The Real Deal
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
82
Score
Public records show nine inspections at The Real Deal stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 27, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.
“Nonfood-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Jamaica Plain restaurants. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean deep darks stains off the pizza cutting board. In basement prep please resufeace or replace small cutting boards that stains and scores can nor be removed.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: In basement prep area please set up a sanitizer buckets for wiping cloths.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers on cooking line will need to have lables on them.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed with the PIC holes in walls in basement stairs and warewashing will need to be patched.
590.006/6-101.11-C
82
Mar 24, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the up the ice build up in the walk in freezer by the compressor. Please replace the moldy caulking at the dishwasher.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Please patch the holes along the stairs and the wall going down to the basement.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PLease clean the hood filters on the cooking line. Hood sticker good until May 2025.
590.004/4-202.18-C
86
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At this time can only find a test kit for the three bay quats. I was able to test the low temp dishwasher and get 50ppm. Please provide and bleach test kit.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: The wall going down the basement will need to have some patches done and the ledge cleaned up.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Please clean the floor under and behind the cooking equipment and prep tables in kitchen.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Food Safety posted is expired. Please have a staff member that works this location sign up for a class.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Please replace any moldy caulking at low temp dishwasher and sinks.
590.004/4-202.16-C
74
Jun 26, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dishwasher not working at this time. Please repair. PIC has a three bay sink that will be used to wash equipment. Disposable silverware plates and to go containers used. 4-1-24 PIC Has a new dishwasher on order and will be installed in the next few weeks. Three bay sink is available.
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Mar 25, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: RAw whole chicken on ice between 45F to 47F. Please properly hold at or be low 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink in the basement did not have an air gap. Please provide one.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean carbon build up on stove. Replace caulking along wall behind dishwasher and three bay sink.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker will expire this month. Please have cleaned or date when it will be done.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dishwasher not working at this time. Please repair. PIC has a three bay sink that will be used to wash equipment. Disposable silverware plates and to go containers used.
590.006/6-501.11-C
64
Jun 6, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Drip tray to the condensor of the walk-in freezer appears to be leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
95
Oct 25, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings and sauces with no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspecion there were no current Food Safety Certifications. Address and provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food safety Course for the re-inspection.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: First hand sink at the front service station with no handwashing sign. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Drip tray to the condensor of the walk-in freezer appears to be leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Rear hand sink in the back preparation area not supplyig hot water. Address and make any necessary repairs. Hot water was sufficient throughout the rest of the establishment.
590.005/5-205.15-C
78
Apr 13, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: There is some dust on the walk-in ceiling. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Real Deal last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Real Deal on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Real Deal?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Real Deal.
How does The Real Deal compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?
The Real Deal most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jamaica Plain average of 83.
Has The Real Deal's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Real Deal have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Real Deal 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 The Real Deal inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Real Deal is inspected around three times per year on average.
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