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Ethiopian Cafe
377 CENTRE ST, JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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Inspection history
Jul 8, 2026
✓Oct 22, 2025
✓1 violation
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Oct 8, 2025
✕13 violations
- Cleaning Procedure (P)
- Where to Wash (Pf)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- (A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Oct 2, 2025
✕13 violations
- Cleaning Procedure (P)
- Where to Wash (Pf)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- (A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Oct 21, 2024
✓Oct 18, 2024
✕2 violations
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Oct 4, 2024
✕15 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
- Reheating for Hot Holding (P)
- (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)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Oct 1, 2024
✕15 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
- Reheating for Hot Holding (P)
- (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)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jan 3, 2024
–Nov 8, 2023
✓10 violations
- Prohibition-Jewelry (C)
- Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Handwashing Aids and Devices Use Restrictions (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Nov 2, 2023
✕10 violations
- Prohibition-Jewelry (C)
- Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Handwashing Aids and Devices Use Restrictions (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Jan 18, 2023
–Oct 26, 2022
✓10 violations
- Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Compliance with Food Law (Pf)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Food-Accuracy (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
Oct 19, 2022
✕10 violations
- Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Compliance with Food Law (Pf)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Food-Accuracy (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–Oct 5, 2021
✓2 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Nov 17, 2020
✓5 violations
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Nov 11, 2020
✕5 violations
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Oct 15, 2019
✓2 violations
- Wood Use Limitation (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Dec 19, 2018
✓3 violations
- Food Container Labels
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
Aug 2, 2017
✓Jul 17, 2017
✓
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