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Jim's Restaurant and Deli

Latest: PASS July 17, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Deli

📍 Neighborhood: Brighton

🚇 Nearest Transit: Reservoir (Green Line)

Address
371 WASHINGTON ST
Brighton, MA 02135
Inspection History
52 inspections
25 failures
License
License #19219
Last inspected: July 17, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS July 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): PIC stated cleaning scheduled for 7/13. New hood sticker attached but not stamped with date of service or expiration. Follow up with hood company.
FAIL July 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Food handlers without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers. | 590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Cooked foods in plastic containers covered with plast...
FAIL July 9, 2025 at 2:46 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Food handlers without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers. | 590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Cooked foods in plastic containers covered with plast...
PASS January 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
0 violations
PASS July 8, 2024 at 4:01 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping towels on counter at cookline. Store wiping towels in sanitizer solution to prevent contamination. | 590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Cooked foods in plastic cont...
FAIL July 1, 2024 at 3:46 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping towels on counter at cookline. Store wiping towels in sanitizer solution to prevent contamination. | 590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Cooked foods in plastic cont...
PASS January 10, 2024 at 3:24 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-403.11-P - Reheating for Hot Holding (P): Buffalo mac and cheese removed from oven at 98F for hot holding. Returned to oven for reheating to 171F. Reheat all foods for hot holding to 165F prior to placing into hot holding. | 590.003/3-50...
FAIL January 3, 2024 at 4:00 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-403.11-P - Reheating for Hot Holding (P): Buffalo mac and cheese removed from oven at 98F for hot holding. Returned to oven for reheating to 171F. Reheat all foods for hot holding to 165F prior to placing into hot holding. | 590.003/3-50...
PASS May 31, 2023 at 5:35 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): PIC will need to label small and large bulk food containers in back prep room. A lot of spice containers did not have labels. Provide | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(...
FAIL May 22, 2023 at 3:55 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): PIC will need to label small and large bulk food containers in back prep room. A lot of spice containers did not have labels. Provide | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(...
PASS January 4, 2023 at 7:10 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressing have no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Boxes of meats and ot...
FAIL December 27, 2022 at 7:03 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressing have no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Boxes of meats and ot...
PASS March 22, 2022 at 4:57 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood stickers expired February 2022- SChedue hood cleaning and inspection
FAIL March 15, 2022 at 3:57 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Multiple priority violations noted on inspection report- Review policies and procedures with staff As of today 03/08/22 the establishmnent does not have a valid 2022 Health Permit. Co...
FAIL March 8, 2022 at 5:27 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Multiple priority violations noted on inspection report- Review policies and procedures with staff As of today 03/08/22 the establishmnent does not have a valid 2022 Health Permit. Co...
PASS November 8, 2021 at 5:41 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Dry storage room walls and ceiling constructed of raw wood. Floor with worn paint. Seal. Door flaps to back door damaged. Replace. Parts on order. | 590.006/6-201.16-C - Wall and Ceili...
FAIL November 3, 2021 at 3:21 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Food employees observed not wearing hair restraints. Provide. | 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): No current CFPM certificate on site. PIC had previously submitted and enrollment lett...
FAIL October 26, 2021 at 2:02 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Food employees observed not wearing hair restraints. Provide. | 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): No current CFPM certificate on site. PIC had previously submitted and enrollment lett...
PASS May 5, 2021 at 4:22 PM
12 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Cookline staff not washing hands with the proper frequency between changing gloves and tasks. Retrain staff on the importance of handwashing. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C...
FAIL April 28, 2021 at 5:01 PM
12 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Cookline staff not washing hands with the proper frequency between changing gloves and tasks. Retrain staff on the importance of handwashing. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C...
PASS September 3, 2020 at 4:07 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): CFPM not monitoring holding temperatures and proper storage of raw TCS foods. Retrain staff. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation ...
FAIL August 27, 2020 at 6:53 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): CFPM not monitoring holding temperatures and proper storage of raw TCS foods. Retrain staff. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation ...
PASS July 9, 2020 at 2:41 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-204.112-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf): Provide thermoneter for refrigeratopr on the hot li...
FAIL July 6, 2020 at 2:48 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-204.112-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf): Provide thermoneter for refrigeratopr on the hot li...
PASS October 22, 2019 at 2:58 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide Chlorine test kit. Chlorine test done using inspectors test kit. | 590.004/4-502.13-C - Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C): Remove foil from storage ...
FAIL October 2, 2019 at 3:08 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide Chlorine test kit. Chlorine test done using inspectors test kit. | 590.004/4-502.13-C - Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C): Remove foil from storage ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 6, 2018 at 3:57 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Several items in the open top prep unit reading 50-55F for 60 Min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC removing product to alternate refrigertion. PIC also submerging items in ice until repairs are complet...
FAIL November 27, 2018 at 4:57 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Several items in the open top prep unit reading 50-55F for 60 Min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC removing product to alternate refrigertion. PIC also submerging items in ice until repairs are complet...
PASS November 20, 2017 at 3:21 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken Salad holding on cold line.........48 F. Provide temperature of 41 degrees or less. Manager reports chicken salad made same day as service. Review procedures to ensure chicken has enought ime to cool before m...
FAIL November 6, 2017 at 4:06 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken Salad holding on cold line.........48 F. Provide temperature of 41 degrees or less. Manager reports chicken salad made same day as service. Review procedures to ensure chicken has enought ime to cool before m...
PASS January 21, 2016 at 7:48 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Low temperature dishwasher with 0ppm chlorine sanitizer when tested. Make repairs to ensure sanitizer maintained at 50-100ppm. Establishment to use 3 bay sink until proper repairs made | 17-4-204.112/.115 -...
FAIL January 14, 2016 at 4:17 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Low temperature dishwasher with 0ppm chlorine sanitizer when tested. Make repairs to ensure sanitizer maintained at 50-100ppm. Establishment to use 3 bay sink until proper repairs made | 17-4-204.112/.115 -...
PASS February 4, 2015 at 7:06 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: The hood vents are due for a cleaning. Have the vents cleaned by a licensed company. The weather stripping on the back door is broken. Repair.(pass)
FAIL January 20, 2015 at 7:11 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: The cutting boards are heavily scored. Resurface or replace. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: There are no chlorine test strips. Provide. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The low temperatu...
FAIL January 6, 2015 at 4:30 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: The cutting boards are heavily scored. Resurface or replace. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: There are no chlorine test strips. Provide. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The low temperatu...
PASS February 10, 2014 at 4:25 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The front refrigerator is running warm the turkey is 48F and the ham is 50F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: They are out of soap at the hand...
FAIL January 31, 2014 at 4:02 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The front refrigerator is running warm the turkey is 48F and the ham is 50F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: They are out of soap at the hand...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS May 17, 2013 at 5:26 PM
2 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: BETWEEN USE - store wiping clothes in a sanitizing solution -set up 2 seperate bucket of sanitizer- 1. bucket for wiping clothes use on RAW food contact surfaces & 1. bucket for clothes used on R...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 3, 2012 at 3:23 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked chicken and rice on hot holding on stove top at 116F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are maintained at 140F and above. PIC to reheat foods to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth. | 03-3-501....
FAIL November 21, 2012 at 4:12 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked chicken and rice on hot holding on stove top at 116F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are maintained at 140F and above. PIC to reheat foods to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth. | 03-3-501....
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 3, 2012 at 2:19 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Sauces at front service line with no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked chicken tenders being left out at room temperature (59F). Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazard...
FAIL March 28, 2012 at 2:31 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Sauces at front service line with no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked chicken tenders being left out at room temperature (59F). Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazard...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 7, 2011 at 3:21 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The condenser drain to the walk-in refrigerator appears to be partially blocked. The condenser drain should be cleaned and drained. | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: While changing duties one...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 29, 2010 at 4:37 PM
3 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: The hot water faucet fixture within the preparation area needs to be repaired. The hand sink is otherwise operable. The fixture is to be repaired within the next few days. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cle...
PASS August 19, 2009 at 6:01 PM
3 violations
33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: keep dumpster closed at all times | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor under behind and between all equipment and shelves through-out serving line all prep areas...
FAIL August 4, 2009 at 4:37 PM
3 violations
33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: keep dumpster closed at all times | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor under behind and between all equipment and shelves through-out serving line all prep areas...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 25, 2008 at 4:07 PM
3 violations
33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: keep dumpster closed at all times provide locking rims for both grease barrels | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor under behind and between all shelves and e...
FAIL September 11, 2008 at 3:24 PM
3 violations
33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: keep dumpster closed at all times provide locking rims for both grease barrels | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor under behind and between all shelves and e...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department