Aceituna Grill

267 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Jun 27, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Aceituna Grill appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 27, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 27, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cauliflower at service line 68F. Moved to refrigerator and spread out- 50F in 10 minutes. Cooled cooked foods to 41F before placing into service.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink at warewashing blocked with aprons and equipment. Keep hand sinks clear and accessible at all times. Staff using two other hand sinks in kitchen.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard lining walk-in refrigerator floor. Discard and discontinue using to line floor.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Jan 13, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked potatoes in hot holding at 102F. Removed by PIC to oven to reheat. 170F. Ensure hot holding unit is at correct temperature prior to placing hot foods into hot holding.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cauliflower at cold station at 100F. Removed to walk-in refrigerator on sheet pan. Cooled to 75F in 20 minutes. Cool hot foods to 41F prior to placing into cold holding service unit.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No chlorine strips for testing sanitizer. Provide strips for testing.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Warewashing hand sink without soap. Ensure all hand sinks have soap and towels at all times. Staff using sink adjacent to warewashing.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles without labels. Ensure all chemicals are labeled to prevent contamination.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: 2nd hand sink in kitchen not operating. Service as needed to ensure all hand sinks are functional. 1st hand sink fully functioning.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponge observed at warewashing. Discard sponges and discontinue using to wash food contact surfaces.

590.004/4-101.16-C

Aug 15, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Cleaning for 8/5

590.006/6-501.14-C

Aug 6, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Cleaning for 8/5

590.006/6-501.14-C

Jul 24, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Ice used as exterior coolant prohibited as ingredient (p)

Inspector notes: Drink bottles stored in ice machine. Corrected on site. Do not store anything in ice machine when ice is used for drinks.

590.003/3-303.11-P

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand weash sink at warewashing blocked with filter for ice machine. Corrected on site. Staff using two other hand sinks in kitchen. Ensure hand sinks are not obstructed.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with black mold-like substance. PIC stated ice machine is in process of repair. Throughly clean interior of ice machine before returning to service.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Moues droppings under 3 compartment sink and prep tables in kitchen. Clean all areas and monitor for activity. Send current pest reports

590.006/6-501.111-C

Jan 2, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: No thermal strips or irreversible thermometer for high temp dish machine. Provide either strips or thermometer.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing sink. Discontinue useing sponges for cleaning food contact surfaces. Sponges can harbor bacteria. Use green scouring pads

590.004/4-101.16-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cardboard and foil covering top of grease trap. Cardboard covering walk-in refrigerator floor. Discard cardboard and discontinue using cardboard to cover surfaces. Use materials that are cleanable durable and non-absorbent.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Mouse droppings under shelf ar bar area. Clean and monitor for activity. Reviewed pest reports

590.004/4-602.13-C

Mar 23, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: Provide covered receptacles in restrooms

590.005/5-501.17-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aceituna Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aceituna Grill on file is from Jun 27, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Aceituna Grill?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Aceituna Grill.

How does Aceituna Grill compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Aceituna Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Aceituna Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aceituna Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Aceituna Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Aceituna Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Aceituna Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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