J. P. SEAFOOD CAFE INC.
Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 18, 2025
Address
730 CENTRE ST
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Inspection History
58 inspections
23 failures
License
License #20277
Last inspected: November 18, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 18, 2025
at 4:47 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Discontinue to store tongs on oven door handle. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): PIC will need to have a sanitizer bucket for staff in kitchen. | 590.004/4-202...
PASS
April 3, 2025
at 5:16 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Discontinue to store tongs on oven door handle. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): As discussed please discontinue to store product on ...
FAIL
March 28, 2025
at 3:56 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Discontinue to store tongs on oven door handle. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): As discussed please discontinue to store product on ...
PASS
May 15, 2024
at 4:43 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Please provide a wiping coth bucket for kitchen. Sushi had one set up. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Discontinue to store product on the ...
FAIL
May 9, 2024
at 4:02 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Please provide a wiping coth bucket for kitchen. Sushi had one set up. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Discontinue to store product on the ...
PASS
October 27, 2023
at 5:18 PM
17 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): No evidence of employees washing hands. Sinks dry blocked with equipment some without soap / paper towels. Corrected (COS) during inspection. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): ...
FAIL
October 24, 2023
at 5:18 PM
17 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): No evidence of employees washing hands. Sinks dry blocked with equipment some without soap / paper towels. Corrected (COS) during inspection. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): ...
PASS
September 15, 2023
at 5:44 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf): Consumer advisory missing from the online menu.Provide the proper disclosure & reminder Consumer advisory on ...
FAIL
September 7, 2023
at 4:56 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf): Consumer advisory missing from the online menu.Provide the proper disclosure & reminder Consumer advisory on ...
PASS
November 4, 2022
at 6:00 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food Safety Course for the r...
FAIL
October 26, 2022
at 5:26 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food Safety Course for the r...
PASS
April 29, 2022
at 4:26 PM
1 violation
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): They are making kimchi on site and extending the shelf life of the item by keeping the prepared kimchi for a few weeks. Submit recipes and procedures for the preparation of kimchi to ...
FAIL
April 13, 2022
at 4:50 PM
1 violation
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): They are making kimchi on site and extending the shelf life of the item by keeping the prepared kimchi for a few weeks. Submit recipes and procedures for the preparation of kimchi to ...
PASS
November 12, 2021
at 7:21 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-101.16-C - Sponges Use Limitation (C): Observed sponge stored at handsink. Discontinue the usage of sponges | 590.004/4-204.117-PF - Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf): Low temp Machine - chlorin...
FAIL
November 5, 2021
at 6:33 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-101.16-C - Sponges Use Limitation (C): Observed sponge stored at handsink. Discontinue the usage of sponges | 590.004/4-204.117-PF - Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf): Low temp Machine - chlorin...
PASS
June 15, 2021
at 6:43 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Observed frozen food uncovered in deep freezers. Cover all foods to protect from contamination | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfa...
FAIL
June 8, 2021
at 7:42 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Observed frozen food uncovered in deep freezers. Cover all foods to protect from contamination | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfa...
PASS
January 27, 2021
at 5:42 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): bulk food bins/provide scoop with visible handle remove food items from storage on top of waste receptacle | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Betwe...
FAIL
January 19, 2021
at 6:56 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): bulk food bins/provide scoop with visible handle remove food items from storage on top of waste receptacle | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Betwe...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 9, 2020
at 5:06 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-301.14-C - Handwashing Signage (C): handsinks/provide employee must wash hands signage | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C): seal all bare wood shelving in basement
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 3, 2020
at 3:45 PM
14 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): provide vomit clean up kit | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): remove slicer and rice cookers from basement/ discontinue food prep in basement witho...
FAIL
August 27, 2020
at 5:07 PM
14 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): provide vomit clean up kit | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): remove slicer and rice cookers from basement/ discontinue food prep in basement witho...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 11, 2019
at 7:43 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Kitchen- cover any open prepared food products in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement- defrost walk in freezer | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Counter- defrost dessert freeze...
FAIL
June 4, 2019
at 12:25 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Kitchen- cover any open prepared food products in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement- defrost walk in freezer | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Counter- defrost dessert freeze...
PASS
November 20, 2018
at 12:51 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost glass top freezer. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair door seal to 2 door glass reach in. | 17-4-204.112/.115 -...
FAIL
November 13, 2018
at 1:51 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost glass top freezer. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair door seal to 2 door glass reach in. | 17-4-204.112/.115 -...
PASS
June 21, 2018
at 12:37 PM
5 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provide food thermometer. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometer for soda reach in | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometer for 3 door reach in. ...
FAIL
June 13, 2018
at 11:59 AM
5 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provide food thermometer. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometer for soda reach in | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometer for 3 door reach in. ...
PASS
July 27, 2017
at 4:19 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost glass door freezer in kitchen | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Repair thermometer to 2 door reach in at counter | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in san...
FAIL
July 20, 2017
at 4:53 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost glass door freezer in kitchen | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Repair thermometer to 2 door reach in at counter | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in san...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 19, 2016
at 2:56 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost white freezer in kitchen. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Kitchen - Refinish underside of shelving over prep tables. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers whe...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 7, 2016
at 4:47 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open prepared food products in reach ins . | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Waitress station remove paper under clean glasses. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Mien...
PASS
July 1, 2015
at 5:49 PM
8 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for bulk food containers in kitchen that do not have a label. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked fish (70F) stored at room temperature. Must be kept above 140F or below 41F. Discont...
FAIL
June 23, 2015
at 6:35 PM
8 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for bulk food containers in kitchen that do not have a label. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked fish (70F) stored at room temperature. Must be kept above 140F or below 41F. Discont...
PASS
January 20, 2015
at 7:38 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue to store container on the floor in walk in. Must be stored off the floor 6 inches. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Scoops for rice stored in room temperature water. Discontinue and store properl...
FAIL
January 6, 2015
at 6:36 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue to store container on the floor in walk in. Must be stored off the floor 6 inches. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Scoops for rice stored in room temperature water. Discontinue and store properl...
PASS
April 25, 2014
at 6:27 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue to store any propduct on the floor of the walk in units. Must be stored 6 inches off the floor at all times. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Review with staff when and where t...
FAIL
April 17, 2014
at 6:19 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue to store any propduct on the floor of the walk in units. Must be stored 6 inches off the floor at all times. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Review with staff when and where t...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
August 22, 2013
at 4:48 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide a guard inbetween dump sink and customer ice station.. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: remove all in use scoops from stagnant water... | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: removed buried scoops in ...
FAIL
August 8, 2013
at 2:54 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide a guard inbetween dump sink and customer ice station.. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: remove all in use scoops from stagnant water... | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: removed buried scoops in ...
PASS
September 21, 2012
at 6:23 PM
5 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Shellstock clams are being frozen before use. Keep shellstock alive until service time. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: The sushi rice is cooked upstairs but prepared in the basement where there are no...
FAIL
September 12, 2012
at 6:28 PM
5 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Shellstock clams are being frozen before use. Keep shellstock alive until service time. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: The sushi rice is cooked upstairs but prepared in the basement where there are no...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 15, 2012
at 3:36 PM
4 violations
12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: Sushi chef is handling ready-to-eat salmon with bare hands. Manager spoke with employee and he washed his hands and put on gloves review with staff glove use requirements. | 15-4-202.16 - Non...
FAIL
August 7, 2012
at 4:21 PM
4 violations
12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: Sushi chef is handling ready-to-eat salmon with bare hands. Manager spoke with employee and he washed his hands and put on gloves review with staff glove use requirements. | 15-4-202.16 - Non...
PASS
November 14, 2011
at 5:56 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: The interior lining of the ice machine is cracked. Repair or replace. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: The refrigerator door at the sushi bar is popping open. Repair so door closes tightly. | 22-4-601...
FAIL
November 7, 2011
at 3:59 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: The interior lining of the ice machine is cracked. Repair or replace. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: The refrigerator door at the sushi bar is popping open. Repair so door closes tightly. | 22-4-601...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 12, 2011
at 6:31 PM
3 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: There is only one handsink in the kitchen. When updates are made to the rest of the store a handsink needs to be added in the kitchen. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: The wall...
FAIL
July 5, 2011
at 3:12 PM
3 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: There is only one handsink in the kitchen. When updates are made to the rest of the store a handsink needs to be added in the kitchen. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: The wall...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 1, 2011
at 6:24 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: paint or seal shelving to ensure clean durable non-porous surface | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair or replace door to fill hole at edge | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Te...