J.P. Licks @ Boylston St.

October 20, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings16
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed no hand washing during inspection Using airdryer in bathroom - no barrier to handle door handle
code 590.002/2-301.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Display case with hummas in it the food temp and display refrigeration unit is 57 F
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple Priority Priority foundation and Core violations - Proof that the Cerfified food protection manager has not trained staff in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Labels (Pf)

Inspector note: Prepackaged cupcakes for customer Grab and Go not labled
code 590.003/3-602.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Paper towel dispenser empty at hand sink
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of flies throughout Provide cleaning/sanitation standard operating procuedures and an extermination performed prior to reinspection to address all pest/vermin
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Food handler not wearing hair restraint
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Storing food items in milk crates in walk in units - Discontinue and provide NSF/Food grade food storage containers Storing disposables containers in milk crate under dip well
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Built up soils on shelving in walk in units behind counter/serving line etc
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Provide covers for all waste receptacles througI provided the food code food safety etc during this insMet with PIC Nathan Mahabhout
code 590.005/5-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Built up soils on floor under and behind all equipment Built up soils on walls and attachments
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: Pest proof door to the exterior - Day light can be seen under door and along door frame
code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Remove all unused and unnecessary articles from area behind walk in units
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Rust on grease trap at 3 bay sink Floor in walk in refrigeration unit rusted Floor in walk in freezer not smooth durable and easily cleanable Shelving under dip well has exposed wood Chipped paint on window sills walls and attachments in back area where the large windows Rust on back rim of mop sink in mop closet Automatic drain plug in 3 bay sink are not work - keeping water inside the sink
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: While food is being served there must be an employee trained in anti choking on the premises
code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 7, 2026: 16 findings appeared for the first time.

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