Last inspected: Dec 20, 2024
95
Score
Across the available record, Plaza Meat Market has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Dec 20, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
“Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Among Jamaica Plain restaurants, the typical score is 83; Plaza Meat Market is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 20, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cardboar lining grocery shelving. Discontinue. Corrected on site by PIC
590.004/4-101.11-C
95
May 30, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live cat on premises. Remove Provide current IPM report from a license exterminator.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Large quantity of bottled beverage and condiments package observed stored on the floor. Discontinue/ Elevate
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of all refrigeration units observed soiled from black substances refrigerator motor fan observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Nov 28, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Front door open - cat is walking in and out of the entrance - remove permenantly
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Nov 15, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Pastry being sold on the front counter have no labels and appear to have been homemade - no wholesale receipts avaiulable - discontinue the sale until verification has been provided
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Front door open - cat is walking in and out of the entrance - remove permenantly
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove cat from the premises - if there is a rodent issue in the up coming months the store will have to contact a professionally licensed pest control company as discussed
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside all refrigeration / freezer units from all visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the store from all visible spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue overloading the multi - door refrigeration units with products such as raw shell eggs and sliced cheeses - this is blocking proper air flow and not allowing the door to close properly address immediately
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being stored at least six inches off the floors of the store in order to reduce potential rodent activity and to also be able to wash all areas of the floor without contaminating foods being stored directly on the floor with the soiled water and chemical being used as a cleanser
590.003/3-305.11-C
58
Nov 8, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Pastry being sold on the front counter have no labels and appear to have been homemade - no wholesale receipts avaiulable - discontinue the sale until verification has been provided
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove cat from the premises - if there is a rodent issue in the up coming months the store will have to contact a professionally licensed pest control company as discussed
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being stored at least six inches off the floors of the store in order to reduce potential rodent activity and to also be able to wash all areas of the floor without contaminating foods being stored directly on the floor with the soiled water and chemical being used as a cleanser
590.003/3-305.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the store from all visible spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue overloading the multi - door refrigeration units with products such as raw shell eggs and sliced cheeses - this is blocking proper air flow and not allowing the door to close properly address immediately
590.003/3-302.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside all refrigeration / freezer units from all visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
May 23, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Some items available for retail sale are being purchased from another retail supplier discontinue practice
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Several packages of hot dogs are visible blown [ air has gotten inside the package ] removed immediately
590.003/3-101.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Using a cat for an on site pest control - discontinue
590.006/6-501.111-PF
67
Feb 2, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Baked goods being sold by the front counter - not purchased from a reputable wholesale supplier - discontinue and do not sell any home made / cooked foods at retail place of business
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Closing toilet room doors (c)
Inspector notes: Address
590.006/6-501.19-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all your grocery and food items elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches to reduce potential contamination
590.003/3-302.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Front door has a hole where potential rodents may enter - block and / or repair as discussed to reduce potential rodent activity - relocate glue boards to areas not in the way of walking customers - keep them in the corners and under the snack racks as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the store from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Open bag of "rock salt" is being stored in with ready to eat snacks and other foods - removed and discontinue - store segragated as discussed
590.003/3-307.11-C
67
Aug 25, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are stored elevated off the floors during storage to reduce potential contamination
590.003/3-302.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors undernerath all bread and chip racks from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store foods in in the rest room - keep in a clean and segragated area as discussed
590.003/3-305.12-C
86
Apr 21, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Compliance with food law (pf)
Inspector notes: Pastry being sold by the front counter are not wrapped nor have any information pertaining to the ingredient content - no wholesale receipts available either - discontinue selling any foods that maybe homemade or not purchased from a reputable wholesale supplier - product removed immediately from the store
590.003(A)/3-201.11-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove cate from the store completely - do not hide it in the restroom or closet locations
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the store from visible spills stains and soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are stored elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage - retail food grocery aisle have chemicals such as windex stored above som e ready to eat packaged foods - store visibly [either side by side or chemicals underneath any ready to eat foods] segragated as discussed to reduce any potential contamination
590.003/3-302.11-C
Closing toilet room doors (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure the door to the restroom is self closing with either spring hinges or with a device to assist with closing
590.006/6-501.19-C
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Plaza Meat Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Plaza Meat Market on file is from Dec 20, 2024. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Plaza Meat Market?
Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Plaza Meat Market.
How does Plaza Meat Market compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?
Plaza Meat Market most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.
Has Plaza Meat Market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Plaza Meat Market have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Plaza Meat 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 Plaza Meat Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Plaza Meat Market is inspected around three times per year on average.
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