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Chilacates

222 AMORY ST, JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130

Last inspected Nov 5, 2026

Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources

Failed. Did not meet health requirements at the latest inspection. Many failures are fixed and re-inspected within days — check the inspection date.

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CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for Chilacates, spanning November 2022 to November 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.

Its standing slipped since the previous visit — from passed to failed. A follow-up inspection usually rechecks the issues found.

The most recent inspection noted 3 violations, none of them critical.

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Inspection history

  1. Nov 5, 2026

    ✕
    3 violations
    • Food Labels (Pf)
    • Sponges Use Limitation (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

  2. Jul 29, 2026

    ✓

  3. Mar 20, 2026

    ✓
    3 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

  4. Mar 13, 2026

    ✕
    3 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

  5. Dec 1, 2025

    ✓
    4 violations
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Cooling (P)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
    • Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)

  6. Nov 19, 2025

    ✕
    4 violations
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Cooling (P)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
    • Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)

  7. Jul 21, 2025

    ✓
    12 violations
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
    • Cooling (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)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
    • Conditions of Use (P)

  8. Jul 17, 2025

    ✕
    12 violations
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
    • Cooling (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)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
    • Conditions of Use (P)

  9. Mar 21, 2025

    ✓
    8 violations
    • (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Food Labels (Pf)
    • Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

  10. Mar 14, 2025

    ✕
    8 violations
    • (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Food Labels (Pf)
    • Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

  11. Jun 14, 2024

    ✓
    6 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
    • Closing Toilet Room Doors (C)

  12. Jun 10, 2024

    ✕
    21 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
    • Closing Toilet Room Doors (C)
    • Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Drain boards (C)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)

  13. Apr 3, 2024

    ✓
    8 violations
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Sponges Use Limitation (C)
    • Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

  14. Mar 27, 2024

    ✕
    8 violations
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Sponges Use Limitation (C)
    • Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

  15. Feb 2, 2024

    ✓
    9 violations
    • Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    • Backflow Prevention (P)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

  16. Jan 26, 2024

    ✕
    9 violations
    • Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    • Backflow Prevention (P)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

  17. Dec 18, 2023

    ✓

  18. Dec 8, 2023

    ✕
    16 violations
    • Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
    • Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Drain boards (C)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)

  19. Aug 29, 2023

    ✓
    5 violations
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Food Labels (Pf)
    • Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
    • Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)

  20. Aug 22, 2023

    ✕
    5 violations
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Food Labels (Pf)
    • Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
    • Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)

  21. May 8, 2023

    ✓
    3 violations
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Controlling Pests (C)

  22. May 1, 2023

    ✕
    17 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Compliance with Food Law (P)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
    • Grease Trap(C)
    • Covering Receptacles (C)
    • Outside Receptacles (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)
    • Controlling Pests (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    • Drying Mops (C)

  23. Apr 21, 2023

    ✕
    15 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Compliance with Food Law (P)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
    • Grease Trap(C)
    • Covering Receptacles (C)
    • Outside Receptacles (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    • Drying Mops (C)

  24. Jan 18, 2023

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  25. Nov 29, 2022

    ✓
    12 violations
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Cooling (P)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Service Sink (C)
    • Outside Receptacles (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)

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