Brassica Kitchen & Cafe
Latest: PASS
May 16, 2025
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)