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J. P. SEAFOOD CAFE INC.

730 CENTRE ST, JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130

Last inspected Apr 28, 2026

Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.

Passed

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Inspection history

  1. Apr 28, 2026

    4 violations
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
    • (B) Cooling Methods (C)
    • Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
  2. Apr 15, 2026

    4 violations
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
    • (B) Cooling Methods (C)
    • Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
  3. Nov 18, 2025

    3 violations
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  4. Apr 3, 2025

    5 violations
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  5. Mar 28, 2025

    5 violations
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  6. Oct 31, 2024

  7. May 15, 2024

    2 violations
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  8. May 9, 2024

    2 violations
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  9. Oct 27, 2023

    17 violations
    • When to Wash (P)
    • (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)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
    • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
    • (B) Cooling Methods (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Backflow Prevention (P)
    • Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  10. Oct 24, 2023

    17 violations
    • When to Wash (P)
    • (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)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
    • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
    • (B) Cooling Methods (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Backflow Prevention (P)
    • Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  11. Sep 15, 2023

    1 violation
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
  12. Sep 7, 2023

    1 violation
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
  13. Nov 4, 2022

    3 violations
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
  14. Oct 26, 2022

    3 violations
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
  15. Apr 29, 2022

    1 violation
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  16. Apr 13, 2022

    1 violation
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  17. Mar 15, 2022

  18. Nov 12, 2021

    3 violations
    • Sponges Use Limitation (C)
    • Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  19. Nov 5, 2021

    3 violations
    • Sponges Use Limitation (C)
    • Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  20. Jun 15, 2021

    3 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  21. Jun 8, 2021

    3 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  22. Jan 27, 2021

    10 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
    • Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
  23. Jan 19, 2021

    10 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
    • Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
  24. Oct 9, 2020

    2 violations
    • Handwashing Signage (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  25. Sep 3, 2020

    14 violations
    • Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (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)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
    • Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)

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