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J. P. SEAFOOD CAFE INC.
730 CENTRE ST, JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for J. P. SEAFOOD CAFE INC., spanning September 2020 to April 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
The trend is positive: it improved from failed at the previous visit to passed now.
The most recent inspection noted 4 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
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)
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)
Nov 18, 2025
✓3 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
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)
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)
Oct 31, 2024
–May 15, 2024
✓2 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
May 9, 2024
✕2 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
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)
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)
Sep 15, 2023
✓1 violation
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Sep 7, 2023
✕1 violation
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
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)
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)
Apr 29, 2022
✓1 violation
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Apr 13, 2022
✕1 violation
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Mar 15, 2022
–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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Oct 9, 2020
✓2 violations
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
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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