Sweet Rice
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
58
Score
Sweet Rice, located at 695 Centre St in Jamaica Plain, MA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 13, 2026. This inspection resulted in one critical, two major, and four minor violations. Historically, Sweet Rice has maintained a pattern of medium-risk inspections over 28 scored visits.
28
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
58
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
70
Oct 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
70
Jun 26, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jun 20, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 12, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
55
Feb 5, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
55
Dec 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
55
Dec 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
55
Nov 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
86
Nov 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
26
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
26
Sep 20, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Sep 9, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
47
Aug 29, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
50
Jun 18, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
61
Jun 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
61
Mar 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
37
Mar 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
37
Nov 30, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
67
Nov 21, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
67
Aug 21, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
55
Aug 9, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
55
Jan 18, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Jan 3, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
47
Jul 18, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
Jul 7, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
Violations — Mar 13, 2026 Inspection
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handle to the main kitchen deli style cooler with cacked on foods. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Containers of meats observed being left out at room temperature (51F). Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F
590.003/3-501.16-P
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Compressor box in the rear of the walk-in cooler appears to be leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Plumber was on site at the time of the inspection to address all repairs. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the visit.
590.005/5-205.15-C
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Violation issued due to a 4" basement pipe that was leaking in to the basement preparation area. Establishment has Voluntarily closed until Documentation froma licensed plumber has been provided to the City of Boston Health Department for review.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Bag of onions observed being stored on the basement floor. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink located in tushi preparation area located directly next to the preparation/to go area. Provide a splash guard for the hand sink. Basement preparation table visibly soiled and with a pipe leaking from above. Address and clean and sanitize all affected area's by leaking pipe.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping clotsh observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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