Top Mix Bar & Kitchen
Last inspected: May 1, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Top Mix Bar & Kitchen has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from May 1, 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 12 violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked”, which has been cited six times.
Among Jamaica Plain restaurants, the typical score is 83; Top Mix Bar & Kitchen is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap on prep sink. Provide plumber's estimate to install air gap.
590.005/5-203.14-P
86
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap on prep sink. Provide plumber's estimate to install air gap.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen hand sink out of towels. Corrected on site. Ensure all hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepped foods in walk-in refrigerator held more than 7 days from prep date- mofongo sauces. Only hold prepped foods for 7 days then discard.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Trays of cooked chicken cooling at warewashing area for dirty dishes. Cool hot foods away from dirty dishes.
590.003/3-307.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: No ice scoop for beverage ice at server station. Staff stated using cup. Provide scoop with handle.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Window in kitchen open without screen. Provide screen or keep window closed.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Standing water under bar. Clean and dry area. Monitor for possible leak.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Aluminum foil lining shelves in basement area. Discard foil.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handler observed without hair restraint. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged salmon thawed in refrigerator. Pierce or remove packaging prior to thawing.
590.003/3-501.13-C
50
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: The dinner menu is missing the consumer advisory disclosure. Provide the disclosure on the dinner menu--"(*)these items are served raw/undercooked or cooked to order" The lunch menu is missing the allergen & consumer advisories.Provide proper advisories on the menu (*) asterisk all necessary items
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the ceiling tiles above the lower prep table to remove food soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Jun 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: grilled chicken 49F guacamole 44F buffalo chickenmix 44F raw seasoned pork 45F cooked wings 45F from 5/19-5/27 stored in the refrigerator and walkin unit PIC voluntarily denature all products Discussed with staff cooling process. (5/28/25) PIC to train staff on cooling parameters.
590.003/3-501.14-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: CFPM to train staff on P's and PF's violations noted on the inspection report
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator at: Inca.Prince@Boston.Gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile and light shield observed missing in the kitchen area. Repair (5/28/25)
590.006/6-501.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Walkin freezer unit observed at 41F-43F. Repair (5.28.25)
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board observed heavily scored and soiled. Replace (5/28/25)
590.004/4-501.12-C
61
May 22, 2025
Routine
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 16 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Notes:Staff observed multitasking wearing disposable gloves eaving and then returning to work station wearing the same disposable one time single use gloves. Staff was advised to remove gloves and wash hands. CFPM to train staff on glove use.
590.003/3-304.15-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shelled eggs observed stored above RTE dulce de leche dessert. Discontinue and keep separated.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Bulk of honey mustard stored in refirgerator unit observed expired October 2024. Container of mofongo observed stored in the refrigerator unit past 7 days date marking. Both products were voluntarily discard by PIC
590.003/3-101.11-P
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: 3lbs of mash potato 47F from previous night stored in the refrigerator unit. PIC voluntarily discard products Observed staff cooling mash potato in deep buckets. Discussed with staff cooling process. PIC to train staff on cooling parameters.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitzer solution observed above 200ppm Chlorine. Use accordinly . Corrected on site by PIC
590.007/7-204.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mice activity observed downstairs in the basement area on shelvings. Clean to remove. PIC to provide detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator at: Inca.Prince@Boston.Gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar handsinks observed without paper towel. Provide . (corrected on site). Other handsink observed in compliance
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar handsink observed without soap. Provide. Corrected on site. Other handsink observed in compliance
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar handsink observed blocked by strainer. Discontinue. Corrected on site. Other handsink observed in compliance
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: CFPM to train staff on P's and PF's violations noted on the inspection report
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection the staff on site were unable to answer question pertaining to temperature control or any managerial controls. . Reviewed at the time of inspection.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: 2 door freezer unit observed at 47F. Repair All foods were moved to a working walkin freezer.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile and light shield observed missing in the kitchen area. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Portion cup observed stored inside rice bin and sugar bin. Discontinue provide handle utensils to minimize contamination by hands.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Mop and mop bucket observed stored on kitchen floor. Discontinue store properly.
590.006/6-501.16-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Bar handsinks and prep sink pipe observed leaking. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
20
Jan 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hot holding :mash potato 122 cooked beans 106F. All products were reheated to 165F since the unit wasnt on and food was in the unit less than 30 minutes PIC to review hot holding and train staff.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide irreversible thermomether for high temp dishwasher. Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar handsink observed without soap. Provide (Corrected on site)
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar handsink observed without paper towel. Provide (Corrected on site)
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine obserevd soiled chest freezer observed with heavy ice build up walkin vent observed heavily soiled. Clean and sanitize to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food and prep foods observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Designate a PIC who's knowlegeable and present at all ours of operation. Staff on duty was unable to demonstrate cooling process illness policy reheating warewashing process cold holding and hot holding
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection the staff on site were unable to answer question pertaining managerials control . Reviewed at the time of inspection. CFPM to train staff on procedures.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide Kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Light shields observed missing above sandwich station and multiple ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen area. Provide
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at the salad station observed heavily soiled. Resurface/Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple refrigeration unit observed without a conspicious themometer. Provide and maintain visible
590.004/4-204.112-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Per staff they use yellow sponge to wash dishes and clean equipment. Discontinue
590.004/4-101.16-C
29
Oct 1, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: There was an ansul discharge in the kitchen at the cook line. Ansul repair was contacted they will be on site at 6:00am on 10.1.24. Ansul company stating the discharge was potasium carbonate. The establishment Voluntarily closed The establishment will remain voluntarily closed kitchen must be cleaned/sanitized ansul system repaired/recharged all repair documentation to be provided to ISDHealth@Boston.gov Establishment to be re-inspected by Building & Health before approval to re-open
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Ansul discharge at the cook line Exposed food items were discarded prior to my arrival. It was explained to the manager to denature & dispose all affected food items
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ansul system discharge at the cook line(Unknown cause at this time) Provide all necessary repairs recharge the system Provide repair documentation to ISDHealth@Boston.gov
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean/sanitize all cook line equipment prep tables refrigeration units to remove evidence of an ansul discharge
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean /sanitize kitchen(floors/walls/ceiling) to remove evidence of an ansul discharge.
590.006/6-201.11-C
70
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs observed stored above RTE foods. Discontinue. (COS)
590.003/3-302.11-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermomether available on site for high temp dishwasher. Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand cleanser available at the bar handsink. Provide (Corrected on site)
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips available on site. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events observed missing supplies. Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar handsink observed without papertowel. Provide (COS)
590.006/6-301.12-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: In use utensils observed stored in between equipments. Discontinue
590.003/3-304.12-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cardborad lining shelvings. Discontinue.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cutting boards observed heavily scored. Resurface/Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired July 28 2024. Provide updated sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Three light shields observed missing downstairs in the prep area. Provide
590.006/6-501.11-C
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: Restrooms ventilation observed not operating. Repair
590.006/6-304.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen handsnk and restrooms observed without employee must wash hands sing. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
37
Apr 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory disclosure and reminder not available for customer on online. Provide
590.003/3-603.11-PF
90
Aug 23, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing the proper consumer advisory for certain items offered under cooked - Address as discussed
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No current copies of either food safety nor the allergen awareness certificatwes available on site - Address as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
86
Apr 4, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post copies of current food safety and allergen awareness certificates on site and in a conspicuous location of the restaurant as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Repair broken handle to the front door that is dangling down the middle
590.004/4-201.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all doors can close tightly and exposed areas around the lower perimeter of the building are sealed properly to reduce openings for rodents to enter the establishment.
590.006/6-501.111-C
86
Mar 28, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure all menus including [on-line] have the appropriate consumer advisoy'd where needed
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean vents with heavy soils where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Repair broken handle to the front door that is dangling down the middle
590.004/4-201.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post copies of current food safety and allergen awareness certificates on site and in a conspicuous location of the restaurant as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all doors can close tightly and exposed areas around the lower perimeter of the building are sealed properly to reduce openings for rodents to enter the establishment.
590.006/6-501.111-C
74
Mar 20, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure all menus including [on-line] have the appropriate consumer advisoy'd where needed
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean vents with heavy soils where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
86
Sep 28, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: New menu is missing the proper disclosure and reminder for menu items offered under cooked including brunch - address as we discussed during inspection - [ menu items would include - eggs any style - burgers - steak and staek tips - oysters - cerviche' ]
590.003/3-603.11-PF
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Top Mix Bar & Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Top Mix Bar & Kitchen on file is from May 1, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Top Mix Bar & Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Top Mix Bar & Kitchen.
How does Top Mix Bar & Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?
Top Mix Bar & Kitchen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.
Has Top Mix Bar & Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Top Mix Bar & Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Top Mix Bar & Kitchen 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 Top Mix Bar & Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Top Mix Bar & Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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