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J. Pace & Son Uptown

Latest: PASS August 20, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: South Boston

🚇 Nearest Transit: South Station (Red Line)

Address
225 NORTHERN AV
Boston, MA 02210
Inspection History
45 inspections
15 failures
License
License #32435
Last inspected: August 20, 2025

Inspection History (45 most recent)

PASS August 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Ready to eat foods/cut romaine lettuce stored on the bottom shelf.Remove and store all RTE foods on the top shelf | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Con...
FAIL August 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Ready to eat foods/cut romaine lettuce stored on the bottom shelf.Remove and store all RTE foods on the top shelf | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Con...
PASS March 26, 2025 at 5:16 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-601.11-C - Standards of Identity (C): Missing labels on the squeeze bottles. Provide | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Cutting board heavily scored. Replace/Resurface | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surface...
FAIL March 20, 2025 at 12:16 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-601.11-C - Standards of Identity (C): Missing labels on the squeeze bottles. Provide | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Cutting board heavily scored. Replace/Resurface | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surface...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 31, 2024 at 7:15 PM
0 violations
PASS June 10, 2024 at 6:49 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-403.11-PF - Handling Prohibition-Animals (Pf): Observed customer come into establishment with a dog. Multiple staff members observed and did not address if the animal was a service dog. Retrain staff. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) E...
FAIL June 3, 2024 at 4:49 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-403.11-PF - Handling Prohibition-Animals (Pf): Observed customer come into establishment with a dog. Multiple staff members observed and did not address if the animal was a service dog. Retrain staff. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) E...
PASS March 29, 2024 at 2:48 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Missing irreversable thermometer for high temp machine. Replace | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Heavy food soils on top of dishmachine. Clean to remove. Heavy ...
FAIL March 22, 2024 at 3:10 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Missing irreversable thermometer for high temp machine. Replace | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Heavy food soils on top of dishmachine. Clean to remove. Heavy ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 3, 2024 at 8:23 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 22, 2023 at 2:12 PM
5 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations cited. provide active managerial control. Apply for retail food permit email isdhealth@boston.gov | 590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods th...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 15, 2023 at 5:37 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Poor handwashing practices observed during inspection. Retrain staff. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations cited. provide active managerial co...
FAIL May 8, 2023 at 2:45 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Poor handwashing practices observed during inspection. Retrain staff. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations cited. provide active managerial co...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 18, 2023 at 3:24 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 15, 2022 at 3:59 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Some food employees observed without hair restraints. Provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. |...
FAIL November 8, 2022 at 4:12 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Some food employees observed without hair restraints. Provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. |...
PASS March 24, 2022 at 12:29 PM
2 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. PERMIT NOT PAID. PAY AT ONCE. | L1 - : Post the current permit in a location in the food establishment that is...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 21, 2022 at 3:31 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employees are not washing hands between changing gloves and tasks. Retrain staff. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active manager...
FAIL March 10, 2022 at 5:19 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employees are not washing hands between changing gloves and tasks. Retrain staff. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active manager...
PASS August 24, 2021 at 4:26 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Ensure there is ample seperation for the raw products being stored in with all fresh produce - some 40lb poultry boxes appear to be stored directly besi...
FAIL August 11, 2021 at 5:03 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Ensure there is ample seperation for the raw products being stored in with all fresh produce - some 40lb poultry boxes appear to be stored directly besi...
PASS April 6, 2021 at 4:03 PM
14 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Several packaged ready to eat foods out in the many self service cases are stored underneath or directly beside raw foods without any barriers relocate...
FAIL March 29, 2021 at 5:59 PM
14 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Several packaged ready to eat foods out in the many self service cases are stored underneath or directly beside raw foods without any barriers relocate...
PASS July 30, 2020 at 7:55 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Discontinue allowing the self service of coffee at the end of the counter remove all pods acondiments as discussed during this COVID-19 pandemic Ensure all hand sinks are operating pr...
FAIL July 22, 2020 at 3:39 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Discontinue allowing the self service of coffee at the end of the counter remove all pods acondiments as discussed during this COVID-19 pandemic Ensure all hand sinks are operating pr...
PASS March 22, 2019 at 2:51 PM
0 violations
PASS August 27, 2018 at 2:13 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Grab and go tuna salad at retail with a temperature of 50F grilled chicken chunks at salad bar 64F fried chicken tenders at salad bar 54F. Maintain cold holding temperatures at 41F or below. PIC removed product out...
FAIL August 20, 2018 at 2:08 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Grab and go tuna salad at retail with a temperature of 50F grilled chicken chunks at salad bar 64F fried chicken tenders at salad bar 54F. Maintain cold holding temperatures at 41F or below. PIC removed product out...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 26, 2017 at 4:05 PM
1 violation
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep all foods elevated off the floor at least six inches during storage- cover all exposed foods during extended periods of refrigeration / freezer storage.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 2, 2017 at 4:19 PM
1 violation
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide a sign for the two door pastry cooler - PIC states that it is only for staff - this is misleading because of its location in the retail area of the store - cakes onside are not covered Address as discussed
PASS May 9, 2016 at 2:05 PM
6 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Label packaged cookies being sold at the front counter - [ peanut butter - chocolate chip - sugar ] with ingredients as discussed | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide signage at the salad bar as di...
FAIL May 2, 2016 at 3:36 PM
6 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Label packaged cookies being sold at the front counter - [ peanut butter - chocolate chip - sugar ] with ingredients as discussed | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide signage at the salad bar as di...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 3, 2015 at 3:02 PM
3 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers for all open air refrigerated units without one. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean exterior of the dish machine. Clean interior of the cookie oven ast the servic...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 5, 2014 at 2:38 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: At the cold side of kitchen do not use trash can as prep table. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Provide proper storage of wiping cloths. Keep in a sanitizing solution when not in use | 37-6-201.1...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS November 14, 2013 at 4:09 PM
5 violations
02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructions: Missing safe handling labels on raw packaged beef - -lamb - veal and poultry-Provide | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bilk food container where needed | 08-3-305-307.1...
FAIL November 7, 2013 at 6:38 PM
5 violations
02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructions: Missing safe handling labels on raw packaged beef - -lamb - veal and poultry-Provide | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bilk food container where needed | 08-3-305-307.1...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS September 13, 2012 at 5:18 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: products stored on floor elevate 6" offd floor | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: no test kit to measure quatenary ammonia | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of ice machine with mold-...
FAIL September 6, 2012 at 2:59 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: products stored on floor elevate 6" offd floor | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: no test kit to measure quatenary ammonia | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of ice machine with mold-...
PASS October 19, 2011 at 6:36 PM
0 violations
PASS January 7, 2011 at 5:25 PM
0 violations
PASS July 22, 2009 at 4:09 PM
0 violations
PASS June 1, 2009 at 2:14 PM
2 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: 1) no internal thermometer supply 2) no internsl thermometer supply 3) no internal thermometer supply | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: 1) no hand wash signage at sink suppl...
FAIL May 29, 2009 at 2:10 PM
2 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: 1) no internal thermometer supply 2) no internsl thermometer supply 3) no internal thermometer supply | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: 1) no hand wash signage at sink suppl...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department