Bottega Del Sud

645 E Second St, South Boston, MA 02127
Italian
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Bottega Del Sud is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Nov 25, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Restaurants in South Boston average 87, so Bottega Del Sud trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hot holding sausage Arancini at 89-93f. PIC reheated to internal temp of 142f. All hot holding temps should be at least 135f. Monitor to assure proper temps
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No pic at the time of inspection. Delegate a pic at all times of operttion.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Food soils observed inside the stand up freezer next to cookline. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink observed with food soils. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
70
Sep 22, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Thermometers missing inside of multiple stand up refrigeration units. Provide
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Menu observed without the proper identification for undercooked animals. Provide proof updated menu
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Hand washing signage missing in the bathroom. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bottega Del Sud last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bottega Del Sud on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Bottega Del Sud compare to other restaurants in South Boston?

Bottega Del Sud most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the South Boston average of 87.

Has Bottega Del Sud's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bottega Del Sud have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bottega Del Sud means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.