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Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM

Address
222 AMORY ST
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Category
FT
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 2 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
44 inspections
22 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-501.14-P

Cooling (P)

Pineapple salsa 57F in line ready to be served. PIC removed products and placed in the 1 door refrigerator unit CFPM to train staff on monitor temperature. (COS)

Why This Matters

TOXIN FORMATION: Clostridium perfringens spores survive cooking and germinate during slow cooling. Produce toxin that causes violent illness. Responsible for 1 million illnesses annually. Large batches can take 24+ hours to cool unsafely.

Code Requirements

Cool rapidly using: Shallow pans (2 inches max), Ice baths with stirring, Blast chiller, Cut large items into portions, Add ice as ingredient. NEVER cool at room temp. NEVER stack hot containers. Monitor with thermometer. Document cooling times.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠️ CRITICAL 590.007/7-204.11-P

Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)

Quatz sanitizer at 3 bay sink and buckets observed reading over 500ppm . Use to read according to law.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007 | FDA Code: Section 7
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report ***PIC to post current Certificate of Inspection ****PIC to post current Site Clealiness Certificate

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(D). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(D) | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.14-C

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Hood vent sticker at the taco station observed expired 9.24.25 Provide updated hood sticker after cleaning from a licensed hood cleaning company

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department