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J.P. Licks @ Charles Street

Latest: PASS July 17, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: West End

🚇 Nearest Transit: Charles/MGH (Red Line)

Address
144 CHARLES ST
West End, MA 02114
Inspection History
42 inspections
12 failures
License
License #78337
Last inspected: July 17, 2025

Inspection History (42 most recent)

PASS July 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
0 violations
PASS January 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
0 violations
PASS July 22, 2024 at 4:14 PM
0 violations
PASS April 22, 2024 at 2:10 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 10, 2024 at 4:30 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): PIC could not produce V&D kit or procedures. Provide. Retrain staff. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean walkin freezer floor of visible soils. | 590....
FAIL January 3, 2024 at 4:06 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): PIC could not produce V&D kit or procedures. Provide. Retrain staff. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean walkin freezer floor of visible soils. | 590....
PASS October 26, 2023 at 3:58 PM
1 violation
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): I discussed with the PIC that the vanilla ice cream(soft serve) is listed on the most recent lab report as not in compliance with bacterial counts. PIC instructed to discontinue servin...
FAIL October 17, 2023 at 3:02 PM
1 violation
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): I discussed with the PIC that the vanilla ice cream(soft serve) is listed on the most recent lab report as not in compliance with bacterial counts. PIC instructed to discontinue servin...
PASS August 21, 2023 at 5:16 PM
1 violation
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): I discussed with the PIC that the most recent chocolate NS ice cream(soft serve) yogurt are listed on the most recent lab report as not in compliance with bacterial counts. PIC instruc...
FAIL August 11, 2023 at 3:18 PM
1 violation
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): I discussed with the PIC that the most recent chocolate NS ice cream(soft serve) yogurt are listed on the most recent lab report as not in compliance with bacterial counts. PIC instruc...
PASS June 23, 2023 at 6:03 PM
1 violation
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): I discussed with the PIC that the most recent vanilla ice cream(soft serve) lab report was not in compliance. PIC instructed to discontinue serving the implicated item. Clean/sanitize...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 16, 2023 at 3:42 PM
1 violation
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): I discussed with the PIC that the most recent vanilla ice cream(soft serve) lab report was not in compliance. PIC instructed to discontinue serving the implicated item. Clean/sanitize...
FAIL June 9, 2023 at 3:45 PM
1 violation
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): I discussed with the PIC that the most recent vanilla ice cream(soft serve) lab report was not in compliance. PIC instructed to discontinue serving the implicated item. Clean/sanitize...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 8, 2023 at 4:56 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.13-C - Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C): Clean the walk in freezer floor to remove food debris.
PASS January 9, 2023 at 6:58 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Drip trays on soft serve machines with heavy buildup- Clean with proper frequency | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): A...
FAIL December 28, 2022 at 4:35 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Drip trays on soft serve machines with heavy buildup- Clean with proper frequency | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): A...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 12, 2022 at 2:52 PM
3 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): No proof of a full time on site Certified food protection manager | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Rust on shelving in walk in unit |...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 27, 2022 at 6:53 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Using hand dryer in bathroom used by employees - No protective barrier for employees to use when touching door handle | 590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Food handlers not washing hands when return...
FAIL June 6, 2022 at 6:24 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Using hand dryer in bathroom used by employees - No protective barrier for employees to use when touching door handle | 590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Food handlers not washing hands when return...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 15, 2021 at 4:11 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.13-C - Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C): Clean the walk in freezer floor to remove food debris.
PASS May 10, 2021 at 5:26 PM
0 violations
PASS June 30, 2020 at 6:32 PM
2 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Worker could not produce VD cleanup kit. Provide at reinspection. Handout sent via email. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Current CFPM poste...
FAIL June 23, 2020 at 3:24 PM
2 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Worker could not produce VD cleanup kit. Provide at reinspection. Handout sent via email. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Current CFPM poste...
PASS November 27, 2019 at 5:08 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 6, 2019 at 5:54 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Clean ceiling vent above 3 bay sink to remove built up dust.
PASS September 24, 2018 at 6:03 PM
0 violations
PASS February 23, 2018 at 7:11 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Observed product stored directly on the floor.Properly elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: Provide covered recepticle in unisex rest room...
FAIL February 13, 2018 at 5:12 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Observed product stored directly on the floor.Properly elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: Provide covered recepticle in unisex rest room...
PASS April 12, 2017 at 3:02 PM
2 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Prepackaged cookie balls not labeld - Grab and Go/Customer self servie All Ingredients are not listed on prepackaged foods | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: No proof that Soft Serve Machines have been ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 29, 2017 at 4:18 PM
11 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Prepackaged cookie balls not labeld - Grab and Go/Customer self servie All Ingredients are not listed on prepackaged foods | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: No proof that Soft Serve Machines have been ...
FAIL March 13, 2017 at 5:22 PM
11 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Prepackaged ice cream sandwiches and cookie balls not labeld - Grab and Go/Customer self servie | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: No proof that Soft Serve Machines have been tested. Provide monthly lab ...
PASS January 12, 2016 at 4:50 PM
0 violations
PASS November 13, 2015 at 5:30 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Magnetic strip at the warewashing area with rust. Remove rust or replace. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Ice machine interior soiled. Clean properly. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfa...
FAIL November 6, 2015 at 4:46 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Magnetic strip at the warewashing area with rust. Remove rust or replace. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Ice machine interior soiled. Clean properly. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfa...
PASS June 8, 2015 at 2:23 PM
4 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Utensil used to dispense ice cream stored in warm water (90F). Store properly under running water (71F or below) or at 140F or above. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Extrior of the blender soile...
FAIL June 1, 2015 at 2:45 PM
4 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Utensil used to dispense ice cream stored in warm water (90F). Store properly under running water (71F or below) or at 140F or above. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Extrior of the blender soile...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 5, 2014 at 2:47 PM
7 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of ice machine soiled.Clean and Sanitize properly. Some knifes with rust on. Remove rust or replace. Clean and sanitize knifes properly. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The m...
FAIL November 4, 2014 at 6:55 PM
7 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of ice machine soiled.Clean and Sanitize properly. Some knifes with rust on. Remove rust or replace. Clean and sanitize knifes properly. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The m...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS November 14, 2013 at 4:42 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS April 30, 2012 at 3:41 PM
0 violations
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department