Jia Ho Supermarket
⚠️ This facility has been closed 3 times by the Health Department
Latest: PASS
September 2, 2025
Address
692 WASHINGTON ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Inspection History
49 inspections
25 failures
3 closures
License
License #98329
Last inspected: September 2, 2025
Inspection History (49 most recent)
PASS
September 2, 2025
at 4:16 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw shell eggs observed damaged and leaking above ready to eat produce. Removed. | 590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Soiled cardboard u...
FAIL
August 26, 2025
at 3:00 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw shell eggs observed damaged and leaking above ready to eat produce. Removed. | 590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Soiled cardboard u...
PASS
January 23, 2025
at 7:10 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Eggs stored above ready to eat produce in open air cooler. Corrected on site. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Cont...
FAIL
January 14, 2025
at 4:12 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Eggs stored above ready to eat produce in open air cooler. Corrected on site. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Cont...
PASS
August 6, 2024
at 5:30 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Eggs stored above ready to eat product in walk in behind meat area. Corrected on site. | 590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-...
FAIL
July 30, 2024
at 3:10 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Eggs stored above ready to eat product in walk in behind meat area. Corrected on site. | 590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-...
PASS
December 8, 2023
at 5:09 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Flooded dry goods basement needs to be professionally cleaned and sanitized. All affected food has been removed and discarded. Provide service reports for Health Department approval.
FAIL
December 6, 2023
at 3:14 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-701.11-P - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P): Fire main break flooding both basements with 4-5 feet of water. Basements to remain closed until all contaminated food has been condemned and disposed...
FAIL
November 29, 2023
at 4:37 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-701.11-P - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P): Fire main break flooding both basements with 4-5 feet of water. Basements to remain closed until all contaminated food has been condemned and disposed...
🚫 CLOSURE
November 28, 2023
at 3:36 PM
1 violation
590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Fire main break flooding both basements with 4-5 feet of water. Remain closed until all permitting agents approve repairs and cleaning. Boston Water and Sewer Commision on site deter...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 21, 2023
at 5:07 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.112-C - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C): Dead rat on trap in basement. Discard dead pests to prevent contamination. Reviewed pest report
PASS
May 15, 2023
at 4:00 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Shellfish tags with shellfish on display not current. Request 2 tags and store current tags with shellfish on display and in walk-in cooler at all times. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Fo...
FAIL
May 8, 2023
at 3:28 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Shellfish tags with shellfish on display not current. Request 2 tags and store current tags with shellfish on display and in walk-in cooler at all times. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Fo...
PASS
February 15, 2023
at 3:05 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): Sprinkler pipe broke over Washington St. register area. Building Department needs to confirm sprinkler system is operational and store is okay to operate Repair and confirm sprinkler syste...
🚫 CLOSURE
February 8, 2023
at 6:37 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): Sprinkler pipe broke over Washington St. register area. Building Department needs to confirm sprinkler system is operational and store is okay to operate Repair and confirm sprinkler syste...
PASS
December 13, 2022
at 3:33 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-301.12-PF - Hand Drying Provision (Pf): Restroom sink out of towels. Corrected on site. Ensure bathroom has soap and towels at all times. | 590.006/6-501.18-C - Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C): Bathroom sink and toilet visibly soiled. ...
FAIL
December 8, 2022
at 5:16 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-301.12-PF - Hand Drying Provision (Pf): Restroom sink out of towels. Corrected on site. Ensure bathroom has soap and towels at all times. | 590.006/6-501.18-C - Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C): Bathroom sink and toilet visibly soiled. ...
PASS
November 23, 2022
at 4:16 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Old boxes for pork re-used to store packaged meat and poultry. Discard boxes and discontinue using old boxes for storage to prevent cross contamination. ...
FAIL
November 16, 2022
at 4:10 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Old boxes for pork re-used to store packaged meat and poultry. Discard boxes and discontinue using old boxes for storage to prevent cross contamination. ...
PASS
September 26, 2022
at 7:18 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-701.11-P - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P): Water main break in street Flooding throughout 2 block area Washington Street basement has been cleaned Ready for condemnation Contact ISD to arrange ...
FAIL
September 19, 2022
at 6:00 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-701.11-P - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P): Water main break in street Flooding throughout 2 block area Washington Street basement has been cleaned Ready for condemnation Contact ISD to arrange ...
🚫 CLOSURE
September 16, 2022
at 2:57 PM
1 violation
590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Water main break in street Flooding throughout 2 blcok area Washington Street basement with flood water Knapp St. basement with minimal water Need to assess contaminated foods for d...
PASS
April 19, 2022
at 4:04 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Shellstock tags not held with shellfish. Keep tags with shellfish until sold then hold tags for 90 days. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging...
FAIL
April 8, 2022
at 4:02 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Shellstock tags not held with shellfish. Keep tags with shellfish until sold then hold tags for 90 days. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging...
PASS
November 5, 2021
at 4:40 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): There is no norovirus kit availble. Provide. | 590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): There are clams of different species comingling on the shelve...
FAIL
October 28, 2021
at 6:01 PM
14 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): There is no norovirus kit availble. Provide. | 590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): There are clams of different species comingling on the shelve...
PASS
March 12, 2021
at 3:05 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives observed being stored in between wall and conduit in the meat department. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage ...
FAIL
March 4, 2021
at 3:02 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives observed being stored in between wall and conduit in the meat department. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage ...
PASS
October 2, 2020
at 1:28 PM
0 violations
FAIL
October 1, 2020
at 3:29 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-201.11-C - Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C): Severla cutting boards in the seafood department heavily scoared and visibly soiled. Repair or replace. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Excess frost buil...
PASS
July 14, 2020
at 2:56 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives observed being stored in between wall and 3 bay sink. Discontinue and ensure all knives are being stored in a clean and protected area. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Su...
FAIL
July 7, 2020
at 6:19 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives observed being stored in between wall and 3 bay sink. Discontinue and ensure all knives are being stored in a clean and protected area. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Su...
PASS
August 19, 2019
at 5:53 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Remove all non ice related materials from storage on top of the ice machine. In the walk in cooler keep all produce stored at least 6 inches off the floor. | 590.00...
FAIL
August 5, 2019
at 4:48 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Remove all non ice related materials from storage on top of the ice machine. In the walk in cooler keep all produce stored at least 6 inches off the floor. | 590.00...
PASS
May 2, 2018
at 12:02 PM
4 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Shell stock tags not being retained for 90 days or being stored properly with products until last one sold maintain tags for 90 days and ensure they are kept with products until gone and stored in chronological o...
FAIL
April 18, 2018
at 1:26 PM
4 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Shell stock tags not being retained for 90 days or being stored properly with products until last one sold maintain tags for 90 days and ensure they are kept with products until gone and stored in chronological o...
PASS
November 9, 2017
at 3:20 PM
5 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Live crabs sitting unprotected at fish counter ensure proper protection form contamination | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Cutting boards with soils clean to re...
FAIL
October 25, 2017
at 11:53 AM
5 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Live crabs sitting unprotected at fish counter ensure proper protection form contamination | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Cutting boards with soils clean to re...
PASS
June 8, 2017
at 3:39 PM
2 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Dead fish in tank with live fish manager removed at time of inspection ensure safe foods | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: cutting boards @ fish counter with scores and soils clean to remov...
FAIL
May 25, 2017
at 5:30 PM
2 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Dead fish in tank with live fish manager removed at time of inspection ensure safe foods | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: cutting boards @ fish counter with scores and soils clean to remov...
PASS
July 8, 2016
at 2:49 PM
1 violation
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: 114 packages of assorted foods that state keep frozen in refrigearted case at temperatures of 37f -41f at time of inspection placed under embargo in segregated refigeration to ensure products safe. Do Not re...
FAIL
May 25, 2016
at 4:00 PM
6 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: 114 packages of assorted foods that state keep frozen in refrigearted case at temperatures of 37f -41f at time of inspection placed under embargo in segregated refigeration to ensure products safe. Do Not re...
FAIL
May 18, 2016
at 4:22 PM
6 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: 114 packages of assorted foods that state keep frozen in refrigearted case at temperatures of 37f -41f at time of inspection placed under embargo in segregated refigeration to ensure products safe. Do Not re...
PASS
June 8, 2015
at 5:04 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several cartons of wrapped and sealed duck eggs sitting out at room temperature. Label states to keep refrigerated / Move eggs to proper refrigeration during storage. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Knives...
FAIL
June 1, 2015
at 3:31 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several cartons of wrapped and sealed duck eggs sitting out at room temperature. Label states to keep refrigerated / Move eggs to proper refrigeration during storage. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Knives...
PASS
December 1, 2014
at 4:15 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Duck and quail eggs out on unrefrigerated shelves with "keep refrigerated" labels / Manager moved to refrigerated unit | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kits on site / Provide. | 31-5-204/05.11 - ...
FAIL
November 19, 2014
at 7:44 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Duck and quail eggs out on unrefrigerated shelves with "keep refrigerated" labels / Manager moved to refrigerated unit | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kits on site / Provide. | 31-5-204/05.11 - ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
October 23, 2013
at 2:48 PM
0 violations