Antico Forno
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
74
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Antico Forno stretching back to 2022. On Apr 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 20 violations per visit versus roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide irreversible thermometer for the 2 high temp dishwasher on site. Provide (4.15.26)
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed barrier missing between dump sink and ice storage bin in the bar area. Install (4.15.26)
590.003/3-307.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide detailed IPM report citing kitchen drop ceiling notation IPM report was provided on site and showed activity. Per PIC Atlantis Pest Managment services the site twice a week.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Backflow prevention device location (c)
Inspector notes: Per staff fruits/ vegetables gets washed in the middle bay of the 3 bay sink without an air gap. No food prep sink observed on site. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of a prep sink with air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov Plumbers report was provided on site to inspector
590.005/5-204.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Service Sink observed without proctective barrier/ open into the warewashing area. Provide door
590.003/3-307.11-C
74
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 12 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 28 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Per staff fruits/ vegetables gets washed in the middle bay of the 3 bay sink without an air gap. No food prep sink observed on site. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of a prep sink with air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.005/5-402.11-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shelled eggs observed stored above chopped romaine lettuce. Discontinue (cos)
590.003/3-304.15-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Pizza station/ warewashing handsink observed without paper towel. Provide (cos)
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior/ exterior and around both ice machine on site observed soiled with black/ pink substance build up. exterior of multiple bulk bins observed soiled by visible spills and handprints walk in shelvings observed rusty. Clean/ sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide procedure and kit for vomit and diarrheal clean up events. Provide . Inspector to will provide procedure to the operator.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. CFPM to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Several can of roasted red peppers and black olives observed heavily dented. PIC isolated and labeled the dented cans for pick up by the vendor.
590.003/3-202.15-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shell stock tags observed without last sold. Provide last sold date before storing for 90 days
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several RTE & prep containers of foods observed without date marking. Provide made/discard before storing.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink observed without detergent and sanitizer. Provide . Must be available at all times. (cos)
590.004/4-204.117-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide irreversible thermometer for the 2 high temp dishwasher on site. Provide (4.15.26)
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide sanitzer test strips . Provide
590.004/4-501.116-PF
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar area observed without a handsink. Per staff hanwashing takes place in the warewashing handsink in the kitchen behind a wall/door. Install
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Warewashing hansink observed blocked by multiple barrels (trash/ linen). Discontinue (cos)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Grease barrels observed soiled with grease encrusted. Clean to remove
590.005/5-402.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink observed without employee must wash hands signage. Provide to encourage handwashing by staff.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide detailed IPM report citing kitchen drop ceiling notation IPM report was provided on site and showed activity. Per PIC Atlantis Pest Managment services the site twice a week.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hole observed on the basement foundation behind grease barrels . Seal to prevent entry way of pests/rodents
590.006/6-501.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment must designate another CFPM staff to be on site for all hours of operation to overseas safe operation of the establishment.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several bulk bins/ squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when remove from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensils observed stored in stagnant water 63F.Discontinue Portion cup observed stored inside bulk storage bins as dispensing utensils. Discontinue
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers/bags of food items observed stored on the floor inside walkins (freezer/ cooler). Elevate
590.003/3-305.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed barrier missing between dump sink and ice storage bin in the bar area. Install (4.15.26)
590.003/3-307.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Service Sink observed without proctective barrier/ open into the warewashing area. Provide door
590.003/3-307.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple refrigeration units/ walkin observed without a visible thermometer. Provide & keep visible
590.004/4-204.112-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards on site observed heavily scratch . Replace/resurface
590.004/4-501.12-C
Preset tableware (c)
Inspector notes: Observed preset utensils exposed. Discontinue
590.004/4-904.13-C
Backflow prevention device location (c)
Inspector notes: Per staff fruits/ vegetables gets washed in the middle bay of the 3 bay sink without an air gap. No food prep sink observed on site. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of a prep sink with air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov Plumbers report was provided on site to inspector
590.005/5-204.12-C
11
Apr 7, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 12 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 26 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Per staff fruits/ vegetables gets washed in the middle bay of the 3 bay sink without an air gap. No food prep sink observed on site. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of a prep sink with air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.005/5-402.11-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shelled eggs observed stored above chopped romaine lettuce. Discontinue (cos)
590.003/3-304.15-P
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar area observed without a handsink. Per staff hanwashing takes place in the warewashing handsink in the kitchen behind a wall/door. Install
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Warewashing hansink observed blocked by multiple barrels (trash/ linen). Discontinue (cos)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Pizza station/ warewashing handsink observed without paper towel. Provide (cos)
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide procedure and kit for vomit and diarrheal clean up events. Provide . Inspector to will provide procedure to the operator.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. CFPM to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Package integrity (pf)
Inspector notes: Several can of roasted red peppers and black olives observed heavily dented. PIC isolated and labeled the dented cans for pick up by the vendor.
590.003/3-202.15-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shell stock tags observed without last sold. Provide last sold date before storing for 90 days
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several RTE & prep containers of foods observed without date marking. Provide made/discard before storing.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink observed without detergent and sanitizer. Provide . Must be available at all times. (cos)
590.004/4-204.117-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide irreversible thermometer for the 2 high temp dishwasher on site. Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide sanitzer test strips . Provide
590.004/4-501.116-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior/ exterior and around both ice machine on site observed soiled with black/ pink substance build up. exterior of multiple bulk bins observed soiled by visible spills and handprints walk in shelvings observed rusty. Clean/ sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hole observed on the basement foundation behind grease barrels . Seal to prevent entry way of pests/rodents
590.006/6-501.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment must designate another CFPM staff to be on site for all hours of operation to overseas safe operation of the establishment.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several bulk bins/ squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when remove from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensils observed stored in stagnant water 63F.Discontinue Portion cup observed stored inside bulk storage bins as dispensing utensils. Discontinue
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers/bags of food items observed stored on the floor inside walkins (freezer/ cooler). Elevate
590.003/3-305.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed barrier missing between dump sink and ice storage bin in the bar area. Install
590.003/3-307.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple refrigeration units/ walkin observed without a visible thermometer. Provide & keep visible
590.004/4-204.112-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards on site observed heavily scratch . Replace/resurface
590.004/4-501.12-C
Preset tableware (c)
Inspector notes: Observed preset utensils exposed. Discontinue
590.004/4-904.13-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Grease barrels observed soiled with grease encrusted. Clean to remove
590.005/5-402.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink observed without employee must wash hands signage. Provide to encourage handwashing by staff.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Old rat droppings and mice droppings observed on under shelvings in the basement storage area. Clean to remove IPM report was provided on site and showed activity. Per PIC Atlantis Pest Managment services the site twice a week.
590.006/6-501.111-C
12
Dec 30, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside / outside of all frezer / refrigeration units - exterior of all bulk food containers - underneath all small table top equipemt and the exterior of all cooking equipment from visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the kitchen and underneath all cooking equipment and piozza oven from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Replace visibly compromised cutting boards where needed
590.004/4-201.11-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Remove wooden pizza spatula with splintered edges and visible burnt marks - keep elevated off the floors during storage use
590.004/4-101.17-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Store all in use mops and brooms elevated off the floors after use
590.006/6-501.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the vents in the hood where needed from all visible grease and grime
590.004/4-202.18-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Enlarge the area where clean pots and pans are being stored so they do not drip on top of one another when air drying
590.004/4-301.13-C
70
Dec 5, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace cutting boards where needed in the kitchen
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Wooden pizza boards with burnt edges and splintered edges need tobe removed and replaced - Address
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all grease and grime
590.005/5-402.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of all cooking equipment and bulk food storage bins from visible food soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all plastic cups being used to dispense flour and other condiments and replace with commercial scoops with a handle as discussed
590.003/3-304.12-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing barriers where needed
590.005/5-203.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly label to properly identify the contents of all bulk food storage bins
590.003/3-302.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current copy of both your food safety and the allergen awreness certificates on site
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove heavily soiled vents in the hood sytem to clean heavy soils and grease and grime
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Replace compromised areas of the kitchen ceilings where needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface rusted shelves underneath prep table or where needed
590.004/4-101.19-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all cardboard being used to line shelving units
590.004/4-101.11-C
50
Jan 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Assignment (pf)
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
90
Jul 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: All foods being sold in the restaurant need to be purchased from " professionally licensed wholesalers only "
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace soap at the hand sink on the cooking line
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing the disclosure on the menu - address where needed
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove heavy grease deposits
590.004/4-202.18-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Hand washing only signage is needed for all designated hand sinks where needed
590.006/6-301.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC on site has an expired food safety certificate - address
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Replace plastic bowls being used to dispense condiments and use a commercial grade scoop with handle
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Address as discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all cooking equipment - refrigeration and freezer units from visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all surfaces where needed in the kitchen from visible food soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify all clear plastic spray bottles as well as all bulk food storage bins
590.003/3-302.12-C
47
Mar 19, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current copy of food safety that coincides with the name on the allergen awareness certificate as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean behind all in line cooking equipment from grease and grime deposits
590.004/4-602.13-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Enclose the remaining exposed sections of the slop sink area as discussed
590.005/5-203.13-C
86
Mar 12, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Food temperature measuring devices (p)
590.004/4-201.12-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Close the lidto the pizza condiments when not in use to retain the proper cold holding temperature of 41F and / or below during storage - all the sliced produce is 65F - 70F
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No designated manger on site during the day shift - address immediately
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove all compromised cutting boards throughout the facility
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean behind all in line cooking equipment from grease and grime deposits
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No current food safety nor allergen awareness certificates on site - address
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all foods elevated off the floors at least six inches during storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the wooden pizza boards with visible burn marks and splintered
590.004/4-101.17-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when assembling pizzas
590.002/2-402.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove heavily soiled vents in the hood system
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all plastic cups with commercial grade scoops with handles where needed to dispense condiments
590.003/3-304.12-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Enlarge the area where clean pots are to properly air dry - do not stack on top of one another when drying - spread out as discussed
590.004/4-301.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current copy of food safety that coincides with the name on the allergen awareness certificate as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all barrels after use
590.005/5-501.116-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all in line cooking equipment - interior / exterior of all freezer - refrigeration units - exterior of all bulk food storage bins from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Enclose the remaining exposed sections of the slop sink area as discussed
590.005/5-203.13-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean where needed
590.005/5-402.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the facility from visible food spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
29
Mar 5, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Food temperature measuring devices (p)
590.004/4-201.12-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Close the lidto the pizza condiments when not in use to retain the proper cold holding temperature of 41F and / or below during storage - all the sliced produce is 65F - 70F
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove all compromised cutting boards throughout the facility
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No designated manger on site during the day shift - address immediately
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
590.003/3-304.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when assembling pizzas
590.002/2-402.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No current food safety nor allergen awareness certificates on site - address
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all plastic cups with commercial grade scoops with handles where needed to dispense condiments
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all foods elevated off the floors at least six inches during storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all in line cooking equipment - interior / exterior of all freezer - refrigeration units - exterior of all bulk food storage bins from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the wooden pizza boards with visible burn marks and splintered
590.004/4-101.17-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove heavily soiled vents in the hood system
590.004/4-202.18-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Enlarge the area where clean pots are to properly air dry - do not stack on top of one another when drying - spread out as discussed
590.004/4-301.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the facility from visible food spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean where needed
590.005/5-402.12-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all barrels after use
590.005/5-501.116-C
33
Dec 14, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 8, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 1, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Antico Forno last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Antico Forno on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Antico Forno?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Antico Forno.
How does Antico Forno compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Antico Forno most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Antico Forno's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Antico Forno have averaged around 20 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Antico Forno 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 Antico Forno inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Antico Forno is inspected around four times per year on average.
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