Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

J.P. Licks @ West Broadway

Name: J.P. Licks @ West Broadway
Address: 397 W Broadway, Boston, MA

397 W Broadway

Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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14 inspections

Inspection

Aug 7, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed pink-like substance inside ice machine; chocolate spills on back prep table; ice cream spills inside freezer unit; food spills inside cookie unit at front counter and sprinkle spillage underneath toppings station; soiled containers and cups in back area. Thoroughly clean with frequency to ensure no harborage of spills

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.005/5-501.113-COther

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Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide a lid for all trash barrels inside establishment to prevent pest attraction

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

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Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed excessive trash inside shared garage in back area. Dumpster lids close / tight fitting at this time

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 7, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 31, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.005/5-501.113-COther

Official wording

Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide a lid for all trash barrels inside establishment to prevent pest attraction

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed excessive trash inside shared garage in back area. Dumpster lids close / tight fitting at this time

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 31, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 23, 2026

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 23, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 9, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 9, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 3, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Missing handwash signage in restroom. Provide

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed high activity of flies inside of the establishment. Provide a updated pest control report with treatment measures.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 3, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 26, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Missing handwash signage in restroom. Provide

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed high activity of flies inside of the establishment. Provide a updated pest control report with treatment measures.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 26, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 23, 2025

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s notes

Elevated Coliform level reported by Morrell Lab regarding the Vanilla Ice Cream. Discontinue serving this product until an updated clean lab report is provided and auth is given. At the time of inspection pic had shut down serving the product and arranged for a new test.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 23, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 16, 2025

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 16, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 22, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-501.15-COther

Official wording

Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed multiple dumpsters with trash over flowing. Heavy debris on the ground and the Lids are not accessible due to position of dumpsters. Advised pic to clean area and provide signage to identify the establishments dumpster.