Showa Womens Institution
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Showa Womens Institution has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 9, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
“(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Showa Womens Institution scores about where you'd expect for a Jamaica Plain restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: At this time found high temperature dishwasher rinse at 202F It was 172F at the plate. PIC stated that a new dishwasher has been ordered. As long at it 160F at the plate you can use the dishwasher. Please see if it is a adjustment that you can do to the rinse temp to read properly.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters and had the hood cleaned it expired in Sept 2025. PIC stated that it will be cleaned tomorrow.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: The dishwasher is being replaced. It is on order. The dishwasher is still being used and check each day that it is 160F + at the plate. PIC stated that he will stop using it if that happens.
590.004/4-501.11-C
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Oct 1, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: At this time found high temperature dishwasher rinse at 202F It was 172F at the plate. PIC stated that a new dishwasher has been ordered. As long at it 160F at the plate you can use the dishwasher. Please see if it is a adjustment that you can do to the rinse temp to read properly.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters and had the hood cleaned it expired in Sept 2025. PIC stated that it will be cleaned tomorrow.
590.004/4-202.18-C
86
Jun 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temperature dishwasher gauge not reading between 180F to 194F. PIC will have gauge repaired. The tenperature at the plate was 160F. Please have repaired.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: PIC had repairs done to the unit and its being ajusted now. The final rinse was up 214F. At the plate was 161F. The gauge is being looked at again. PIC also said that the dishwasher is being replaced.
590.004/4-502.11-C
86
Jun 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temperature dishwasher gauge not reading between 180F to 194F. PIC will have gauge repaired. The tenperature at the plate was 160F. Please have repaired.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
90
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the fan covers in the walk in as discussed.
590.004/4-202.16-C
95
Jun 13, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 30, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Items in the salad bar unit (tabuoli pasta salad cucumbers)reading 58-60F for 60-90 min per PIC Maintain cold holding 41F or below PIC removed to alternate unit to cool/hold 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Salad unit reading 60F.Repair Maintain unit 41F or below
590.004/4-501.11-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine rinse guage reading 220F.Repair Maintain rinse 180-194F or per manufactures instructions Irreversible thermometer reading 164F
590.004/4-502.11-C
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Oct 20, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink drain in disrepair. Using a container to collect running water. Repair to properly operate.Temporary hand wash station set up until repaired.
590.005/5-205.15-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: Final rinse temperature measures 209F but 170F at the plate. Ensure final rinse thermometer accuracy.
590.004/4-502.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles missing in mens locker room. Replace. Cold holding unit not operating properly. registers 47F Repair to operate at or below 41F.
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Oct 11, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Dishroom staff wore the same gloves to load soiled wares and to remove clean wares. Retrain.
590.003/3-304.15-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods at the salad bar > 41F. Pasta salad 51F hard boiled egg 50F tofuu 51F tomateos 50F turkey 58F melon 49-53F cooked chicken 51F stawberry yogurt 45F PIC removed all TCS foods and placed under refrigeration. Prepared one hour earlier.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: No handwash station convenient and accessiblle to dishroom. Provide.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters with accumulated soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Pasta cooling in deep plastic container covered. Retrain on cooling methods.
590.003/3-501.15-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: Final rinse temperature measures 209F but 170F at the plate. Ensure final rinse thermometer accuracy.
590.004/4-502.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles missing in mens locker room. Replace. Cold holding unit not operating properly. registers 47F Repair to operate at or below 41F.
590.006/6-501.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink drain in disrepair. Using a container to collect running water. Repair to properly operate.Temporary hand wash station set up until repaired.
590.005/5-205.15-C
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Oct 4, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Dishroom staff wore the same gloves to load soiled wares and to remove clean wares. Retrain.
590.003/3-304.15-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods at the salad bar > 41F. Pasta salad 51F hard boiled egg 50F tofuu 51F tomateos 50F turkey 58F melon 49-53F cooked chicken 51F stawberry yogurt 45F PIC removed all TCS foods and placed under refrigeration. Prepared one hour earlier.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: No handwash station convenient and accessiblle to dishroom. Provide.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Final rinse temperature measures 211-215F but 162F at the plate. Ensure accuracy and provide an irreversible thermometer to confirm final rinse at the plate.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink drain in disrepair. Using a container to collect running water. Repair to properly operate.Temporary hand wash station set up until repaired. Salad prep sinks per plumbing code must be indirect to waste and proper plumbing back flow prevention for chemical dispensers verified.
590.005/5-205.15-C
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Pasta cooling in deep plastic container covered. Retrain on cooling methods.
590.003/3-501.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles missing in mens locker room. Replace. Heat lamp and cold holding unit not operating properly. Repair.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters with accumulated soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Showa Womens Institution last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Showa Womens Institution on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Showa Womens Institution?
Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Showa Womens Institution.
How does Showa Womens Institution compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?
Showa Womens Institution most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jamaica Plain average of 83.
Has Showa Womens Institution's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Showa Womens Institution have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Showa Womens Institution 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 Showa Womens Institution inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Showa Womens Institution is inspected around three times per year on average.
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