Bar Volpe
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Bar Volpe has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 20, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“(p) person-in-charge-duties” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Bar Volpe's latest score is in line with the South Boston average of 87. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Provide air gap on the prep sink in the kitchen.
590.005/5-402.11-P
86
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Provide air gap on the prep sink in the kitchen.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide soap at the hand sink.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Irreversible thermometer for the high temp dish machine not turning on.Repair
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink blocked on the cookline.Provide easy access to staff Remove all plumbing drains into the hand sink at the bar
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide paper towel at the hand sink
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand sink sign.
590.006/6-301.14-C
55
Dec 12, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Elevated Coliform level reported by Morrell Lab for Vanilla Ice cream. Continue to not serve product until a clean lab report is provided. At the time of inspection the equipment was not operating due to report provided.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 9/24. Provide updated proof of routine maintenance.
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Aug 30, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed high fruit fly activity at both bar locations and rear of kitchen. Clean and treat all areas.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Reported elevated Coliform Morrell report regarding vanilla ice cream. Establishment advised to discontinue serving until a clean lab report is provided.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks observed with mold build up and food soils. Clean to remove locations at both bars and dishmachine area.
590.006/6-501.18-C
78
Dec 1, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Drip tray in ice cream machine with visible soils. Clean to remove. Machine will be taken offline until clean lab report is submitted to isdhealth@boston.gov.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Preventing contamination from hands (c)
Inspector notes: Minimize bare hand contact with raw whole chickens when put on spits. COS. Proper handwashing practices observed.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-C
86
Feb 10, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Walls observed damaged from water pipe break.Repair all damaged walls & rest room stalls
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Feb 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Pipe burst in the rest room ceiling water on floors of rest rooms. Repair damaged pipe provide all repair documentation
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Pipe burst in the rest room ceiling water & wall damage in the rest rooms Water has been shut off to the establishment Establishment issued a voluntary closure PIC instructed to have pipe repaired wall damage repaired clean excess water from floors of rest rooms provide all cleaning & repair documentation be re-inspected for approval to re-open Building inspector has been notified but is not on site at this time. Call 311 or 617-635-4500 to request re-inspection from the On Call manager Call the Health department the next business day (617-635-5326) to request re-inspection if necessary
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean/sanitize rest rooms to remove excess water from burst pipe. Provide cleaning documentation
590.006/6-501.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Walls observed damaged from water pipe break.Repair all damaged walls & rest room stalls
590.006/6-101.11-C
70
Jan 12, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Pasta preperation room in glass enclosure in dining room has no handsink. Install handsink.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Exposed HVAC duct work and accoustic tiles above pasta making area closest to window. Provide clenable materials. Open hatch in ceiling. Maintain closed.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Nov 17, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (p)
Inspector notes: Craftsman tool box in use in pasta room. Provide NSF grade equipment.
590.004/4-101.11-P
Reduced oxygen packaging criteria (p)
Inspector notes: Establishment is ROP packaging fresh pasta for shipping. Discontinue. Apply for a variance and submitt HACCP plan to isdhealth@boston.gov.
590.003/3-502.12-P
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Pasta preperation room in glass enclosure in dining room has no handsink. Install handsink.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Variance requirement (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment is ROP packaging fresh pasta for shipping. Discontinue. Apply for a variance and submitt HACCP plan to isdhealth@boston.gov.
590.003/3-502.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Exposed HVAC duct work and accoustic tiles above pasta making area closest to window. Provide clenable materials. Open hatch in ceiling. Maintain closed.
590.006/6-201.11-C
52
Nov 9, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
Reduced oxygen packaging criteria (p)
Inspector notes: Establishment is ROP packaging fresh pasta for shipping. Discontinue. Apply for a variance and submitt HACCP plan to isdhealth@boston.gov.
590.003/3-502.12-P
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (p)
Inspector notes: Craftsman tool box in use in pasta room. Provide NSF grade equipment.
590.004/4-101.11-P
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Pasta preperation room in glass enclosure in dining room has no handsink. Install handsink.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator for dish machine. Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Pasta sauce for retail sale without ingredient labels. Provide.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Variance requirement (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment is ROP packaging fresh pasta for shipping. Discontinue. Apply for a variance and submitt HACCP plan to isdhealth@boston.gov.
590.003/3-502.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Frozen ice cream machine in kitchen. Apply for desert manufacturing license at 1010 Massachusetts ave 4th floor next business day. Retail foods for sale including marinara sauce and dry pasta. Provide retail food permit.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Exposed HVAC duct work and accoustic tiles above pasta making area closest to window. Provide clenable materials. Open hatch in ceiling. Maintain closed.
590.006/6-201.11-C
39
Nov 3, 2022
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Pasta sauce for retail sale without ingredient labels. Provide.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator for dish machine. Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Frozen ice cream machine in kitchen. Apply for desert manufacturing license at 1010 Massachusetts ave 4th floor next business day. Retail foods for sale including marinara sauce and dry pasta. Provide retail food permit.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bar Volpe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bar Volpe on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bar Volpe?
Across the inspection record, “(p) person-in-charge-duties” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bar Volpe.
How does Bar Volpe compare to other restaurants in South Boston?
Bar Volpe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the South Boston average of 87.
Has Bar Volpe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bar Volpe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bar Volpe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bar Volpe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bar Volpe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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