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ALEX'S CHIMIS
358 CENTRE, JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
Last inspected Oct 23, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
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CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for ALEX'S CHIMIS, spanning February 2016 to October 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
It has held failed across its last two inspections.
The most recent inspection noted 1 violation, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Oct 23, 2026
✕1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Oct 28, 2025
✕8 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
May 30, 2025
✕10 violations
- Cleaning Procedure (P)
- When to Wash (P)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
- (A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
May 27, 2025
✕10 violations
- Cleaning Procedure (P)
- When to Wash (P)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
- (A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Feb 25, 2025
✕6 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jan 21, 2025
✕18 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)
- Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jul 12, 2024
✕6 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
Jan 25, 2024
✕2 violations
- Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
- Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
Jan 16, 2024
✕17 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C)
- Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
- Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Jan 12, 2024
✕17 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C)
- Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
- Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Aug 23, 2023
✕9 violations
- Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Standards of Identity (C)
- Compliance with Food Law (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Handwashing Aids and Devices Use Restrictions (C)
Apr 7, 2023
✕16 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Drying Mops (C)
Sep 28, 2022
✕17 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Nonstick Coatings Use Limitation (C)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (P)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Drain boards (C)
- Storage of Soiled Linens (C)
- Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C)
- Outdoor Enclosure (C)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
Jul 20, 2022
✕10 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Wood Use Limitation (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Grease Trap(C)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
Mar 9, 2022
✕12 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (P)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Closing Toilet Room Doors (C)
Nov 12, 2020
✕4 violations
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Nov 12, 2019
✕10 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
- Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
Feb 13, 2019
✕8 violations
- Food Thermometers Provided
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
- Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- Fixture's not properly shielded
May 1, 2018
✓9 violations
- Food Container Labels
- Food Thermometers Provided
- Food Protection
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Equipment Thermometers
- Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
- Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof
Apr 24, 2018
✕15 violations
- Food Container Labels
- Food Thermometers Provided
- Food Protection
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Equipment Thermometers
- Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
- Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof
- Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
- Insects Rodents Animals
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- Non-Compliance w/Employee Health Policy
Aug 2, 2017
✕3 violations
- Food Container Labels
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Feb 23, 2017
✕3 violations
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Jul 28, 2016
✓9 violations
- Hot Holding
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
- Equipment Thermometers
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Location Accessible
- Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Jul 21, 2016
✕9 violations
- Hot Holding
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
- Equipment Thermometers
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Location Accessible
- Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Feb 18, 2016
✕8 violations
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
- Dishwashng Facilities
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- Premises Maintained
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