Smoke Shop & Variety

666 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Smoke Shop & Variety has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Jamaica Plain restaurants, the typical score is 83; Smoke Shop & Variety is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 27, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Front window ledge will need to be cleaned. Visibly soiled.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the shelf under the milk in the retail area.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Oct 10, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)

Inspector notes: Multiple food items exposed to water damage & loss of power from the resulting fire on the exterior roof/damaged ceiling. Contact ISD Health to discuss a food condemnation with a supervisor.(617-635-5326)

590.003/3-701.11-P

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

Inspector notes: Fire on the exterior roof also damaging the ceiling inside the establishment Food items affected loss of power & water coming through the ceiling resulting in damage throughout. Power was shut off by BFD Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast notified. Voluntary closure issued. PIC Instructed to provide all necessary repairs clean/sanitize/disinfect using a professional licensed restoration company provide all documentation be re-inspected by building electrical & health for approval to re-open

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)

Inspector notes: Fire at the establishment Power is out. Establishment has voluntarily closed Repair power issues Provide all repair documents to ISDHealth@Boston.gov

590.008/8-404.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean/sanitize/disinfect all exposed equipment.counters shelving ect... Provide all cleaning documents be re-inspected for approval to re-open

590.004/4-602.13-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Exterior roof and side of establishment dammaged due to a fire.Interior ceiling also damaged large holes observed.Repair as needed.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Remove all standing water Clean/sanitize/disinfect the location throughout(fire on exterior of roof water damage through ceiling )

590.006/6-201.11-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Water damage observed on many ceiling tiles light fixtures duct work 2 holes observed above the register location.Provide necessary repairs.Replace tiles as needed

590.006/6-101.11-C

Feb 28, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: At this time found evidence of rodent droppings in the planters peanut shelf crackers and cookie areas. PIC has pest control inspect twice a month. Please clean all areas and have them come back out.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean retail shelves of dust and old rodent droppings.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: In retail area found peanut bag that had holes. PIC when cleaning shelves please check all packages.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Feb 2, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smoke Shop & Variety last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smoke Shop & Variety on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smoke Shop & Variety?

Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Smoke Shop & Variety.

How does Smoke Shop & Variety compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?

Smoke Shop & Variety most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.

Has Smoke Shop & Variety's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Smoke Shop & Variety have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Smoke Shop & Variety 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 Smoke Shop & Variety inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Smoke Shop & Variety is inspected around two times per year on average.

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