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P & R Ice Cream

1284 Blue Hill Av

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Quick Answers

When was P & R Ice Cream last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 3, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Failed (extension granted)”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 6 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 15 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Nov 3, 2026.
Has P & R Ice Cream ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 15 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

15 inspections

Inspection

Nov 3, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

6 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Must provide current allergen awareness certification for person in charge.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)

Inspector’s Notes

No air gap on the prep provide.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Leaky pipe at the hand sink repair.

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

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Remove clutter from rear storage area.

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

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Repair all loose and missing floor tiles inside kitchen area and prep area. Replace loose and stained ceiling tiles.

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

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Exhausthood sticker expired service by licensed hood cleaner and provide current sticker.

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, Nov 3, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 27, 2026

Failed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Must provide current allergen awareness certification for person in charge.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)

Inspector’s Notes

No air gap on the prep provide.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Leaky pipe at the hand sink repair.

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

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Remove clutter from rear storage area.

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

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Repair all loose and missing floor tiles inside kitchen area and prep area. Replace loose and stained ceiling tiles.

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, Oct 27, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 14, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Evidence of mic droppings on shelving inside kitchen area clean sanitize area and provide a current pest control report. *Need to provide frequent pest control service.

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

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Replace cracked and missing floor tiles. Repair opening at baseboard inside kitchen near stairs.

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, May 14, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 7, 2026

Hearing scheduled

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Evidence of mic droppings on shelving inside kitchen area clean sanitize area and provide a current pest control report. *Need to provide frequent pest control service.

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Replace cracked and missing floor tiles. Repair opening at baseboard inside kitchen near stairs.

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, May 7, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 14, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

11 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

cooking pot heavily encrusted with grease 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

minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s Notes

no thermometers for the hot holding units provide.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official Wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Cutting board heavily scorded and soiled replace.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.005/5-203.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Hand wash sink not operating kithchen area repair.

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

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean floor and walls below cooking equipment prep and ware washing areas to remove visible grease soil.

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 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector’s Notes

light bulb defective for exhuasthood and hot holding unit 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

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Evidence of mic droppings on shelving inside kitchen area clean sanitize area and provide a current pest control report

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Remove clutter of empty boxes at rear storage areas and organize.

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

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

replace missing ceiling tiles at rear storage areas. replace cracked and missing floor tiles.

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

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Exhausthood expired service and provide current sticker

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

notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

no allergen for certfied food manager provide.

In Plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 14, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 7, 2026

Failed

11 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

cooking pot heavily encrusted with grease 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

minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s Notes

no thermometers for the hot holding units provide.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official Wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Cutting board heavily scorded and soiled replace.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.005/5-203.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Hand wash sink not operating kithchen area repair.

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

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean floor and walls below cooking equipment prep and ware washing areas to remove visible grease soil.

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 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector’s Notes

light bulb defective for exhuasthood and hot holding unit 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

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Evidence of mic droppings on shelving inside kitchen area clean sanitize area and provide a current pest control report

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Remove clutter of empty boxes at rear storage areas and organize.

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

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

replace missing ceiling tiles at rear storage areas. replace cracked and missing floor tiles.

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

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Exhausthood expired service and provide current sticker

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

notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

no allergen for certfied food manager provide.

In Plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

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

Inspection

Jul 30, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed dust on the vent on the bottom of the ice cream cooler in the front of the store. Clean to remove the dust.

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 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Evidence of rodent droppings in the corner of the store to the left of the kitchen door. Clean to remove rodent droppings. Please email over the most recent pest report to the email provided and you will need to contact a licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report. The report needs to be free and clean of all rodent activity. This may mean more frequent visits. At the re inspection please provide the detailed IPM report.

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood sticker expired in April. Please contact licensed hood company to inspect and update hood sticker.

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, Jul 30, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 23, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed dust on the vent on the bottom of the ice cream cooler in the front of the store. Clean to remove the dust.

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 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood sticker expired in April. Please contact licensed hood company to inspect and update hood sticker.

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, Jul 23, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 14, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Hand sink located next to the 3 bay sink is not hooked up properly. Contact a licensed plumber to repair the hand sink. Provide invoice from a licensed plumber at the next inspection.

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

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood Sticker expired Nov 2024. Contact licensed company to clean and update sticker.

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 14, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 3, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Hand sink located next to the 3 bay sink is not hooked up properly. Contact a licensed plumber to repair the hand sink. Provide invoice from a licensed plumber at the next inspection.

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

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood Sticker expired Nov 2024. Contact licensed company to clean and update sticker.

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 3, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 16, 2024

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood sticker expired July 2024. Contact licensed company to come out and inspect the hood and update the sticker.

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, Aug 16, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 6, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed a leak at the handsink in the back room. Contact a licensed plumber to repair the leak in the pipe.

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, May 6, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 26, 2024

Failed (extension granted)

3 recorded violations

notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

2024 Health Permit is not posted. Please Post.

In Plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed a leak at the handsink in the back room. Contact a licensed plumber to repair the leak in the pipe.

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

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood Sticker expired 06/2022. Contact a licensed company to come out and inspect the hood vent. Hood vent is clean.

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, Apr 26, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 17, 2024

Failed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed a leak at the handsink in the back room. Contact a licensed plumber to repair the leak in the pipe.

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

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood Sticker expired 06/2022. Contact a licensed company to come out and inspect the hood vent. Hood vent is clean.

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

notedCode L1Other