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Brassica Kitchen & Cafe

Latest: PASS May 16, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Cafe

📍 Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain

🚇 Nearest Transit: Forest Hills (Orange Line)

Address
3710 WASHINGTON ST
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Inspection History
38 inspections
16 failures
License
License #139236
Last inspected: May 16, 2025

Inspection History (38 most recent)

PASS May 16, 2025 at 5:10 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Multiple food storage bins observed without lables. Provide labels when removed from original containers | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use St...
FAIL May 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Multiple food storage bins observed without lables. Provide labels when removed from original containers | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use St...
PASS October 25, 2024 at 3:59 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Single use plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. . Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination by hand. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat T...
FAIL October 18, 2024 at 4:55 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Single use plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. . Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination by hand. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat T...
PASS May 31, 2024 at 5:03 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-203.14-P - Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P): Food prep sink observed without proper air gap.Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative...
FAIL March 29, 2024 at 2:50 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Provide | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Multiple squeeze b...
FAIL March 22, 2024 at 3:12 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Provide | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Multiple squeeze b...
PASS October 19, 2023 at 3:15 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 5, 2023 at 7:56 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-602.12-C - Other Forms of Information (C): Ensure any and all foods offered on the menu are clearly identified with allergen / identification information when needed [ Fresh orange Juice would be an unpasturized product - ensure any raw ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 21, 2022 at 5:13 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-204.120-C - Equipment Compartments Drainage (C): Ensure neach basin of the three bay sink is clearly labeled accordingly as discussed during inspection with the left side basin being identified as " WASH following RINSE ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 10, 2021 at 8:02 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): provide hair restraints at service area | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): reseal all rusty shelving throughout/repair walkin gasket/seal all barewood at ...
FAIL October 27, 2021 at 3:38 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): provide hair restraints at service area | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): reseal all rusty shelving throughout/repair walkin gasket/seal all barewood at ...
PASS July 12, 2021 at 7:01 PM
8 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): replace all ouletlet and switch covers/reseal all rusty shelving in cellar prep kitchen/replace defective door gaskets. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): replace all ...
FAIL June 16, 2021 at 3:16 PM
8 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): replace all ouletlet and switch covers/reseal all rusty shelving in cellar prep kitchen/replace defective door gaskets. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): replace all ...
PASS August 14, 2020 at 2:42 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): repair all defective doorgaskets and replace missing handles. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): replace all scored cutting boards | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Pre...
FAIL July 31, 2020 at 7:49 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): repair all defective doorgaskets and replace missing handles. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): replace all scored cutting boards | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Pre...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 5, 2019 at 4:40 PM
5 violations
590.005/5-203.13-C - Service Sink (C): Ensure the slop sink area is clean odor free and used properly. Do not keep any ready to eat foods in the area as discussed dring inspection | 590.005/5-203.13-C - Service Sink (C): Resurface all rusted shel...
FAIL October 22, 2019 at 2:47 PM
14 violations
590.003/3-202.17-C - Shucked Shellfish Packaging and Identification (C): Ensure all shellfish identification tags are kept on site for a minimum of 90 days stored in chronological order as discussed during inspection | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food ...
FAIL October 15, 2019 at 2:53 PM
14 violations
590.003/3-202.17-C - Shucked Shellfish Packaging and Identification (C): Ensure all shellfish identification tags are kept on site for a minimum of 90 days stored in chronological order as discussed during inspection | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 27, 2019 at 3:23 PM
2 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Food handler without proper hair restraints Address | 590.005/5-501.112-C - Outside Storage Prohibitions (C): Maintain trash area in the rear of the restaurant from loose debris Remove all ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 8, 2019 at 3:20 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: No barrier in between the rack collecting soiled dishes lavated beside the rack containing clean utensils address to reduce potential contamination Rusted pole in the basement located beside the shelving ...
PASS April 24, 2019 at 3:20 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Remove wooden cuttiing boards that are not food grade as. discussed during inspection | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: In use wiping cloths scattered throughout the facility . - sto...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 27, 2018 at 5:12 PM
3 violations
24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: Clean plates and bowls being stored too close to the front counter where customers are sitting. - relocate to reduce potential contamination | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Mai...
FAIL March 20, 2018 at 6:00 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Remove wooden cuttiing boards that are not food grade as. discussed during inspection | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: In use wiping cloths scattered throughout the facility . - sto...
PASS November 9, 2017 at 7:44 PM
8 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide hair restraints for staff handling foods. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace heavily grooved cutting board at salad unit. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair ...
FAIL October 27, 2017 at 7:42 PM
8 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide hair restraints for staff handling foods. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace heavily grooved cutting board at salad unit. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair ...
PASS March 3, 2017 at 7:06 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Clean shelving to remove visible soil inside walk in cooler. unit at 38. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean inbetween cooking line equipment to remove visible soil. | 29-5-201/02.11 - I...
FAIL February 15, 2017 at 6:52 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Clean shelving to remove visible soil inside walk in cooler. unit at 38. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean inbetween cooking line equipment to remove visible soil. | 29-5-201/02.11 - I...
PASS August 30, 2016 at 2:35 PM
6 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean sides inbetween and backsplashes to remove visible soil. | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Clean exterior grounds to remove foul odors. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 15, 2016 at 6:08 PM
7 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Ice unit interior panel soiled clean to remove visible. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean sides inbetween and backsplashes to remove visible soil. | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside ...
FAIL August 8, 2016 at 3:50 PM
7 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Ice unit interior panel soiled clean to remove visible. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean sides inbetween and backsplashes to remove visible soil. | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside ...
PASS February 10, 2016 at 4:12 PM
12 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Containers of food stored on floor elevate 6 to 8" or higher. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: No cover for ice chest provide. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair prep table shelv...
FAIL February 3, 2016 at 2:15 PM
12 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Containers of food stored on floor elevate 6 to 8" or higher. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: No cover for ice chest provide. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair prep table shelv...
PASS December 10, 2015 at 4:40 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk food containers in basement prep as discussed. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Paint any rusty shelves in walk in refrigerator. Visibly rusty. | 22-4-601/602....
FAIL November 30, 2015 at 7:26 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk food containers in basement prep as discussed. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Paint any rusty shelves in walk in refrigerator. Visibly rusty. | 22-4-601/602....
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 11, 2015 at 7:02 PM
6 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: | 39-6-304.11 - Rooms an...
FAIL August 27, 2015 at 5:57 PM
6 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: | 39-6-304.11 - Rooms an...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 24, 2015 at 5:18 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: provide a slop sink | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor under cellar stairs (outside)
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department