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J.P. Licks

April 27, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical

Inspector note: At the red sanitizer buckets tested 0ppm quats the root cause being the location's bulk container at the three compartment sink is empty and the person in charge states their district manager was made aware of it this morning and is bringing a new replacement quats container. The staff were instructed to swap their in-use utensils after four hours of operation for new utensils.
code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: There is no posted Allergy Awareness training certificate; provide.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Observed worker handling food without an effective hair restraint; provide hair restraints for food handlers at all times.
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: In the walk-in freezer observed an ice cream cup stored in a package of cut frozen mangoes; utensils should have handles to prevent contamination by hands.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: The floors of the walk-in refrigerator and freezer are heavily soiled with food debris and spills clean and sanitize.
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Provide and post signage visible to customers stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available to view upon request."
code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 9, 2024: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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