Aceituna Grill
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
43
Score
Inspectors have visited Aceituna Grill 13 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 2, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to seven violations.
“Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Aceituna Grill on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
7
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine
7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Restriction-presence and use (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed household RAID spray stored in kitchen. Remove and provide current pest reports
590.007/7-202.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat cut produce stored and held in walk in unit over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide on all ready to eat foods held and stored over 24hrs
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide food thermometers for proper monitoring of hot/cold holding of food items
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide and maintain sanitizer test strips on site for proper testing of chemical sanitizer - chlorine 100ppm with inspector test kit
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer available while operating and serving customers. Instructed PIC to ensure sanitizer is setup and maintained at hours of operating
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed handsink inside kitchen blocked with food compost receptacle. Discussed with PIC to remove and ensure handsinks are clear and accessible for handwashing only. COS
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed refrigerated units in kitchen with soils and food spills; observed front counters with spills; observed soiled knives stored inside soiled knife racks; observed soiled bulk containers in kitchen and inside walk in; observed food spills on produce shelves inside walk in unit. Thoroughly clean all stated equipment / refrigerated units / utensils and maintain clean
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food splatter on walls in kitchen and floors. Thoroughly clean with frequency to prevent build up
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles and bulk containers stored unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leak underneath prep sink near cooking line. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
43
Oct 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Observed water leaking from the pipe at the handsink. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-P
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple plastic squeeze bottles on the cookline and inside the walk in unit without proper labels. Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 8/25. Provide routine maintenance.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed the handsink not attached to the wall upon observation the sink is leaning. Repair and provide proper securement of handsink
590.006/6-501.11-C
74
May 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink blocked with dirty dishes and trash barrel. Remove and provide access to hand sink at all times
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Noted french fries stored in the freezer on the floor. Discontinue and store all products 6 inches above the floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Noted jackets hanging on the shelves in the dry storage in contact with food. Discontinue
590.006/6-501.110-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in the dry storage. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Visible dust on around the vent on the ceiling tile above the mixer.Clean
590.006/6-501.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Noted expired hood sticker on 01/02/2025. Provide
590.006/6-501.14-C
Washing fruits and vegetables (c)
Inspector notes: Noted raw vegetables not washed before prepping. Retrain staff
590.003/3-302.15-C
67
Jan 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 3/24. Provide proof of proper maintenance.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Aug 30, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 3/24. Provide proof of proper maintenance.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Aug 14, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food debri disposed of inside the handsink. Clean to remove and retrain staff on proper use of handsink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 3/24. Provide proof of proper maintenance.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple maintenance tools stored on the floor and dustpans heavily soiled with food debris. Clean to remove and store elevated properly
590.006/6-501.113-C
82
Mar 22, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wet sponges on the handsink utilized for cleaning equipment. D/C and discard.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks soiled with grease and food debris. Clean to remove. Retrain staff.
590.006/6-501.18-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Observed brooms dustpans and mops sitting propped on the floor. Store properly elevated.
590.006/6-501.113-C
Designation-dressing areas and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Observed personal items stored on the shelving units with packaged dry goods. Remove and discontinue utilizing for employee personal items. Provide proper coat racks.
590.006/6-305.11-C
82
Mar 20, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing testing device for 3 compartment sink. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Designation-dressing areas and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Observed personal items stored on the shelving units with packaged dry goods. Remove and discontinue utilizing for employee personal items. Provide proper coat racks.
590.006/6-305.11-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Observed brooms dustpans and mops sitting propped on the floor. Store properly elevated.
590.006/6-501.113-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wet sponges on the handsink utilized for cleaning equipment. D/C and discard.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks soiled with grease and food debris. Clean to remove. Retrain staff.
590.006/6-501.18-C
74
Mar 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing testing device for 3 compartment sink. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks soiled with grease and food debris. Clean to remove. Retrain staff.
590.006/6-501.18-C
Designation-dressing areas and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Observed personal items stored on the shelving units with packaged dry goods. Remove and discontinue utilizing for employee personal items. Provide proper coat racks.
590.006/6-305.11-C
82
Nov 9, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Establishment stacking raw chicken on top of cooked chicken shawarma. Discontinue. It is also suggested meat cones are prep stacked on spits in a uniform manner and frozen prior to cooking to maintain temperature controls during cooking process. Voluntarily removed from service.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit for sanitizer. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: Clean HVAC vents of visible dust.
590.006/6-202.12-C
74
Jun 15, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Several knives on clean knife rack soiled with food particles and also on clean knife bar visibly soiled - remove and properly wash rinse and sanitize then air dry before storing. Several utensils are wedged between soiled equipment - remove and properly clean
590.004/4-602.11-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Staff Observed coming in from outside and on the phone when returning behind the counter he was observed to cut meat before stopped to wash hands- Train staff to wash hands in designated area when returning to the floor. Trash can in front of handsink at the service line and the handwash sink in warewash area has food particles - Train staff handsinks are for handwash only and should be easily accessible.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No Consumer Advisory on any menu paper wall nor online - Update menu with a consumer advisory and disclosure on all areas that have access to your menus.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Several duties that are not maintain and in violation of the food code - Properly review the food code and operation to compliance of the food code
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Fried Cauliflower stored in deep container inside low boy cooler is 56F- Properly cool in shallow dish to 41F or below ( Served Cold)
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: No date marking of prepared RTE foods stored in walk in cooler - Date mark all prepared foods that is stored 24 hours or more
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No Sanitizer solution set up at the cookline area and food distrubution area- Provide proper concentration of sanitizer solution in bucket at the start of shift and changed every 2 hours
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Visible rodent droppings behind stove area and behind the cookline - Provide a updated copy of IPM style pest control report by a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not properly stored no sanitizer bucket set up -Store wiping cloths in sanitizer solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor throughout is slippery and soiled - Clean to remove soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink in the rear at warewash area has no sign - Provide a sign for hand wash only
590.006/6-301.14-C
35
Aug 22, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cut peppers and tomato salad is 48F sliced tomatoes are 45F. COS.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No V&D kit on site. Provide. Emailed procedures.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Containers of chicken in walkin cooler not date marked. Provide. COS.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: Dish machine is inoperable. Make all necessary repairs.
590.004/4-501.15-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: 50LB bags of rice on floor. COS.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometer inside service line reach in cooler. COS.
590.004/4-204.112-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 Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 13 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 five times, more than any other issue at Aceituna Grill.
How does Aceituna Grill compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Aceituna Grill most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Aceituna Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Aceituna Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Aceituna Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Aceituna Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aceituna Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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