Did JP Kitchen pass their Boston health inspection?

JP Kitchen FAILED their Boston health inspection on October 1, 2019 with 12 violations including 1 critical violations.

What critical health violations were found at JP Kitchen?

Critical violation: Compliance with Food Law (P). This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Where is JP Kitchen located?

JP Kitchen is located at 3510 WASHINGTON ST, Boston, MA.

JP Kitchen

FAIL

Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 5:47 PM

Address

3510 WASHINGTON ST

Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Several foods being purchased from " retail establishments " Discontinue practices and only purchase foods from reputable wholesale food suppliers as discussed during inspection

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(A). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(A) | FDA Code: Section 3

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⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-401.14-PF

Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)

Chicken fingers are partially being cooked on site discontinue practices and fully cook chicken fingers moving foward or cook to order

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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• MINOR 590.003/3-302.12-C

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Label to properly identify all clear plastic spray bottles and food containers

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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• MINOR 590.004/4-204.11-C

Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)

Drop wells in the hood sytem are overflowing address as discussed

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4

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• MINOR 590.005/5-402.12-C

Grease Trap(C)

Clean to remove visible soils and grease deposits

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5

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• MINOR 590.005/5-501.113-C

Covering Receptacles (C)

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5

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• MINOR 590.005/5-501.17-C

Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5

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• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Clean all walls behind the cooking line including the vents in the hood system from all visible food spills stains and soils

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6

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• MINOR 590.006/6-301.14-C

Handwashing Signage (C)

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 personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6

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• MINOR 590.006/6-501.110-C

Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)

Provide as discussed

Why This Matters

EXTREME CONTAMINATION RISK: Shoes carry 421,000+ bacteria including E. coli (96% of shoes), C. diff (39% of shoes), and other fecal bacteria. Direct contact with food areas transfers these pathogens immediately. Studies show shoes track in more bacteria than toilet seats.

Code Requirements

Remove ALL personal items from food areas IMMEDIATELY. Establish designated storage: employee lockers/areas completely separate from food; at least 6 feet from any food prep; in separate room if possible. This is a CRITICAL violation requiring immediate correction.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6

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• MINOR 590.006/6-501.114-C

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Clean to remove all personal belongings from the food service areas including cell phones and bags

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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6

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• MINOR 590.006/6-501.16-C

Drying Mops (C)

Keep all in jse soiled mpos elevared off rhe floor at leats six inches during storage

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 food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6

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JP Kitchen

Violations Cited

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Grease Trap(C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Covering Receptacles (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Handwashing Signage (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Drying Mops (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

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