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Jhade Supermarket

481 Geneva Av

Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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10 inspections

Inspection

Apr 8, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed heavy around the dumpsters. Clean to remove.

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, Apr 8, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 31, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed heavy around the dumpsters. Clean to remove.

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
majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther

Official wording

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed a cat and kitten on site. Advised pic to remove all animals and to provide a current pest control report.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

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Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed mulitple broken or missing ceilings tiles. Replace to proper close all openings

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, Mar 31, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 20, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther

Official wording

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed a cat and kitten on site. Advised pic to remove all animals and to provide a current pest control report.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed mulitple broken or missing ceilings tiles. Replace to proper close all openings

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, Mar 20, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 2, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

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Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s notes

Discontinue sale of homemade empanadas

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther

Official wording

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Cat in store / Removed during inspection

In plain English

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 2, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 22, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s notes

Discontinue sale of homemade empanadas

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther

Official wording

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Cat in store / Removed during inspection

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 22, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 29, 2024

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ceiling tiles with water damage / Replace

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 29, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 17, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s notes

Empanadas on counter made at home / Disontinue. PIC removed from counter

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 17, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 13, 2024

Failed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther

Official wording

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Inspector’s notes

Empanadas on counter made at home / Disontinue. PIC removed from counter

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 13, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 24, 2023

Report filed

5 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination

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Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Inspector’s notes

Several packages of pet foods with what appears to be gnaw markings on them. Address remove and ensure all foods are being checked regularly for any types of adulteration. Adulterated bags of pet foods were removed at the time of the inspection.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Portion of flooring near the Pepsi cooler is sagging and damaged. Address and make any necessary repairs to minimize/eliminate any tripping hazards for staff/guests.

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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of what appears to be rodet droppings on storage shelf for pet foods. Clean and sanitize to remove all.

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
majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

5 Packages of hot dogs with a past expiration date from Oct. 2023. Address and ensure all food products are beung checked prior to and while out on the sales floor for past expiration dates.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of of what appears to be rodent droppings/gnaw marks on bags of pet foods. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.

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, Nov 24, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 17, 2023

Failed

5 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-701.11-PContamination

Official wording

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)

Inspector’s notes

Several packages of pet foods with what appears to be gnaw markings on them. Address remove and ensure all foods are being checked regularly for any types of adulteration. Adulterated bags of pet foods were removed at the time of the inspection.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Portion of flooring near the Pepsi cooler is sagging and damaged. Address and make any necessary repairs to minimize/eliminate any tripping hazards for staff/guests.

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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of what appears to be rodet droppings on storage shelf for pet foods. Clean and sanitize to remove all.

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
majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

5 Packages of hot dogs with a past expiration date from Oct. 2023. Address and ensure all food products are beung checked prior to and while out on the sales floor for past expiration dates.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of of what appears to be rodent droppings/gnaw marks on bags of pet foods. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.

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, Nov 17, 2023 · Original Source

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