Soup Shack
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
78
Score
Soup Shack appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 28, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “ventilation hood systems filters” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Jamaica Plain restaurant, which scores around 83. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent contamination from hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Plastic container with vegetables observed being stored in the hand sink on the first floor. Discontinue and ensure food is beuing stored in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Lower shelf of the flip top cooler with excess moisture. Clean to remove. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the visit. Interior of 2 single door Avantco basement freezers visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Fresh baby sprout inside of the flip top cooler with an elevated temperature of 49F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All other foods isnide of the unit were at below 41F.
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Jun 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Refrigerated medicines storage (p)
Inspector notes: PIC removed but discontinue to store medicines on any shelf in the kitchen. Store properly.
590.007/7-207.12-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent dropings on steps to basement. PIC will ned to address this with the pest control company.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store knives between equipment on cooking line.
590.003/3-304.12-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please move the clean silverware to the right of the hand sink at the front counter so wet hands reaching for papertowels do not drip on them
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker good until Aug 2025
590.004/4-202.18-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Please repair back door so it will close properly and has no gaps along the bottom.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Please provide a wiping coth bucket for the cooking line.
590.003/3-304.14-C
61
Jan 2, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: One of the hand sinks on the cooking line was blocked with equipment. Discontinue and review with staff not to block sinks and to wash hands more often
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Irreversiable measuring device will need new batteries.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: In basement found to containers of raw frozen foods thawing at room temperature. Review with staff to thaw the day before under running water and cook frozen.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: In basement prep area found staff cutting vegetables with the trash can being used as a table. Discontinue and provide another prep table.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Pic will need to clean the floor under and behind cooking equipment and in basement along walls and under refrigeration.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please replace the ceiling tiles in the basement above equipment.
590.006/6-201.16-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: In basement prep area found the hose to provide the sanitizer to short to reach the sanitizer bay. Please replace and review with staff to wash rinse and sanitizer in the three bays.
590.004/4-502.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until Feb 2025
590.004/4-202.18-C
61
Jun 25, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Found pork cooling on a tray covered with plactic wrap. As discussed store so that heat can get out so it cools properly. Cover loose .
590.003/3-501.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tofu was at 68F out on counter. Discontinue and store at or below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken in hot holding unit at 111F. PIC will need to reheat to 165F and hot hold at 135F or higher.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Dishwasher is not reaching 160F at the plate. It made it to 158F. PIC has made a call to have repaired. UNtil then please use three bay sink.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to be sure that small and large bulk food containers are properly labeled.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to set up a whiping cloth bucket for cooking line and basement prep.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: In basement prep area found staff cutting meats and container was store on the floor below them working. Discontinue and store on counter so nothing falls into container.
590.003/3-307.11-C
50
Jan 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink on cooking line was blocked with some containers. PIC corrected and review with staff not to block hand sink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to be sure all bulk food containers have lables on them. Some did not small and large containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards on cooking line will need to be bleached to remove deep dark stains if not please resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters. Hood sticker good until Feb 2024.
590.004/4-202.18-C
78
Jun 6, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Temperature of single door freezer in basement at bottom of stairs along side elevated (10F). Some items in front of freezer were not fully frozen may be overpacked. Items in back of freezer solid - remove some items and place in another unit or schedule maintenance to ensure proper temperature to keep items frozen. PIC stated he scheduled mainenance for tomorrow. Some items in line flip top (first one) by cooking line slighly elevated (44F-46F). Repair or replace. Maintenance scheduled for tomorrow per PIC. PIC stated flip top was open during busy time - Keep flip top closed to maintain temperature of food 41F or below. Temp underneath flip top in reach in ok @ 41F.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
90
Oct 11, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 28, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There are rodent droppings in the basement. Clean the area and provide ipm treatment for the mice.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: The items stored in the refrigerators are not labeled with date marks. Properly date mark all ready to eat items that are stored form more than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: There is black moldlike buildup inside the ice machine. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: The exterior grease barrels are siled with grease on their exteriors. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.116-C
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Soup Shack last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Soup Shack on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Soup Shack?
Across the inspection record, “ventilation hood systems filters” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Soup Shack.
How does Soup Shack compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?
Soup Shack most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.
Has Soup Shack's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Soup Shack have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Soup Shack 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 Soup Shack inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Soup Shack is inspected around two times per year on average.
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