Shea Butter Smoothies
Last inspected: Jun 27, 2025
25
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Shea Butter Smoothies stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 27, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to seven violations.
Looking across the full record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Shea Butter Smoothies' latest score of 25 falls below the Jamaica Plain average of 83. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
8
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer concentration at the 3 bay sink observed over 500ppm quatz. Use accordingly
590.007/7-204.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of chest freezer unit observed heavily soiled and with excess ice interior of 2 door refrigerator unit observed heavily soiled by visible spills and dry foods encrusted interior of middle compartment sink observed soiled with visible food residue grad and go refrigerator unit observed with heavy ice build up. Clean and sanitize to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Bucket and containers of cut fruits observed stored in the refrigerator unit without date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing. Per PIC products were cut early in the day.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a metal steem thermometer. Provide and maintain accessible
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide sanitiizer test strips. Provide Inspector test strips was used to measure chemical sanitizer concentration.
590.004/4-501.116-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main handsink observed blocked by mop bucket and a stool. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time to prevent contamination by hands. (corrected on site by PIC)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main handsink observed with hand cleanser (soap). Provide and maintain (COS)
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Vomit and diarrheal clean up kit observed missing supplies. Provide (training material was emailed to PIC)
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Main entrance door observed without weather strip/door sweep (potential entryway for pests/rodents). Provide
590.006/6-202.15-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Empty mop bucket brooms and dust pan observed stored in the kitchen area. Discontinue and store properly to prevent contamination.
590.006/6-501.113-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Basement area observed heavily clutter. Clean and organize to remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of the toilet observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles and food holding containers observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple refrigerator unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide and maintain visible
590.004/4-204.112-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Containers and trays of food stored in the chest freezer and fridge observed without cover. Provide cover.
590.003/3-302.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under kitchen main handsink observed loose and leaking. Provide repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor throughout the establishment observed soiled and in need of deep cleaning. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
25
Apr 28, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC is working with a contractor to build a sneeze guard between new flip top and customers. 4-14-25 Spoke to the owner on the phone and the contractor did not show up to install sneeze guard. PIC is working on getting it done and will get it done by Friday. Please keep me updated.
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Apr 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC is working with a contractor to build a sneeze guard between new flip top and customers. 4-14-25 Spoke to the owner on the phone and the contractor did not show up to install sneeze guard. PIC is working on getting it done and will get it done by Friday. Please keep me updated.
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Apr 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)
Inspector notes: As discussed please provide a sneeze guard or barrier between the new flip top and the customers
590.003/3-306.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink did not have paper towles in the holder please provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Please review with staff not to block the hand sink with anything. Must be available to wash hands.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC is working with a contractor to build a sneeze guard between new flip top and customers.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Freezer in the basement will need to be cleaned on the outside and defrosted inside.
590.004/4-202.16-C
64
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)
Inspector notes: As discussed please provide a sneeze guard or barrier between the new flip top and the customers
590.003/3-306.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Please review with staff not to block the hand sink with anything. Must be available to wash hands.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink did not have paper towles in the holder please provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Freezer in the basement will need to be cleaned on the outside and defrosted inside.
590.004/4-202.16-C
67
Sep 25, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Location did no have a prep sink. PIC will need to have a plumber come by and see if a prep sink can be installed. If not please have a report on the plumbers letter head stating this and provide that to me with a SOP on how you wash the fruits and vegetables in the three bay before the day starts. If the prep sink can be install please have an air gap also installed.
590.003/3-307.11-C
95
Jul 12, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Location did no have a prep sink. PIC will need to have a plumber come by and see if a prep sink can be installed. If not please have a report on the plumbers letter head stating this and provide that to me with a SOP on how you wash the fruits and vegetables in the three bay before the day starts. If the prep sink can be install please have an air gap also installed.
590.003/3-307.11-C
95
Jun 26, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to get sanitizer test strips for the three bay sink.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide paper towels to dry hands. PIC stated that the hold was broken. Please places with a new one and towels.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor in the basement around the freezers.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Please have the plumber attach the hand sink to the wall better than it is now.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Location did no have a prep sink. PIC will need to have a plumber come by and see if a prep sink can be installed. If not please have a report on the plumbers letter head stating this and provide that to me with a SOP on how you wash the fruits and vegetables in the three bay before the day starts. If the prep sink can be install please have an air gap also installed.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior of the freezers in the basement of dry food and ice build up. Clean the exterior of build food containers.
590.004/4-202.16-C
67
Feb 7, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shea Butter Smoothies last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shea Butter Smoothies on file is from Jun 27, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shea Butter Smoothies?
Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Shea Butter Smoothies.
How does Shea Butter Smoothies compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?
Shea Butter Smoothies most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.
Has Shea Butter Smoothies' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Shea Butter Smoothies have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Shea Butter Smoothies 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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