Tikki Masala Indian Restaurant
Latest: PASS
November 7, 2025
Address
3706 WASHINGTON ST
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Inspection History
51 inspections
25 failures
License
License #128925
Last inspected: November 7, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
November 7, 2025
at 7:43 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): CFPM/ PIC to provide and train staff on managerial control | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Prepped food store in multip...
FAIL
October 28, 2025
at 5:09 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): CFPM/ PIC to provide and train staff on managerial control | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Prepped food store in multip...
PASS
April 22, 2025
at 3:39 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC to provide active managerial controls. | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Several containers of foods stored in the 2 ...
FAIL
April 16, 2025
at 1:28 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC to provide active managerial controls. | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Several containers of foods stored in the 2 ...
PASS
October 25, 2024
at 4:29 PM
16 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge must be properly trained on all managerial controls. Certified Manager must retrain all staff on P's and PF's violations noted. | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Pack...
FAIL
October 16, 2024
at 4:19 PM
16 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge must be properly trained on all managerial controls. Certified Manager must retrain all staff on P's and PF's violations noted. | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Pack...
PASS
June 18, 2024
at 1:02 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-203.14-P - Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P): Food prep sink observed without proper air gap.Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative...
FAIL
March 29, 2024
at 3:11 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed staff wipping dirty hands on his aprons. CFPM to retrain staff when to wash hands. Instructed staff to wash his hands before starting a new task. | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diar...
FAIL
March 22, 2024
at 4:55 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed staff wipping dirty hands on his aprons. CFPM to retrain staff when to wash hands. Instructed staff to wash his hands before starting a new task. | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diar...
PASS
October 25, 2023
at 4:45 PM
18 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when working with foods | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Post PIC copy of food safety on site |...
FAIL
October 19, 2023
at 6:42 PM
18 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when working with foods | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Post PIC copy of food safety on site |...
PASS
April 5, 2023
at 6:54 PM
12 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Ensure all utensuils used to dispense condiments shall have a proper handle on them to reduce bare hand contact | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Set upmas disc...
FAIL
March 29, 2023
at 7:09 PM
12 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Ensure all utensuils used to dispense condiments shall have a proper handle on them to reduce bare hand contact | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Set upmas disc...
PASS
October 19, 2022
at 6:46 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.15-C - Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C): Properly and clearly identify the prep sink in the kitchen | 590.003/3-401.14-P - Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (P): Partially cooking halal lamb - either fully cook to order or ...
FAIL
October 12, 2022
at 7:07 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.15-C - Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C): Properly and clearly identify the prep sink in the kitchen | 590.003/3-401.14-P - Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (P): Partially cooking halal lamb - either fully cook to order or ...
PASS
April 20, 2022
at 6:55 PM
9 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Post food safety certificate as diuscussed | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean the vents in the hood as discussed where needed from a collection of ...
FAIL
April 14, 2022
at 5:44 PM
9 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Post food safety certificate as diuscussed | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean the vents in the hood as discussed where needed from a collection of ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 21, 2021
at 6:03 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): cover all foods in reachins/remove all opened tin food containers and provide food grade containers. | 590.004/4-204.113-C - Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operatio...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 7, 2021
at 5:11 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): properly store all in use scoops/remove all in use utensils from stagnant water. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): cover all foods in ...
FAIL
November 26, 2021
at 7:13 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): properly store all in use scoops/remove all in use utensils from stagnant water. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): cover all foods in ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 15, 2021
at 6:30 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): cover all foods in walkin and reachins | 590.004/4-204.113-C - Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C): adjust wash to 150F at gauge/adjust pres...
FAIL
July 1, 2021
at 4:14 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): cover all foods in walkin and reachins | 590.004/4-204.113-C - Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C): adjust wash to 150F at gauge/adjust pres...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 31, 2020
at 4:42 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): replace all missing doorgasket and repair defective doorgaskets throughout/seal rust on freezer door/adjust loosed freezer door/seal bare wood throughout as needed/remove moldin...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 18, 2020
at 5:36 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): replace all missing doorgasket and repair defective doorgaskets throughout/seal rust on freezer door/adjust loosed freezer door/seal bare wood throughout as needed/remove moldin...
FAIL
December 3, 2020
at 8:13 PM
19 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): provide hair restraints | 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): provide a knowledgeable person in charge/ PIC | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging an...
FAIL
November 24, 2020
at 6:16 PM
19 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): provide hair restraints | 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): provide a knowledgeable person in charge/ PIC | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging an...
PASS
December 13, 2019
at 7:21 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Ensure kit is available upon re-inspection | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Keep all foods elevated off the floor...
FAIL
December 6, 2019
at 7:50 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Ensure kit is available upon re-inspection | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Keep all foods elevated off the floor...
PASS
May 17, 2019
at 3:40 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers to properly identify the contents | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label to properly identify all bulk food containers | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermom...
FAIL
May 10, 2019
at 5:40 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers to properly identify the contents | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label to properly identify all bulk food containers | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermom...
PASS
October 2, 2018
at 6:42 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken curry out for hot holding at the buffet line 120F unknown time oit of temperature discarded | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Remove sponges from the kitchen to clean food contact surfaces | 22-4...
FAIL
September 24, 2018
at 5:38 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken curry out for hot holding at the buffet line 120F unknown time oit of temperature discarded | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Remove sponges from the kitchen to clean food contact surfaces | 22-4...
PASS
March 6, 2018
at 7:52 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide sanitizer test kit for 3 bay sink | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 23-4-602.13 - Non...
FAIL
February 26, 2018
at 7:40 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide sanitizer test kit for 3 bay sink | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 23-4-602.13 - Non...
PASS
September 5, 2017
at 4:33 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Discontinue the use of hardware store buckets for food storage and provide food service grade equipment. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Evidence of mice droppings on dry storage shelv...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 29, 2017
at 5:21 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Discontinue the use of hardware store buckets for food storage and provide food service grade equipment. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean dry storage shelving near prep area. | 24...
FAIL
August 18, 2017
at 6:18 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Discontinue the use of hardware store buckets for food storage and provide food service grade equipment. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean dry storage shelving near prep area. | 24...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 29, 2017
at 4:49 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Hand sink cold handle loose repair. Restroom. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean sides and back splash to cooking equipment to remove visible soil. (Cooking Line) | 36-6-501.11-.12 - I...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 20, 2017
at 6:40 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Hand sink cold handle loose repair. Restroom. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean sides and back splash to cooking equipment to remove visible soil. (Cooking Line) | 36-6-501.11-.12 - I...
FAIL
March 8, 2017
at 5:53 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Hand sink cold handle loose repair. Restroom. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean sides and back splash to cooking equipment to remove visible soil. (Cooking Line) | 36-6-501.11-.12 - I...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 7, 2016
at 5:14 PM
6 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean inbetween cooking equipment and cooking range back splash to remove grease soil. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean storage shelving to remove visible soil (kitchen area) | 2...
FAIL
November 29, 2016
at 7:18 PM
6 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean inbetween cooking equipment and cooking range back splash to remove grease soil. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean storage shelving to remove visible soil (kitchen area) | 2...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 1, 2016
at 5:12 PM
16 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: No labels on bulk food containers provide. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove milkcrates as shelving for food storage provide food service grade storage shelving. | 17-4-204.112/....
FAIL
July 18, 2016
at 4:32 PM
16 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: No labels on bulk food containers provide. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove milkcrates as shelving for food storage provide food service grade storage shelving. | 17-4-204.112/....
PASS
March 22, 2016
at 3:23 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: No labels on bulk food containers provide labels with ingredient. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No thermometer inside salad unit provide. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces...
FAIL
March 15, 2016
at 6:59 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: No labels on bulk food containers provide labels with ingredient. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No thermometer inside salad unit provide. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 9, 2015
at 6:36 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained:
FAIL
September 25, 2015
at 5:32 PM
4 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: | 39-6-304.11 - Rooms and Equipment Vented: | 42-5-203.13 - Mop Sink not Provided:
PASS
April 24, 2015
at 1:09 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide more shelving through-out elevate all products six inches from floor through-out no milk crates or tonic racks | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: paint all bare wood shelves through-out kit...
FAIL
April 10, 2015
at 4:29 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: provide more shelving through-out elevate all products six inches from floor through-out no milk crates or tonic racks | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: paint all bare wood shelves through-out kit...