Benevento's
Last inspected: Jun 13, 2025
95
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Benevento's, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jun 13, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “outside receptacles”, which has been cited seven times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 13, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Current commercial dumpster is missing the entire lid - replace
590.005/5-501.15-C
95
May 27, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Clean out the slop sink area from obnoxious odors
590.005/5-203.13-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Cover sall receptacles after each use - clean throughout the day or at the end of the day as discussed
590.005/5-501.113-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Current commercial dumpster is missing the entire lid - replace
590.005/5-501.15-C
86
May 15, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings noted in the alleyway where the dumper / trash area that is missing the lid - replace
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Remove all rusted areas where needed
590.005/5-402.12-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: The dumpster in the alleyway is missing the entire lid - needs to be peplaced Thne lid needs to be closed all the times when not in use - address immediately
590.005/5-501.15-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Clean out the slop sink area from obnoxious odors
590.005/5-203.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Again post current copies of current food safety and allergen certificates on sitem with matching names
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all freezer / refrigeration units - exterior of all cooking equipment from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Cover sall receptacles after each use - clean throughout the day or at the end of the day as discussed
590.005/5-501.113-C
Storage of soiled linens (c)
Inspector notes: Recommending a new vessel to store your soiled linen in as the current container doesn';t hav e a cover / barrier to reduce rodent activity
590.004/4-803.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: The dumpster / alleyway area behind the restaurant needs to be maintained thnroughout the entire day every day
590.005/5-501.115-C
61
May 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings noted in the alleyway where the dumper / trash area that is missing the lid - replace
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: The dumpster in the alleyway is missing the entire lid - needs to be peplaced Thne lid needs to be closed all the times when not in use - address immediately
590.005/5-501.15-C
Storage of soiled linens (c)
Inspector notes: Recommending a new vessel to store your soiled linen in as the current container doesn';t hav e a cover / barrier to reduce rodent activity
590.004/4-803.11-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Remove all rusted areas where needed
590.005/5-402.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Again post current copies of current food safety and allergen certificates on sitem with matching names
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all freezer / refrigeration units - exterior of all cooking equipment from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: The dumpster / alleyway area behind the restaurant needs to be maintained thnroughout the entire day every day
590.005/5-501.115-C
67
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Address the menu items offered under cooked where needed
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors walls and ceiling tiles and the blades of the ceiling fans to mremove all visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Keep the lids closed tightly after use for the dumpsters and any other trash bins being used
590.005/5-501.113-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all visibly soiled trash bins to mremove obnoxious odors
590.005/5-501.116-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Maintain clean after use to reduce potential rodent activity -
590.005/5-501.15-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post current copies or the food safety and allergen awareness certificates are on site - ensure the names match one another
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface all rusted shelving units where needed under prep tables and basement locations
590.004/4-101.19-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of all cooking equipment in the kitchen all smaller table top appliances from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible stains and soils
590.005/5-402.12-C
Area enclosures and receptacles good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Clean underneath the dumpsters and trash bins in the alleyway behind the restaurant from loose trash and debris
590.005/5-501.111-C
58
Aug 28, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Visible signs of rodent activity as well as a roden t sighting in the rear alleyway - address with IPM reports and have available for the reinspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Aug 21, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace compromised chlorine test strips as discussed
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Visible signs of rodent activity as well as a roden t sighting in the rear alleyway - address with IPM reports and have available for the reinspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Address as we discussed during inspection
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace all cutting boards with visible deep lacerations as we discussed
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all splintered wooden utensils with burn marks on the ends
590.004/4-101.17-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post seperate food safety certificates from your sister restaurant directly beside the " Benevento's " here on Salem Street
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: All prep cooks shall wear the proper hair restraints when working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Replace soiled aprons throughout the day as needed
590.002/2-304.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure the lid to the dumpster after each use throughout the day
590.005/5-501.15-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Anchor all CO-2 tanks in the alleyway as discussed - ensure all propane tanks are anchored with milk crates or bungee chords
590.005/5-501.115-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Address
590.005/5-501.115-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exterior of the grease barrels stored in the alleyway behind the restaurant
590.005/5-501.110-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove visible grease and grime where needed
590.005/5-402.12-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate off the floors a miimum of six inches after each use
590.006/6-501.16-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Address all open areas of the floors and walls were potential rodent activity can enter into
590.006/6-501.11-C
39
Aug 14, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Address as we discussed during inspection
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace compromised chlorine test strips as discussed
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace all cutting boards with visible deep lacerations as we discussed
590.004/4-202.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post seperate food safety certificates from your sister restaurant directly beside the " Benevento's " here on Salem Street
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all splintered wooden utensils with burn marks on the ends
590.004/4-101.17-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Replace soiled aprons throughout the day as needed
590.002/2-304.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate off the floors a miimum of six inches after each use
590.006/6-501.16-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Anchor all CO-2 tanks in the alleyway as discussed - ensure all propane tanks are anchored with milk crates or bungee chords
590.005/5-501.115-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exterior of the grease barrels stored in the alleyway behind the restaurant
590.005/5-501.110-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure the lid to the dumpster after each use throughout the day
590.005/5-501.15-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: All prep cooks shall wear the proper hair restraints when working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Address all open areas of the floors and walls were potential rodent activity can enter into
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Address
590.005/5-501.115-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove visible grease and grime where needed
590.005/5-402.12-C
43
Mar 5, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Several meniu items not properly identied with the proper disclosure / reminder - address
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace missing chlorine test strips
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No current food safety certificate on site -address
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove visible grease and grime inside the vents of the hood - - sticker for hood is due to be professionally cleaned
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly label to identify all bulk food storage bins as well as all clear plastic spray bottles to properly identify the contents
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clean linen being stored underneath the dusty stairway
590.003/3-305.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all refrigeration / freezer units - inside and outside of all freezer / refrigeration units shelves underneath prep tables - bulk food storage bins from all visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean underneath and behind all in line cooking equipment in the kitchen as well as all corners of the kitchen floor from visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
58
Nov 28, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 24, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: 1) Floors at back staircase under wire rack with debris clean to remove 2) Floor under and behind 3 bay sink with debris clean to remove 3) Floor in downstairs basement bathroom with debris clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Benevento's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Benevento's on file is from Jun 13, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Benevento's?
Across the inspection record, “outside receptacles” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Benevento's.
How does Benevento's compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Benevento's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Benevento's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Benevento's have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Benevento's 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 Benevento's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Benevento's is inspected around four times per year on average.
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