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P & R ICE CREAM

Latest: PASS July 30, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: Mattapan

🚇 Nearest Transit: Ashmont (Red Line)

Address
1284 BLUE HILL AV
Mattapan, MA 02126
Inspection History
68 inspections
34 failures
License
License #18908
Last inspected: July 30, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS July 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Observed dust on the vent on the bottom of the ice cream cooler in the front of the store. Clean to remove the dust. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Evidence of rodent droppings i...
FAIL July 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Observed dust on the vent on the bottom of the ice cream cooler in the front of the store. Clean to remove the dust. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Evidence of rodent droppings i...
PASS January 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): Hand sink located next to the 3 bay sink is not hooked up properly. Contact a licensed plumber to repair the hand sink. Provide invoice from a licensed plumber at the next inspection. | ...
FAIL January 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): Hand sink located next to the 3 bay sink is not hooked up properly. Contact a licensed plumber to repair the hand sink. Provide invoice from a licensed plumber at the next inspection. | ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 16, 2024 at 3:19 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expired July 2024. Contact licensed company to come out and inspect the hood and update the sticker.
PASS May 6, 2024 at 6:00 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): Observed a leak at the handsink in the back room. Contact a licensed plumber to repair the leak in the pipe.
FAIL April 26, 2024 at 4:30 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): Observed a leak at the handsink in the back room. Contact a licensed plumber to repair the leak in the pipe. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Pr...
FAIL April 17, 2024 at 4:40 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): Observed a leak at the handsink in the back room. Contact a licensed plumber to repair the leak in the pipe. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Pr...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 3, 2024 at 8:23 PM
0 violations
PASS August 11, 2023 at 1:46 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): No mice droppings observed today provide current pest control report.
FAIL July 27, 2023 at 7:13 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): No mice droppings observed today provide current pest control report.
FAIL July 17, 2023 at 5:28 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Observed mice droppings inside kitchen area near wall and stove provide current pest control report.
FAIL June 29, 2023 at 6:24 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No Food Safety Certifications onsite for person in charge provide. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): No cover on some foods prov...
FAIL June 15, 2023 at 3:52 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No Food Safety Certifications onsite for person in charge provide. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): No cover on some foods prov...
PASS December 8, 2022 at 7:07 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Food Safety Ceritificate and Allergen Awareness Certification onsite expired provde certification or proof of registered a for class. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measurin...
FAIL November 30, 2022 at 4:06 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Food Safety Ceritificate and Allergen Awareness Certification onsite expired provde certification or proof of registere a for class. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring...
PASS June 16, 2022 at 7:14 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): replace missing freezer door handle/replace all defective doorgaskets/adjust 2 dr true unit from 45F to 41F./seal rusty grease trap cover. | 590.005/5-501.13-C - Receptacles (C)...
FAIL June 1, 2022 at 6:55 PM
8 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): replace missing freezer door handle/replace all defective doorgaskets/adjust 2 dr true unit from 45F to 41F./seal rusty grease trap cover. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surface...
FAIL May 25, 2022 at 4:57 PM
8 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): replace missing freezer door handle/replace all defective doorgaskets/adjust 2 dr true unit from 45F to 41F./seal rusty grease trap cover. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surface...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 5, 2021 at 3:33 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Raw chicken in refrigeration that is not properly working at 47F Removed at the time of the inspection and place in refrigeration at 39F | 590....
FAIL July 29, 2021 at 3:59 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Raw chicken in refrigeration that is not properly working at 47F Removed at the time of the inspection and place in refrigeration at 39F | 590....
PASS January 28, 2021 at 8:47 PM
3 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Replace defective floor tile behind service counter and inside Kitchen. Clean floor corner near stove to remove grease soil. | 590.006/6-301.13-C - Handwashing Aids and Devices Us...
FAIL January 22, 2021 at 4:38 PM
3 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Replace defective floor tile behind service counter and inside Kitchen. Clean floor corner near stove to remove grease soil. | 590.006/6-301.13-C - Handwashing Aids and Devices Us...
PASS August 19, 2020 at 3:28 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No labels on some bulk food containers. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): No thermometer for hot holding unit provide. |...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 10, 2020 at 3:35 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No labels on some bulk food containers. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): No thermometer for hot holding unit provide. |...
FAIL August 4, 2020 at 4:49 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No labels on some bulk food containers. | 590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): No thermometer for hot holding unit provide. |...
PASS November 25, 2019 at 4:14 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-203.13-C - Service Sink (C): provide a mop sink. | 590.005/5-204.11-PF - Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf): provide a handsink at kitchen cooking/warewashing area however the door is blocking the service handsink that can be...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 18, 2019 at 8:31 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-203.13-C - Service Sink (C): provide a mop sink. | 590.005/5-204.11-PF - Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf): provide a handsink at kitchen cooking/warewashing area however the door is blocking the service handsink that can be...
FAIL October 18, 2019 at 4:21 PM
12 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): | 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): provide an an updated certification and train staff. | 590.002(E)/2-201.11-P - (A) & (C) Responsibility of Permit Holder Person...
FAIL October 4, 2019 at 4:25 PM
12 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): | 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): provide an an updated certification and train staff. | 590.002(E)/2-201.11-P - (A) & (C) Responsibility of Permit Holder Person...
PASS December 6, 2018 at 12:40 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide lables for bulk food containers that do not have them. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean all inplace equipment. Clean exterior of bulk food containers. Clean wire shelv...
FAIL November 29, 2018 at 3:48 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide lables for bulk food containers that do not have them. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean all inplace equipment. Clean exterior of bulk food containers. Clean wire shelv...
PASS August 4, 2017 at 2:14 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Two fish dishes at 130F and 125F and liver dish at 129F. PIC has a new hot holding cabnet and addressed violation right away. Food was removed and reheated to 165F and will be put back into cabinet to be held at 140F...
FAIL July 27, 2017 at 2:27 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Two fish dishes at 130F and 125F and liver dish at 129F. PIC has a new hot holding cabnet and addressed violation right away. Food was removed and reheated to 165F and will be put back into cabinet to be held at 140F...
PASS January 12, 2017 at 3:07 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Fish and vegetables 131F and fish cake 117F. Both need to be reheated and hot held at or above 140F at all time. PIC addressed violations and will monitor. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide a door sweep ...
FAIL January 5, 2017 at 3:31 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Fish and vegetables 131F and fish cake 117F. Both need to be reheated and hot held at or above 140F at all time. PIC addressed violations and will monitor. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide a door sweep ...
PASS July 8, 2016 at 2:21 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood visibly soiled. Hood sticker good until JUne 25th. Have hood cleaned or have a date to when it will be done.
FAIL June 27, 2016 at 7:01 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers in kitchen and back room storage. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: In prep sink in back room found chicken defrosting. PIC will have to review with staff t...
FAIL June 14, 2016 at 3:09 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers in kitchen and back room storage. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: In prep sink in back room found chicken defrosting. PIC will have to review with staff t...
PASS February 3, 2016 at 2:56 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: A new hood sticker was put on cooking line. The sticker must have hole punched on the dates not a marker. PIC needs tro call hood company and have a new sticker put on hood. Replace or re...
FAIL January 27, 2016 at 8:41 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for bulk food containers in back room storage. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: In hot holding unit found fish / onion dish 112F Beef dish 124F and calloloo / onions 117F. PIC removed a...
FAIL January 20, 2016 at 4:19 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for bulk food containers in back room storage. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: In hot holding unit found fish / onion dish 112F Beef dish 124F and calloloo / onions 117F. PIC removed a...
PASS July 21, 2015 at 2:32 PM
11 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Two large boxes of chicken thawing in back prep sink. Discontinue and thaw under running water in refrigerator or cook frozen. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Clean to remove deep dark stain...
FAIL July 14, 2015 at 4:38 PM
11 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Two large boxes of chicken thawing in back prep sink. Discontinue and thaw under running water in refrigerator or cook frozen. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Clean to remove deep dark stain...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 6, 2014 at 6:24 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Paint worn wall next to Cooking range.
PASS March 5, 2014 at 6:51 PM
0 violations
PASS May 21, 2013 at 5:47 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Blue and White Food service containers worn replace with new food service grade containers. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Discontinue recycling bread storage bags for storage of meat and...
FAIL May 14, 2013 at 6:40 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Blue and White Food service containers worn replace with new food service grade containers. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Discontinue recycling bread storage bags for storage of meat and...
PASS February 27, 2013 at 7:57 PM
9 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Discontinue utilizing a bowl for dispensing flour and provide serving equipment with handle. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Remove recycled container and replace with food service grade c...
FAIL February 20, 2013 at 5:06 PM
9 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Discontinue utilizing a bowl for dispensing flour and provide serving equipment with handle. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Remove recycled container and replace with food service grade c...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department