Basile- Fine Italian Kitchen

162 Columbus Av, Boston, MA 02116

Italian

Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Basile- Fine Italian Kitchen stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 8, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.

The pattern that stands out is “shell stock maintaining identification”, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Basile- Fine Italian Kitchen on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)

Inspector notes: The sell by dates on some of the shell tags are missing.Maintain shell stock tags in chronological order for 90 days with the last served/sold datemarkings.

590.003/3-203.12-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: There is no posted certified food protection managers or Allergen awareness certificates.Provide current certificates from a full time employee

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the bar reach in units to remove stagnate water & soils.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Repair the broken door at the bar service station.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floor behind the bar to remove sticky residue. Clean the floors behind the cook line equioment to remove soils.

590.006/6-501.13-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the walls to remove soils & food debris.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Oct 30, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Backflow prevention (p)

Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the 2 bay prep sink.

590.005/5-402.11-P

Oct 9, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the 2 bay prep sink.

590.005/5-202.13-P

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

Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the bar ice machine to remove soils.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)

Inspector notes: Shelltags observed not maintained in chronological order.Maintain shelltags in chronological order held 90 days with the last served /sold datemarkings.

590.003/3-203.12-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No proof on site of vomit cleanup procedures or a kit. Provide a vomit cleanup kit on site Procedures will be Emailed to the PIC

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Provide "hand wash only" signage at the bar handwash station.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Nov 1, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)

Inspector notes: Stored shell tags observed missing the last sold/served datemarking. Provide datemarking for last served/sold on tags hold for 90 days in chronological order

590.003/3-203.12-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No posted certified food managers & Allergen awareness certificates. No choke safe certificate Provide current certifications from a full time employee

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Bar high temp machine missing detergent.Provide Low temp kitchen machine missing chlorine.Provide PIC corrected both machines Discussed retraining staff to properly replace missing chemicals for machines & test frequently

590.004/4-501.11-C

Oct 21, 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: Tomatos 48F Sliced red onion 48F Peppers 47F for 30-40 min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC to remove cool/hold 41F or below. Discussed cold holding with the PIC

590.003/3-501.16-P

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide paper towels at the cook line handwash sink. PIC corrected

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)

Inspector notes: Low temp kitchen machine not reading chlorine.Repair maintain chlorine 50PPM or per manufactures instructions. PIC instructing staff to use the 3 bay sink until repairs are complete

590.004/4-204.117-PF

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove/empty the bucket of stagnate water beside the ice machine.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Open top reach in salad unit reading 48F.Repair Maintain cold holding 41F or below

590.004/4-501.11-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood filters observed soiled with dust build up.Clan to remove soils.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Basile- Fine Italian Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Basile- Fine Italian Kitchen on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Basile- Fine Italian Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “shell stock maintaining identification” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Basile- Fine Italian Kitchen.

How does Basile- Fine Italian Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Basile- Fine Italian Kitchen most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Basile- Fine Italian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Basile- Fine Italian Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Basile- Fine Italian Kitchen 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 Basile- Fine Italian Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Basile- Fine Italian Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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