Bono Restaurant and Catering

271 Meridian St, East Boston, MA 02128

Catering

Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Bono Restaurant and Catering appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. On Aug 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average East Boston restaurant scores 91. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 7, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Toilet rooms enclosed (c)

Inspector notes: Toilet door not self-closing. Provide.

590.006/6-202.14-C

Oct 7, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Some poducts in reach-in refrigerator without date marking. Provide

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Lower level hood vent with expired sticker. Provide.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Floor at lower level soiled . Clean properly

590.006/6-501.12-C

(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)

Inspector notes: Some boxes with single use take-out containers stored on the floor. Elevate properly.

590.004/4-903.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Some bulk food items stored in open bags tied up. Store properly in enclosed containers.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Aug 8, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Basement floors worn and uneven / Repair to provide floors as described below.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Jun 14, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Hot water and chemical-methods (p)

Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine - sanitizer not registering / 3 bay sink will be used. Disposable plates will be used in place of porcelin until machine is repaired or replaced.

590.004/4-703.11-P

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Basement floors worn and uneven / Repair to provide floors as described below.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Remove boxes of avocados and tomatillos from the floor and elevate at least 6" off of floor.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Exterior of dish machine with visible soils / Clean to remove

590.004/4-602.13-C

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in May 2023 / Hood cleaning scheduled for 6/16/2023

590.006/6-201.17-C

Nov 22, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

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Jul 26, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Basement cluttered / Clean and organize

590.006/6-501.114-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bono Restaurant and Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bono Restaurant and Catering on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bono Restaurant and Catering?

Across the inspection record, “food storage-preventing contamination from the premises” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bono Restaurant and Catering.

How does Bono Restaurant and Catering compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Bono Restaurant and Catering most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Bono Restaurant and Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bono Restaurant and Catering have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bono Restaurant and Catering 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 Bono Restaurant and Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bono Restaurant and Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.

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