Ben Cotto

357 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113
Italian
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Ben Cotto appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 22, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Ben Cotto on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity oitside in the trash area - address with professonally licensed pest control company as discussed = pride and" IPM " report as we discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure all new additions to the menu offered under cooked have the proper disclosure / reminder as we discussed
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all trashreceptacles have proper tight fitting lids on each individual container - replace any and all receptacles if they area compromised
590.005/5-501.17-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Maintain all outdoor trash receptacles clean after being emptied as discussed
590.005/5-501.15-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the two vents in the end of the hood above the char grill from heavy grease and grime
590.004/4-202.18-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No current food safety certificate on site for the manager / PIC - Address
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Tighten up the expose areas in the cement around the back door / trash storage area as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-C
64
Apr 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing the proper disclosure / reminder on several menu items offered under cooked - address and correct as discussed
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints while working with foods - corrected during interview
590.002/2-402.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No current food safety / allergen awareness certificates on site - address as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue storing foods too high in the sandwich unit on the cooking line - this will reduce poteial temperature abuse during cold holding for salad items
590.003/3-302.11-C
78
Jun 15, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 14, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ben Cotto last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ben Cotto on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ben Cotto?

Across the inspection record, “consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ben Cotto.

How does Ben Cotto compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Ben Cotto most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Ben Cotto's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ben Cotto have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ben Cotto 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 Ben Cotto inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ben Cotto is inspected around two times per year on average.