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Pikalo J.P.
360 CENTRE ST, JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for Pikalo J.P., spanning April 2022 to August 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
It has held passed across its last two inspections.
The most recent inspection noted 1 violation, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Aug 24, 2026
✓1 violation
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Feb 3, 2026
✓5 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
- Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Jan 27, 2026
✕5 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
- Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Sep 2, 2025
✓3 violations
- Grease Trap(C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Aug 25, 2025
✕6 violations
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Grease Trap(C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Aug 18, 2025
✕4 violations
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Grease Trap(C)
- Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Dec 2, 2024
✓10 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (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)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Nov 20, 2024
✕10 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (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)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Sep 3, 2024
✓9 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)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Aug 22, 2024
✕9 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)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Apr 19, 2024
✓1 violation
- Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Apr 5, 2024
✕12 violations
- Where to Wash (Pf)
- 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)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Apr 4, 2024
✕12 violations
- Where to Wash (Pf)
- 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)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Aug 30, 2023
✓12 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (P)
- Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Aug 23, 2023
✕12 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (P)
- Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Apr 7, 2023
✓7 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Clean Linens (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Mar 31, 2023
✕7 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Clean Linens (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jan 18, 2023
–Aug 5, 2022
✓7 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Studs Joists and Rafters (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Jul 20, 2022
✕7 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Studs Joists and Rafters (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
May 3, 2022
✓6 violations
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (P)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Apr 25, 2022
✕4 violations
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (P)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
Apr 11, 2022
✕8 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (P)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Closing Toilet Room Doors (C)
Apr 6, 2022
✕9 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (P)
- Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Closing Toilet Room Doors (C)
Apr 5, 2022
✕4 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
- Service Sink (C)
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