J.P. LICKS
173 NEWBURY ST, BOSTON, MA 02116
Last inspected Apr 29, 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 19 inspections on record for J.P. LICKS, spanning October 2018 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 5 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Apr 29, 2026
✓5 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Apr 27, 2026
✕5 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Aug 21, 2025
✓1 violation
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Mar 5, 2025
✓1 violation
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Sep 9, 2024
✓Mar 11, 2024
✓1 violation
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
Sep 15, 2023
✓2 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Sep 12, 2023
✕2 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Jun 7, 2023
✓1 violation
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Oct 26, 2022
✓1 violation
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–Feb 22, 2022
✓1 violation
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Aug 5, 2021
✓2 violations
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Jul 29, 2021
✕2 violations
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Aug 25, 2020
✓1 violation
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Aug 17, 2020
✕1 violation
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Apr 12, 2019
✓1 violation
- PIC Performing Duties
Mar 28, 2019
✕1 violation
- PIC Performing Duties
Oct 19, 2018
✓
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